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Welcome Back, The Modern Domestique

You may have noticed that the blog, and the podcast for that matter, have been very quiet lately. I'm not too sure exactly how it...

How To Cook, Part 2: Supplies

Welcome to Part 2 of the "How To Cook" series! If you missed the first post, you can find it here. This second post is all about the...

How To Cook, Part 1: Introduction

This series is for those of you who who don't know how to cook (and those of you who do know how to cook, but maybe would like an easy...

How To Make Salt-Preserved Lemons

Citrus and California are like peas in a pod, so whenever I am visiting my family there I make sure to bring home some fresh meyer lemons...

The Adventures Of Upcycling A Lamp Shade

I have had this project on my mind for a while. Our bedroom doesn't have much light, so I wanted to come up with a way to hang a lamp...

Things I Learned From My First Try At Growing Potatoes

Potatoes! I have grown them! Back in April, I noticed that a potato in my kitchen was starting to grow eyes. I don't know what made me...

How To Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

Have you heard the story about the fire that took place in San Francisco, CA in 1909 and how the famous Boudin sourdough starter was...

Guest Post: How to Dry Clean at Home

Today my sister is back with another guest post! If you have missed her posts in the past, you can find her easy steak taco recipe here,...

DIY Fizzy Bath Bomb

Here in Colorado, we are right in the middle of winter. Which means the air is not only cold, but very dry. Even with our humidifier...

Crochet Part 3 - How To Read A Pattern & A Washcloth Pattern For You To Try!

Welcome to the third installment of Crochet 101! If you missed the first two posts, you can find the introduction here and the post about...