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 […]
Mountain Huckleberry scones, better than blueberries
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 […]
Cold Process Strawberry and Nootka Rose Shrub Recipe
A shrub, also called a drinking vinegar is a type of syrup made to add to drinks and cocktails. If you haven’t tried one yet I suggest you do! Don’t be scared off by the addition of vinegar, it makes for a complex taste that brings out the true fresh flavours of your ingredients. This shrub is like summer in […]
Diy toddler shorts, how to draft a simple pattern from a pair of shorts.
Take a piece of clothes that fit just right and turn them into your own pattern. Finding clothes that fit just right can be hard at any age. My son is tall and skinny so he is too small around the waist for 3T but too long in the leg for 2T so pants are a little tough to find. […]
How to make a kids gardening apron for your own kids gardening kit
One great way to get kids involved in the garden is setting them up with gear of their own. In this post we make a simple toddler size gardening apron, fill it with gardening tools and some special seeds for one little gardeners birthday. First things first, Fabric. Any woven fabric will do however for a sturdy apron you’ll need […]
Super cute crochet and fabric baby tank-top free pattern
This is a step by step for creating a very simple but very cute crochet and fabric bay tank-top using only a fat quarter and a small cotton skein. There are a few ways to attach crochet to fabric but in this one we will start with sewing the bottom then we will crochet directly onto it instead of creating […]