Photos by Our Ampersand Photography and Birmingham Photographer Artist Moira Rose : I am suddenly overwhelmed with regret. It's a new feeling for me, and I don't find it at all pleasurable.Stevie Budd : You regret that embarrassing photos of you aren't online?Moira Rose : No, I regret that they're lost. They were the one … Continue reading A Beautiful Thing…10 Years Later
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Limoncello Recipe
Limoncello reminds me of sunshine. Of being on the beach in Italy or wandering the port of Marseilles. I love citrus, and in the dark cold January of this year, I wanted to mimic some summer sun. Plus, I heard Meyer Lemons were on sale at Costco, so it seemed like a good time. Even … Continue reading Limoncello Recipe
How to Make Sugar Scrubs
I looooooooove a good sugar scrub. Where once my pale, sensitive baby skin feared smearing itself in sugar and oil lest the bacteria take hold and make me break out, I now luxuriate in a scrub at least weekly. Why? It's so cheap and easy, why wouldn't you? Every scrub I make comes together in … Continue reading How to Make Sugar Scrubs
Roses, Roses Everywhere (And I Just Might Drink Them)
Roses, Roses Everywhere As Valentine's Day approaching, roses are springing up everywhere. I'm reminded of the days I worked for Whole Foods where Valentine's meant pulling all the girls up to pose for super rose sales. They insisted the men would need "a feminine touch" to help choose. Really, we think I have a feminine touch? But … Continue reading Roses, Roses Everywhere (And I Just Might Drink Them)
Tasty Tepache: Mexican Magic Drink
Tasty Tepache: Here's how to make the refreshingly fermented pineapple beverage of Mexican origin in your own house.
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