Socks may not be the most glamorous item of clothing, but they sure are one of the most important. I wear them every day, except in very hot weather (and sometimes even then). It’s easy to take socks for granted, but the right socks can make a huge difference in keeping your feet warm, dry, and … [Read more...] about Thin Merino Wool Organic Cotton Boot Socks by PETANI AIR SOCKS
Learning a New Art with Origami Paper Boxes
Origami is a beautiful art form that originated in ancient Japan. Today, it is increasing in popularity, and for good reason—imagine transforming a simple piece of paper into three-dimensional artwork! In his new book, Perfectly Mindful Origami: Origami Paper Boxes, Mark Bolitho presents designs for … [Read more...] about Learning a New Art with Origami Paper Boxes
Two New Cocktail Recipes Featuring Sparkling Ice Pomegranate Blueberry
You’ve no doubt seen many tempting cocktail recipes utilizing Sparkling Ice https://www.sparklingice.com products here at The Classy Chics, most recently, a yummy Passion Fruit and Rum Cocktail. Today I’m happy to bring you two new refreshing adult beverage recipes! * Complimentary Samples … [Read more...] about Two New Cocktail Recipes Featuring Sparkling Ice Pomegranate Blueberry
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad Recipe
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad Recipe Excerpted from Fresh Tastes from a Well-Seasoned Kitchen. Recently, I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing a beautiful cookbook, Fresh Tastes from a Well-Seasoned Kitchen by Lee Clayton Roper. You can find my review here. Unfortunately, at … [Read more...] about Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad Recipe
Natural Hair-Care Products from The Grandpa Soap Company
Beauty products have never seemed particularly exciting to me, but I am over the moon about the soaps and hair care products from The Grandpa Soap Company. I love this stuff! I especially love the way my hair looks and feels after using Grandpa Soap’s shampoos and conditioners. I’m ready to turn … [Read more...] about Natural Hair-Care Products from The Grandpa Soap Company
Cajun Chicken with Rice and Red Beans Recipe
Not long ago, we featured a review of an innovative cookbook from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook: Your Super Simple Plan for Organizing, Budgeting, and Cooking Amazing Dinners, by Linda Gassenheimer. As you’ll see in the recipe from the cookbook featured … [Read more...] about Cajun Chicken with Rice and Red Beans Recipe
Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Made with Explore Cuisine Green Lentil Penne
If you’re a reader of The Classy Chics, you’ve seen many recipes featuring products from Explore Cuisine, such as Pesto Spaghetti with Seared Tuna, Gluten Free Green Bean and Pasta Casserole, and Southwestern Black Bean Spaghetti. As you may guess from those recipes, Explore Cuisine makes vegan, … [Read more...] about Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Made with Explore Cuisine Green Lentil Penne
How to Taste: The Curious Cook’s Handbook to Seasoning & Balance
Becky Selengut has done it again, with another informative and fun book. You may recall my recent review of her cookbook Good Fish, devoted to Pacific Coast seafood. Well, she’s just released How to Taste: The Curious Cook’s Handbook to Seasoning and Balance, from Umami to Acid and Beyond with … [Read more...] about How to Taste: The Curious Cook’s Handbook to Seasoning & Balance