If you make your own dry-cured meats and sausages, fermented vegetables or cheese, the Digital Dry-Curing Cabinet from The Sausage Maker is a dream come true! I’ve teamed up with The Sausage Maker to bring you this post. Welcome to Part II of The Sausage Maker Digital … Continue reading →
The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: The Cabinets
We partnered with Bellmont Kitchen Cabinet Co. to bring you this post. For those of you who are joining us for the first time, we bought our 106-year-old home almost 3 years ago and after spending the first year remodeling a tiny guesthouse on our property (an insanely … Continue reading →
The Miele PG 8083 SCVi Dishwasher
A review of the Miele PG 8083 SCVi Dishwasher. This is the dishwasher that keeps going and going, load after load, and is packed with a TON of features! I've partnered with Miele to bring you this post. All opinions are entirely my own. When we bought our … Continue reading →
Component Playgrounds Swing Set Review
I've partnered with Component Playgrounds to bring you this post. We just installed a new swing set in our back yard last week. For those of you considering a swing set we want to share with you the brand that we feel offers the best quality and value for the money: … Continue reading →
The Miele ContourLine M Touch Double Convection Oven
I've partnered with Miele to bring you this post. All opinions are entirely my own. The kitchen has always been the heart of every home we've lived in, it's where we spend most of our time. And since our recent DIY kitchen remodel the time we spend in our kitchen … Continue reading →
The adorne® Collection by Legrand Meets The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel
I've partnered with Legrand to bring you this post. If you're looking to enhance the appearance, lighting and functionality of your kitchen, look no further than our top-recommended choice: The adorne® Collection by Legrand! We recently finished a complete remodel … Continue reading →
The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: Our John Boos Butcher Block Island
We partnered with John Boos to bring you this post. Welcome to Part 4 of our 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel! We did a complete DIY remodel of our 106-year-old kitchen. Check out our kitchen demolition and our final kitchen remodel reveal. Some of the original … Continue reading →
The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: The Flooring
A special thank you to Armstrong Flooring for sponsoring this post. Welcome to Part 3 of our 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel! We did a complete DIY remodel of our 106-year-old kitchen. Check out our kitchen demolition and our final kitchen remodel reveal. Some … Continue reading →
Hammer Stahl: A 150 Year Legacy in American Cookware
I received some products from Hammer Stahl for review. All opinions are entirely my own. I've gone through many cookware brands and products over the last 20 years and only ONE has remained a constant in my kitchen, and that's my cast iron cookware. All of the … Continue reading →
Simmered in Tradition, RAGÚ Turns 80
Thank you to RAGÚ for sponsoring this post. It all began in 1914 when a young woman named Assunta Cantisano left Italy in a ship bound for America. She took few possessions with her but among them was her family's cherished pasta sauce recipe. Then the Great … Continue reading →
Protected: The adorne® Collection by Legrand Meets The Micro-Dwelling
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Staying Hydrated with the Brita Stream Pitcher
This post is sponsored by Brita. All opinions are entirely my own. I have memories as a kid of pouring water from the faucet into a filter pitcher and standing there drumming my fingers on the counter for several minutes as the water sloooowly trickled through the filter … Continue reading →
Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 9: The Water Heater
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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 8: The Heating
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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 7: The Kitchen
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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 6: The Bathroom
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Crispy Portobello Burgers (“One to Five” Cookbook Review + Giveaway!)
I received a copy of Chef Ryan's cookbook for review and all opinions are entirely my own. If you like easy, quick, affordable, and crowd-pleasing dishes (I do!) then you should check out this new cookbook from Chef Ryan Scott which has been endorsed by celebrated chefs … Continue reading →
Salmon with Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce
Tender and moist salmon topped with a luscious cranberry ginger mustard sauce. It's delicious and it couldn't be easier! I've teamed up with Hamilton Beach to bring you this delicious post! Last week I found an incredible deal on fresh cranberries at a roadside produce … Continue reading →
New Seasons Market Is Coming To Seattle!
I've partnered with New Seasons Market to bring you this post about their newest location! Confession: I am a total grocery store GEEK. I love grocery shopping. (My friends think I'm totally crazy. Somehow they manage to love me anyway.) Strolling down the … Continue reading →
Maximizer Fruit & Apple Cider Press Review + How To Bottle & Preserve Fresh Apple Juice
I received this cider press from Pleasant Hill grain without any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. We purchased our dream home last December - a 104 year old historic home on nearly 8 acres, complete with a barn, stone greenhouse and … Continue reading →
Coyote Asado Smoker Review
I received this grill from Coyote for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. I never thought I'd be grilling in November, but I am. That's because I've been playing with our new Coyote Asado Smoker and it's heavy ceramic construction makes it perfect … Continue reading →
Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 5: Flooring
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Aneto: The World’s Most Exceptional Broth
Artes, Spain. This small town on the outskirts of Barcelona is home to Aneto, a broth manufacturer named after the tallest mountain in the Pyrenees. Unless you live in Spain or frequent specialty shops in the U.S. you've likely never heard of this broth manufacturer. But … Continue reading →
Protecting Our Home & Property with D-Link Home Security Cameras (+ Camera Giveaway!)
I received these D-Link cameras for review. All opinions are entirely my own. I'm not an overly paranoid kind of person. But I'm also not excessively carefree or naive. I'm not oblivious to the fact that there are people out there, even in the best and otherwise … Continue reading →
Travel Safely with Pacsafe
I received these items from PacSafe for review. All opinions are entirely my own. Whether you're traveling to a far away country or sightseeing locally, nothing can ruin an otherwise lovely trip like having your your laptop, camera, phone, money, passport or other … Continue reading →
30″ Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker Review & Giveaway
I received this Masterbuilt smoker for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. Masterbuilt, where have you been all my life? I've had two other smokers before, both of which I used a grand total of...two times. Ever. They were a hassle to use, had … Continue reading →
WORX Turbine 56V Cordless Leaf Blower & Gutter Cleaning Kit Review
We were provided with this product for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. When my husband was 16 years old guess what he requested for Christmas? Of all the things a 16 year old could request, he asked for a leaf blower. And he got one. (You know … Continue reading →
Bringing Vacation Home: Towel Warmers
We received these Amba towel warmers for review. All opinions are entirely my own. This series looks at ways you can enjoy that "luxury hotel experience" right in your own home. Today we're focusing on towel warmers. The great thing about towel warmers is they … Continue reading →
Bringing Vacation Home: Quality Bath Linens
We received these Matouk linens for review. As always all opinions are entirely my own. This is part of our series discussing ways to enjoy aspects of those luxury getaways right at home. We do regular travel work for The Daring Gourmet and three things we always … Continue reading →
Oat & Buckwheat Waffles with Rhubarb Compote & Vanilla Cream (Gluten Free)
Ready for some waffles that not only taste incredible but are actually good for you, too? These are some of our favorite go-to waffles served with a variety of syrups, and paired with this Rhubarb Compote and Vanilla Cream they are simply amazing! Made with oat and … Continue reading →
31 Ways To Use Vinegar For Your Home, Garden & Car
A special thank you to Four Monks™ Cleaning Vinegar for sponsoring this post! I know probably all of you have heard that vinegar is a great cleaning agent. It's effective, non-toxic and safe and has been used as a cleaning agent for a zillion years (or … Continue reading →
KoMo Classic Grain Mill Review + Giveaway
I received this KoMo grain mill for review. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. The KoMo Classic Grain Mill has changed my life. Okay, that's a little dramatic, but in some aspects it really has. When I first saw the KoMo Classic Grain Mill, admired … Continue reading →
New Year Slimming Through Turkey Swapping
It's that time of year! We've indulged through the holidays, our clothes are feeling a bit tighter, and it's time to shed some POUNDS! I've already been hitting the treadmill and weights and watching more carefully what I eat. What are you tips for purging those extra … Continue reading →
Vida Health Coach App Review
The new year is approaching (can you believe it??) and that means it's time to start thinking about and setting GOALS! For many if not most of us those goals will involve our health and well-being. Lose weight, firm up, build muscle, get fit, eat better...yes, we've … Continue reading →
Cutco Knives Review & Giveaway (a $261 knife set!)
I received some Cutco knives for review and I am impressed. If you don't already own some Cutco knives you likely know someone who does. I was introduced to Cutco for the first time about 5 years ago when we were visiting my brother-in-law and I saw his collection. He … Continue reading →
Smith Brothers Farms: A Local Tradition of Quality and Service
I've teamed up with Smith Brothers to bring you this post. For all you who live in the beautiful Puget Sound area of Washington State, I want to share a remarkable business with you: Smith Brothers Farms. Many of you, if you haven't already heard the name, … Continue reading →
Hunger Is
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Safeway . The opinions and text are all mine. In the last few weeks you may have noticed this or similar signs as you've walked into any of the Albertsons Safeway family stores. I'd like to … Continue reading →
ONA Goes To Bermuda (Brooklyn Camera Bag Review)
I've been wanting to get a new camera bag for a while. And when it came time to take a trip to Bermuda a few weeks ago I knew I finally had to break down and get one. Up until this point I've either used a camera backpack or have simply carried my camera in my purse. … Continue reading →
Chicken Meatballs
Italian Chicken Meatballs This Italian Chicken Meatballs recipe features deliciously seasoned ground chicken enveloped a simple but dazzlingly vibrant and flavorful tomato sauce! If you prefer, you can use ground beef instead. I'll make it both ways depending on … Continue reading →
Grilling Steak & Snake River Farms Beef Review
I received some steak from Snake River Farms for review. All opinions are entirely my own. In preparation for Father's Day, Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch are offering some special Father's Day Gifts packages containing premium steaks (see special offer at the … Continue reading →