Cooking
Nina makes Sweetbread
Nina takes us thru making our traditional Portuguese sweet bread, Grandma’s recipe step by step. To learn more about The Butterfly Hill’s fun, natural living community check us out here
Natural Home Remedies
A Winter Survival Guide, home remedy style! I wanted to go a bit deeper into herbal home remedies. So I went asking family and friends what is their family’s favorite home remedies. From the very practical, flannel sheets warm socks to the rather unusual, cigarette tobacco for ringworm? my family did not disappoint. First, we will start with my Maternal side of the family… My… Read More »Natural Home Remedies
The Miraculous Onion
The onion which grows world-wide is a powerful healing powerhouse. The Onion attracts water, which is why you cry when cutting one. This tear stimulation makes Onions great to use on colds, hay fever and allergies. Simply peel an onion and hover over it to clear your congestion! Onions have been used for years for treating bronchial problems. They have a rich source of quercetin,… Read More »The Miraculous Onion
The Famous Hot Totty
Both of my Grandmother’s favorite home remedies. Definitely our family’s Goto for whatever ails you. Everyone was treated by this medicine in my world. Hot Toddy’s are simple and fun! Start with hot water like tea, add a jigger of whiskey, (any whisky will do) then flavor with honey and lemon to taste. I start with a teaspoon of each and add more if necessary.… Read More »The Famous Hot Totty
Fall, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Fall always makes me think of the 100-year-old relish recipe that you can find here in TBH blog posts. The Succulent Pumpkins are so fun and easy to make. And we spoke of all the Macha rage. (it tastes very green to me!) Join the fun community at The Butterfly Hill.
The Potato salad we eat on repeat this summer
I made my first attempt at pickles recently, complete with lots of spices, raw garlic, and fresh jalapenos. They taste great but were not as crunchy as I like. They do however work perfectly as a relish in my favorite potato salad this summer. We have been eating it on repeat. I love being able to use less mayonnaise and adding lots of flavor. Start… Read More »The Potato salad we eat on repeat this summer
Nana’s Portagee Beans Recipe
Being Portaguese is one of my favorite things in life. We are a gregerious fun loving party people. Food is always the center of every celebration. In my families someone will pick a recipe and cook it for most of our gatherings. Portaguese Beans is one of the dishes that I remember most from being a small child. I was not a good eater and… Read More »Nana’s Portagee Beans Recipe
5 Elements for a Killer Party
Being a Wedding Photographer for years, I went to A LOT of parties. Every weekend for 20+ years. Sometimes 3 to 4 a weekend. I saw it all. Good parties, and bad parties. I now realize there are a few elements to having a great party. No matter what kind of party, from a kids birthday to a wedding and everything in between. All it… Read More »5 Elements for a Killer Party