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Coffee Soap

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I’m constantly on the lookout for new and exciting ways to cover my body in coffee.  If you’ve got a half-finished pot, some spent grounds, and a basic understanding of safe soap-making […]

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Winter Salad

November 24, 2013by The Crunchy Urbanite Leave a comment

Winter is here. And whether you garden or buy locally, cold weather means it’s harder to find quality, fresh greens. But long after the frost has wilted the basil and […]

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Arugula with Pink Grapefruit & Parmesan Cheese

July 30, 2013by The Crunchy Urbanite 1 Comment

Nothing says summer like fresh baby arugula. Toss in some grapefruit and parmesan, and you might just have the best damn salad you’ve ever tasted. Best of all, it’s easy. […]

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Pure & Mild Castile Soap

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Of all the products I’ve made myself, soap was always the DIY project that dare not speak its name. The ingredients were simple, the outcome was delightful, but there was […]

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Organic Beet & Kale Salad

March 9, 2013by The Crunchy Urbanite 5 Comments

Kale used to be one of those things I had to sneak into something else — eaten more out of health-conscious guilt than any real appreciation. Then one day, something […]

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“And the loofahs were hung by the chimney with care..” 🥒 Just made a permanent Story highlight to show the steps, if anyone’s curious. Every year I fall more in love with these amazing squashes. Mature, they make sponges — like, I scour pots and pans with them no different than synthetic sponges! — and young and tender, they cook just like zucchini. If ever you were curious (and preferably live someplace warmer than New York), GO FOR IT! . . . #loofah #luffa #loofahsponge #sponge #homesteading #DIY #homemade #sustainablehome #sustainablelifestyle #zerowaste
The last few years, I've fallen unintentionally into herbalism. This is goldenrod, which I picked every chance I got this summer, and has been drying up 'til now. Makes a mild tea (pairs great with lemon verbena or mint) and FANTASTIC for kidney health. What started a few years back with a pot of spearmint has exploded into a small pantry of homegrown herbs. 🌱🍵💕
Watched a documentary on ketogenic eating and reducing sugar intake, and in it a woman shared her homemade chocolate recipe she sweetens with stevia, so I had to try it. No sugar, no "non-sugar" crap, and no remorse. Satisfies without flipping that switch that makes you want to eat the whole thing, and definitely saves me from running out to pick up a pint of ice cream or worse. If you're a late-night chocolate lover, I highly recommend! 🍫✨
I got bees this summer. (Many thanks to @flowhive for designing such an incredible hive that someone like me would even consider keeping bees.) This summer I just let them establish themselves and fill their little gullets on the orchard where I situated them. Next year, looking forward to unobtrusively sampling their efforts for myself. Obviously more to come from this new life chapter! #🐝
I'm planting corn, you guys!!
Rosemary cuttings + water = new rosemary plants. 🌱🙌 . . . #rosemary #cuttings #propagation #propagating #seedlings #diy #gardening #gardeningtips #homesteading
Turning storage bins into jumbo self-watering planters for tomatoes. 💦🌱🍅 . . . #earthbucket #earthbox #diy #selfwatering #selfwateringplanter #urbangardening #urbangarden #hydroponics
Baby's first maple tap! . . . . #maplesyrup #maplesugaring #mapletapping #treetapping #mapletapping #maple #diy #homestead
Candlemaking has become my favorite new thing. Just beeswax, coconut oil, a heat-safe container, and a cotton string. Scent with your favorite essential oil and BOOM: you got yourself a luxo homemade candle. 😎 . . . . #candlemaking #candles #beeswax #beeswaxcandles #coconutoil #eos #essentialoils #diy #homemade #homestead
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