Our house came with an uninvited guest - a massive yucca in the backyard.  With a little bit of hard work, here is how we got rid of it......

How’s your IAQ? What in the world is IAQ...and why should you be concerned about it?  It stands for Indoor Air Quality , and it imp...

Houseplants are beautiful and bring life to the indoors, but did you know they are also excellent for your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)? ...

After the delicious joy of extra-sweet, slightly tart, perfectly ripe mango season has come and gone, there are still plenty of ways to en...

What I love the most in the kitchen is the purity of it all.  The feel of the fresh produce, the crunch of the veggies as the knife cu...

Wiggly little bundle, cuddled in cozy muslin wrap.  Just a few days old, his sleepy tiny eyes peek out to say hello.

Bringing home a baby opens up a whole new world, in so many ways!  Their little minds, and bodies, absorb so much of what is around th...

Back to school!  This was always one of the most exciting times of the year when I was a kid.  The smell of new crayons, picking out new...

California is in its forth year of " exceptional drought ", which means its high time to be thinking about how to use our wat...

Sitting at a cafe a Kuala Lumpur a few years back I had what felt like a life-changing moment.  One of those small details of life that b...

  In France, they say that you tell exactly where a cow is from, based on the flavor of its milk.  Depending on the climate and grazing p...

Life gets busy.  But that doesn't mean its time to give up health eating habits and trade them in for a drive-thru meal.  The...

Every day is a great day to go meatless...and Meatless Monday is a fun way to build meat-free options into our weekly routines.  Meatless ...

Like all Pinterest Fails, it seemed like such a cool idea!  Here's what I learned on why gutter planters aren't worth your time. ...

Haven't we all been there... pulling out the baking soda or baking powder to realize they're full of lumps and clumps.  If those ...

This is a fantastically dramatic yet healthy dessert: Flan. With simple, pure ingredients and no oil and just a little sugar, its a grea...

Sometimes we're so busy looking far, far away from home that we don't notice what is right on our doorstep.  Food from Thailand, re...

We love dairy products at our house.  Over our cereal at breakfast, warmed with chocolate for a cold-weather treat, as an ingredient in...

Sometimes there are shortcuts that make life so easy - this is one of them!  Learn how to make a homemade ice cream cake in a matter ...

One of the very first days after I moved to China, at the grocery store, I was staring at the most extensive rice aisle that I'd eve...

Time for another garden tour!  This time, we're visiting the Dogpatch district of San Francisco - a little known, up-and-coming art...

Brussel sprouts are so underrated.  When they're roasted, and not old-fashioned boiled, they're absolutely amazing.  I've y...

Rainbows are always an exciting sight, and double rainbows are even more of a rare sight.  That is much more so the case in Californi...

Salads are great all year long, and this Citrus Beet Salad is a great option for the colder months of the year, using garden-fresh ingr...

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If you know someone who loves food, a cookbook can make a fantastic gift.  These are some of my very favorites of the year, each with a u...

One of the best parts of the holidays is having everyone come together, eating and sharing stories.   I love putting together an ...

Plum season doesn't last for long, but I can't resist the juicy little fruits while they last. They're great simply sliced a...

The bright leaves of Fall are amazing inspiration for table settings.  This DIY table decor project takes just minutes, uses only "f...

My pantry is overflowing with delicious grains, each in its own mason jar for safekeeping.  I love their hearty earthiness, and that they&...

Pumpkin carving is a serious undertaking in our house.  Growing up, Dad's neighborhood claim to fame was always his elaborate carvi...

Fall is such a great time of the year!  What's not to love about the cooler weather, the crisp evenings, and that brisk feel to the ...

Life gets busy, and that's all part of the fun!  Keeping the garden growing, the family fed with healthy foods, jetting to and from ev...

We put out bird baths for the song birds, and nectar for the hummingbirds , but how many of us have thought to set out water for the ...

  In France, French Onion Soup...or Soupe a l'Onion...is more than just a tasty, hearty soup or bistro appetizer.  It is the sign of...

"I wanted to explore a broader spectrum of complementary tastes and flavors, and to imaginative beloved classics as a more balance...

Fantastic pregnancy clothes are not easy to find, can be pricy, and only get worn for a few months.  I love that there is a program that...

I couldn't be happier that the concept of Meatless Monday is taking hold across the country!  When we take a moment to think about i...

I love eggplant season!  The plump purple veggies are so versatile and with a tiny bit of effort the results can be amazing.  Sure, the...