Holiday

Baking shouldn’t be stressful. For me, it’s a stress-reducer, an opportunity to settle my brain and create something satisfying and tangible. It doesn’t always matter what. Holiday baking, however, tends…

This fall essential oil blend is a great way to naturally scent your home for the season. When autumn arrives in the midwest, it conjures up all kinds of warm…

Donate food in Chicago at these historic and well-organized food pantries and food banks, with links to donation pages, and volunteer opportunities. Let’s get a few things straight right up…

The flour I use is organic and unbleached. Last month my (other) favorite food blog ran a butter taste test, so I made sure to pick up plenty for holiday…

Every year during the holidays I make a big pot of mulled cider for my guests to enjoy — and it makes my house smell wonderful. I love to give…