Month: June 2011

How-To: Make Your Own Infused Spirits

By Marcia Simmons Infusing spirits means putting stuff in a jar, pouring liquor on top of it, and waiting. That’s really all there is to it. 
 Whether you want to make basil vodka, jalapeno tequila or mango rum, the general process is the same: DIY Infused Spirit Put equal parts spirit and flavoring item […]

Bob Thompson’s Homeschooler Chemistry Set

Bob Thompson’s Homeschooler Chemistry Set

Robert Bruce Thompson, author of Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments, has assembled a chemistry set to sell to amateur chemistry buffs and homeschoolers. Because chemistry is widely considered to be the most difficult lab course to do well—particularly on a tight budget—we offer the CK01 Standard/Honors Home School Chemistry Laboratory Kit. It provides a […]

Recipe: Grilled Corn Salad

By Katie Goodman Grilled corn is one of my family’s favorite summer side vegetables. My daughter will gobble it up any night of the week. Sometimes to mix things up I’ll make a salad out of grilled corn rather than eating corn on the cob. This is a simple, versatile summer dish. Grilled Corn Salad […]

Hall and Oates Throw Pillow

I am not ashamed for loving ’80s music as my previous posts on Lionel Richie crafts have probably confirmed (Halloween pumpkin? Serving tray?). I’m going to see Hall and Oates in Detroit tomorrow night so to celebrate, I found this fantastic throw pillow from Etsy user Stitchaline509. She embroidered “You’re kiss is on my list” […]