Monthly Archives: September 2015

Pray the Devil Back to Hell

by Francine Holmes I first heard of ‘Pray the Devil Back to Hell’, a documentary directed by Gini Reticker and produced by Abigail Disney, back in February 2014, when I attended the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College. It was there that I had the … Continue reading

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Manioc ‘Yucca’ Tots

On my recent trip to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, I stumbled on an old favorite childhood snack while at the market. I can only describe it as tater tots made out of yucca root. By Francine Holmes Yucca root (Manihot esculenta), … Continue reading

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End of summer sale!

END OF SUMMER SALE! Save 15% off any purchase – Use coupon code SUMMER15 ends 9/21/15

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‘Egg on your face’ mask

The current health craze it all about egg whites. So before you make that egg white omelet, think to add it to your beauty regimen! Save some eggs to make this incredible face mask. by Francine Holmes Lets talk about … Continue reading

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