Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern creation. It's a dip typically made with mashed garbanzo beans (i.e. chickpeas), olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Since travelling across the world and growing in popularity, hummus has been tweaked, enhanced, and modernized by many a creative cook. Homemade … [Read more...] about Olive and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
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Homemade Tarragon Ranch Salad Dressing
My all-time favorite salad dressing recipe is one I learned how to make when I worked at Focus on the Family--Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing. Unfortunately, it's not the most slimming thing on the planet (nor the best for blood sugar levels--lots of sweetness in it!), especially now that I am … [Read more...] about Homemade Tarragon Ranch Salad Dressing
{Friday’s Fancies} 150
This week's Friday's Fancies' theme is in celebration of the 150th edition of Friday's Fancies! That's just about three years! If you are unfamiliar with Friday's Fancies, it's a really neat blog hop hosted by Alison of Long Distance Loving. Each week, Alison comes up with a theme and other … [Read more...] about {Friday’s Fancies} 150
How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
Has the electric bill for your home or business been on the rise in recent months? If so, don’t panic--there are many simple ways to cut energy costs. Practicing a few quick fixes can not only get your bill down to where it once was, it can help you to save a great deal of money, too. How … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
The Green Monthly Friend Guide
ATTENTION MEN: TMI warning. If you wish to NOT be disturbed, here's your fair warning: stop reading NOW! Women decide to use eco-friendly monthly friend products for various reasons. Many do so because it's better for the planet as it doesn't overload the landfills with wasted products. Some do it … [Read more...] about The Green Monthly Friend Guide
Homemade Menstrual Cup Wash
ATTENTION MEN: TMI warning. If you wish to NOT be disturbed, here's your fair warning: stop reading NOW! I really like my menstrual cups. They're safer than using tampons for my monthly friend, they're cheaper, and (once I initially got the hang of it), easy to use. Just about every menstrual cup … [Read more...] about Homemade Menstrual Cup Wash