Recipe 21

World’s Best Pizza Recipe

Images by Jamie Grumet. Recipe and text by Margie.

Before I start with the recipes, I just had a flash-back of a pizza story.  I was very pregnant with our first child, Ali.  Tom was in Graduate School and although Tom had about 5 jobs to keep us going, I was the “Big” Breadwinner!  Hah!  Our big “splurge” was when we would go to a pizza restaurant in Berkeley.  About 5 married couples would join us,  of which so happens … Keep Reading!!!

Home Spa: Lavender Bath Sachet Recipe

Lavender has been a part of beauty and wellness rituals since ancient times. In Ancient Egypt, it was only the royal families and high priests who were allowed to use lavender in their cosmetics and oils.  Today it is still widely used in bath and cosmetic products. Lavender is thought to work as a mild antidepressant, antiseptic, pain reliever, and is supposed to calm nerves and promote calmness and relaxation.… Keep Reading!!!

All Natural Ice Cream Scoop Bath Bombs

Images and text by Jamie Grumet. Posted on January 10, 2015.

This recipe for all-natural bath bombs is so much fun. Kids and adults will love the playfulness of the ice cream shape, and the best part is that they are just as enjoyable in the bath!

You can customize the coloring and flavors however you’d like. We decided to make chocolate and strawberry flavors at the boys’ request.

Ingredients:
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Frozen Banana Penguins

We were inspired to make some chocolate covered frozen banana penguins thanks to an idea we got from “Adventures of Our Crazy Life” blog. Here is the recipe for our version of this REALLY EASY and fun treat.

Ingredients:

  • Mini Bananas
  • Dark Chocolate (to melt and dip)
  • Mini white chocolate chips
  • M&Ms (we used the knock-off organic kind)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Raspberries

 

Directions:

  1. Peel bananas and cut off bottoms so they are flat. Freeze. (This should take about
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All Natural Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Shots

Posted by Bryan Ellis

We got this ingenious marshmallow shot glass idea from Cheri at The Watering Mouth. Since we really had a difficult time getting the liquid into the shot without it leaking almost immediately after, we modified this recipe a bit to make it a little more kid-friendly, and also easier for those of us who are slow pourers.… Keep Reading!!!

Kids’ All-Natural Vanilla Lotion Recipe

Our favorite simple homemade lotion recipe, which Samuel has helped us perfect. (He now prefers this as his daily moisturizer.)

And while this delicious smelling lotion is safe enough to eat, we suggest that you use it as a moisturizer instead of a snack. 

We hope you enjoy it!

Samuel’s Vanilla Lotion Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled water
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup beeswax (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon rosehip oil (optional)
  • 1-1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Home Spa for Kids: Cucumber Cups and Winter “Spa Water” Recipe

“Spa water” is a great way to keep kids hydrated during the day. The water is naturally flavored with fruit, and when it it is served in pretty glasses, it is sure to be a hit.

Home Spa for Kids: Cucumber Cups and “Spa Water”

How to make cucumber cups:

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  1. Cut cumbers into four-inch high cylinders that stand on their own. (You can keep the skin on or peel it. )
  2. Use a small melon baller, apple corer, or pairing
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Easy Grilled Artichokes Recipe

Text and Image by Margie

A number of years ago Tom and I ordered some grilled artichokes at one of our favorite restaurants in the Napa Valley. No matter what else we order at the restaurant, we never fail to order their grilled artichoke. The restaurant gave us a general idea of the ingredients in the marinade, so after a few tries of our own, this is a close match.

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Grilled Artichokes

Ingredients:
  • Marinade for 4 large artichokes
  • 4
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Grandma Elsie’s Cookies (Danish Rocks Recipe)

By Margie of Margie’s Forks and Corks

I was thinking about “Forks and Corks” this morning and why I am spending time doing this Blog. I started this Blog mainly because I love to cook and enjoy the whole process of cooking, serving food to old friends, new friends, and family. I have recipes that I simply want to share. But besides sharing recipes that Tom and I like, it became clear to me as I was talking to our … Keep Reading!!!

Homemade Pop Rocks Recipe

 

This is a fun partial lesson in thermodynamics! Honestly, chemical cold packs or homemade ice cream from a baggy are probably better illustrations of thermodynamics, but I just wanted a semi-acceptable reason to make pop rocks with my kids…So, thermodynamics it is.

In this experiment, we will be observing an endothermic process, which is a reaction when the system absorbs energy from its surroundings in the form of heat. (The opposite would be an exothermic process which would be a … Keep Reading!!!

Banana Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

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By Jamie

This is a great moisturizing body scrub for dry skin. The banana contains Vitamin C and B6 and a large amount of antioxidants and manganese. The sugar helps remove old skin cells, the coconut oil and coconut butter work as moisturizers and are antimicrobial,  the Shea butter provides vitamin A, and the apricot kernel oil also provides vitamin A as well as vitamin E and C.   If you are looking for ideal products to get your skin … Keep Reading!!!

Children’s Winter Tea Recipe

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The boys love this tea during chilly afternoons, or during our spa and yoga nights.

Children’s Tea:

(Serves 2)
Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place water, grape juice, tea bags, and 1 cinnamon stick into a small saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Bring to a simmer and turn off heat.
  3. Pour into tea cups or mugs.
  4. Place multiple orange
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