It’s that time of year again when homemade cherry sauce comes in handy. My cherry sauce—or jam, if you prefer—is perfect for the Christmas breakfast table, spread on bread, mixed into yogurt, and used in Christmas desserts, whether served cold or warmed up, if that’s your preference. It also makes the perfect hostess gift…
Citrus peels aren't trash!
Do you eat a lot of clementines, oranges, or tangerines during the Christmas season and winter months? We certainly do here at home, and that means we end up with a lot of peels—which are actually edible—but usually end up in the trash for most people, unless you know exactly what they can be used for. I myself have…
Whiter Laundry Without Toxins
Most people know that white laundry (linens, bedding, dish towels, etc.) tends to turn more gray or yellowish than white over time. Many people then turn to bleaching agents like Hvid Vask, Vanish, Klor, and other chemicals that aren’t exactly healthy. But there’s really no reason for that. In a way, I understand the reasoning,…
Blackout, Part 1
As we approached our large country house in Brittany after two days, in early November. We had driven a good 1,000 km in a violent storm with a camper trailer and suddenly couldn’t take the usual route into the forest where the house is located. Since the road was now blocked due to the hurricane that had ravaged the area in…
