Little known fact: soap requires cooking. This particular soap has amazing healing and restorative qualities. Besides being ultra moisturizing, it has a few unique additions that make it super cool. Check it out! Tamanu Oil The potent Tamanu oil is derived from the nut of the tropical evergreen tree, Calophyllum inophyllum. This skincare power house has…
Mount Rainier National Park
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Sausage Bread
This recipe is from my boyfriend, Jordan’s mom. She is an excellent cook and I am excited to have this recipe to try. This is the first time I have ever made or had this and it is as, Jordan puts it, ‘not a health food,” but truly a taste sensation. It reminds me of…
Kale Sweet Potato Salad
I used to bring this to potlucks when I lived on the Big Island of Hawaii. Many of my co-workers were either vegetarian, no dairy, no gluten, etc. you name it. This recipe seemed to check all the boxes and would disappear every time. All the flavors work well together and it makes for a…
Ice Cream Pie
An easy Summer dessert idea to share
Red Lentil Soup
This soup is light, delicious and easy to make
Fish Tacos
Yum! Fish tacos are always a nice Summer meal. I used cod but mahi mahi, ono (aka wahoo), halibut or even shrimp would work great! I didn’t happen to have any this time, but chopped pineapple would work in this recipe as well as an additional topping for a tropical twist. Serves 2-4. Time: Prep…
Natural Cleaning Ideas for the Kitchen
Recipes using essential oils to keep your kitchen clean, naturally. You need a clean workspace if your ever going to prepare a meal and/or bake. I mean, obviously, right? There are plenty of kitchen cleansers out there but they can be tough on your skin, shouldn’t be inhaled and are generally all around noxious. The…
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum
Stop and smell the Rhodies… Spanning over 22 acres, these Washington State attractions in Federal Way near Weyerhaeuser showcase over sixty meticulously cared for bonsai trees in addition to an impressive collection of hundreds of species of rhododendrons. The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden or RSBG is run by the Rhododendron Species Foundation, a nonprofit organization…