Sewing A Quick Shrug

Quick Shrug

Does every office have one group of co-workers that always seem to be cold? Then another group that always seem to be hot? Have you seen those poncho-gone-wrong blankets with sleeves?! Snuggies?! I really don’t want to see that at work. It’s surprisingly easy to make a shrug. You can complete the project in one … Read more

Lemon Yogurt Cake

Lemon Yogurt Cake

If you’re after a lemon cake, then look no further! This lemon yogurt cake is moist and dense and its sweet, sticky syrup is the icing on the cake. Literally. I love lemon anything. Lemon cookies, lemon curd, lemon meringue pie and lemon cakes are just some of the ways I enjoy eating lemons. Oh, … Read more

How to Build Your Own Square Foot Gardening Box

Square Foot Gardening Box

Spring is her! We have seeds started, we’ve got our gardening gear ready, and we’ve got big plans this year. We a variation of Square Foot Gardening. Even though I’m not a fan of measuring and calculating, I like knowing that our raised garden beds are maximizing their space.   Making Your Own SFG Box Plans … Read more

Applesauce Bran Muffins

Applesauce Bran Muffins

This was originally a recipe with butter or oil, this healthier option uses applesauce instead of butter. These muffins are more rich, moist and dense! These are great for breakfast or a snack and they’re always a big hit with company too! If there are left overs freeze them and take them out for a … Read more

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Ever wonder how to make your own vanilla extract? If you’re like me you assumed that “pure vanilla extract” was simply that, you might be surprised. Some brands use high fructose corn syrup to sweeten their “pure” extract, which to me just seems a little.. ugh. (We try to limit, as much as possible, an … Read more

Healthy Homemade Tortillas

Homemade Tortillas

This tortilla recipe couldn’t be any more simple. All it takes is just a few ingredients that you’re bound to have and about 10 minutes. No resting, rising or complicated equipment aside from a flat surface and a rolling pin. If you have a big Kitchen Aid mixer, throw the ingredients in the with the dough … Read more

Homemade Arepas

Homemade Areaps Featured

Homemade Arepas Because yeast and bread flour don’t always agree with everyone, bread replacements that taste like the real deal, yet are easy to make and are cost-effective are in increasingly high demand. Two minutes of gluten filled pleasure can give someone 2 hours of stomach-ache, so some people need to be very careful with … Read more