This morning, my bathtub drain was so clogged that by the time I finished taking a short shower, I was up to my ankles in water. Gross! Instead of buying something toxic, or waiting for my husband to snake it out, I tried this green and budget friendly alternative to Liquid Plumr and Drano: Remove… Continue Reading
General Tso’s Tofu Recipe
General Tso’s Tofu Recipe 1 package tofu (regular, firm, or extra firm) 2 T cornstarch 6 T sugar 1 – 2 clove(s) garlic, pressed 2 T water 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 T white vinegar 2 T white wine 1 cup vegetable stock 3 scallions, sliced 1 T minced ginger 6 – 8 dried chili… Continue Reading
Crockpot Arroz Sin Pollo Recipe
On Sunday afternoons, I like to make a dish that I can eat for lunches in the coming week. I try to make things that are interesting and satisfying enough that I won’t be dreading lunchtime come Wednesday, or worse yet, end up blowing money on lunch out. I also like to keep the cost… Continue Reading
Homemade Laundry Detergent
In the interest of spending less on something boring and consumable, I started making my own laundry detergent. At first I thought it sounded a little crazy, but now I can’t imagine handing over $10 in exchange for jug of soap. What a rip off! Especially when you can make your own for less than… Continue Reading
Favorite Things – My Sewing Space
I’d been dreaming of a window seat for this delightful little nook in my bedroom, but it turned out to be the perfect space for my sewing table! It’s out of the way, and I’ll be able to look out at my gardens: I’ve been sewing on this Singer machine since I was 12, and… Continue Reading
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe
One of the great things about cooking from scratch is that a well stocked pantry yields nearly infinite combinations of foods. I rarely buy pre-made sauces because I can make them better from scratch at a huge savings. This is the teriyaki sauce I use for my tempeh “cheesesteak” sandwiches. It’s a thick sauce and… Continue Reading
Countdown to Spring
It’s snowing again and I’m so ready for spring! According to Punxsutawney Phil we’ve got slightly under 5 weeks to go :( The good news is that gives me plenty of time to get my garden plans in order. I placed the last of my seed orders tonight. Soon, the fun begins! Introducing my 2009… Continue Reading