Archive for January, 2013

FOOD

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

I am not much of a baker. Baking usually requires very specific ingredients and extreme care with respect to ratios, proportions, and other complex statistical matters. I like recipes I can play with: throw in a bit of this, a dash of that, and generally make it my own without […]

January 3, 2013 × 0 comments

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Organization: Belts

Organization: Belts

Archival Ornament Storage Box: The Container Store This 28-compartment archival ornament storage box from The Container Store comes with a top (not pictured) and costs about $25. I keep it in a dresser drawer, but it could be just as useful on top of the dresser or on a shelf, […]

January 3, 2013 × 0 comments

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6 Ways to use Olive Oil as a Beauty Product

6 Ways to use Olive Oil as a Beauty Product

365 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Whole Foods) For me, plain old extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is both a kitchen and a bath staple. It’s one of the most versatile and least expensive natural “beauty” products out there. Pre-Shampoo Conditioning Treatment: Saturate dry hair with slightly warmed EVOO, and […]

January 2, 2013 × 0 comments

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Quick Tip

Quick Tip

I hate emptying the dishwasher. I know, it doesn’t make sense: I should be so thankful that I don’t have to wash dishes by hand that I should be doing the Beyonce’ Uh-Oh around the kitchen, putting clean dishes away on beat. But I don’t. I usually run the wash at […]

January 2, 2013 × 0 comments