Shake up something smokey. Magdalena O Neal – May 3, 2021
Mezcal is known for its unique smokiness and smooth finish; keeping that in mind, a good mezcal doesnât need much added for it to be sipped and enjoyed. Though if you are a fan of shaking, stirring, and serving up cocktails, mezcal makes for a perfect spirit that wonât be overpowered by added juices or edible garnishesâthatâs why weâve gathered up our favorite cocktail recipes to make with mezcal. Whether youâre gearing up for a Cinco De Mayo get-together or just looking for something to sip on after a long day, weâve got you covered with our top picks below.
While we all love candles, it s safe to say mom has received enough. Magdalena O Neal – April 30, 2021 | Updated May 3, 2021
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This Mother’s Day, get your mom something that isn’t a watch, candle, or card. While she loves all of those things, this year we’re raising the bar with a selection of gifts that will keep her smiling beyond May 9th.
Give her a smoke break (with CBD); stock her fridge with ice cream flavors inspired by a bouquet of flowers (because actual flowers die and ice cream rarely freezer burns); or add an extra accessory to her bathroom with a heated bidet system. Whichever gift you get mom from the below selections, you can rest easy knowing she’s having a good time out there enjoying her goodies.
John Mayer soaking in the sun surrounded by cacti in his garden.
As promised, a peek at John Mayers garden, so you can see how celebs do cacti. Max builds a dreamy mental image of what creating the musician’s garden was like. “The space he gave us to work with was an old putting green built by the previous owner. We imagined a cartoonishly dense desert landscape rising up out of the turf, as if nature were reclaiming her territory.”
John Mayer’s cactus-lined walkway designed by Cactus Store’s head designer Marinna Wagner
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Max goes on to describe the cacti and adornments placed in the garden, “A massive 20-foot Cardon cactus emerging from between two 4,000-pound boulders was added, as well as a 12-foot Organ Pipe cactus, a 15-foot Boojum tree, a 9-foot Cephalocereus senilis. Our head designer sprinkled the garden with Mojave native wildflower seeds, like a chef salting her creation to taste.” he tells us of Marinna Wagner, head designer of Cactus Store who
Revel in all that ricotta has to offer! Magdalena O Neal – April 9, 2021
Ricotta is one of those cheeses that people donât necessarily just pick up and buy at the store to keep in the fridge the way one might parmesan or a good sharp cheddar. Weâre here to show you why ricotta should definitely make its way to the top of your list of grocery staples. Itâs super versatile and can be used as a spread for toast, a creamy and rich addition to pasta, or as a dairy base for baking.
Ricotta is traditionally made with the leftover wheys created from making other types of cheese, though it can also be made at home with just whole milk and some lemon juice. I remember the first time I made cheat ricotta with a gallon of milk and a squeeze of lemon and watched the curds separate. It was so exciting to see it come together into a soft block wrapped in cheesecloth.
Brightland Magdalena O Neal – April 6, 2021
Olive oil is undoubtedly one of the most popular ingredients youâll find in kitchens across the world. I personally keep a bottle within arms reach of the stove for searing, drizzling, or dipping any ingredient that comes across my counter. Though up until a few weeks ago I had no idea how fraudulent the olive oil industry was. To begin debunking the issues within the olive oil aisle of the store, I should start by noting that the FDA does not regulate labeling on olive oil. Meaning, products labeled as olive oil could actually be a combination of oils like canola or vegetable even though the label says extra virgin olive oil in big bold letters on the front. Some brands even go as far as to add artificial color and scents to make a product appear more like olive oil when itâs just a dressed up blend. The lack of FDA interference leaves authentic olive oil producers to compete with less expensive products th