Carla and I talk over video on Google, and the other day she called me while I was working on this project. She said “are you SEWING??” Not only was I sewing, but I was drinking tea, wearing my pajamas and watching a British drama series in the middle of the afternoon. It was the
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
Salty snacks are my weakness, especially crunchy ones. Or cheesy ones. Kettle chips, especially salt and vinegar ones, are my favorite. Or a lovely slice of cheese. But neither of those are exactly healthy, and I need to start replacing my afternoon snack with something a little more waistline-friendly. The classic apple-with-peanut-butter and a hint
Grilled Chicken Salad w/Almonds, Feta & Blueberries
Wow! It turns out you guys really like to make your own interesting salad dressings. We got some great buzz on Twitter about our 3 healthy summer salad dressing recipes, so I wanted to give you a delicious way to use my personal favorite of the three: the nutty citrus & shallot dressing. It’s a really
Weekly Love Letter for July 4th, 2014
[ezcol_1half] “Happy Independence Day! It’s strange to celebrate a patriotic holiday in a foreign country. I woke up this morning and looked at my phone and went, ‘Oh yeah, it’s the 4th of July!’ My husband still had to work and we won’t see any fireworks tonight. Our barbecue will be indoors at a Japanese
Indigo Dyed Ombre Shoelaces
Indigo dying seems to be everywhere these days. I love all the creative ideas I’ve seen using shibori techniques to take tablecloths and napkins and scarves to the next level and I think a tablecloth is going to be my first large item! That said, I’ve been using fabric dye in all sorts of ways
Limeade Frozen Yogurt
Ahh, summer. The perfect time for icy cold drinks and frozen treats. I’ve been on a freezing-random-things-in-my-freezer-to-see-what-happens kick recently. It’s a great plan: go classic with ice, decadent with ice cream and fun with flavored popsicles. But I never connected the dots between my beloved do-it-yourself frozen yogurt shop and my ice cream maker
3 Healthy Summer Salad Dressings
Homemade salad dressings are so satisfying and easy to make! There’s really no reason to buy a bottle of dressing from the supermarket, when you can satisfy every picky eater and your own personal tastes with just a few ingredients. These three salad dressings represent a range of flavors; there’s a creamy one made with Greek
Weekly Love Letter for June 27th, 2014
[ezcol_1half] “Do any of you use a chiropractor? I’ve been having some neck pain from all of the looking down (crafting, cooking, computer-ing). Nothing crazy, just really uncomfortable and kind of difficult to sleep. I went to a chiropractor a few times in the last few weeks, and it’s life-changing! I definitely feel better, and