Here’s a few of my favorite Netflix picks with eco-friendly themes. You’ll be surprised to see how the corn, oil, and food industries work and amazed at the sacrifices one family makes to live a zero waste life in No Impact Man. After watching these films I’m not about to shut…
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What’s for… Dinner?
Asparagus and Zucchini Risotto Ingredients: one diced onion one cup Arborio rice 2.5 cups chicken broth 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs butter 1/3 cup white wine 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano (or parmigiano reggiano) 1 diced zucchini ( I used pipian zucchini) 1/2 cup asparagus ( steamed and blanched) optional:…
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Yarn Wreath Tutorial
Materials: yarn styrofoam ring (at JoAnn for $4.99, minus my 40% off coupon) glue gun scissors felt for flowers and leaves optional: Christmas ornament or embellishment Total cost: $8 Hot glue the end of the yarn to the back of your ring. The first part of this project is the longest, but…
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What’s for… Breakfast?
Cooking and food styling are two of my passions in life. I’ve found a recipe doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious, and with a little creativity it can be beautiful too. If I see food set in a beautiful table setting and a amazing plate presentation I…
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Design Your Own Fabric at Spoonflower
Fabrics have always been my passion, and lately after purchasing an amazing sewing machine, I got to collect buy many different and colorful fabrics for some handmade gifts for friends and family. Lately I discover Spoonflower, a digital textile printer from North Carolina, where you can upload your own designs, print…
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Luckett’s 12th Annual Spring Market
When the weather is nice I love to take a beautiful road trip, and even better if I can find some amazing antique shops along the way. One of my favorite antique and vintage shops is The Old Luckett Store, in Luckett,Virginia. This weekend they are hosting the Spring Market (May…
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
It’s almost that time of the year to bring the ice cream maker out of storage and get to work in the kitchen. This year I promised myself to not buy any store-bought ice cream this summer and make our own with delicious, various flavors and even try some audacious…
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Back from a tropical vacation…
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! We’re just back from a wonderful and sunny family vacation in Brazil. See you all back here tomorrow with tons of fun and new posts.
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Happy Holidays
The blog is taking a 3 week vacation. I’ll see you all back here in 2011. May the Holiday Season bring only peace and joy to you and your loved ones!
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Tasteful Waste: DIY Cement Planters
I’m always looking for great ways to recycle and transform everyday items to art. When I saw these cement planters at Re-Nest, I instantly fell in love with the idea of reusing food containers before they hit the recycle bin. Click here for instructions.