Roasted Tomato Sauce

This is such an easy homemade recipe, wether you have left over tomatoes from your garden or like to eat clean, this recipe is delicious.

1/3 cup of olive oil

3 1/4 lbs of fresh heirloom, cherry, vine and plum tomatos, seeded and coarsley chopped

8 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 1/4 cups (about 1 pound) yellow onion, chopped

3 Tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped, to taste (optional)

3 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, to taste (optional)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Use a little oil to coat a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread tomatoes evenly across the dish. Mix garlic, onion, oregano, basil and 2 tablespoons olive oil and spread evenly over tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about an hour. Let cool, then blend tomatoes to a rich puree in a food processor (I left mine a little chunky). Wait to adjust the sale and pepper seasoning until you are ready to use the sauce.

**You can freeze this sauce in a sterile glass container or freezer bags, it keeps for about 6 months. (Makes 4 cups)

Natural Home Magazine July/August 2010

BOSU Classes

I am the type of person that always needs a new activity to keep me motivated. Recently I tried a new class our gym was offering called BOSU Challenge. This class was a blast, I literally left smiling..... but was dripping in sweat! The BOSU meaning "both sides utilized" can actually be used on both sides, either the dome or platform. Its a great workout that engages all muscles (especially your abs) as you try to maintain balance and coordination.

Check to see if your local gym offers these classes or pick up a DVD and a BOSU to get started!

Natural Home Magazine

The more active of a lifestyle I lead the more and more I look for ways to care for our environment. Living in the heart of a major city proves "being green" a difficult challenge. Recently I have found the new magazine Natural Home. Its a great read that provides simple ways to make small Eco friendly changes around the house.


We all know laundry detergent is very expensive and this magazine gives a great do it yourself recipe for a detergent without chemicals.


Simple Washing Powder
16 cups baking soda
12 cups borax
8cups grated castile or glycerin soap flakes (try Sun Feather Natural Soap Company)
3 tablespoons lavender, lemon, or grapefruit essential oil


Combine baking soda, borax and soap flakes. Add essential oil and mix with a whisk. Use 1/8 cup per load. This recipe makes enough powder to last a family of four for one year.


**This is my first project, I cant wait until my old detergent runs out. I found some of the ingredients on http://www.dwellsmart.com/ and I cut the recipe in half since there are only two of us!