Making your own kombucha at home is simpler than it looks and incredibly rewarding. Starting with a quality store-bought kombucha, you can grow your own scoby and begin brewing right in your kitchen. I followed a recipe from my Bernardin Home Preserving book, and I was pleasantly surprised that it worked! After you have scoby, it just keeps getting bigger and eventually you can split it to share with others. Now I have 2 big batches going, just to avoid ever running out of ko

I first became interested in canning because I grew up eating my Memere’s pickles, chili sauce, and other canned goods. They were always...

Can be purchased online or at Connolly's Hive When I decided to start using cream deodorant, I’ll admit I was a little skeptical. Rubbing deodorant in with your fingers instead of swiping on a stick? At first, it felt like an extra step I wasn’t sure I wanted to add to my routine. But after trying it for myself, I realized it’s not just easy—it’s a small way to be more intentional with my self-care. A friend shared the recipe* with me (thanks Dr. Pip!), and after buying all t

I’ve been on the hunt for a good sandwich loaf recipe because my family enjoys sandwiches and toast from a loaf rather than an artisan...