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Making the most out of buying produce in bulk
When I come across a sale on my favorite veggies, I like to make the most of it. Obviously, you can plan on eating that particuliar veggie a lot over the next few days, but there’s so many different ways to prolong the goodness! Red Peppers Peppers are by far the easiest to roast and save for later. Red peppers and hatch chili peppers are some of my favorites, but red peppers are often pretty expensive and hatch chilis are only around in late summer when harvested. This week my local sprouts was having a 3 for $1 sale on red peppers, so I stocked up. Some of the ways…
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All natural DIY skin care with chia seed oil
Don’t cover that dry winter skin, try a home remedy using chia seed oil. I’ve moved to 100% natural skin care – no chemicals, dyes or perfumes. Many of the natural / organic skin care lines are good, but pricey. This time of year I like to incorporate more oil/moisture into my regiment. I’ve tried olive oil, coconut, sesame and all of them have their benefits but chia oil is by far my favorite. There are many studies on the benefits of chia seed oil, some studies have even referred to it as the single best ingredient for moisturizing dry skin. Here are a few ways I am using this…
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DIY Concrete Pots
I should be cleaning or organizing something in my house, but my creative side won out for some much needed time in my workshop. I wanted to build on my affection for concrete countertops, but on a smaller scale. So I started experimenting with concrete pots and bowls. With the help of my father in law, Klemens, I was able to create some very cool concrete pottery. STEP 1 – the Mold The first step is to decide what you will need for your mold. You will need a bottom and top container – the top needs to be smaller, unless the bowl is somewhat v shaped(like the photo below).…
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Fun ways to use up those leftovers!
Happy New Year! I hope you are all enjoying your family and friends and some relaxing time together. With the holidays, it’s easy to throw out a lot of leftovers, especially if you are treating your guests to many home cooked meals. I really don’t like to throw away food, so I’ve come up with some fun and delicious ways to use up those leftovers! Left over salad – I love left over salad on a toasted bagel, but it’s also good sautéed in an omlete (egg or egg substitute) or just sautée and add an egg to the top for breakfast the next day. Left over bread – Never EVER throw…