Sheepskin is a perennial favorite and has been for centuries. Whether it be a retro look from the 1970s or a new interpretation, it makes a statement. When used for accent pillows, it can really add punch to a room. Traditionally they are often seen in a natural white color....
We all know of the powers of almonds, the new IT food. They can be blanched, diced, sliced, slivered, ground in to flour, or processed into milk. They can be eaten in a variety of ways as well toasted, salted, smoked, or candied. The almond is native to the Mediterranean...
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We love to travel. We enjoy the change in scenery, the break from the hustle and bustle of everyday, and in my family we particularly like the culinary experience. On a recent trip to Mexico, we discovered these wonderful seasoned nuts which were quite literally addicting. They were tangy...
Iced cupcakes are always a big hit. If decorated they can become almost magical depending on your audience. Follow the pictogram below to make your own spiderweb cupcakes. First frost cupcake with desired background color. Then pipe a contrasting color of icing on top. I used the Wilton small...
I love Halloween. There is something magical about children dressing up, walking through the neighborhood with leaves crunching underfoot, and huddling together at the end of the evening to enjoy the spoils of the night. Our neighborhood goes all out. One house empties the furniture from the main...
The beginning of the school year is always linked in my mind to the stream of yellow school buses filing in and out of the neighborhoods. One of my favorite times on the bus was when one of the riders would have extra treats left over from a school...
To make a jellyfish at home using paper mâché you will need the following: A flat disc shaped mylar ballon, can be found at any party store Several bottles of white craft glue such as Elmer’s Newspaper torn into 1” wide strips Large bowl Fishing line Paint, I used gray...
3 Crisp Apples: Gala, Macintosh, and Pink Lady work well 1/3 Cup Sugar 2-3 Cinnamon sticks Place 2 inches of water in 2 quart sauce pan. Add the sugar and cinnamon sticks to the pan. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer. Meanwhile cut apples in half...
It doesn’t take much more than that first burst of cool air to get me excited about Fall. I love the brisk smell of the air, the changing colors of the landscape, and the rustling sound of leaves underfoot. It makes me want to grab a blanket, sit by...