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I started making my own ice coffee, both because it’s cheaper and less of a hassle than to buy it somewhere. And, I actually like my own better than what I buy in the coffee shops (if I may say so myself) so I thought I’d share my very easy recipe. To be honest, I’m actually [...] In Sweden, parents have to register the name of their newborn with Skatteverket, the Swedish IRS, before the child is 3 months old. Failure to do so can result in a fine. You can try to give your baby any name you like, but Skatteverket decides if it’s acceptable or not, and if they don’t like [...] Is there anything more delicious than a glass of crisp white wine on a warm summer evening? I love reds too, but when the temperature climbs, I always switch to whites. Lately I have been hooked on Pinot Gris, it is definitely one of my favorite dry white wine types, and I decided to do a [...] My Dad was, among many other things, a talented artist. He used to paint in oil and draw in charcoal, and growing up, I kept hoping that I had inherited this wonderful talent (my brother did!) and it was just hidden inside me somewhere, and would suddenly magically appear. Well, it didn’t (not yet..). But when [...] Today is Sweden’s National Holiday (Nationaldagen – yay, Sweden!) and in honor of that, I thought I’d post a very Swedish recipe (we made one of these last night – yum!). In Sweden, we like to throw everything we can get our hands on on a piece of pizza dough (a slight exaggeration). While you certainly can [...] I just heard about the most fabulous opportunity for artists and have to share it! Rivello, a small town in the south of Italy is inviting 149 artists and craftspeople from all over the world to come and spend a week (or more) as artists in residence in July or August this year (2010). You [...] It’s that time of year again. Twice every year, in the beginning of December and at the start of summer, I start longing for Sweden. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to go home almost every year since I came to the US, but I suspect this is one of those years when it’s [...] Happy Valborg! Today is Valborgsmassoafton, an old pagan tradition, and in Sweden, people celebrate with bonfires, singing, and dinner parties. The fires are to scare off witches and evil spirits, the songs are all about saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring, and the dinner parties… well, they’re what dinner parties always are – hanging [...] Growing up in Sweden, I wore clogs from the moment I started walking. I have always loved them – when they were hip in the 70s (like the white platform clogs my Mom bought me for my 7th grade graduation – awesome!), not so hip in the 80s, 90s and 00s, and now, when they’re [...] Happy Earth Day! As I mentioned in Part I of my mini Green Cleaning Supplies series, the air inside our houses is many times more polluted than outdoor air, and according to the EPA, indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. If you (like me) live in a climate that forces [...] As much as I hate cleaning (it just seems so pointless since you have to do it over and over again), springtime does bring on the urge to purify ones home a bit more thoroughly than usual. The sun finds all those little areas you managed to ignore all winter long, and the windows… sigh. Since, [...] In a previous post, I wrote about 10 Toxic Personal Care ingredients that should be avoided as much as possible. Today, the focus is on cleaning and common household products, and just as in the personal care post, I’m not writing this to scare you, but to make you aware of what you may be [...] Up until a few years ago, I had never made a quiche. I always thought it would be too difficult, it seemed so complicated. But the last time we visited Sweden, my brother (who is a great cook) made a few super delicious ones and convinced me that it’s really very easy, so I decided [...] While it’s pouring outside (again!) here in Boston as I’m writing this (I don’t even want to look in the basement), we can all take comfort in the forecast for the upcoming weekend: 70s, 80s, sunshine – Yes! This time of year is perfect for outdoor portraits. It’s warm enough to dress nicely, and the trees [...] My go to meal when I’m exhausted, hungry and just can’t fit cooking into my schedule. Broccoli Last fall, I opened up my own Etsy shop. I have been creating things for years, and have also been a very happy Etsy shopper, so I thought it was time to see if anyone else liked what I make. I’m so glad I decided to dive in and sell things online. I’ve “met” so [...] As I mentioned in Part I of this mini-series of posts (soaps and moisturizers), for a few years now I have been on a mission to replace all the products we use with natural, non-toxic ones. It has been a lot of trial and error, and I’m still searching for some, but I have managed [...] This is one of my top 5 easy recipes, a great go-to meal when I really don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat right. These rollups are super quick and easy to make, delicious, and loaded with healthy ingredients. We eat them almost once a week. Beans provide low-fat protein, fiber, vitamin B, potassium, magnesium, [...] For the past 3-4 years, I have tried to find natural, non-toxic alternatives to all the household and personal products we use. It has been a lot of trial and error, further complicated by my sensitive skin and the fact that I’m allergic to so many things, especially natural products, ironically enough. Some natural skincare [...] I am not writing this to scare anybody, but I think it’s important to be aware of what is in the products you are considering buying so that you can make an informed decision about whether you are willing to expose yourself and your family to these toxins or not. We are all under attack [...] |
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