Crunchy. Tangy. Oh-so versatile. Pickled carrots are the recipe that will be the answer to the question you've likely been asking yourself if you have a home garden: "what on Earth will I do with all of these carrots!?" But you don't have to be a gardener at all to enjoy everything that pickled carrots have to offer. Pickling and canning your own carrots is a rewarding process that can be done with your farmer's market haul [...]

When I first ventured into the world of canning, I stayed far, far away from pickled beets. They called to mind visions of my grandma's chilly basement, dusty rows of mysterious pickled creations lined up side by side.  For a long time, I categorized pickled beets right along with the other mysteries - pickled eggs, pickled cow tongue, and so on. I wouldn't go near them!  But then one summer, inundated with a [...]

Move over, onion rings. There's a new way to eat onions, and it's far healthier and way more fun to make: pickled onions. Pickled onions pack a punch with their sharp, tangy flavors, vibrant colors, and versatility in all kinds of dishes. But the potential of pickled onions goes beyond just being a condiment. These are a gateway to home canning.  In this guide, we'll show you how you can make your own pickled onions [...]

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. That famous nursery rhyme so many of us learned as kids - yet what many people don't realize is that the benefits of pickled peppers go far beyond just teaching us alliteration in elementary school. Instead, pickled peppers - particularly canned pickled peppers - offer a host of nutritional benefits. Not to mention they're delicious and super easy to make! Are you ready to [...]

I've always been mindful of what I put on my skin. In a world where the market is flooded with products laden with chemicals and synthetic ingredients, opting for organic body butter feels like a breath of fresh air. From its natural origins to its nourishing properties, organic body butter has become a staple in my skincare routine. Below, I'll be sharing my favorite picks and why they stand out among the [...]

Many people skip it, but exfoliation is an essential step for maintaining healthy, smooth skin! Two popular options for exfoliation are salt scrubs and sugar scrubs. Both offer benefits, but they also have distinct differences that can impact their effectiveness and suitability for various skin types. In this article, I'll dive into the differences between salt and sugar scrubs, explore their benefits and drawbacks, and [...]