“Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.” — Annonymous Just before the pandemic, one of my friends and I used to frequent this beautiful coffee …
Why You Should Grind Your Own Coffee Beans
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The Running Stitch
The running stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile hand stitches in sewing, making it an essential technique for both beginners and seasoned …
The Necessary Evil of Frogging
“There’s great value to knitting or digging up your garden or chopping up vegetables for soup, because you’re taking some time away from turning the …
National Soup Month 2025
National Soup Month, observed during January, celebrates the appreciation and enjoyment of all things soup. The idea is to embrace the warmth and comfort that …
Crochet Terminology
The language of crochet is filled with unique terms and abbreviations that, once mastered, will open up a world of possibilities for your projects. This …
Knitting Terminology
Knitting terminology can seem like a whole new language, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find that it opens up endless possibilities …
Indigenous American Culinary Ingredients Directory
Depending on where you live in your country, it might be difficult to source certain types of ingredients. As an American, one of the most …
Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis)
“burn bay leaf and see miracles.” ― Anonymous The bay laurel is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Greece, Italy, Turkey, and parts of North …
Glossary: Red Meat
Red meat refers to the meat of mammals, particularly those with higher levels of myoglobin, a protein that gives the meat a red color when …
Glossary: Poultry
Poultry refers to domestic birds that we raise for their meat, eggs, and feathers. The term includes a variety of bird species including, but not …