Canning 101
Epicurious has a feature on classic canning 101, covering all the basics including recipies, equimpent, and techniques to make the perfect pickles, jam, or chutney.
Food & Beverage
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.
HOW TO – Domokun Cupcakes
justJenn, she of the previously-posted Inside-Out Ice Cream Sandwiches and Burger Cookies, has topped even herself with these Domukun-inspired peppermint chocolate cupcakes Learn how to make them yourself here. Related: HOW TO – Make a Domokun iPod Case
Jar Jar Binks Salad
Learn how to sculpt Jar Jar Binks out of Jicama, a root vegatable to make this Star Wars inspired Jar Jar Binks Salad.
HOW TO – Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Have Cake, Will Travel shares a quick and easy recipe for making these droolworthy homemade peanut butter cups.
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day Crafters! We are off to enjoy the sun and picnic in the park on this U.S. holiday. Pictured above is the picnic scene from one of my favorite old movies, Picnic starring William Holden and Kim Novak. Here’s a round up of great recipes and how-to’s for the perfect picnic and BBQ. […]
HOW TO – Make a Vietnamese Bánh mì Sandwich
Amy at Angry Chicken shows you how to make one of my favorite sandwiches, a homemade Vietnamese Bánh mì. Amy writes: We are pretty obsessed with Bánh mì. We live in a part of town were you can get these Vietnamese/French style sandwiches anywhere and they are very addictive and usually under $3. Chase it […]
HOW TO – Make Freezer Jam
Make and Takes has instructions and a recipe for making strawberry freezer jam. I didn’t know you can make jam without dealing with canning. Another great idea for when strawberries are in season. via Cut Out + Keep. Related Cherries and Cream Pie
