Stop Making Strawberry Jam and Make Vinegar Instead
Once a year, everyone I know becomes a farmer. They plan ahead, pack a picnic, grab a hat and head to a farm to pick strawberries. Flats fill up with…
Make This Creamy Vinaigrette
Photo: Claire Lower I have my vinaigrette formula locked down. Equal parts acid and fat, with a bit of Dijon mustard, a spoonful of some sort of liquid sweetener, and…
Influencers Are Bad at Washing Produce
Across all of social media, I keep encountering a certain brand of annoying influencer behavior. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok—all are packed with videos that feature someone (usually a white woman) subjecting…
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Clean Bird Poop From Your Patio
On the beautiful, sunny days of spring, bird poop will suddenly appear on all your patio, railings, and outdoor furniture. Online, there are all kinds of suggestions for what you…
Marinate Your Dried Herbs for Better Vinaigrettes
Without a dressing, a salad is just a bowl of chopped vegetables, and is significantly less fun to eat. And whether you favor something decadent like blue ranch or something…
Use Vinegar and Lemon Juice for a Better Vinaigrette
Photo: Claire Lower With the exception of three people, the only things I miss about living in Florida are foods and beverages. I long for the wine cellar (and dessert…
Stop Cleaning Your Granite This Way
Photo: Dragon Images (Shutterstock) In the wide world of cleaning products, so many of them are multipurpose—but even the most versatile of products are not good for cleaning granite. You…
14 DIY Cleaning Recipes for People Who Hate Chemicals
Photo: juliaap (Shutterstock) Many commercially produced cleaners are loaded with harsh chemicals that aren’t great for you or the environment. For this reason, you might opt to make your own…
7 Ways to De-Gunk Your Pans
Photo: focal point (Shutterstock) It’s a classic, tried-and-true combo, so you might as well put your faith in it: Vinegar and baking soda can help you with that caked-on mess.…
You Need to Do Laundry Differently If You Have Hard Water
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) During a recent bathroom renovation project, my boyfriend had to disconnect his water softener, and it wreaked more havoc on our daily lives than we expected.…