I often say that whether our parents knew it or not, when it came to nutrition, they had it right all along. Bone broth, once thought of as only low-cost fillers to enhance flavor to soups and stews and used as broth, turns out to be the “new liquid gold.” …
One of my many passions is staging and event planning. I had the privilege of planning an Urban Garden Baby Shower for my daughter Lauren. Nature set the stage for rustic tables, adorned by centerpieces of succulents in wooden boxes and clay pots. Cane chairs were used and individual umbrellas …
Composting is necessary to maintain healthy organic soil. What is compost? Compost is decomposed organic materials. In a sense, you are simply recycling real food, leaves, yard clippings (herbs and flowers) and grass. Sure, you can buy bags of compost at your local gardening and supply store, but wouldn’t it be …
Move over Bone Broth and make room for another awesome CALDITO (broth/soup), the plant-based Mushroom Broth. Using Mushrooms for their medicinal properties is nothing new, but now with the renewed interest in the benefits of broth and the availability of an array of beautiful mushrooms things, just got easier! If you …
Mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times, from Europe to Asia. Sadly, our modern western diet is mostly devoid of them, at best appearing as an occasional pizza topping of at most 1-2 sliced mushrooms per pie for many consumers. While US Americans consume less than 4 …
Did you know that lavender is a savory herb and can be used like oregano, rosemary, thyme or sage? Its uses are endless for cooking savory dishes, sprinkled on potatoes or added to a roast for slow cooking. Lavender is also used for baking savory bread and cookies. The flavor …
Valentine’s day is a special and much anticipated day of the year, but what I have experienced is that more couples are spending February 14th in the comfort of their own home and saving the occasion for another day. Restaurants have set menus and don’t deviate from them and are …
Table settings and vignettes have always been, should I say, “my thing.” I have always been fascinated with grouping things together. Whether they match or not has never really mattered to me. I have placed crystal next iron pieces and wood next to glass, branches, rocks, and fabrics. As a …
Lavender, rosemary, thyme, and garlic are all part of this beautiful ribeye roast. The paste of herbs and garlic are rubbed on hours before putting this cut of meat into the oven. It is a great centerpiece for your table. It is festive and goes well with side dishes of …
I’ve read much about the positive and healthy effects the outdoors has on us, but it wasn’t until I started using the essential oils on myself and using them in my diffuser that I knew I was truly on to something. I understood the sensory response of calm, yet, it …