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Homemade macaroni and cheese is so easy to make. Depending on the recipe you follow, you could even make in the same amount of time as the packaged versions. Today, baked mac 'n cheese appeals to my taste buds. We would love to try your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe! Please submit it to HERE. […]

Leeks grow in abundance in the woods near my home. I love the mild aroma of the wild onions in the air after it rains. The best time I've found to harvest leeks in my area is early May (this will be different based on your region). During the period when leeks are prime for […]

I've stood on the very ledge my son stood upon. Though my toes didn't reach the edge, as his did. Freewill is a bitch. Or, that's my opinion of her right now. The echos of my internal voice that screamed “WHY?!” from every maternal cell within my body are calmer. Anger that I have toward […]

  Preparing for cooking Cleaning morel mushrooms can help in the prevention of eating slugs, bugs and dirt. When I was a child, I was taught to soak morels in salted water for 15 minutes. This kills any slugs, and draws out bugs from the nooks and crannies. I’ve heard of other people skipping the […]

  Click on video to view or click here. As you get to know me, you'll find that I love spending time in nature. I embrace the blessings in each season and all it has to offer. Early in May, I wander to a special spot in the woods to search for morel mushrooms. Typically […]

Celsius to FahrenheitMultiply Celsius by 1.8Add 32Example = 190 c x 1.8 = 342;342 + 32 = 374 f Fahrenheit to CelsiusSubtract Fahrenheit by 32Divide by 1.8Example = 374 f - 32 = 342;342 / 1.8 = 190 c Fahrenheit - Celsius225 - 110250 - 130275 - 140300 - 150325 - 170350 - 180375 - […]

Greetings, Beautiful Ones! I am so excited to share with you my newest adventure – UnBox Your Kitchen. I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I transformed my coaching practice to be the foundation of Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine (access archive). As the Founder and Publisher of this digital health and wellness […]

What is in your kitchen cabinets? Do you consider what you're eating to be healthy because of the manufacturer’s claim on the front of the box? When you go to the grocery store, are you shopping the center aisles or are your purchases from around the outside perimeter? The foods we eat affect our sleep, […]

Chop vegetables commonly used in meal preparation and store in the refrigerator for less than one week.  For example: onions, sweet peppers, jalapeños, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. Bake several potatoes when baking another dish at 425F.  Baked potatoes, once cooled, can be cubed or shredded and stored in the refrigerator (or frozen […]

Homemade Chicken Broth from a rotisserie chicken. Homemade broth is easy to make, tasty and good for you. It's not a pretty process. Looking at the pictures, you may even think it looks gross. However, the flavor of homemade broth is well worth the time and effort. A close friend of mine loves the flavor […]

Life experiences lead us on a winding and twisting journey. We think we know where we are traversing, however circumstances crop up and, oftentimes, we go into unfamiliar territory.

The common elements that damage cooking oils are heat, oxygen and light. Storing cooking oils in a cool, dry, dark place will help prevent them from getting rancid and oxidize. A helpful hint is to purchase cooking oils and fats in smaller containers. There is a higher probability of the oils and fats becoming rancid and […]

“My personal motto is ‘Every obstacle is a doorway.’”-Reba Linker It has been said that creative people dance to the beat of a unique drum. As self-confidence develops, they realize the rules of others don’t resonate with them, and a sense of freedom blossoms as they follow their passions. Reba Linker is applying, what I […]