Learn how to make an inexpensive homemade rosemary sugar scrub with coconut oil and turbinado sugar that will leave your skin feeling amazing. Have you ever made a homemade scrub? They're incredibly easy to make and much less expensive than the stuff you buy in stores. This rosemary sugar scrub is one of my favorites. When I first started making scrubs, I used olive oil. Â But after trial and error, I have to say that coconut oil is one of the best body moisturizers I've ever used. Â I keep ... Read More about Rosemary Sugar Scrub
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Potato Croquettes with Chorizo, Manchego and Pine Nuts
Potato Croquettes with Chorizo, Manchego and Pine Nuts - A simple party appetizer. I absolutely love croquettes. When I see them on a restaurant menu I simply must order them. Yet it occurred to me recently that I've never made them! This recipe gave me a great excuse to play with my new deep fryer again. When I put this recipe together, I was focused on creating a perfect balance of flavor in each bite. This took quite a bit of experimentation and several test ... Read More about Potato Croquettes with Chorizo, Manchego and Pine Nuts
Creamy Chestnut Soup
This chestnut soup is silky, rich and inviting. Serve it at your holiday parties and people will rave! Christmas has become such a special time for me. We travel to Tucson, AZ every year to visit my husband's family. Every year I eagerly anticipate the moment we reach the desert landscape, surrounded by cactus and mountains, warmer weather and amazing food. I love experiencing the holidays through the eyes of his nephews. It's such a fun trip. I'll be bringing my camera this year and ... Read More about Creamy Chestnut Soup
Corn Chowder
Homemade corn chowder is a perfect way to showcase fresh sweet corn. When I worked a nine to five job, I was somewhat lazy about visiting farmers markets on the weekend. Baltimore has wonderful markets but you really have to arrive early to get the best produce options. When my husband and I moved closer to Washington DC, I was delighted to discover a small farmers market within walking distance of our apartment. It may not be the largest market in the area, but ... Read More about Corn Chowder
Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce
Pumpkin ravioli with brown butter sauce is a fall classic! Try making it at home in just a few easy steps. The brown butter sauce is absolutely amazing. It takes a bit of effort, but making homemade ravioli is so worth the time. And this pumpkin ravioli with brown butter sauce is absolutely mouthwatering. You'll want 2 cookie cutters that are sized slightly differently, one to shape and the other to cut the ravioli. And though you can roll the pasta by hand with a rolling ... Read More about Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce