Simple Storage Tip for Longer-Lasting Fresh Herbs

I shared this tip on my Facebook page when I first started my blog. Many people weren't aware of this, so I figured it was time to make a post for anyone that missed out. I've been storing my fresh herbs (ones that aren't planted) like this for a long time and they last 2-4 weeks this way (longer if you remember to change the water occasionally). Now, there are other ways you can store herbs (and you can freeze them as well), but this is how I like to store mine when I want to have fresh herbs on hand (since I kill most of the ones I plant).

Homemade Tangy Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

My freezer is full of barbecue sauce and your Google search for BBQ sauce gets that much harder...

I hesitated to post a BBQ sauce recipe...well, because there are plenty of them. And people can be very particular about their barbecue sauce. But here you go. I figured after posting these Double Bacon BBQ Burgers that I had to post a BBQ sauce (I actually made the burgers because I was testing this sauce and needed something to use it for). I couldn't just leave you in the grocery aisle alone, searching through the hundreds of bottles of barbecue sauce. High fructose corn syrup. Corn starch. Corn syrup. Caramel color. Modified food starch (what, the what?). You get the point. One bottle I read was a special family, contest-winning, recipe. And the first ingredient -- high fructose corn syrup. 

Homemade Sparkling Ginger-Peach Spritzer (Paleo, Autoimmune)

As I was trying to take pictures of these spritzers, it began to rain. I picked up my stool and large bamboo cutting board (yep, this is my super elaborate set-up for picture taking) and proceeded to head inside. Instead of making it safely inside, where I could just forget about taking a decent picture and just enjoy my spritzer, I dumped ginger-peach spritzer all over the front of my pants. Not a drop was left (okay, I did have some left in a pitcher, but most was on me and the porch).

As long as they taste good, right? Right...

Ginger Garlic & Lime Grilled Chicken

What's not to like? Ginger, good. Garlic, good. Lime, goooood.

DIY Baking Soda Air Freshening Scent Jars

Are you one of those people that puts a box of baking soda in the fridge or freezer? Why do people do this? Well...because baking soda absorbs odors. (Actually, it neutralizes strong acids or bases.) Instead of just setting boxes of baking soda all over your house (That might be a little weird. Although I have put a box in my car. Don't tell anyone.), you can put the baking soda in cute little jars. The addition of essential oils and herbs gives each room a nice smell. 

Eight Natural Remedies for Insect Bites and Stings

Last week as I was walking to my car, I felt something bite my neck. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a vampire. The sun was out. So my next guess... a mosquito.

As I was driving, I reached in the bag next to me and grabbed my lavender oil (don't ask why I had a bag of oils next to me...probably planning to make something). I put a drop on my now throbbing neck. Instant relief. (Tea tree oil works just as well.) Though I usually tell people to use apple cider vinegar or coconut oil for everything, there are some other options. The following are some that I've used and/or researched for providing relief for insect bites and stings.

Natural Foot Baths for Dry Skin, Aches, Detox, and More

I usually talk a lot in my posts. A lot. It's funny how much I "talk" in my posts because I'm not a big talker. I only talk when extremely passionate about something or just to make a sarcastic comment. Really. (My family might beg to differ.)

So, I figured I try out something a little different. On Sundays (not every one, but most, and hopefully in addition to my regular post), I'm going to share something simple. A natural remedy or an easy recipe. A kitchen tip or some other easy-to-explain food or health related idea. No long drawn out stories or explanations (no promises on that though...I may not be able to help it.)

So, let's get to it.