Art of Natural Living

Enjoying the Green Life

Raspberry Curd

By Inger Apr 15, 2024 Condiments & More, Cooking & Recipes, Desserts & Snacks 3 Comments

Bright, fruity and rich, Raspberry Curd is a tasty and special topping. Spread it on graham crackers, layer a cake and more.

Is there anything quite like the bright, sweet-tart flavor of raspberries? Beautiful eaten fresh, they’re also spectacular in this rich, indulgent, Raspberry Curd!

And truly, fruit curds are a wonder! The first time I tried one I described it as what would happen if buttercream frosting and jam had a love child. I ate it by the spoonful and spread it on… everything! So good! Read more

Easy Honey BBQ Meatballs

By Inger Apr 11, 2024 Appetizers, Sandwich 9 Comments

Sweet, tangy and smoky, these Honey BBQ Meatballs are easy to make and a sure crowd pleaser. Serve them as an appetizer or pile them onto a bun for a tasty sandwich!

The inspiration for these Honey BBQ Meatballs came from a couple different places. First, there was my homemade Cherry BBQ sauce. It was so good I wanted to use it everywhere!

And second there was a blogging friend’s meatball roundup that I had to pass on. Sadly, back then, I had not a single meatball recipe to contribute!

Yes, I know, how does a food blogger get to the age of bleep without making a meatball! Well that’s all fixed now! Read more

Savory Breakfast Crepes

By Inger Apr 6, 2024 Breakfast, Cooking & Recipes 2 Comments

Tender crepes filled with creamy scrambled eggs and tender vegetables, Savory Breakfast Crepes make a simple breakfast special.

Are there times when you want something a little special for breakfast, but don’t want the work? It happens to me all the time!

Now I admit that for me eggs scrambled up with my favorite vegetables can count as something special. But wrap that up in a crepe and top with yogurt or sour cream and I totally feel pampered. And with pre-made crepes, I hardly break a sweat! Read more

Blood Orange Margarita

By Inger Mar 23, 2024 Beverages, Cooking & Recipes 8 Comments

Rosy and cheerful with a sweet-tart flavor, a Blood Orange Margarita is an easy cocktail that can brighten your day. Any time of the year!

It’s hard to beat a good blood orange. While any type of orange gives you a beautiful, sweet-tart flavor, the blood orange also lends a rich red color. Which can turn an ordinary food into something stunning.

And since I never met a Margarita I didn’t like, having a bag of blood oranges seemed like a call to action!

In truth, right now, this cheery Blood Orange Margarita is helping me survive, hmm, is it Fool’s Spring, or Second Winter?

Yes Cinco de Mayo may be a while off, but a Margarita is always welcome. Even in Second Winter! Read more

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