What’s your favorite season? Mine is definitely spring. I used to think it was due to three main things: the return of sunlight, the return of color (green grass, buds, etc), and the return of warmer weather. However, I realized today that another item is the return of wonderful scents: rain and freshly mowed grass…
Archives for March 2012
English Muffin Inspired Bread
I’ve been sharing with you a lot of recipes for fresh cheeses. They each create some yummy cheese but then there’s the leftover whey. When I make mozzarella (see how here) and have boiled the whey to make ricotta, my whey is still warm….perfect for making a yeast bread! Here is an easy recipe that only…
Making Your Own Dairy Products #5 – Mozzarella (and Ricotta)!
My two oldest kids have been home on spring break this week and we’ve had a ball. (This is why I’ve missed posting a couple of days). During this break, my older son and I had fun making some homemade mozzarella (and ricotta from the leftover whey)….and then my family had a wonderful “make your…
How To Decoupage Terra Cotta Pots with Fabric
When I was a little girl, my older sister was really into mod podge and decoupaging. She made me a beautiful wooden purse which she painted, decoupaged pictures, lined with felt, and added a handle. I LOVED that purse. Like so many things of the 70s, (like crazy bell bottom pants returning as stylish flares),…
Making Your Own Dairy Products #4 – Ricotta Cheese (Microwave)
Let’s say you are short on time and just need a bit a ricotta cheese. This is the recipe for you. You only need a couple of ingredients and a few pieces of equipment and no longer than 15 minutes! Sound impossible? Sound crazy? It’s not! Ricotta Cheese From Milk (Microwave Version) Ingredients 2 cups…
St. Patrick Day – Pinterest Style
St. Patrick’s Day is less than a week away. Here are some amazing ideas I found on Pinterest to help you finish getting ready for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. From Love Sweet Love From The Magic of Ordinary Things From Canadian Living From Funky Polk Dot Giraffe From Ohio Parenting Magazine From Not…
Making Your Own Dairy Products #3 – Yogurt Cheese
A couple of weeks ago I showed you how I make my own homemade yogurt. How about taking all that yogurt goodness and making a spreadable cheese, similar to cream cheese? It’s not hard and doesn’t take a lot of supplies, just time. Homemade Yogurt Cheese Ingredients/Supplies: Yogurt (homemade or commercial) Cheesecloth Colander Bowl String/yarn…
Woman Cave!
Well, I’m only 6 weeks past my deadline for the “get your crap together” party hosted by Lovely Crafty Home. My project became much bigger than just getting my stuff organized. I decided to also renovate my room. My space is approximately 6′ x 10′ and is my Woman Cave and Craft Area. Here it is!…
Curtis Chow (Peanut Butter Puppy Chow)
My husband rarely states what he would like for Christmas so I was floored when in 2010 he informed me that he wanted a dog! (We had previously had a yellow lab, Susie, who passed away in 2003). When I asked him what type of dog he wanted he said: adult, female, lab. My…
American Crafter Season 4, Round 1: Joy
Okay, everyone, here’s my submission for Round One of Nap Time Crafters’ American Crafter Season Four. Click HERE to see all the amazing submissions…there are some incredibly creative and talented people out there! American Crafter is based on American Idol: the viewers vote on their favorites and their votes decide who moves onto the next round. For round 1,…