Grab A Peppermint Stick, For Old St. Nick?

Or maybe just some peppermint? Simple tip- a sprig of real peppermint, or a dash of real peppermint extract in a cup of black espresso, dark as midnight on a moonless night, can add a little seasonal twist to an otherwise usual, albeit delicious, start to the day.  Want a little extra treat?  Top it […]

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Turkey Practice

A good friend of mine, who's a fab cook, was nervous this past Thanksgiving about her turkey not coming out well.  She, like many others, was fearful it would be too dry. Practicing certain dishes makes sense, like salads or veggie dishes, but a turkey?  Not too likely that a) you'll want to spend the […]

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Blog Post Time Change

Hello!Just a quick note to all my readers- fear not, when you do not see a post tomorrow AM at 6, PST… I'm doing a bit of experimenting with social media and have decided to see how a late afternoon post fares, as far as re-tweets and website traffic to MY STORE Thanks for all […]

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Paleo Pomanders.. The Edible Version

We may think pure Christmas Decor when we think 'pomander'. Easy to make at its most basic level: simple score even marks in a Navel Orange and stick whole cloves into the holes. Voila- an easy to make, and lovely, holiday scented craft idea. Or… How about turning it into a dessert? Wash, then slice […]

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