Cook this: Blistered green beans with tomatoes, pounded walnuts and raw summer squash from Ruffage — National Post

Our cookbook of the week is Ruffage by chef, writer and former farmer Abra Berens. Over the next two days, we’ll feature another recipe from the book and an interview with its author. The key to pan roasting green beans that keep their crunch and viridescence is doing so as quickly as possible, says Abra Berens. … Continue reading Cook this: Blistered green beans with tomatoes, pounded walnuts and raw summer squash from Ruffage — National Post

Feng Shui Your Self-Care For A Healthy Mindset — Woosah Zen

Whether you’re ready to pamper yourself or set some goals, these self-care ideas will point you in the right direction. Even though self-care sounds nice in theory, sometimes life gets in the way before we get a chance to put it into practice. Taking care of our needs is essential if we want to find fulfillment … Continue reading Feng Shui Your Self-Care For A Healthy Mindset — Woosah Zen

7 Stunning Plant Combinations for Low-Water Gardens

Cook this: Seared duck breast with brown sugar–vinegar cabbage, roasted potatoes and herb salad from Ruffage — National Post

Our cookbook of the week is Ruffage by chef, writer and former farmer Abra Berens. Over the next three days, we’ll feature more recipes from the book and an interview with its author. Ribboned and caramelized red cabbage is the centrepiece if Abra Berens’s comforting main dish. Using a quick, high-heat cooking method on the cruciferous vegetable … Continue reading Cook this: Seared duck breast with brown sugar–vinegar cabbage, roasted potatoes and herb salad from Ruffage — National Post

DIY Summer Fruit and Flower Arrangement + Tablescape — Home is Where the Boat Is

Celebrate summer and create an arrangement and centerpiece for your table using fruit and flowers with these easy shortcuts and tips, no floral foam required. Happy Monday! I’m joining my blogging friends to share some floral inspiration and Monday Morning Blooms! You’ll find the links to my flower-loving friends’ blooms at the bottom of this […] … Continue reading DIY Summer Fruit and Flower Arrangement + Tablescape — Home is Where the Boat Is