The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.
Make and Takes showcases this yummy and easy recipe for leek and goat cheese tarts by Lindsey of Cafe Johnsonia. Lindsey writes: I’ve used leeks and goat cheese here-a classic pairing and very appropriate for Spring. Mix it up and try different cheeses and veggies. Any cheese with good melting properties would be fabulous. You […]
I love me a good stew, but mine have always fallen flat; I can never quite get the meat to that golden, falling-off-the-bone stage. This recipe for divine braised lamb shanks finally solved my problem! I don’t have a slow cooker, but I followed the tip at the bottom and stuck my dutch oven in, […]
MAKE Volume 25 contributing writer Chris Reilly loves yogurt but is impatient. He writes, “My impatience often leads me to botch important steps when I make yogurt. So to get better control over the fermentation process, I made a crockpot thermostat attachment to precisely control the temperature.” Enter the Arduino microcontroller. From the introduction: You […]
Because you might as well have something to show for it. Also: Woohoo! Beer!
I like to treat myself to an occasional vegan meal, which I enjoy all the more knowing that I’m doing something especially good for myself by eating a meal featuring lycopene-packed tomatoes and fiber-boosting vegetables like this recipe for vegan ratatouille.
Aleena of The Hokey Pokey Kitchen put together this awesome edible abacus as a snack for her children, and shares how she did it. What a fun way to get them excited about math! Thanks, Heather!
For the love of cake… has posted up this gorgeous rainbow layer cake perfect for that special birthday party or celebration. She has some great tips on how to keep those colors bright and vibrant. If you need a full cake and frosting recipe, check out Whisk Kid.
