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7 Things I learned in 10 years baking with kids
How To, baking with kids, how toIf you want to bake with the kids in your life, here are 7 things I’ve learned along the way. Ultimately, baking with kids is a lot of fun! 1. It will be messy…very messy. There will be egg goop on the floor and egg shells in your cake b...
How To Blanch Tomatoes
How To, Preserving, Savory, canning, tomatoesIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to blanch tomatoes. Blanching tomatoes loosens their skin for easy peeling so you can can or freeze them for the future! Is your garden bursting with tomatoes? Â Mine seemed to get a slow start, but now...
How to Can Tomatoes
How To, Preserving, Savory, canning, tomatoesIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to can tomatoes from your garden to preserve them. This guide explains both the tools and technique for home canning. Once you have blanched your tomatoes, now is the time to can them. Canning doesn’t r...
How to choose the right beater for your Kitchen Aid Mixer
Baking Basics, How ToLearn how to choose the right beater for your Kitchen Aid Mixer. No more frustration or confusion about which beater is best for which project! Sign up below for a free printable cheat sheet on how to choose the right beater! My parents ...
How to De-Pit an Avocado
How To, Savory, tutorialI learned this handy-dandy trick somewhere along the path and it has made getting the pit out of the avocado so much easier. Split avocado lengthwise and pull apart. With a sharp knife, confidently thwack the pit right in the middle. (I ...
How To Freeze Cookie Dough
Baking Basics, Cookies, How ToLearn how to freeze cookie dough quickly and easily. You won’t even need to thaw it to bake up your next fresh batch of cookies, whether you want one or 10! I don’t know about you but I like to stress bake and cookies are one of my favor...
How To Freeze Sugar Cookies
Baking Basics, Cookies, How To, Christmas, cookies, freezing, holidays, how toDid you know you can freeze sugar cookies at any stage? You can freeze the dough, the cut out cookies, the baked and decorated cookies! Ah, the holiday season. So much fun. So much work. Let’s take a little bit of stress out of this holi...
How To Make “No Cook” Strawberry Syrup
Drinks, Homemade Food Gifts, How ToWant to make the freshest tasting strawberry syrup and not even need to use the stove? All you need is some frozen strawberries and a couple hours and you have your very own strawberry syrup! Summer is the time of year when I really just...
How To Make Basil Garlic Salt
How To, Preserving, Savory, UncategorizedBasil garlic salt is an easy way to preserve your basil and add extra oomph to your cooking all year long. Plus it makes an excellent hostess gift! For me, basil is the flavor of summer. I love making tomato and basil pizzas on the grill...
How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Candy, Homemade Food Gifts, How To, Other Desserts, chocolate, strawberriesChocolate covered strawberries are an easy sweet treat that are sure to delight at every party (but easy enough to make at home just for fun). One of my favorite no-bake treats to bring to a gathering this time of year is chocolate cover...
How To Make Easy Cranberry Relish
How To, Other Desserts, Savory, Christmas, ThanksgivingAbout 15 minutes and a food processor is all you need to serve this bright, tangy, sweet but not too sweet easy cranberry relish this holiday season! This cranberry relish has been a staple at my family’s Thanksgiving table for as long a...
How To Make Edible Easter Grass
Cookies, How To, EasterSometimes you need to add a little flair to the Easter table. Sure, you could line up your Nutter Butter chicks and bunnies on a plate or pile your M&M brownie cookies in some Tupperware, but wouldn’t they just look oh, so adorable in a ...
How To Make Half A Cake Mix
Baking Basics, Cake Decorating, How ToDid you know you don’t have to use a whole cake mix when making a cake? I didn’t for years! Totally blew my mind when I realized I could make a smaller cake or fewer cupcakes. Here I’ll show you how to use half a cake mix to make a small...
How To Make Halloween Oreo Truffles
Candy, How ToOreo truffles aka Oreo balls are an easy, no-bake candy to make. Here are 3 different ways to make them a fun Halloween treat! I’ve never made Oreo truffles (or Oreo balls) before. I mean, I’ve eaten my fair share at family gatherings bu...
How To Make Homemade Applesauce in the Slow Cooker
How To, PreservingLooking to make more of your own food? Making homemade applesauce could not be easier with the help of your slow cooker! I first started making homemade applesauce as a way to feed my baby. She was starting to eat solids. It was right ar...
