I don’t know what inspired me to do this, but one day I was making a batch of my regular green iced tea and I thought, “what if I put a sprig of chocolate mint in it?” And this amazing drink was born. The chocolate mint almost changes the viscosity of the tea, and it’s […]
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Zine: Doodles & Designs: a sourcebook for artists
I’m so proud and excited to bring you a new zine: Doodles & Designs. This zine came out of my love for including zen doodles and little designs in a lot of my art work. But sometimes I just get so frustrated when I can’t think of any designs, so I just end up going […]
Read more...Ginger Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
I am simply obsessed with tasty summer drinks right now. You may see many more on the website coming up because there are some really delicious ones out there. I think it’s going to be a HOT summer this year, so I will be looking out for anything to help cool me down! This Ginger […]
Read more...When to Harvest Calendula – its flowers and seeds
In this video, I show you all the different stages of calendula flowering, and show you which parts to harvest and when for medicinal purposes. I’ll also show you the seeds so you know what to look for!
Read more...My Favorite Art Supplies
I love sharing different creativity and art activities with you! I get a lot of questions about what particular supplies I’m using for some of the activities, so here they are. General Supplies Colored pencils – I probably use colored pencils the most for drawing out design ideas for lino printing, and for pattern design. […]
Read more...Date Caramel Sauce
Speaking of apples, it is full on apple season now here, and it is glorious! I love apples and I’m always looking for more ways to use them. And what is a more classic way to enjoy apples than to dip them in caramel? But before we go any further, I need you to know […]
Read more...Apple Ginger Coleslaw
Here in Oregon, we’re blessed to have access all year round to the most underrated vegetable – cabbage. But apples don’t start to show up until September. And then, we have so many amazingly delicious apples! I know you probably rolled your eyes when I said that cabbage is underrated – but hear me out. […]
Read more...This really is the best Pesto Recipe ever!
I know, I know, everyone says that their recipe is the best ever! How can I say that mine is the best? Well, I know everyone has their preferences, so I guess in all honesty, it depends on what you like about pesto. For me, this one hits all the right notes- delicious smelling basil, […]
Read more...The Best Summer Salad: Grain-Free Tabbouleh with Feta & Fresh Herbs
I don’t know much about tabbouleh, except that it has several different spellings and lots of different ways that its made traditionally. It’s a middle eastern dish, and depending on where you’re from it may or may not have feta or any other ingredient. Some recipes call for mint, as well as parsley. I think […]
Read more...Caprese Salad
A traditional Caprese salad is made with layers of tomato slices and fresh mozzarella slices, topped with whole leaves of basil and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s delicious, especially served on some crunchy little toasts. This is something a little different- mixing it all together to create a mixed together salad. I […]
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