Hot Chocolate on a Stick
Think of this as the start of an idea. The final finished product will depend entirely on what unique bits and pieces you bring to the project and how many little hands get their fingers in the mix. Hot chocolate on a stick can be finished up for a child’s stocking in a cup with […]
Continue readingPumpkin Pudding Brule
Pumpkin pie may be the tradition at this time of the year but pumpkin pudding can be a quick to finish option when time is of the essence and this week in particular that is perfect for me. Make in advance, keep in the fridge and finish just before serving. Double quick if you have […]
Continue readingHomemade Marzipan
Marzipan is an tasty confection of powdered almond and sugar with a touch of rosewater. With ingredients like that it would be easy to guess that it began its worldly travels in the Middle East, and you would be correct. Brought back to Europe as explorers returned home, marzipan was for centuries food for the […]
Continue readingHot Process Soap
The general rule of thumb for makers of cold process soap is done by Remembrance/Veterans Day to be ready for Christmas/Yule. If you didn’t make the deadline there is an option, hot process soap! In hot process soap making the oils and lye are heated once combined, pushing the mixture through the curing process so […]
Continue readingOvernight White Bread with/out Whey and a Parmesan, Thyme Tomato Option
The concept of overnight/no knead breads is not new but they are popular these days. I have shown a few here this year, usually made with specialty flours. I am not expecting everyone to pop out to their closest organic mill, so when I finished up a batch of yoghurt, I thought I would use […]
Continue readingPumpkin Ginger Thyme Orzo
An Italian friend of mine calls orzo “baby food”. It does however make a very nice side dish or full meal, especially for someone dealing with a sore mouth….me. I really enjoyed the full flavour of the fresh ginger when most everything else around me was pretty bland but you could cut it down if […]
Continue readingRolled Beeswax Pillar Candles
The times have been are a changing and with daylight saving time gone for a few months, warm and cosy is the goal during this darker time of the year. In addition there are holidays coming and with the holidays an opportunity for gift giving ( not that you really ever need one ). Beeswax […]
Continue readingPumpkin Sage Biscuits
When making cheese or yoghurt there is always lovely whey left over and a question pops up. Is there something I can do with it? Some people see whey as a byproduct that fits nicely down the sink but there are many health benefits to incorporating whey into other things you will be doing anyway. […]
Continue readingHomemade Greek Yoghurt
I have wanted to share this for some time and encourage you to give it a try….homemade Greek style yoghurt. So yummy and yes, I make it with whole milk but it works with 2% and skim as well. An added bonus is that it costs 50% less than the same volume of purchased yoghurt […]
Continue readingCurried Pumpkin Puppy Pieces
Update: As I am cleaning up posts I have come to realize this was not a good title. These are doggy treats made with pumpkin and curry, NOT anything else that might come to mind. Is your pooch missing out on all the pumpkin fun this season? Are those sorrowful eyes just begging for some […]
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