I’ve changed The thing about having been ill is that you do things differently, maybe not right away, but then you look back and realize… ( Read More )
Turmeric Citrus Hot Toddy & Tom Brady
What do Tom Brady and I have in common? While I am a moderate sports fan, I was recently shown an article about Tom Brady,… ( Read More )
Mt. Shasta Watermelon Refresher
I originally posted this recipe last year. It is one of my daughter’s favorites, as she will often ask me to make this ‘vacation drink… ( Read More )
Watermelon Refresher & A Dose of Reality
I have breast cancer. Those four words you never hope to say. I was going to blog about taking a forest bath, but that will… ( Read More )
Home Brewed Spiced Root Beer & Ginger Bug Secrets
Preparing a true homemade root beer from scratch is simple. Herbs and spices are steeped in hot water, and when it has cooled to blood warm– you mix in sweetener, starter culture which makes a superb base for homemade sodas and probiotic tonics and is super convenient to store and keep. This mixture is then bottled and allowed to sit and ferment for a few days before it’s ready.
Green Lemonade
Summer is nearly here and it seems I am turning nearly everything I cook, bake or blend into the color green. So many lovely green… ( Read More )
Humido Cocktail – A Perfect Blend of Hum & Rum
It’s difficult to imagine that as a native Californian I have NEVER been to Yosemite….until this past weekend. I think it is safe to say… ( Read More )
An Easter Tradition
Meeting someone’s entire family for the first time can be a bit nerve racking, especially when it is around a family holiday like Easter and… ( Read More )