There is nothing better than homemade beans.  They are wonderful whole or mashed!  Not only are they delicious but they are extremely healthy.  I like to make a big batch…

What is a Hydrosol?  It’s a healing water and the by-product of the actual distillation process of essential oils.  The highest quality Hydrosols are steamed in small batches of fresh floral…

 These are thee best Shortbread Cookies!  They are buttery, flakey and mouth-watering good!  I like to enjoy them with a nice cup of tea or coffee. Many years ago, when…

Reduce your wrinkles naturally!!! Virgin Coconut oil is amazing for rebuilding skin tissue when used both topically and internally regularly.  It helps considerably for the reduction of wrinkles and hydration.  It…

 Amore Vietato ~ Forbidden Love  This is one of my concoctions that was featured in Phoenix New Times “Chow Bella” Recipe: Makes approximately a 4oz Martini 2 oz Plymouth Gin 2 Fresh…

There are many oils used for the face and body that keep the skin supple and hydrated. They have therapeutic qualities, and are used for normal skin, combination skin, sensitive, oily,…

There’s a wonderful flavor combination going on in this Gorgonzola Cilantro Pesto.  It is like no other pesto that I have ever tried and it is simply delicious!  It has…

This Hot Sauce de Arbol y Ancho is a very spicy tomato style hot sauce.  It’s packed full of flavor and depth due to the ancho and arbol peppers.  The tomatoes bring a wonderful…

 This Cream of Potato Chive Soup is creamy, fulfilling and super tasty!  The potato and chives complement each other perfectly. The heat from the jalapeno and hot chili oil adds…

Simple Syrup is used in many drink recipes and it is quite “Simple” to make yourself There are so many different types of sugars out there; this basic recipe can…