March 2010

Peppermint Foot Slather with Neem Oil

Body Care Products

As the weather warms up, get those feet ready for their annual unveiling with this recipe for a neem-heavy lotion I can only term a “slather.”  It hits the warmth of your skin and liquefies into a juicy, emollient boon for the toughest hide. Neem and calendula are both well-regarded for their skin-healing properties.  The [...]

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Knitted Pebble Wash/Dishcloth

Crafts

I am loving this as a spa washcloth for the massaging quality of the “pebbles.”  Mmm. On a less indulgent note, the pebbles are also good for scrubbing dishes. *sigh* Pebble Cloth Yarn: Dishcloth cotton, e.g., Sugar ‘n Cream from Lily Needles: Size 6 or your favorite for dishcloths Cast on 36 sts. Knit all [...]

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Soft-Boiled Eggs 101

Breakfast

I know,  know. You’re thinking next I’ll be posting a tutorial on how to blow your nose. But, talking to Ivory the other day about how hard it is to shell fresh, hardboiled eggs, (yes, we are exciting people, I believe it is our fourth conversation on the subject) I mentioned how I just crack [...]

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Asparagus Soup with Roasted Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Main Dishes

I wanted a soup with depth of flavor but without cream or butter.  Roasting the garlic and the asparagus tips and caramelizing the onion gives it a richness without the dairy.  The family gave it an A+. This is a non-dairy soup and if you make it with vegetable broth, vegetarian, too. Asparagus Soup with [...]

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Making Picky Kids Eat

Parenting

Dear Wii, I know you probably get letters like this all of the time, but I am your greatest fan. I. Love. You. Since you came into our lives, our family has grown closer.  We not only eat more meals together.  We eat the same meal together.  No more ‘real food’ for mom and dad [...]

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