Virtual Update: Foyer Ideas
Every now and then we all get the itch to shake things up a bit, especially around the house. Whether we seek a more functional space or a boost in color, imagining our homes in a new light is always …
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Every now and then we all get the itch to shake things up a bit, especially around the house. Whether we seek a more functional space or a boost in color, imagining our homes in a new light is always …
I grew up hating marmalades. I just did not find anything palatable about preserves that included bitter citrus peels. Over the last year or two, though, I have begun to enjoy marmalades quite a bit. I especially love to make …
I don’t know about the weather in your neck of the woods, but around these parts it qualifies as freezing. I do realize that “cold” is a relative term, and that New Englanders reading this post would chuckle at my …
Homemade lemon curd is nothing like the product you find in the store. It is unbelievably delicious, and like most recipes featuring lemons, I like to use seasonably available Meyer lemons for this when I can find them. Lemon curd …
Chicken soup is one of my favorite go-to meals in the winter. And if I happen to have a cold (as I did this past week), I’m likely to eat chicken soup and not much else for a couple of …
Whether on a tight budget or feeling extra earth-friendly, thrift stores and yard sales are excellent stops for picking up decorative items for any space. Liking the idea but not sure what to buy? A few no fail thrift store …
This soup is a variation on “kitcharee” (also spelled kitchari and kichadi), a nourishing soup from the Indian Ayurvedic healing tradition. In Ayurveda, dishes like this one are recommended for supporting your digestive system and helping with detoxification. It also …
Once January rolls around and holiday decorations are packed snuggly away, our rooms run the threat of feeling a bit empty and leave many of us craving a new look for the new year. Take, for example, this living room …
Ginger is an herb that is helpful for settling the stomach and alleviating nausea. Candied (aka “crystallized”) ginger is a great sweet and spicy addition to baked goods, and also is a nice after-meal snack. It is quite easy to …
As the daughter of an architect dad and a DIY queen of a mother, I think I truly had no choice but to become a home enthusiast. From growing up watching my parents demo and redo every room in our …
I love sweet and spicy chutneys. This chutney, which features winter squash, is really terrific. You can use butternut squash, red kuri squash, kabocha squash, acorn squash, sweet dumpling squash, or even sugar pie pumpkin in this recipe. I used …
