I want to introduce you all to my gorgeous friend Amanda McArthur. By day, she’s wheeling and dealing social media technology in her high-powered career like it’s nobody’s business. Off the clock, she’s into living a healthy, balanced lifestyle with a focus on nutrition and how that affects our metaphysical well-being. Lucky for me, she’s […]
Why You Should Use Pasta Water
Why should you use pasta water to make sauces? Besides all the starchy, salty water makes for the perfect base. I always reserve a little pasta water when I boil noodles, even if I’m not making a sauce. It is perfect in case the pasta starts to dry out. When bringing the water to boil, […]
How to Make Juice Without a Juicer: Carrot Ginger
I’m not a huge juice drinker, hence why I don’t have a super expensive juicer. But juicing is all the rage. So I’ve tried different juices with friends… I’m not really into crazy juice fasts or fad diets. I really prefer to actually chew and eat my meals. Go ahead, call me a foodie, but […]
Taking the Bite Out of Red Onions
I’ve had a few requests from friends to share some of the tips and tricks I use around the kitchen, so here goes! I use onion, especially red onions, frequently in my dishes. I really enjoy strong flavors. However, sometimes these potent little things can be too strong and over power other more subtle, yet […]
How to Roast Chestnuts: A Quick Tutorial
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Sing with me! Ahhh perfect crisp morning here at my mom’s house, and perfect for roasting chestnuts! I’ve never tried roasted chestnuts before. So this was definitely a little treat. I mean, it couldn’t be that hard, right? Nope. Pretty easy actually. They smell delightful and have a light, sweet, […]
Herbs! Herbs! Herbs!
Fresh herbs are so fun to use in cooking and baking. In fact, on a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we had fresh basil in everything from vodka drinks to fish dishes. I can’t wait to share some of those recipes and ideas with you all! I bought several potted herbs last week. I know […]