I LOVE Indian food. I love going out to eat it, cooking it, and eating more of it! I’m a sucker for buffets. I am able to try a bit of everything and get inspiration for recreating them myself and make it with much healthier oils. Garam masala is a fragrant blend of spices commonly…
Homemade and Natural Bug Bite Stick
Summer days are here at last! There are lighting bugs to be caught, vegetables to be harvested, berries to be picked, and BBQs to attend. Kids young and old have the itch to spend as much time outside as possible. Speaking of itching, with summer comes hand-in-hand with bugs. Even with homemade bug repellent. Even with…
How to Dehydrate Peaches
What is better than eating a peach fresh from the farmer’s market? Peaches are the epitome of summer. I love to eat them fresh, add them to peach chamomile popsicles, and honey-sweetened ice cream. I miss them once they are out of season so I like to preserve them for later on by canning, freezing, and…
Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing and Salad
A fresh tossed salad topped with crispy chicken strips and drizzled with homemade honey mustard dressing is the perfect meal on a hot summer day. The key to a good salad is a great dressing. I really didn’t enjoy salad until a few years ago. I never cared for the bottled dressings and a huge…
“Dirty” Iced Chai
The weather has definitely heated up in the Central Valley. When the temperature jumps over 100 degrees there is no doubt that summer is here to stay for the next few months. What better way to beat the heat than a delicious cold beverage? If you couldn’t already guess I really enjoy hot and cold drinks. I guess you…