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How To Make Bar Soap [For Sensitive Skin]How To Make Bar Soap [For Sensitive Skin]March 17, 2023 at 04:35PMLooking to learn how to make bar soap? It’s easier than you think! In this step-by-step guide I’ll show you how to make homemade bar soap using simple melt and pour soap and ingredients that benefit all skin types but especially sensitive skin! Now I’m not gonna lie, for most of my life I used a liquid body wash, but as you guys know I’ve spent the last several years trying (emphasis on trying!) to make more sustainable choices and one of those simple swaps was to switch from liquid body wash to bar soap. I actually got into soapmaking a few years ago as a budget saving activity and creative outlet. Some of you may remember that Lee and I used to run a…

Saffron Rice RecipeSaffron Rice RecipeMarch 17, 2023 at 04:05PMSpice up your rice with this delicious and easy yellow saffron rice recipe. Made with basmati rice, high-quality saffron threads and stock, you will never go back to your basic, boring rice recipe again. The other day I was chatting with my friend Sahar about how much we love saffron. To be fair, we were discussing it more in the context of skincare (particularly this saffron facial serum) but Sahar was teaching me about how saffron is often used in skincare and haircare products in Pakistan and India. It got me thinking about one of my favorite saffron recipes, this easy saffron rice recipe, which I used to make all the time. A little secret for you: One of the reasons I stopped making saffron rice as often was because when we moved to California…

How To Make Bar Soap [For Sensitive Skin]How To Make Bar Soap [For Sensitive Skin]March 17, 2023 at 04:35PMLooking to learn how to make bar soap? It’s easier than you think! In this step-by-step guide I’ll show you how to make homemade bar soap using simple melt and pour soap and ingredients that benefit all skin types but especially sensitive skin! Now I’m not gonna lie, for most of my life I used a liquid body wash, but as you guys know I’ve spent the last several years trying (emphasis on trying!) to make more sustainable choices and one of those simple swaps was to switch from liquid body wash to bar soap. I actually got into soapmaking a few years ago as a budget saving activity and creative outlet. Some of you may remember that Lee and I used to run a…

Saffron Rice RecipeSaffron Rice RecipeMarch 17, 2023 at 04:05PMSpice up your rice with this delicious and easy yellow saffron rice recipe. Made with basmati rice, high-quality saffron threads and stock, you will never go back to your basic, boring rice recipe again. The other day I was chatting with my friend Sahar about how much we love saffron. To be fair, we were discussing it more in the context of skincare (particularly this saffron facial serum) but Sahar was teaching me about how saffron is often used in skincare and haircare products in Pakistan and India. It got me thinking about one of my favorite saffron recipes, this easy saffron rice recipe, which I used to make all the time. A little secret for you: One of the reasons I stopped making saffron rice as often was because when we moved to California…

Oat Flour MuffinsOat Flour MuffinsMarch 17, 2023 at 03:26PMSwap out regular flour in these healthy and customizable oat flour muffins. Made with whole-grain ground oats, unrefined sugar and dairy-free ingredients for a muffin recipe the whole family will love. I’ve been on the oat flour train for years. I used to be primarily gluten-free and found that oat flour really made for the best substitute for regular all-purpose flour in my baked goods and dessert recipes. If ground finely it has a similar texture to all-purpose flour but actually has a bit more sweetness. It’s also a whole grain, high in fiber and more affordable than other gluten-free flours like almond flour or coconut flour. These oat flour muffins make for the perfect base to your gluten-free muffin recipe. They can easily be adapted to include your favorite add-ins so be sure to…

One-Pot Israeli Chicken and CouscousOne-Pot Israeli Chicken and CouscousMarch 17, 2023 at 03:10PMA one-pot recipe for Israeli Chicken and Couscous made with pearled Israeli couscous, kalamata olives, fresh tomatoes and chicken thighs. This easy dinner recipe is perfect to whip up on a busy weeknight! Another easy weeknight dinner for you! As I mentioned in my last post, quick, filling, weeknight dinners are my jam these days. I have very very little time with a 4 month old baby at home so anything that can be whipped up with minimal effort and dishes (and maximum flavor) is really the way to go. This Israeli chicken couscous recipe is no exception. I oftentimes forget to reach for Israeli couscous but I had some leftover from when my parents were in town so I started testing this recipe. C and I agreed it was a…

Oat Flour MuffinsOat Flour MuffinsMarch 17, 2023 at 03:26PMSwap out regular flour in these healthy and customizable oat flour muffins. Made with whole-grain ground oats, unrefined sugar and dairy-free ingredients for a muffin recipe the whole family will love. I’ve been on the oat flour train for years. I used to be primarily gluten-free and found that oat flour really made for the best substitute for regular all-purpose flour in my baked goods and dessert recipes. If ground finely it has a similar texture to all-purpose flour but actually has a bit more sweetness. It’s also a whole grain, high in fiber and more affordable than other gluten-free flours like almond flour or coconut flour. These oat flour muffins make for the perfect base to your gluten-free muffin recipe. They can easily be adapted to include your favorite add-ins so be sure to…

One-Pot Israeli Chicken and CouscousOne-Pot Israeli Chicken and CouscousMarch 17, 2023 at 03:10PMA one-pot recipe for Israeli Chicken and Couscous made with pearled Israeli couscous, kalamata olives, fresh tomatoes and chicken thighs. This easy dinner recipe is perfect to whip up on a busy weeknight! Another easy weeknight dinner for you! As I mentioned in my last post, quick, filling, weeknight dinners are my jam these days. I have very very little time with a 4 month old baby at home so anything that can be whipped up with minimal effort and dishes (and maximum flavor) is really the way to go. This Israeli chicken couscous recipe is no exception. I oftentimes forget to reach for Israeli couscous but I had some leftover from when my parents were in town so I started testing this recipe. C and I agreed it was a…