Heartistic Desires

Homemaking is an Art of the Heart and Soul.

Spooky Fun

Cori | October 12, 2009

I’ve noticed a trend toward chocolate covered pretzel rods in the last few years. I once went to a music premier (don’t worry, it was a small-time local artist – I’m not THAT cool yet. But when he makes it on the big scene, I’ll let you know. If I can remember his name.) and [...]

The Best Granola – Ever!

Cori | July 11, 2009

I feel like I can safely claim “The Best Granola – Ever” because this is a basic recipe you can adjust to your liking. Maybe that’s cheating a bit, but I really don’t have a problem with that as long as it makes people happy. This Granola never turns out the same because I am [...]

So Fun!

Cori | July 9, 2009

Today I wanted to share with you these cute little prep bowls that I am SO thankful for (working in that Thankful Thursday post). One of my dearest friends in Arizona gave these to me a couple of years ago for my birthday and I love them! When I’m working on a recipe, especially a [...]

1001 Uses for Vinegar

Cori | June 4, 2009

Okay, not really. But I am going to use my Thankful Thursday to sing Vinegar’s praises.

1. Add one cupful to your dishwasher cycle to eliminate spotting and hard water residue.
2. Add two cups to your clothes washer and run a cycle about once a month – especially if you have hard water.
3. As noted [...]

Soup for the Soul

Cori | May 25, 2009

Either Garret or I have been sick for about two months now. It’s getting old; but, I understand, not unexpected. Stress can deplete the body’s immunities, and moving to a different climate can subject our bodies to all sorts of new environs. Throw the two in together and it’s time for SOUP! One great thing [...]

Sweet and Spicy

Cori | May 7, 2009

Spice Islands Ground Chipotle Chile. Wow. This stuff is awesome! It lends a slight smokiness to foods along with heat. Ground Chipotle Chile definitely has a stronger heat than regular chili powder, so don’t use it as a straight across replacement for chili powder in recipes.

I heard about this amazing spice in a recipe [...]