Smoke & Mirrors
A Smoke & Mirrors is a spicy, savory cocktail that Bloody Mary fans are sure to appreciate. At Mr. RH’s urging I tried to reverse engineer the recipe and, based off of the menu’s description, I think I came up with a passable copycat. It’s been a big hit at dinner parties! ♥
Taming Holiday Anxiety + Spiced Bourbon Maple Glazed Cashews
I adore the holidays. The decorations, the gatherings, the music, the movies… so many warm fuzzies! But if you’re not careful, the holidays can also be exhausting. Those idyllic Hallmark Christmas movie expectations can be tough to live up to — and trying to can lead to all kinds of holiday-induced stress and anxiety.
Oil Cleansing + a Simple Creamy Vanilla Bean Shower Oil Blend
I don’t know why it took me so long to think of trying this, but OMG y’all, I think I’m in love. My “skin twin” sebum mimicking oil trio makes a killer shower oil with a lovely “creamy” texture. The tallow thickens and gives a bit of body to the lighter jojoba and squalane oils and the result is a lovely creamy oil blend that resembles a cross between a lotion and an oil and is thick enough to dispense nicely from a pump bottle.
Tincturing Beyond the Folk Method
Herbalists who practice the folk method rely on their senses and experience instead of precise measurements and formulas. It’s simple, intuitive and flexible and, because it doesn’t require a lot of measuring and math, it’s appealing to those of us who prefer a more natural and less technical approach to herbalism. The folk method produces a perfectly good tincture for personal home use, but there are times when the folk method just isn’t sufficient.
Fermented Hot Honey
Hot honey is one of those culinary wonders that is just as home in the medicine cabinet as it is in the kitchen. Melding the sweetness of honey with the spicy heat of peppers, fermented hot honey creates a unique and complex, yet well-balanced flavor profile. The result is a glorious spicy ambrosia that has countless culinary and medicinal uses!
Easy GAPS-Friendly Cranberry Sauce for the Instant Pot
Ready or not, the holiday season kicks off in 3… 2…. 1… Here’s another simple and clean recipe for your holiday spread: honey-sweetened cranberry sauce for the Instant Pot. This one also happens to be GAPS friendly for stage-6 introduction and beyond. (Woot!)
Ditch the Packets & Make Your Own Healthy, Homemade Ranch Mix
Calling all Ranch lovers!
Ranch is the all-purpose condiment most of us grew up dunking into. It’s a classic that goes with everything from dressings and dips to marinades and seasonings. Honestly, is there anything Ranch dressing can’t make better?
But have you ever actually looked at the ingredient list on those seasoning packets? Yeah… it’s not pretty.
Using Your Green Tomatoes: 2 Delicious Ways
Whether you’ve intentionally harvested your tomatoes green or found yourself with a bunch due to a sudden change in weather, there are all sorts of ways you can make use of this unique garden bounty.
Better than “Jiffy” Cornbread Mix
This cleaned-up copycat cornbread mix is so easy to whip up in advance and store in a jar in the refrigerator until needed. Toss some vegetables in it for a quick breading (my Texas-born husband is crazy about pan fried okra!) or combine the mix with an egg and buttermilk, and you’ve got yourself a fast and easy cornbread, corn muffins, corn casserole or cornmeal fritters. The sky’s the limit!
Why Go to the Trouble of Making Your Own Skincare?
With so many “natural” skincare products available on the market today, you may wonder why anyone would go to the trouble of making their own.
