Check out my review of Martha Wrap, Martha’s new foil/parchment in one product.

Check out my review of Martha Wrap, Martha’s new foil/parchment in one product.

Romanesco is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. I recently picked a head up at the grocery store. It’s shaped kind of weirdly, with the florets being sort of pointy. It’s a pale green color. I decided to cook it simply so I could understand the flavors. I cut it into florets and steamed it until it was tender. I seasoned it only with butter and salt and pepper. It truly tastes just like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. It’s got more of the texture of cauliflower, as well as the sweetness. I really liked it will try it in some more adventurous recipes in the future.

Have you tried it? What did you think?

Romanesco is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. I recently picked a head up at the grocery store. It’s shaped kind of weirdly, with the florets being sort of pointy. It’s a pale green color. I decided to cook it simply so I could understand the flavors. I cut it into florets and steamed it … Read more →

Because I wanted one for myself, Mr. MarthaAndMe and the most wonderful Justin Chow, designer extraordinaire, designed a t-shirt on Cafepress that says “What Would Martha Do?” It’s got the little implements that are in the MarthaAndMe new logo (also designed by Justin) on it and it says MarthaAndMe on the back in smaller letters. I really wanted a t-shirt for me and decided to share with others who might enjoy it. Mr. MarthaAndMe set it up so you can get the same image on an apron,sweatshirt, long sleeve t-shirt, tote bag, mug, mousepad, dog t-shirt, etc. They make great holiday gifts. And, yes, I make a very small percent from each one, which will help defray the cost of the design for the new logo. Check out the products – and thanks Mr. MarthaAndMe and Justin! A box about this will be permanently hanging out over on the right hand side of the blog if you want to find it again in the future.

Because I wanted one for myself, Mr. MarthaAndMe and the most wonderful Justin Chow, designer extraordinaire, designed a t-shirt on Cafepress that says “What Would Martha Do?” It’s got the little implements that are in the MarthaAndMe new logo (also designed by Justin) on it and it says MarthaAndMe on the back in smaller letters. … Read more →

When Martha Stewart Living changed its format in May, it began including a “Martha’s Pick” in the front of each issue, in the Apothecary section.  I’ve decided that as part of my Martha experience, I need to give these a try, even though honestly they are things I would probably never buy on my own. If they are things Martha personally highly recommends, I want to try them out in my life, to see if they make my life more Martha-like.

First up, Susan Ciminelli Marine Lotion, Martha’s Pick in August Martha Stewart Living. I bought the 2 ounce (yes only two) bottle. The magazine says it is $22. However, with the outrageous shipping and handling charge, this totaled $41.40. Eeek. For that price, it better give me the skin of a 6 month old.

I opened the bottle and my first reaction was that I didn’t like the scent. Martha says it “incorporates botanical ingredients – including algae oil, cypress, juniper, and marjoram.” I’m all for botanical ingredients, but this stuff really smells. To me, it almost smells like eucalyptus – kind of strong, somewhat minty smell.

I put some on and disliked the smell even more once it was on my skin. I also didn’t like the consistency of this – it’s a very thin liquid, almost like water, very easy to spill all over.

I rubbed the lotion in and it did make my skin feel smooth and even a day later I can tell where I applied it. However, I can’t get past the smell. I tend to be overly sensitive about smells, so I gave it to Teen Martha for her to try since she loves scented things. Her first reaction was “This reeks!” I’m a little more diplomatic and will say I just did not find the smell pleasing at all.  I think I’ll stick with my Cetaphil lotion!

More Martha Picks on the way in the coming weeks – I’ve ordered the May, June and Sept picks. Some are on back order.

When Martha Stewart Living changed its format in May, it began including a “Martha’s Pick” in the front of each issue, in the Apothecary section.  I’ve decided that as part of my Martha experience, I need to give these a try, even though honestly they are things I would probably never buy on my own. … Read more →