This is my basic whipped cream recipe. I use it for small cream cakes, layer cakes, trifle, tiramisu, and for those little French dessert glasses we call “verrines.” It’s a super-easy recipe for a less sweet and more decadent whipped cream than standard Chantilly. I think whipped creams can sometimes be a little too rich…
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Baking powder
I used to buy baking powder, and it could get pretty expensive! Since I don’t want to use cornstarch in my food. So I often had to buy the really expensive kind, which is made from arrowroot or tapioca—the latter tends to cause a blood sugar spike, which is pretty unpleasant, so I had to…
Clean Your Toilet Bowl Without Toxic Chemicals!
I’ve struggled quite a bit with mineral deposits in our toilets over the years. Mainly because they often sit unused for months at a time when we’re traveling, and yes, that means deposits of lime, iron, manganese, and other minerals can build up. Over time, these mineral deposits leave behind yellow, green, orange, or brown stains that…
Guide to Natural Hair Brushing
Many people don’t realize how the way they brush their hair actually affects both the health and appearance of their hair and scalp. I’ve been working with hair for over 10 years as a stylist—a profession where very few people take the time to think about what they’re actually doing to other people’s hair. So they just…
