Four Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Garden
by Colleen Vanderlinden, Planet Green Baking soda is one of those items that I find myself turning to more often, for a variety of jobs around my house. It’s a vital part of a green cleaning kit — you can clean ovens with it, freshen carpets, and even strip paint with it. But it’s not all […]
Helping Your Chickens Beat the Heat
I love the blog Fresh Eggs Daily. Their motto is “Inspiring others to live a simple, natural, wonderful farm life”. There are so many great detailed articles on the site covering not only chicken care, but also crafts, recipes and DIY projects. Here’s one on how to keep your chickens cool…Jacq Doing all you can […]
New Orleans French 75
I made my first trip to New Orleans last weekend and had the pleasure of going to the renowned Arnaud’s Restaurant and French 75 Bar. Arnaud’s is one of New Orleans oldest and most beloved restaurants. It was built in 1918 by a French wine salesman Arnaud Cazenave, but some of the building dates back […]
Homemade Orange Peel White Vinegar Coop Cleaner
Check out this formula for a great natural cleaning spray. It works on more than just coops too! Fresh Eggs Daily: Homemade Orange Peel White Vinegar Coop Cleaner.
Sunscreen- Something To Note…
by Jesica Cockerham Just like any other beauty product you can pick up at the drug store, sunscreen contains a laundry list of harmful chemicals that you should not ignore. Many people immediately are in disbelief when they hear that. “What do you mean? Sunscreen PROTECTS my skin!” Well, unfortunately, that’s not completely true. […]
Cannes Low-Fat Peach Melba
After our trip to Eze and those fabulous French scrambled eggs we headed to the Cannes film festival where we met a really nice Frenchman and his son who were on business. They were kind enough to invite us to dinner on their yacht. Um…yes please! The views were stunning… even under rainy skies… but […]
The Organic Fruit and Veggie Garden Is In!
It doesn’t look like much yet, but hopefully there will be a variety of squash, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, eggplant, beans, onions, and herbs. Plus an orange, avocado, lemon, lime, and grapefruit tree! Oh and rhubarb too. The lovely Lara Hermanson from Farmscape edible landscaping helped with the design and planting since I’m a gardening newbie. […]
How Bartenders Use Liqueurs and Bitters
A cocktail party shouldn’t start with the first brandish of a shaker; it should start with a menu. Curating a short list of drinks, instead of casting around for something novel to mix with that gin, allows you to serve drinks that will please even your most discerning guests, and to be a more nimble […]
Top 10 Lessons from a City Girl's Garden
Reblogged from Completely Nourished: Please don’t let these picture fool you. Yes, this is my garden. But, no, gardening does not come naturally to me…at all. I envy the folks who just seem to have a knack for it. I suppose you could say I learn things “the hard way” - I’ve pretty much learned all […]
