Author: Lily

Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. When spring comes around I’ll see an ant scout here and there and I want to nip it in the bud before they take over my life (and my kitchen counter). Every spring I start getting questions about how to get rid of ants in the house, especially when they show up quickly and seem to multiply overnight. Sometimes they’re tiny and barely noticeable. Sometimes they’re small black ants marching in a perfect line. Occasionally they even have wings. With…

This Keto Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas recipe is perfect for any night of the week! Oven directions also provided!  EASY KETO INSTANT POT CHICKEN CARNITAS (CRISPY & FULL OF BIG FLAVORS) This easy keto carnitas recipe gives you all the big flavors of traditional Mexican carnitas, but made with shredded chicken instead of pork shoulder and ready in a fraction of the time using your top pressure cooker. While traditional Mexican carnitas are often made with pork butt or pork shoulder and slow cooked for hours in a slow cooker, this chicken version gives you the same crispy carnitas texture…

Need a high-protein, low-carb dinner idea that doesn’t break the bank, but is also delicious? This is it! This Mediterranean Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet with warm Middle Eastern spices is fast, easy to make, and you can get it on the table in a flash! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Beef and Cabbage: My Favorite High-Protein, Low-Carb Dinner My family now calls me the cabbage queen! Just sayin, if you ever want to make cabbage sing, I’m your gal. I have been cooking cabbage for decades, and I honestly believe that it’s one of the most underrated vegetables. It’s inexpensive, healthy,…

Kegel exercises offer a simple yet powerful way for women over 50 to reclaim pelvic strength amid menopause and aging. These targeted moves can prevent leaks, boost intimacy, and support daily comfort, with studies showing up to 70% improvement in urinary incontinence after consistent practice.What Are Kegel Exercises?Named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who pioneered them in 1948, these exercises fortify the pelvic floor muscles that cradle the bladder, uterus, and bowels. Maral Malekzadeh, DO, board-certified gynecologist and co-owner of The Well Westlake, describes them as “a gentle lift of the muscles you use to stop urine flow or hold in…

The most flavorful Hot Honey Glazed Salmon that is tender, flaky and coated in a sweet and savory homemade hot honey sauce. This simple healthy recipe easily comes together in under 20 minutes! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save If you’re a fan of an easy salmon recipe, then look no further. This Hot Honey Glazed Salmon is sweet and savory with…

10 Best Breakfast in Manchester Spots – the top places for breakfast and brunch around the vibrant UK city – with video tours and a clickable map to help you find all of the restaurants and cafes. 10 Best Breakfast In Manchester Spots These 10 Best Breakfast in Manchester Spots have all been tried and tested, and I can heartily recommend visiting any of these popular places in the vibrant UK city. I’ve made it my personal mission since moving to England over 8 months ago to try as many different breakfast spots in Manchester to find all of the…

Lamb meatballs are seasoned to perfection with Baharat spice, a warm sweet-and-savory Middle Eastern spice blend, then cooked in a delicious caramelized onion sauce until they become irresistibly tender. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy The Lamb Meatball Recipe that Reminds Me of Home Growing up in Egypt, my family cooked with lamb regularly, and we know a few secrets on how to make lamb both flavorful and juicy. Traditional lamb meatballs often struggle with two things: gamey undertones and a dry, dense texture. My recipe solves both issues by nestling the meatballs into a simple 3-ingredient onion sauce. As the meatballs…

The human digestive system is home to trillions of microbial cells that influence human physiology. The micro-organisms in your gut play an important role in maintaining the good health of your body. They help digest your food, produce vitamins, regulate your immune system, and protect you from harmful pathogens. Scientists have even suggested that gut health may be directly linked to mental health. Any imbalance in the flora can lead to problems like bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, inflammation, and even mood disorders. Maintaining good gut health is the easiest way to maintain good overall health. You’ll find out 13 easy…

I love a good coffee trailer (like my favorite Moonbird Coffee Co.!), so I was very excited when a new one opened a couple blocks from my work in the Warehouse District downtown. Meet Cafe Stai Manso! Owners Jessie and Hailey renovated a horse trailer into an adorable mobile coffee business and have parked it regularly in the lot next to Ebb & Float. Just look for the big Warehouse District mural! “Stai Manso” is drawn from the Italian loosely meaning “relax” or “chill.” Their straightforward menu includes espresso, cappuccinos, Americanos, a mocha, cocoa, and a collection of signature and…

These Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Girl Scout Tagalong Cookies are a homemade version of the classic Girl Scout Peanut Butter Patties, but without the sugar or high carbs. This keto treat has everything you love about the real thing- a buttery shortbread cookie base, creamy peanut butter filling, and a smooth chocolate coating on top of the cookie. Keto Copycat Girl Scouts Tagalongs If Tagalongs are your favorite Girl Scout cookies, you’ll love this homemade version. These keto Tagalong cookies are made with simple ingredients like sesame flour, natural peanut butter, sugar free chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and butter so you can…