I never thought I would make homemade deodorant, believe me, but as I told you when we talked about the hazards of antiperspirants, I wanted to take a baby step away from antiperspirant. I had used Degree for years because many other name brands didn’t work for me. I’m not a dainty little lady who […]
Effective Homemade Deodorant: My Baby Steps Story Read More »
Phew! I don’t like having mishaps and failures in the kitchen. So much time, so much capital and raw material invested in any new venture. I was pretty excited and nervous to try my hand at canning(link no longer available), and I was (mildly) devastated when the result was soft pickles. Lacto-fermentation had similar results,
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I’ve never used oven cleaner in my life. I’m a little afraid of it to be honest; it seems like it’s a pretty toxic substance. Since I don’t rely on chemical cleaners, I have some pretty effective natural and safe oven/stovetop cleaning strategies up my sleeve. Of course, the easiest solution is to just avoid
How to Clean your Stovetop and Oven, the Simple, Safe, Frugal Way Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to make a conscious effort to conserve energy when cooking and baking, and make it a habit that lasts longer than this week. Check out last week’s Food for Thought on energy use in the kitchen and an old post on how to calculate your appliance costs
Monday Mission: Conserve Energy with Your Oven/Stove Read More »
It’s been a few years now since I began to understand that using aluminum in my cooking and personal products had a good chance of increasing my risk of disease. I’ve been avoided it almost religiously ever since, and even stopped wearing antiperspirant in favor of a simple homemade deodorant. If you’ve read about the
Is everyone still drowning in zucchini out there? If you’re looking for a keto, low-carb (no-carb?), filled with veggies, use-up-your-zucchini meal that fills tummies and pleases tastebuds, you’re at the right post. This may well be our favorite summer meal, and I love it because it’s so healthy and easy to make. I also have
I can’t tell you how much joy it brings my heart to find a quality company with actual, reasonable, high-quality customer service. It’s also great if they sell a quality product that I need at a price that beats the grocery store. Today I get to share good news with you about just such a
Welcome Fight Back Fridays from Food Renegade! Please check out Analyzing Aluminum in August as well. Your second Call to Action is an idea that’s been percolating in my head for a few years now, and I’m finally going to do it (and ask you to join me!). Last week I discussed the problem of
Call to Action: Bath and Body Works Anti-antibacterial Soap Letter Read More »
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to “choose your own adventure” in the new and exciting field of condiment awareness. Last week in the mental mission, I encouraged you to begin reading condiment labels and being conscious of how many condiments you use and what quantity. (photo source) At our house, we
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Well friends, we are on the last week of the Super Foods series! It’s been a good way to organize the ol’ blog for 15 weeks, but I’ll be glad to be finished at the same time. I have lots of other ideas to share with you! As with dinner and dessert, I’ve saved the
Food for Thought: Health Benefits of Cinnamon, Raw Honey, and Dark Chocolate Read More »
We all do a lot of things because it’s the way “Mom” did it. Sometimes that’s good, sometimes it’s not so great. Fortunately for me, my mom’s a pretty great woman with a lot of common sense, practical knowledge and foresight. I learned a lot from her. After understanding my conscious thought process and being
My kitchen tip for this week is to think outside the box when it comes to counter space. If you have an appliance as heavy as a KitchenAid mixer, you probably store it on your countertop. (top photo source) Here are three tips to help you make better use of time and space: Put a dishcloth
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Be sure to click over to the Mrs. Meyer’s dishsoap giveaway for a chance to win free stuff! For this week’s Pennywise Platter Thursday, I’m pleased to share one of my popular posts about buying reduced produce at the grocery store: a how-to primer with tips about what to look for, how to make sure
Pennywise Platter Thursday: A Reduced Produce Primer Read More »
The search has been long and spotty. My poor husband has endured many a “rejected” dish pile from homemade dishwasher detergents and frugal attempts. I have come to the firm belief that you cannot have a homemade dishwasher detergent unless you want to seriously pre-rinse all your dishes, which ends up questionably using a lot
Mrs Meyers Dishwasher Detergent, Dish Soap, and Room Spray {REVIEW} Read More »
It’s Spinach Week here at Kitchen Stewardship®! I get to share one of our family’s favorite recipes today. The first indication that it’s a winner is that Kraft Food and Family Magazine publishes it at least once a year, sometimes more. Second is that my son always asks for seconds (he’s a good eater, but
Many out there on the Internet are nominating spinach for the grand Super Food prize, calling it the healthiest food of all time. I knew spinach was healthy (why would it be the butt of so many jokes about food that’s hard to eat if it wasn’t?), but the research is really surprising. Just about
Food for Thought: Spinach, the Ultimate Super Food’s Health Benefits Read More »
Spinach is one of those items that, when you want to use fresh, almost always results in some leftovers. A nice big bag or box of spinach is usually more than one recipe calls for. I think it’s important to use fresh spinach in your diet (it’s a Super Food, after all), and it’s also
How to Use Up That Bag of Spinach Before it Gets Slimy Read More »
This is a reprint of the original Mary and Martha Moment, something everyone who wants to understand the way Kitchen Stewardship® works should read. On the importance of Conscious Thought In general, in my life, being conscious is of the utmost importance to me. You can read that as “conscious” = awake and functioning or
This is a bit of a reverse post, because today rather than sharing information, I’m seeking some. I’m hoping the Real Food Wednesday readers, along with my own, can rally to help me out with a situation in our family this week. My mother-in-law had a sudden double bypass last week, and we’re all trying
Real Food Wednesday: Seeking Information about Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Diet Read More »
These bars have such incredible flavor, you’d never guess they don’t have any sugar and only a smidge of natural sweeteners. Gluten free and with four Super Foods, they pack a nutritional punch, and really fill you up between meals. It’s hard to say whether they’re a dessert or a breakfast food! Great for the
