Easter Eggs: Flora Inspired & Naturally Dyed
For ingredients to make beautifully colored Easter eggs, look no further than your fridge and pantry. Press on a few sprigs of fresh herbs and not only have you created works of art – you’ve also wisely avoided a rainbow of synthetic colors found in those 99 cent Easter egg coloring kits. Throughout history, plant […]
DIY Pure Vanilla Extract
There is no other scent quite as intoxicating and seductive as that of the vanilla bean. Capturing the essence of this precious fruit for use in baking is remarkably easy to do at home—DIY and gluten-free. With two ingredients and a little patience, you are on your way to making pure vanilla extract. Quality vanilla […]
Halloween Cupcakes
I enjoy decorating cupcakes almost as much as I enjoy eating them. Decorating these Halloween cupcakes is so easy that anyone can do it, even a grown up! You can, of course, use your favorite cupcake and frosting recipes but I used
How to Make Homemade Nut Butters
As someone who tries to make nearly everything that I eat from scratch, I have found myself involved in some really fun DIY challenges in my kitchen. Earlier this year I started making my own
Workbook Illustrated: How To Boil Eggs
Place eggs in a pot and cover completely with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 11 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let the eggs cool in the water for 3-5 minutes. Peel and enjoy. […]
