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The first time I made mayonnaise was close to 40 years ago and it was anything but easy. I whisked it by hand. It turned out fine, but the effort involved was over-the-top. That’s why I’m so glad I’ve found a way to make an easy, homemade mayonnaise that’s super delicious, and full of quality nutrient-dense ingredients.Continue Reading
For years, I couldn’t live without Vaseline®. I used it several times a day to moisturize my lips. I have to wonder, though – if it were really moisturizing, why would I need it again a few hours later?
I have long since realized that there are better alternatives than petroleum jelly for taking care of my skin like my Two Ingredient Alternative to Petroleum Jelly.
I don’t have a drop of Italian blood in me. My Aunt B, who is now 90, learned to cook from her Italian mother-in-law. She is a fantastic cook and her sauce is superb. An Italian friend of mine calls her ‘Aunt Meatball’ because he thinks her cooking is so authentically Italian. Aunt B’s secret? She would not dream of making tomato sauce without beef bones and bone marrow.Continue Reading