July Westhale

recipes

Homosteading: Preserve Lemons, Impress the Hell Out of Everyone

Got boatloads of lemons? Turn them into boatloads of respect.

July Westhale —

Jan 2, 2015

get baked with autostraddle

recipes

Get Baked: Rosemary Apple Pie With Sourdough Crust

I promised you the recipe for a sweet-savory rosemary apple pie. Fall is here, and it’s baking season!

July Westhale —

Nov 25, 2014

get baked with autostraddle

recipes

Get Baked: Pork, Collard Green, and Persimmon Pot Pie

Fall’s favorite orange fruit gets creative (and delicious).

July Westhale —

Nov 20, 2014

get baked with autostraddle

recipes

Let’s Get This Party Started: Fancy Smoked Oyster Dip

A fuss-free, quick and easy hors d’oeuvre for all your holiday and party needs.

July Westhale —

Nov 14, 2014

vegan

recipes

Grow Your Own Sourdough Starter, Get Prepared to Bake Delicious Fall Treats

Fall is here, and we are about to burst out with leaf-piles of delicious sourdough-inspired recipes! Begin your starter now, and have the most delicious bread, crusts, biscuits, and pancakes…

July Westhale —

Sep 30, 2014

regular

recipes

The Casual Monger: Lemon-Thyme Cheese for the Intermediate Monger

An introduction to curds and whey.

July Westhale —

Sep 26, 2014

Daily Fix

health

5 DIY Wellness Recipes for Your Next Sick Day

Goes well with Netflix marathons and pajama pants.

July Westhale —

Sep 18, 2014

mental health

health

Our Streets, Our Selves: Tips for Post-Harassment Self-Care

“It’s important to remember that nothing you did caused your harassment. You are worthy of walking around in a world that loves and appreciates you in ways you want to…

July Westhale —

Sep 15, 2014

periods

health

No Tampons, No Diva Cup, No Problem: Two Earth-Friendly Tampon Alternatives

Yes, Virginia, there are choices beyond Diva Cups, maxipads and tampons.

July Westhale —

Sep 9, 2014

regular

recipes

The Casual Monger: How to Make Simple Herbed Yogurt Cheese

Step-by-step instructions on making a fabulous, easy, and probiotic-rich cheese for the beginning monger.

July Westhale —

Aug 27, 2014

Daily Fix

music videos

music

VIDEO: GAYmous Gives Me Seriously Not-Pretend Feelings

Local Bay Area band GAYmous launched their first ever music video last week, and it’s basically the most awesome thing ever.

July Westhale —

Aug 26, 2014

family

virginia woolf

parenting & family

Hauntings and Banishings: Loss and Rage for a Queer Adoptee

“Whether or not you are out in the world, being queer and belonging to a community of marginalized folks (even if it’s a community you only align with in a…

July Westhale —

Aug 7, 2014