If you’re looking for a deliciously simple way to dress up a steak, a whole chicken, or any number of other things you might be cooking, this rub may just be the answer! Named “Ron’s Rub” after my dad, this is a yummy mixture of only four ingredients. Equal parts: black pepper kosher salt brown… Continue Reading
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Vanilla Extract Follow-Up… Finally!
Can you tell I’m trying to tie up loose blog ends? First the quilt, now the vanilla. In June, I started making vanilla extract … basically you just get an air-tight container, fill it with liquor (vodka, rum, or brandy are good choices) and stick in several split vanilla beans (just cut them lengthwise with… Continue Reading
Vanilla Extract Update
A few weeks ago, I started making vanilla extract , and I wanted to give you an update about how it’s going. It’s not clear anymore! It still basically just smells like rum, but I’m going to add a few more vanilla beans soon, and I’m sure that by Christmas it’ll be vanilla-y and ready… Continue Reading
Vanilla Extract
I love baking, especially from scratch. And one of my favorite smells is vanilla. But have you ever actually tasted store-bought vanilla extract, straight from the bottle? It’s vile! Imagine how fabulous it would be if the vanilla you put into your baking actually tasted like something you wanted to drink? Or eat in your… Continue Reading
Homemade Sugar Scrub
I love the idea of salt scrubs, but the fact that my legs often have scratches on them makes me wary of trying them anytime soon. So I decided to make my own sugar scrub to use in the shower. The directions I used were based on a bunch of different “recipes” I found online.… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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