How to make simple syrup, and 9 ideas for how to use it. You will never be without it again!
I have become the biggest fan of simple syrup, ever since I realized how easy it was to make simple syrup at home. For God’s. sake, do NOT every buy simple syrup! And I say this as someone who will buy nearly anything if it’s convenient. I got in the habit...
12 creative, unexpected ways to use extra mint from your garden this summer
If you’ve ever planted mint in a backyard garden, you know it can grow like crazy. Got a surplus of mint like me? Then you’re probably wondering what to do with it all. I mean, there’s only so many mint leaves you can add to a glass of iced tea,...
6 creative ways to use seasonal summer berries beyond just eating them out of the basket
It’s berry season, and we’re overloading on them, to say the least. Whether it’s the great prices at Costco or the buckets you’re getting at the strawberry picking farms, local farm stands, or greenmarkets, we’ve got some more berry...
10 easy backyard camping recipes, from breakfast to dessert, that give you a taste of the great outdoors in your own yard.
It’s a bummer for those of us who love camping in the warmer months, but it looks like we’ll need to be camping in our backyards this year and thus, making use of some backyard camping recipes to keep things fun. For a little background, National Parks are...
Yes, you can bake bread! Here are 7 easy yeast bread recipes for beginners, plus all the tips you need
I know I’m not the only new baker who’s been looking up the best yeast bread recipes for beginners these past few weeks. Based on the flour and yeast shortages in my local supermarkets (and the photos in my own Instagram feed), I have now learned...Trending Right Now
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