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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Provencial Tomato Tarte

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This quick summer treat is so easy and elegant!  With just a few basic ingredients you'll be ready for a decadent brunch dish.  Or,...
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Sunday, April 11, 2021

Monarch Butterfly MATH Activities

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It's that beautiful time of year...when bright orange wings are starting to flutter across our backyard again as the majestic Monarchs m...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Happy America Recycles Day

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November 15 is America Recycles Day...so let's take a look at what you're recycling!   Nearly everything?  A few cans and ja...
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Monday, June 4, 2018

Do You Know What To Do With Empty Cartons?

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L&L QUIZ: Can Cartons Be Recycled?? As I finished a refreshing cube of coconut water I stared, perplexed, at the packaging. ...
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Monday, May 8, 2017

How to Remove a Yucca, Organically - Tested!

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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......
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Monday, May 1, 2017

Indoor Air Quality - What Does it Mean?

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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...
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Green is Good – for Indoor Air Quality

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Houseplants are beautiful and bring life to the indoors, but did you know they are also excellent for your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?
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Monday, March 20, 2017

Mango Sun Cake

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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...
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Saturday, March 11, 2017

The Naked Cookbook

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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...
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Happy baby, healthy lungs

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Wiggly little bundle, cuddled in cozy muslin wrap.  Just a few days old, his sleepy tiny eyes peek out to say hello.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Thinking Twice about Baby Wipes

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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...
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Back to School - The perfect instant snack

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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...
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Monday, June 27, 2016

The Water-Saving Garden

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California is in its forth year of " exceptional drought ", which means its high time to be thinking about how to use our wat...
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Monday, June 6, 2016

Chai Escape

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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...
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Try a2 Milk®...and win a trip to Australia!

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  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...
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Saturday, April 16, 2016

One Skillet Salmon Dinner

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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...
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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Meatless Mondays with Gardein

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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 ...
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Monday, April 4, 2016

Gutter Planters: Pinterest Fail...and why

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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. ...
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Monday, March 28, 2016

How to get the Perfect Baking Blend

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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 ...
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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Flan for the Soul

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This is a fantastically dramatic yet healthy dessert: Flan. With simple, pure ingredients and no oil and just a little sugar, its a grea...
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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Soul Food Love

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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...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Heirloom Milk for Happier Tummies

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We love dairy products at our house.  Over our cereal at breakfast, warmed with chocolate for a cold-weather treat, as an ingredient in...
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Monday, February 8, 2016

5-Minute Ice Cream Cake

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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 ...
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Monday, February 1, 2016

Rinse your Rice

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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...
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Monday, January 25, 2016

Garden Tour: San Francisco's Dogpatch Neighborhood

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Time for another garden tour!  This time, we're visiting the Dogpatch district of San Francisco - a little known, up-and-coming art...
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Monday, January 18, 2016

Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

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Brussel sprouts are so underrated.  When they're roasted, and not old-fashioned boiled, they're absolutely amazing.  I've y...
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Monday, January 11, 2016

Rainy days and Rainbows

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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...
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Citrus Beet Salad

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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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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Chocolate Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #MemoriesInTheBaking  #Collective...
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Monday, December 14, 2015

Lemon Poppy Seed Madeleines

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. # MeAndMyTea  #CollectiveBias ...
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Monday, November 30, 2015

8 Best Cookbooks for the Chefs on Your List!

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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...
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Homemade Olive Crackers

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One of the best parts of the holidays is having everyone come together, eating and sharing stories.   I love putting together an ...
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Monday, November 16, 2015

The Homemade Kitchen: Plum Tart

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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...
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Monday, November 9, 2015

Simple DIY Table Decor - Using Fall Leaves

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The bright leaves of Fall are amazing inspiration for table settings.  This DIY table decor project takes just minutes, uses only "f...
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Monday, November 2, 2015

Simply Ancient Grains: Bulgur with Chard and Saffron-Infused Yogurt

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My pantry is overflowing with delicious grains, each in its own mason jar for safekeeping.  I love their hearty earthiness, and that they...
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Monday, October 26, 2015

Oven-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Pumpkin carving is a serious undertaking in our house.  Growing up, Dad's neighborhood claim to fame was always his elaborate carvi...
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Monday, October 19, 2015

Stepping into Fall...Bring on the Boots!

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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 ...
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Monday, October 12, 2015

Snacks on the Go with Perfectly Simple.

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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...
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Make a DIY Bee Bath

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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 ...
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Monday, October 5, 2015

French Onion Soup / Soupe a l'onion

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  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...
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Monday, September 28, 2015

Sticky Apple Date Cake

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"I wanted to explore a broader spectrum of complementary tastes and flavors, and to imaginative beloved classics as a more balance...
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Monday, September 21, 2015

Reusable Pregnancy Fashion

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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...
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Monday, September 14, 2015

Meatless Monday: Gardein 'Chicken' & Bleu Sweet Potato Mash

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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...
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Monday, September 7, 2015

Eggplant Parmesan Gratin

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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...
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Monday, August 31, 2015

B&B for the Bees!

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Mason bees are the lesser-known relative of honey bees, and are fascinating!  A mason bee can visit as many as 1000 blooms each day, whic...
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Monday, August 24, 2015

Organic Toddler Pillow GIVEAWAY from Dreamtown Kids

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Before we had Little One, I started reading about organic fabrics and how they can be a better choice for babies and toddlers.  Since thei...
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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Simple tips for a bee-friendly garden

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Bees bees bees, I love them!  When I was a little girl, on my way home from school   I'd stop every day  in front of our giant almon...
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Arepa Sandwich Sliders

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Over the past few weeks I've been experimenting with P.A.N. Cornmeal, a popular ingredient in South American kitchens, and havin...
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Monday, August 3, 2015

Homemade Hummingbird Nectar

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We're lucky to have a lot of hummingbirds buzzing about our yard, pollinating the garden as they frolic from blossom to blossom.  Thi...
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Monday, July 27, 2015

Why I'm SOMETIMES Buying Plants at Home Depot...and How

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Earlier this spring I visited Home Depot and was shocked by their new plant tags.  How in the world could they be promoting their plants...
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Monday, July 20, 2015

Country Quiche

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Brunch is hands-down my absolute favorite meal.  Its the best of breakfast and a full meal, rolled into one relaxed gathering.  I love t...
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Monday, July 13, 2015

Cooking with Bee Pollen

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Wait...you can eat bee pollen?? Those were my thoughts as I first thumbed through a cookbook I'd received ( more on that here ).  ...
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Monday, July 6, 2015

DIY Garden Stepping Stones

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I recently had some mortar mix leftover after a brick project and was brainstorming ways to put it to use.  In need of stepping stones fo...
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