I’ve spent the past couple weeks doing a fair amount of research on making kombucha. It’s a drink that I have very little experience with, and yet, I feel totally excited about the prospect of making my own. Arming myself with these helpful tips made this once-intimidating process feel totally doable.
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“Brown rice simmers with salsa, tomatoes, and garlic for a flavorful and wholesome spin on Spanish rice.”
As a kid, pancakes weren’t pancakes without the good stuff. And by the good stuff, I mean real maple syrup — not that artificially flavored, corn syrup-laden imposter. We’d pick up a big jug in the spring and it would last us through the year, for special weekend breakfasts and early morning oatmeal.
Now, as an adult, my pantry isn’t fully stocked unless there’s a bottle of maple syrup in it. But lately I’ve discovered that just one bottle won’t cut it. That’s because maple syrup is not just maple syrup — there’s a whole rainbow to discover.
Does anybody else remember when Fig Newtons were considered a healthy snack, probably because they contained dried fruit? I remember not liking that my mom bought them instead of Oreo cookies, at least until I tasted them — and then I was converted. Here’s my homemade version with a sunny apricot-and-orange filling, all enveloped in a soft cookie dough.
There’s the age-old argument about the best option for cleaning dishes: dish cloths, sponges, or dish brushes. My friend still defends her grandma’s crocheted cloths — you know the ones I’m talking about? — but dish brushes, hands down, are the most hygienic option. Unlike dish cloths (basically petri dishes for bacteria) or even sponges, which have pockets where bacteria can grow, the synthetic bristles of dish brushes shed moisture so they don’t harbor bacteria or develop any offensive odors. Plus, they’re easy to clean — here’s how.
