Spring has sprung and we are officially as busy as bees! There are so many things on our to-do-list that the work never stops. Continue reading
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Updating a small entertainment center.
Many years ago one of dearest friends gave me a small, black entertainment center. It’s function over form design proved very handy as it followed me from house to house during my twenties. Continue reading
A new and healthier self.
Like millions of other folks in the modern westernized world, I have struggled with obesity and general lack of physical health for pretty much the entirety of my life. Continue reading
Oat pizza crust.
So we’ve talked about how much my family loves pizza and I mean really? Who doesn’t?
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Baking vs Roasting
Learning what different cooking terms mean can seem like an undertaking. Knowing the difference between them is really important. It can help you decipher the key fundamentals in a recipe you are trying to understand. While I am not new to the cooking scene like my partner Jeffrey, I am new to trying to convey my recipes and information to you dear reader.
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Quick Chicken Pho
If you haven’t ever had Pho(pronounced FU), there is something missing from your life. This meal is exceptionally versatile. One of the best things about Pho is that it can be made healthy, but feel very indulgent. It’s a simple soup that tastes like it’s had hours of flavors layered into it. Plus it only takes thirty minutes,which makes it an even better option pho your meal plan.
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Vegetable packed tomato based red sauce
“The staples”. These are the foods that make your eye twitch little when you realize you’re running low. Foods and ingredients that you-absolutely-cannot-live-without! Things like jumbo black olives, yellow onions and Continue reading
Baking with yeast: The basics.
Making bread completes me. I love to bake, but making bread is where my heart is at. Yeasted breads are a special favorite.. I once thought it was impossible, but now I could probably make in my sleep. Continue reading
Fish Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce
Summer has come to a close. Fall is in full swing, but we wanted one more summer time staple. Fish tacos! You can’t go wrong with them. Soft whole wheat tortillas, crunchy red cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, lean healthy fish all topped off with a sumptuous avocado cream sauce. It’s one hell of a send off. Continue reading
Refinished Dining Set.
A few months ago we took on a special project for some close friends of ours. They had a dining set that had been with the family for some time. After talking for a while we decided it would be fun to do this for them. Updating the look by doing a dual finish of painted and stained wood.
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