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Infused Sugar

April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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(Used in this project: Circle Labels and Small Diamond Tags in Color Wash style.) I always keep a vanilla bean in my sugar jar. I have yet to find a recipe or need for plain old sugar that doesn't get a little lift from a vanilla bean. This got me thinking, "hmmm, I wonder what other yummy flavors you could add to sugar?". A search of the handy dandy internet and I found a plethora of recipe ideas. Rosemary sugar? I've read it's wonderful in apple pie. Cardamom sugar? Delicious on … [Read more...]

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Mulling Spices

November 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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One thing I crave during the holidays when it's cold outside is a warm mug of mulled cider or wine. I especially enjoy making a large batch during family gatherings for Thanksgiving or Christmas because it makes the house smell cozy and festive while it's on the stove. I always keep the heat on low so people can come back for more throughout the evening until it's gone. I'm especially excited this year because I'm preparing gift packets of mulling spices for my friends and family so they … [Read more...]

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

November 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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A bottle of pumpkin pie spice can be a really handy thing to have around the house, especially during the fall season when pumpkin and apple flavored baked goods are in full swing. Unfortunately, most store-bought versions are stale and exorbitantly priced, so I like to make myself a big homemade batch from whole spices to use throughout the season. This year, because our pumpkin harvest was so bountiful, I've decided to give a few of our smaller sugar pumpkins away to friends of ours who … [Read more...]

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Simple Gifts: Savory Herb Rub for Chicken

October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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My husband is in love with me for the savory herb rub I use on baked chicken. I know he loves me for more, but there is definitely good reason for his liking my herb-roasted chicken. Nothing adds juicy, tasty and crispy to chicken like an herb rub. It’s hard to beat a simple recipe that works, and this fits the bill: simple, fast, easy, and really, really yummy. Savory Herb Rub for baked or barbecued meats A big thank you to Steve Dimitrovic, who served this chicken years ago and told me … [Read more...]

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Baked Potato Herb Mix

August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Love your baked potato with sour cream and the works? This herb mix one-ups that. Add it to your sour cream for lots more flavor, no added calories. Easier, and better too actually, than adding the chives, salt, pepper, etc. But you will still have to do the work of adding the bacon bits. This herb mix is easy to make and package for gift-giving and it becomes very much a gift from the heart if you grow the herbs yourself. Baked Potato Herb Mix • 2 tsp salt • 1 Tbsp garlic … [Read more...]

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Citrus Salt

April 2, 2012 by 4 Comments
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When I saw this recipe for citrus salt on 101 Cookbooks, I knew it would be the perfect host/hostess gift for an upcoming dinner party that my husband and I were invited to. This salt is particularly amazing because it can be used in so many different ways, and works especially well as a finishing salt for fish, chocolates, caramels, or the rim of a margarita glass. My personal favorite way to use it is over air-popped popcorn with a smidge of sugar and melted butter. For this batch, I … [Read more...]

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Spicy Curry Tuna Mix

March 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
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In the spirit of March being National Nutrition Month, I thought I would give out a few parcels of a healthy recipe highlighting a food not often shown much attention- tuna fish salad. Tuna has always played the part of an extremely nutritious protein source, but I was hardly ever in the mood for it before I found out it could be more than mayonnaise and a can of tuna. Also, I’m always scared to try the store-bought version (I don’t think I’m alone in this), because there is nothing worse … [Read more...]

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Italian Feast Gift Basket

November 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
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This is a gift I have been wanting to put together for probably ten years. Now that I found the time and opportunity to do it, it was so amazingly easy! Most likely because I have spent so much time thinking about it, all the problems have been worked out. And also because I have the tomatoes all canned, the pesto all made and in the freezer, and the big plus - I harvested a nice big crop of oregano this year. You can make your Italian Feast Baskets as easy or as complicated as you want; you … [Read more...]

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Garam Masala

June 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Garam Masala is a savory and aromatic mixture of spices commonly used in Indian cuisine. While you may find garam masala in paste or powder form at most major grocery stores, it will be at its most fresh and flavorful when made at home. That's why homemade garam masala is worth the time and effort it takes to prepare, and makes an amazing gift for friends and family members who love to cook, and are addicted to the spices used in Indian food. Once the spices are roasted and ground, they will … [Read more...]

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Rustic Spice Rub

A homemade Father's Day gift!

June 13, 2011 by 2 Comments
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My dad loves steak. In fact, I'm pretty sure all dads love steak. The problem is my dad can't cook a steak at all. No matter how hard he tries it turns out bland. Well not anymore, because this Father's Day, with a little help from this fantastic spice rub recipe, my dad is going to make us perfect steaks. The spice rub is absolutely delicious, so easy to put together, and it makes every piece of meat you put it on fantastic. Use this for all cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, even portabello … [Read more...]

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