by Michelle Lasley | Dec 31, 2023 | Blogging Before SEO, Family, Food, Health, The Balancing Act, The Business Side
As I sit on the plane, surrounded by the hum of the engine and the chill of the window, I can’t help but notice the person in front of me repeatedly adjusting their seat, each movement a grating assault on my laptop screen. The journey back to Portland, high above the clouds, prompts reflections on the comforts of home and the complexities of travel.
by Michelle Lasley | Jun 28, 2020 | Blogging Before SEO, Food, The Balancing Act
Do you like mayonnaise? I do. And, I hate buying it because it always has additives. I got this “DIY mayonnaise” recipe from a 1960s Better Homes & Garden recipe book, and it works every single time. Please note, mayonnaise contains raw eggs (which is...
by Michelle Lasley | May 5, 2020 | Family, Food, The Green Life
How do you make 100% pure vanilla extract? It’s easier than you think! All it takes is a few simple ingredients and time. [This post originally published November 28, 2010. I wanted to spruce it up a little to compliment a podcast I recently published....
by Michelle Lasley | Feb 11, 2020 | Blogging Before SEO, Family, Food, Health, In the Home, Outside the Home, The Balancing Act, The Green Life
Food fads are a thing. Every year, it seems, we learn about something else we should or shouldn’t do or eat for so-called optimal health. Milk is in until it isn’t. Alternate kinds of milk are in until they aren’t. We can eat based on our blood types. We can use ancient traditions. We can even get into gastro-molecular inventions (what!?).
by Michelle Lasley | Aug 11, 2019 | Blogging Before SEO, Food, The Balancing Act
While visiting my sister-in-law, she served Finnish Kropsu or Baked Pancakes for breakfast. It turns out she got the recipe from my sister. This is a favorite recipe for holidays, family gatherings, or an easy mix for the morning. Finnish Kropsu (Baked Pancake) My...
by Michelle Lasley | Apr 29, 2019 | Blogging Before SEO, Food, The Balancing Act
The need for already-prepared meals is definitely an every-two-week need in our household. Something happens, and my daily obligations bump into nightly obligations, and suddenly the food prep time required for dinner is erased. I have always been leery of crockpot...
