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Today, I picked up a 3 pound bag of almonds at Costco for $11.99. Jeff likes to eat a handful of almonds for breakfast, and I like to add them to the granola that I make. Almonds are a healthy source of protein (15 grams/0.5 cup) and fiber (9 grams/0.5 cup), and they are good …
I love all kinds of DIY projects. So when I read about regrowing certain vegetables in a glass of water, I was in. I think that this is a form of hydroculture, but it is different from hydroponics where plants are grown in mineral nutrient solutions in water. What I’ve been doing is taking vegetables …
Since I have been unsuccessful at getting deliveries from both Instacart and Whole Foods/Amazon Prime, I go to the supermarket when necessary. But I have been trying to limit the number of times I go to the supermarket to every 2-3 weeks. I try to think about what I’ll need that will stay fresh. I …
These days, every day seems the same, so it’s easy to lose track. I had meant this post to go live on Earth Day, but I got my days mixed up, lol. At any rate, it’s relevant for any day! About two months ago, I received two boxes of fabulous and versatile Purifyou Reusable Mesh …
Lately, I’ve been taken by the English chef, Jamie Oliver. Actually for years, I’ve found his easy style of cooking to be fantastic. My go-to Jamie Oliver/Mark Bittman chicken breast with prosciutto, parmesan and lemon zest is as easy as pie to make, and so delicious (I’ll share that another time). So I’ve been watching …
Everyone is so busy on Thanksgiving day (and probably the day before too, but anyway), so I want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving now. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday IMHO: no gifts and lots of food! This year, I am going to my cousin’s house about 30 miles away. I was …
Tonight was the final event of the season for the North Shore Horticultural Society, the garden club I’ve been a member of for about 16 years. As is our custom, we have a Potluck Dinner at a beautiful seaside spot, Tuck’s Point, on the harbor of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Sadly, the weather has not been cooperative for …
I love to make things. And for me, cooking fits into the do-it-yourself category. Maybe not all the time, but at least some of the time. A few months ago, Martha Stewart on Martha Bakes decorated her orange cupcakes with candied orange slices. They looked so gorgeous. I thought I would like to try to …
Every year in December, my book club has a special get-together with a festive meal and a Yankee Swap with books. No matter whose house it’s at, Linda, one of our exceptionally talented members, brings a little gift for everyone that she made herself. One year it was a tree ornament, another year it was …
Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably tired of cooking. But then some of us love to do more cooking during the winter when many of us spend more time indoors. Here’s an easy vegetarian appetizer, lunch, dinner, or side dish that’s a cinch to make. It’s great for company, to bring to a …
In the fall after tick season is over, I like to go hiking or walking with my friend Sue in the woods near where I live. Over the past couple of years, we have become very interested in the mushrooms that we’ve been seeing. Red ones. Pink ones. Red and pink ones! Purple ones. Polka …
I haven’t been feeling well for the past several days. Some form of gastroenteritis, I think, or else it’s the return of diverticulitis. I don’t usually complain on my blog about health stuff, but this has been a drag. For the past three days, I haven’t been eating but just drinking clear liquids to give …
Last Saturday, my friends and I stopped into a wonderful handmade pasta shop, Pastaio, that just moved to a bigger, more centrally located shop in Gloucester MA. While we were oohing and aaaahing over the ravioli, bucatini, squid ink spaghetti, and more, my friend Kim remarked that she had just made garlic scape pesto, and …
If you follow Never Say Die Beauty, you know that I love picking fruit and enjoy making my own jam. I’ve written about making strawberry and blueberry jams in the past. But one thing that has often bugged me about my strawberry (and peach) jam is that because strawberries are a fruit that are low in natural pectin, …
Let’s take a break from skincare and makeup and BAKE! I believe that I’ve mentioned that I bake my own bread about 90% of the time. I actually enjoy it. It’s relaxing to work with dough, IMHO. I often alternate between “almost no knead” breads whose dough sits overnight so the gluten develops overtime and …