Video Recipes – DIY's – Island Life – Travel – Natural Living – Minimalism
1 ingredient {2 if you’re counting the water} date caramel/syrup is all natural, gently sweet and low on the glycemic index and can be used for everything from pancakes to parfaits/trifles. I love how versatile this sauce is and enjoy it on my pancakes in the morning and as nice cream topping for dessert which..read more
For our Friendsmas, we were all asked to bring appetizers. My wonderful friend Donna brought her shrimp dip and though it was something I’d never had before, I really enjoyed it and the combination just made so much sense that we’ve made it at home a couple times since. I can personally vouch that both..read more
Cruzan rum pretty much reigns supreme here in St. Croix. I’ve used it for everything from salted caramel rum sauce to Oreo rum balls so why not rum lollipops? With the holidays coming up, these would not only make fun hostess gifts, they’d be great adult stocking stuffers too. Do keep in mind that contrary..read more
Right now, in St. Croix, we’re in full mango season swing. We even had an entire festival dedicated to it called Mango Melee just last weekend. Needless to say, the mango is very much loved here. There’s something magical about trekking through the grasses to pluck one ripe fruit after another and pausing to enjoy..read more
My 100% natural honey cough drops have been a lifesaver! When my neighbors were groaning at the delay of winter, I was happily enjoying the lingering bits of sunshine, hoping in vain that winter would further takes its time arriving. Well, it’s here. Insert sad face. Maybe I’m one of the few. Maybe it’s because..read more
I’m pretty in love with my homemade facial lotion. Clocking in at just 3 ingredients, it’s straightforward, ultra nourishing and feels like butter. It also combines some of my favorite ingredients. My newfound discovery of candelilla wax makes this vegan friendly while my holy grail product, frankincense adds a luxurious richness. Argan oil is already..read more
As I mentioned in the first video of easy lollipops for my DIY holiday series, we’re big on exchanging homemade presents in my family, no matter the occasion. I love to gift useful things outside of my main focus on edibles. You’ll often find soaps, candles or whipped body butters tucked in between homemade cookies..read more
You guys asked for it and you got it! From one of my most popular videos to date for 5 minute glass candy, I bring you an even simpler version for lollipops that only have 2 ingredients and take 5 minutes. The base of this easy diy candy is so simple, I’ve even used it..read more
Are you someone who enjoys healthy treats but still want them to be simple and satisfying? Then this recipe is for you! These little molded chocolates are truly magical. Not only have they been regularly satisfying my chocolate cravings, they’re simple, satisfying and oh so sinfully divine. Did I also mention that they’re raw, vegan..read more
These homemade fudgsicles are made from scratch with just 3 ingredients. No funky or hard to acquire ingredients either, just fast, easy and straightforward. Just like my 3 ingredient Korean melon bars. This is another recipe that will yield a creamy and fudge-y popsicle but this one has a rich chocolatey flavor that’s sure to..read more