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Karen Stankiewicz

Karen is a writer/translator for Utopia. She's a globetrotting Canadian who enjoys curling up with a good book, spending time outdoors, and experimenting in the kitchen.


homemade suet for birds

Homemade Suet for Birds: Easy Bird Food Recipe

With winter on its way, birds need to change their diets in order to survive the colder temperatures. Make it easy for them by making some homemade suet for birds using these simple recipes. Read more


vegan cheese sauce recipe

Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe

Cheese is known to be one of the hardest things for people to give up when switching to a vegan diet. However, once you've made this vegan cheese sauce recipe, you'll never look back. Read more


how to clean your laptop keyboard

How to Clean & Disinfect Your Laptop Keyboard

In an increasingly digital world, people are using laptops more than ever. Without proper maintenance, the keyboards can get a bit grimy. That's why it's important to know how to clean your laptop keyboard – and disinfect it at the same time. Read more


how to clean coffee grinder

How to Clean Coffee Grinder in 4 Easy Steps

Whether you have a manual or electric grinder in your home, both require maintenance in order to continually serve up the best cup of coffee. Let's take a look at how to clean a coffee grinder so you can enjoy the true flavor of the beans. Read more


microwave baked sweet potato

Microwave-Baked Sweet Potato in Only 5 Minutes

Whether you want a quick meal or an easy side dish, sweet potatoes are a great option. We'll show you how to make a microwave-baked sweet potato in just a few simple steps. Read more


can you freeze peppers

How to Freeze Bell Peppers and Hot Peppers

Peppers usually take a long time to develop the best color and flavors, which is why fall is the perfect time for harvest. However, there is a limit as to how many you can use fresh. Can you freeze bell peppers? It's possible – and quite simple!  Read more


how to thicken hair naturally

How to Thicken Hair Naturally

Treating your hair properly goes a long way towards maintaining a healthy mane. If you're dreaming of thick and luscious locks, skip the extensions – we'll show you how to thicken hair naturally. Read more


vegan mushroom risotto

Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe: Easy & Creamy Recipe

Risotto is a rich and creamy dish that is surprisingly easy to make. You don't need to use dairy products to achieve a velvety result – we're going to take a look at how to make vegan mushroom risotto with a simple recipe. Read more