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I made this soup when I was feeling the post-holiday blues after we took our Christmas tree down and the house felt bare. It's so warm and comforting and perfect to freeze. I also think it would work well with just about any vegetable you need to get rid of in your fridge. Enjoy!

Meet your new favorite summer drink. Not a fan of grapefruit? Swap it for POG (passion, orange, guava) and I promise you won't be disappointed! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup water 4 tablespoons agave nectar 1/2 fresh jalapeño, sliced, plus more for garnish 4 ounces tequila 1 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice, strained and pulp discarded 1 lime Squirt soda (or any other grapefruit-flavored soda or soda water) 2 tablespoons cane sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, mix together the water, agave nectar and jalapeño. Cook on medium-low until the agave is dissolved. Turn off the heat and...

I love finding vintage silver items when thrifting. Sometimes I leave them a little tarnished just for the added texture and story behind them. Other times I want to restore them to their original glory. I have found the easiest method for cleaning them up so I wanted to share it with you! Here are the step by step directions: 1. Line your sink with aluminum foil (be sure to plug it too because you will be filling the sink with water!). I currently have a stainless steel sink but I have also done this method on a porcelain sink....