I learned how to make homemade butter today. . . Well, technically I learned how to do it over a year ago but today was the first time I put my homemade butter-making knowledge to the test. I have no fancy equipment and no churn and that’s just the kind of kitchen work I like. [...]
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Homemade Vanilla Extract
. One ounce of vanilla beans, sliced open (we bought ours here) One L of vodka or bourbon (any cheap brand will do) Two quart-size mason jars . . Add the alcohol to the jars and the vanilla to the alcohol. Shake on occasion. Don’t take the beans out. Do your best to keep your cocktail-lovin’ [...]
Homemade Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
Blogging by popular demand (or so I’d like to think): I made garlic powder and onion powder! Oh yes I did! Am I the only one who didn’t realize just how easy and inexpensive it is to make this stuff? Probably. It started when I wanted to make my own taco seasoning, which called for [...]
More Homemade Toothpaste
I’ve made adjustments to my homemade toothpaste recipe. We had used the old recipe for awhile, then switched back to Tom’s of Maine until I finally got off my butt and experimented with new measurements and flavors. There seems to be a short adjustment period with stinky breath when making the switch; I haven’t quite figured out [...]
Homemade Toothpaste
We’ve been using Tom’s of Maine for awhile. While I prefer it (and it’s fluoride-free recipe) over conventional toothpaste, I was tired of the price. I was also tired of running out and forgetting to get more at the store. Since we’ve switched to homemade toothpaste, we’ve not only saved oodles of money but we’ve [...]
