Huli-huli chicken is Hawaiian grilled chicken with pineapple and soy flavors. I love to cook with pineapple to remember the taste of the islands. Cook this chicken on the grill or in the oven. The BBQ sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy. I use coconut aminos, coconut sugar, and arrowroot to make it a little…
Home-making
Have you ever gone to the library to read Godey’s Lady Book or Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management? I want home to be a haven. Sewing, crafts, cooking, and finding a cleaner, healthier lifestyle are all important to me.
How to make a toddler elf hat sewing Christmas craft
With three little grandsons, I wanted to make a toddler elf hat for them to enjoy during the holiday season. Cinco was a dancing elf in his school play and I wanted him to have his own hat to wear anytime he wants. Supplies for toddler elf hat Affiliate links: if you make a purchase using…
Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange, oatmeal, walnuts
Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange came from our great love of chocolate orange candy. I love orange with chocolate (Tootsie Rolls, chocolate dipped candied orange peel) and when I discovered this treat in dark chocolate this year, I started thinking about changing my recipe for chocolate chip cookies. You will need electric mixer, large…
Chenille blanket – DIY toddler gift
A chenille blanket is soft and cozy for a toddler. This DIY toddler gift can be made to match nursery décor. Our toddler grandson loves crocodiles right now so I wanted to make him a special blanket to use when he naps in the pack ‘n play. Tip: we waited to introduce a blanket until…
Easy yogi tea recipe – anti-inflammatory spices
I started making and drinking yogi tea when I decided I needed to stop drinking diet sodas. I developed this easy yogi tea recipe to be able to make some speedy batches and cut down on prep time. This tea is a good tool when you are trying to transition to healthy eating. Yogi tea…