I can't tell you how much we appreciate the good wishes and loving words sent yesterday. Thank you all. ~*~*~ There are a few way...

I like using one product for many different things. It saves time and money. It saves fiddling around with too many ingredients. It's s...

I read a disturbing report the other day about how hazardous chemicals are being emitted when clothing and household linens are dried in d...

I did a post on green cleaning recipes in 2007 and over the years since then I've changed some of the things I do with my cleaning and ...

It was raining and cold here on the weekend, I had a few things to catch up on, and one of them was a batch of laundry liquid. I know many ...

I've had a couple of emails lately asking about washing up.  I've written about this in the past but its over a year now since we go...

I believe the best way to clean well in the kitchen, without harsh chemicals, is to use hot water, soap and a variety of brushes.  The brush...

I'm often intrigued by the questions asked in emails, particularly when they're about the most simple things. It always reinforces f...

I received an email recently from a woman who has developed a phobia about cooking from scratch, particularly when it involves cooking meat...

Next Tuesday I'll be starting the first of two workshops on soap making at my local Neighbourhood Centre. The classes are booked out,...

I usually receive a few emails every week asking for more from scratch recipes. I cook every day, so there is no shortage of recipes. On th...

A kitchen is like the engine on a car; it drives the house.  We spend a lot of time in our kitchens preparing meals, making cups of tea, bak...

I am often overwhelmed by the generous nature of the comments left behind like Hansel and Gretel's breadcrumbs in the woods. Those bread...