It seems April is Blogging A-Z month! I’ve decided to give it a whirl since I’ve been slacking on my blog posts recently. Every day of the month except Sundays. We’ll see how it goes, and don’t be surprised to see a few letters smooshed together! A is for Aphrodisiacs. No really. Myth […]
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Check out my radio interview with Corbie Mitleid tonight on Empower Radio! We’ll be talking about Spring Cleaning, Inside and Out! Live Broadcast 8-9 PM EST., Thursday February 20th, 2014 Available for podcast immediately after. Be sure to listen to the end for details on how to get Corbie’s Spring Meditation!
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This past weekend I had the pleasure of teaching a couple of classes at Anachrocon, an alternate history/steampunk gathering featuring Tea Dueling, Maker’s Faires, authors, bands, a Car Show, and costumes galore. I was asked to participate in the Etiquette and Indulgence Track, and I had a great time revamping some classes I had done
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A very happy Winter Solstice to you all! Here in Atlanta this short day is also overcast and gray, so lighting fires and making merry is definitely called for! I am planning a Caroling Party for Monday night, and I’ll have some Wassail and Mulled Cider going for the singers. I covered Wassail in this
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Wassail, from the Saxon phrase “Wass Hael” or “Good Health” is a custom carried on throughout the holiday season. A Wassail bowl filled with a variety of festive drinks is welcome at any good celebration. Here are some ideas for spirited drinks to fill your wassailing bowl so you are ready for holiday cheer and
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I had the chance to spend some time with my fellow healthy food blogger Jaya Patel last week. We were playing around making some videos in her kitchen. When we were done, she treated me to some of her Golden Eggs. She and her daughters have been keeping three pet backyard chickens. These are some
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People say to me all the time “I wish I could take classes with you! I really need to learn how to cook!” Well guess what? You can! Check out my Classes tab for a listing of the types of classes I offer. I will even come to your home (provided you
Dear Chef Christy, I have been doing a lot of reading about GMO (genetically modified organisms) I have some friends who say don’t touch them and others say it is no big deal. What do you think? Pat from Marietta, GA That’s a great question, Pat. GMO’s are in the news a lot,
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Tuesday the 3rd is our first day back at school, and the beginning of my 10th year teaching for LEAD Homeschool Organization. The group is run by a committee of parent members, and in addition to regular park days and planned field trips, they rent out a Boys and Girls Club twice a week for
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