Eco-friendly, family-friendly food and living
As a general rule, green vegetables are good for us. Except when they’re not. Here’s why green potatoes are not safe to eat. As a general rule, green vegetables are good for us. But not always. Have you ever seen a potato with a green tinge? Every once […]
Johnny Cake, an old fashioned cornbread that can travel from breakfast to dessertI remember vividly the feeling of pure freedom I felt on the last day of school each June. In my memory, that day was always sunny and warm and we’d have a lunch-time picnic on the deck […]
Baked rhubarb is one of the simplest ways to enjoy spring rhubarb. Only when strawberries arrive, still warm from the field, do I begin to tire of rhubarb. Even then, it’s more of a weaning off of rhubarb that happens in my kitchen, since strawberries and […]
How long does it take you to choose sunscreen at the drugstore? With so many brands to choose from, and varying SPF ratings, I find choosing a trustworthy sunscreen can be an exercise in frustration. That’s why I always turn to the Environmental Working Group’s guide to sunscreens. Each year […]
Rhubarb Juice is quick to make and oh so pretty. You just simmer rhubarb in a simple syrup, strain, and you’re left with a beautiful pink juice with a nice tart edge. When I was growing up, this time of year rhubarb would be stacked like piles of logs […]
Welcome to my kitchen where I elevate the everyday with inspiring recipes that are doable for any cook. I share fast and foolproof meal ideas, irresistible comfort food with a twist, a great variety of vegetable dishes, wholesome desserts, and more.
