Creating Peace and Joy Where it Matters Most
One way to create a delightful home is to add a special touch to daily tasks or events. Doing something out of the ordinary helps break up the mundane and makes your loved ones feel special. Rose petal ice cubes bring fun and interest to the plainest of summer drinks (even water). It’s also an [...] Read more »
In preparation for writing this month’s post at Keeper of the Home, I made and consumed the following: blueberry sauce, blueberry pie, blueberry crisp, blueberry compote, and blueberry pear tarts. All in the name of research, of course. It was very delicious, but I am paying the price and need to do a few extra [...] Read more »
I have never cared for blueberry pie. In my experience it has always been rather boring and tasteless. That was until I made this recipe (you knew I was going to say that didn’t you?)! Honestly, this is the best blueberry pie I have ever tasted. The great part is that the filling can be [...] Read more »
Sometimes a light and healthy, no-fuss dessert is in order. I have just the one. Warm summer evenings (or afternoons) are perfect for enjoying this fruity yogurt dessert. Well, actually, just about any time of day would be good. I’d eat if for breakfast! This sweet treat couldn’t be easier to make; five ingredients gently [...] Read more »
Photo by Julia Tikhonova With berries popping up at Farmer’s markets everywhere, smoothie season is also in full swing! Smoothies are so quick to prepare and an easy way to get a lot of nutrition into one small glass. I love them. The following recipe calls for a variety of berries and a cup of [...] Read more »
Salad can be so refreshing. It can also be downright boring! It is always nice to find a new and interesting salad combination. Adding nuts and some type of fancy cheese is my default way to spice up a salad. Using a variety of greens, leafy vegetables or herbs is also an excellent way to [...] Read more »
Something about soup speaks peace to me. As long as there is enough time to prepare it. Chopping, sauteing, stirring…it’s a comfortable ritual. Then comes the lovely aroma that fills the house and lingers, saying we are blessed. And yes, even in the spring and summer (especially spring). It’s such a great way to use [...] Read more »
Have you ever heard of Water Kefir? I hadn’t until last year. Now I love it! Water Kefir is an easy to prepare, pro-biotic beverage full of healthy bacteria to improve your gut health. I’ve written a step-by-step tutorial explaining how to make it over at Keeper of the Home. The above picture s of [...] Read more »
By tea, I mean herbal tea. My favorite! (Hope that’s not too disappointing to my black tea and coffee drinking friends!) It’s so warm, soothing and comforting. And it smells good too! Peace and joy in a cup! (What can I say? I like my tea.) So, lets get right to it, shall we? When [...] Read more »
Tonight I splurged and made this decadent treat. Actually, it was so rich, I couldn’t finish my serving. Which is saying something, let me tell you! The ganache is super quick and easy to make, only requiring a few ingredients. I purchased the cookies because I was going for simple tonight. We used wafer thin [...] Read more »
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