Why Soak Grains? You may have seen recipes for rice, barley, quinoa, or other grains that require soaking and wondered w…
Kitchen
Sushi Chic
I’m always thrilled to discover products that are as functional as they are stylish. With the Nori platter by Huds…
Hungry for an Eco-Kitchen?
If you’ve ever remodeled a kitchen, you’re familiar with this labor-intensive process that can consume weeks…
Daily Delivery of Beauty
I think there’s a reason so many of us long to make an extended visit to the south of France or the valleys of Tus…
Old-fashioned Mason Jars Keep Strawberries Fresh
When the strawberries are coming in fast and thick, as they soon will be, those of us who get a CSA box often get more t…
What's Leaching into Your Food?
Many years ago I had a boyfriend who was really into his cast iron skillets. Having grown up in a Teflon-worshipping hou…
Glass Not Dismissed!
I’m mesmerized by Vetrazzo‘s mosaic glass countertops, as alluring as beach glass and as rich as amber and g…
Egg And Toast Squares: Bringing Your Sunny Side Up
Breakfast is for having fun. No, really. You’re yawning and bleary and generally not with it. You trip on your bag…