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…

Homemade potpourri is a great way to scent your home and make it look pretty for the holidays — without using all of those chemical and synthetic fragrances. It’s easy…

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…