Wild Violets are a widely available spring perennial that grows in sunny fields, patches of backyard woods, and along neighborhood sidewalks. These lovely and delicate flowers can be used in a variety of culinary and medicinal recipes and have been…
The Best Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream
Now that I’ve had the Ninja Creami for a while, I’ve really enjoyed experimenting with lots of delicious flavors and ingredients. Once I perfected my vanilla ice cream recipe, I knew a Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream recipe would be…
Easy Instant Pot Greek Yogurt
Instant pot Greek yogurt is one of the first things I perfected after my mom gave me the versatile appliance for Christmas. I eat my weight in yogurt every week and buying it organic, grass-fed, whole milk, and non-GMO was…
Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe-Made with Whole Food Ingredients
As an ice cream addict, things were getting a little out of control before I discovered this Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream recipe. All my ice cream options at the store are either costly or have so many processed fillers…
What is an Adrenal Cocktail? Recipes to Hydrate and Replenish
An adrenal cocktail is a nourishing drink that will quickly rehydrate and energize you as well as keep your body and mind focused and nourished. As you know when our bodies are fueled properly, we’re the best versions of ourselves….
Moon Milk Benefits and Recipes for Restful Sleep
Moon milk is just a trendy name for an old-fashioned warm milk before bed. When I was a kid, my dad would make me warm milk with honey and vanilla and it always calmed me down and put me right…
Slow Living Through the Seasons
Slow living is the practice of slowing down and appreciating life for what it is. It is living in the moment, spending time in nature, and intentionally saying no to some of the hustle and bustle of the world. Slow…
Sourdough Discard Recipes for All that Extra Starter
If you’ve been working with sourdough starter for a while you might know that most of your favorite bakes can become sourdough discard recipes. Yes, it might sound weird to toss starter into cakes, cookies, or even granola, but it’s…
Homemade Brown Sugar Syrup
Brown sugar syrup has become a festive and special addition to my kitchen. I used to enjoy it only in December at my local coffee shop before I realized I could make it myself with much better ingredients. This syrup…
Autolyse Sourdough for Fluffy, Flavorful Bread
Autolyse sourdough is a bread term I didn’t understand when I first started baking. At the time, it seemed like an unnecessary step that made the whole process take longer unnecessarily. As I made more bread and started to understand…
Wintering or How to Slow Down When Everyone Else is Speeding Up
The Christmas lights are still up, cranberries are finding their way into everything I bake, and I have not started a new rigorous workout program. In fact, I’m trying to do less this year, not more. Of course, I have…
Temperature Blanket Tips, Tricks, and Crochet Pattern
What is a temperature blanket? A temperature blanket is created to record the temperatures of every day of a particular year. It’s typically a crochet project, but can be knitted as well. Each row of stitches reflects the temperature on…