The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.
I will travel far and wide for good hot chocolate (my very favorites are the shot of Aztec chocolate you get in an espresso cup at Marie Belle in New York and a cup of chocolate I had in Italy years ago that resembled nothing so much as hot pudding), so I’m always on the […]
Dana from MADE shares a fun project she created for the So You Think You’re Crafty contest for the Gift theme. These personalized candy pouches would be fun small gifts for kids or friends!
I decided to get the year started properly, with a “Breakfast for Dinner Party” last night. It was a great success, and the highlight was a make-your-own-waffle-bar. I set out a belgium waffle maker, and a friend whipped up Martha’s batter. I included a ladle and a timer and the guests were responsible for everything […]
Going to or throwing a New Year’s Eve party, but need a last minute snack idea? Make it Do has two ideas for some tasty and easy treats.
Katie Goodman at Good Life Eats shares her recipe for this cardamom citrus coffee cake. Katie writes: What does cardamom taste like? It is described as having a strong, unique spicy-sweet taste, which is slightly aromatic (from RecipeZaar). What flavors go well with cardamom? It is common in Indian cooking and is said to match […]
Eating black eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a tradition for bringing luck in the coming year. Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club figures if you incorporate your black eyed peas into your crafting, you’ll be doubly lucky! Check out her fun project for transforming a simple embroidery design into a retro-kitsch decor item.
My 1 year old daughter Chloe doesn’t like sweets. She refused to take another bite out of her birthday cupcake we got from Miette at her birthday party. I decided for Christmas I was going to make carrot pineapple mini cupcakes by weelicious so that she could have a special treat that was a bit […]
