Simple instructions to make your own miniature hand dipped beeswax tappers in your kitchen. Celebrating the winter solstice Winter solstice There are many reasons to make your own candles but today my reason is the deep dark of winter. During the solstice the night is the longest it’ll be all year. This is the time to be thankful for the […]
How to make mini beeswax tapers, creating light in the dark of winter
Cinnamon Bacon Swirl Cake Recipe
Cinnamon bacon swirl cake recipe, made with lard, bacon fat, butter and cream cheese, not for the faint of heart. Serve with candied bacon for good measure. A note on FAT This recipe is really focused on the fat. A cake is just a cake until you make it special and what makes this one special is the fat. You’ve […]
Sculpting with Paper Mache clay
Sculpting with paper mache, using paper mache clay in place of other sculpting materials. I’ve had this project in mind for the last year or so but I went back and forth on what to use to make it. I like sculpting with polymer clay but it needs to be baked and for this project that wasn’t possible. I considered […]
Taste of home Prune Plum Crisp Recipe
Prune Plum crisp made with fresh Italian prune plums. Fresh fruit of late summer with the warm flavors of fall. A fruit crisp has been one of my go to desserts since I was a kid. Its super easy to make and fast to put together so even as a kid I could make it myself. I am such a […]
Mountain Huckleberry scones, better than blueberries
Mountain huckleberry scones make the perfect late summer treat. Mountain Huckleberries Have you ever had a mountain huckleberry before? They look similar to blueberries and, while they come from the same genus, they are not the same. Huckleberries have a more complex flavor, they are sweet but have a slight sourness to them without being tart. Learn all about the […]
Simple sweet cherry pie with home canned cherries
Delicious cherry pie recipe using home-canned sweet cherries. Canned cherry pie filling has a crazy amount of added sugar. You can avoid all that refined sugar by canning cherries in an ultra light syrup or water and using this recipe to make a quick, simple and very tasty pie. You can jump to the recipe here, or you can keep […]
How to make the simple classic all butter pie crust
This is the classic all butter pie crust, with some tips on how to make it work for you. Making your pie crust is very easy and takes only a few ingredients. Yet a lot of people find it intimidating and are more likely to go to the store and pick up a frozen crust. That is what I used […]
Two ways to make your own simple linen tea towels
Make your own simple linen tea towels with endless options! Tea towels are a great beginner project and make wonderful gifts! I love linen! Wearing linen, using linen, sewing with linen, name it! To me linen feels like such a luxury, the smell the feel everything. I’ve been sewing with linen the last couple years, making clothes for myself and […]
How to make Fantasy Sweet Rolls with White Chocolate Mushrooms
Sweet rolls topped with buttercream icing and white chocolate mushrooms with a pretzel core. This all started with a art prompt on Instagram and turned into a mad dash to gently sculpt mushrooms from chocolate. I think the results were well worth the time. Earlier this year I did a major gingerbread project where I learned a whole pile of […]
How to paint a foam mat with acrylic paint
Foam mats are hugely versatile but they are usually either bright primary colours or a plain black. Surprisingly foam mats can easily be painted with acrylic paints and customized to completely change a space. I live in an apartment building in the city making our outdoor space limited. To satiate my desire to garden I have turned my deck into […]