Quinoa is good in any season, but I often make it with lentil soup and greens when it's cold outside. I may add some grilled salmon, but the quinoa cakes are a great main dish. Cooking with quinoa is still new to me. I've eaten quinoa as a side dish like rice, added it to salads, and had quinoa cakes at a local restaurant, but it wasn't until I made these Crispy Quinoa Cakes … [Read more...] about Crispy Quinoa Cakes
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Homemade Kid-Friendly Cleaner
I’m a big believer in natural cleaning products. I have always been sensitive to synthetic, chemical smells. When I was growing up and even as a teenager, I would immediately get a headache and a scratchy throat when my mom cleaned with the typical household cleaning products. Once I lived on my own I would shell out the money for the more expensive natural cleaners so that I c … [Read more...] about Homemade Kid-Friendly Cleaner
Homemade Drain Cleaner
I’ve been making my own cleaners lately and they’re right in line with The Veggie House standards: simple recipes made from vegetarian ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. I scent my Drain Cleaner with high quality, pure essential oils which make everything smell better. (Pure lemon oil is also a great astringent, which makes it a nice addition to cleaning prod … [Read more...] about Homemade Drain Cleaner