Infused Olive Oil

Olive oil is truly God's gift to mankind. From skin care and hair products to being the absolute essential in fine cuisine, there is no better way to say you care than the gift of nature's nectar of extravagance. And infusing a good olive oil to the taste of your loved ones makes it even that much more special. Whether it's a lover of spice, or savory, or even sweet, infusing olive oil is a simple process that can be adapted for any discerning taste. I love a good caprese salad and I took it … [read more...]

Hot Fudge Sauce

If you are in a hurry for a gift, but still want to give something you have made yourself, this wonderful Hot Fudge Sauce fits the bill. It only takes about ten minutes to make once you have all the ingredients, and it packages up easily into a lovely gift. Plus, you can enjoy the sauce right away over ice cream as your reward! Hot Fudge Sauce 3 Tbsp unsweeted cocoa powder 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 - 1/2 cups light corn syrup 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 Tbsp butter dash of salt In … [read more...]

Berry Dessert Sauce

This elegant sauce is bursting with berry flavor. In our family, we use a blend of raspberries and marionberries from our garden. Our neighbors use the wild blackberries that are everywhere in the Pacific Northwest. You can put up the juice in pretty Weck bottles like I did, and for a very festive presentation, wrap the bottle tops in brown paper and tie with hang tags. Sauce directions: In a large saucepan heat 6 pints of berries, fresh or frozen, and 2 cups water. Heat until berries burst. … [read more...]