While, at this time of the year, more of the vegetables we’re eating are coming from the grocery store or market and not our garden, we’re still eating what’s in season - even if we didn’t grow it and pick it from our little urban garden. Changing what I cook happens naturally because what’s at… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
IFBC: The Three P’s – People, Place, Program
Now that I’ve shared with you International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) tips for attending a conference, here are “The Three P's of Conferences: People, Place and Program” because at a conference, it’s all about “The Three P’s,” isn’t it? People Between meeting bloggers in person who I had never met before – but knew from… Continue reading IFBC: The Three P’s – People, Place, Program
Organize Food Storage Container Day
Here it is - National Match-Up Day! The first Monday of October when those food storage container drawers and cabinets get cleaned out, sorted, and vacuumed! My drawer always needs vacuuming, does yours? Why the first Monday in October? This is when my food storage container drawer is mostly empty. After roasting tomatoes, freezing berries,… Continue reading Organize Food Storage Container Day
IFBC Conference Tips for Attendees
The International Food Blogger Conference (IFBC) was held recently in Seattle and I had the pleasure of attending. The conference itself is a great value and here’s why -if you’re a blogger who publishes regularly and agrees to write 3 posts about the conference, the registration fee was only $95. Usually, the conference fee is… Continue reading IFBC Conference Tips for Attendees
Three Year Anniversary Month Long Celebration
Can you believe it’s been 3-years since I pressed the publish button for the first time here at Go Gingham? I know, I can’t believe it either! The official launch party hasn’t even taken place yet - the one to celebrate my taking over the world with stylish frugality. Because I like to spread out… Continue reading Three Year Anniversary Month Long Celebration
Ranger Cookies That Are Welcoming
A new family just moved into our neighborhood and I just delivered a plate of these ranger cookies to them. Nothing says, “Welcome to our street,” like a plate of homemade cookies, does it? They’re a young family, with two small children, and all of the teenage babysitters on our block are doing a… Continue reading Ranger Cookies That Are Welcoming
Subaru Forester Review Part 3
This post is sponsored by Subaru. Let this be a warning to automobile companies: if you contact me to see if I want to "test drive" your car, I'll do so BUT please understand, I'm not taking it for a Sunday drive around the city and writing a review. I will really give it a… Continue reading Subaru Forester Review Part 3
thredUp Fall Style Sale
Here's a sale that sounds like a good way to get "new to you" clothing without ever having to leave your home! The company, thredUP, sells used clothing that has been carefully reviewed and they put it for sale in their on-line shop - otherwise known as a website. You can also sell them your… Continue reading thredUp Fall Style Sale
Kitchen Tip: How to Use a Mortar and Pestle
If there’s one item I use almost daily in the kitchen, it’s my mortar and pestle. I didn’t even know what it was for when I first got it and it sat in my cupboard collecting dust until I tried to make salad dressing. Once I mashed that garlic with salt, that was my AHA!… Continue reading Kitchen Tip: How to Use a Mortar and Pestle
How to Make Liquid Hand Soap
I began making my own liquid hand soap because I was trying to avoid products with triclosan* in them, and after spending $20.00 on the equivalent of 1-gallon of liquid hand soap that was free of fragrances and nasty chemicals, I decided there had to be a less expensive alternative. The best part? This is… Continue reading How to Make Liquid Hand Soap
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