Iva’s Oatmeal Mask for Oily Skin

The best ingredients are always organic and often the ones you already have in your kitchen. This mask is perfect to help prevent and tackle oily skin. It was created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood. Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1/3 cup of oatmeal 1 teaspoon of honey few drops of freshly […]

Iva’s 2 Ingredient, Organic Face Mask for Normal Skin

The best ingredients for face masks are always organic and good enough to eat! This mask with cooling yogurt or farmers cheese was created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood!  Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1 tablespoon of unsweetened greek yogurt or farmers cheese 1tablespoon of honey Directions 1. Remove […]

Overnight Cinnamon Oatmeal with Honey & Chia Seeds

Here’s an easy, healthy breakfast for busy mornings–you can even eat it on-the-go. Ingredients 1 cup(s) uncooked oats 1 cup(s) low-fat milk 1 teaspoon(s) chia seeds (Find out why chia is good for you!) 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon 1/2 cup(s) bananas, sliced 1/4 cup(s) creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon(s) honey Directions Layer all […]

Honey-Citrus Chicken

The longer you marinate the chicken the tastier and more tender it becomes. The zing of citrus mixed with the zap of jalapeño and fresh herbs combine together to create something wonderfully refreshing these warmer months.

Red Beet (Pickled) Eggs

Pomelo Cocktail

Pomelo means grapefruit in Spanish.  A classic combo… grapefruit juice and vodka along with a few other friendly ingredients makes for an extremely refreshing cocktail.  The syrup can be made 1 day ahead of time.  

Hot Buttered Rum

Save the hot chocolate for the kids. In my search for a delicious hot bev to sip during these next few frigid months, I thought this version sounded the best. And it is. Thanks to the Food Network for publishing it. Originally a Sun Valley, Idaho...

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

My usual go-to Breakfast is a smoothie but my Hubby is the King of breakfasts in our house. Here is one of his specialties:

Country Dressing

Simple to assemble dressing tasty for any green salad, any time…

Mixed Green Salad w/Country Dressing

A simple salad with crisp romaine, peppery arugula, and green leaf lettuces go well with the slightly sweetened Country Dressing.