If you’re a quilter or fiber artist, you’ve likely heard of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show — and if not, it’s worth discovering. With more than 1,300 quilts on display, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) is globally recognized as the largest outdoor quilt show and sale in the world, and one of the longest-running. … Read more
Homemade whole wheat waffles are a freezer-friendly breakfast you can prepare once and enjoy for weeks. Crisp and fluffy, they’re wonderful fresh and reheat perfectly in a toaster or oven. Since my kids arrived, I’ve tried to balance my food priorities with meals they actually enjoy. Over time I’ve recreated some of the familiar processed … Read more
The Amaretto Sour is a timeless cocktail and one of my favorites. Smooth and sippable, it combines amaretto with a splash of bourbon, a few dashes of bitters, and homemade sour mix, finished with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry for garnish. An Easy Yet Delicious Cocktail This Amaretto Sour is comforting and flavorful—an … Read more
This Spritz Cookies recipe made with shortening yields tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect year-round. The ingredients were chosen to hold up in warm weather, making these cookies ideal for summer snacking and shipping. Why you’ll love this recipe Using a cookie press, spritz cookies are the quickest way to produce many attractive cookies in … Read more
Skincare was one of the first areas I tackled when I began my low-tox journey. Back then I suffered from persistent allergies, rashes, and inflammation. After trying conventional treatments for years with little relief, switching to cleaner products made a huge difference—I haven’t had a rash or ongoing inflammation in years, and my allergies are … Read more
Leftover chicken breasts or thighs? Shred them. Cooked shredded chicken is one of the most useful ingredients to keep in your fridge — a quick base for many meals. Whether it’s from a store-bought rotisserie bird or extra chicken from a recent dinner, shredded chicken (poached, grilled, roasted, baked, slow-cooked, pressure-cooked, or steamed) becomes the … Read more
Most “healthy” muffins end up dry, bland, or secretly packed with sugar. These heart-healthy gluten-free blueberry oatmeal muffins break that pattern. Made with fiber-rich oats, antioxidant-packed blueberries, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they stay soft, moist, and genuinely satisfying—without refined flour or dairy. Whether you’re managing cholesterol, eating gluten-free, or simply want a nourishing … Read more
These easy shrimp and broccoli bowls are quick, healthy, and delicious — an ideal, flavorful weeknight meal. This dish is similar to a stir-fry, but the broccoli is briefly steamed in the pan for a tender-crisp texture. It’s a simple, fast recipe that still tastes like you put in effort. I love the bright ginger … Read more
This year I’m visiting supermarkets to find the best gluten free — and mostly dairy free — festive treats. I don’t have a Waitrose nearby, but while driving back from Cornwall we stopped in a town with a small Waitrose and found a lovely selection of Christmas goodies. Below are the gluten free Christmas items … Read more
Not exactly like the Little Debbie version, this flourless Swiss cake roll is gluten-free, filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and finished with an Amaretto-spiked chocolate frosting. I’ve made it twice in the last two weeks because we enjoy it so much — and because roll cakes are worth the practice. They seem intimidating at … Read more