It's been a while, hasn't it? I think what happened is I just plum ran outta words. 2013 was a very verbose year, it seems. By the time we hit the home stretch here between Christmas and New Year's, I have found myself unusually quiet. (I've always felt that there were parentheses on … [Read more...] about To You, Dear Reader, From the Red & Honey family: Some Thoughts on Blogging in 2014
Archives for December 2013
How to Show Gratitude to Public Service Workers this Christmas
Post by contributor, Marissa When I was a child, I lived a way up back in the woods in an old logging camp. With no electricity or even running water for some years, let's just say that there weren’t many public services being provided. However, throughout the winter months after … [Read more...] about How to Show Gratitude to Public Service Workers this Christmas
Decadent Browned Butter Fudge
This recipe makes love to your tastebuds. It's a sexy recipe. Unlike, say, lentils or hamburgers - this recipe makes sparkly cartoon hearts appear over my head as I swoon in ecstasy. You think I'm being overly-dramatic? Oh silly reader. You haven't tried this recipe yet, have you? … [Read more...] about Decadent Browned Butter Fudge
Homemade Gingerbread Latte
I don't know about you, but for me - the holidays are the time I am most likely to stray far, far away from my real food ideals. Treats are such a prominent part of the season. Everywhere you go, people expect you to indulge. I don't mind indulging sometimes with others - white flour, … [Read more...] about Homemade Gingerbread Latte
50 Uses for Essential Oils (& the First 3 Things I Tried)
Y'all, can we have a conversation here? Do you use essential oils? *whispering* Do you actually believe they work?? I recently acquired a few of the most popular essential oils in order to do a review here on the blog for you fine readers. Prior to this opportunity I had not had … [Read more...] about 50 Uses for Essential Oils (& the First 3 Things I Tried)
Classic Potato Leek Soup
Post by Contributor, Kathleen Quiring Yesterday, I went on and on about why I love leeks so much -- they're tasty, they're nutritious, and they're one of the most exciting vegetables still available locally at this time of year (here in Ontario, anyway). I shared one of my favourite … [Read more...] about Classic Potato Leek Soup
Why Leeks are Awesome (+ a Gratinéed Leeks Recipe)
Post by Contributor, Kathleen Quiring Four years ago, I’m not sure I could have even told you what a leek was. Today, they are one of my absolute favourite fall crops, alongside their better-known counterparts, pumpkins and winter squash. I started to really appreciate leeks when I … [Read more...] about Why Leeks are Awesome (+ a Gratinéed Leeks Recipe)
How to Fight Cold & Flu Season Naturally
Guest post by Bre Taylor It happens every year. Holidays, cold weather...and cold and flu season. But you can be prepared. You really can fight the cold and flu season naturally! The typical mainstream response is to medicate with all sorts of pharmaceuticals to mask the symptoms. … [Read more...] about How to Fight Cold & Flu Season Naturally