DIY

  • Raspberry Simple Syrup

    We love our ice tea and lemonade at our house.  When we go out to eat at a restaurant called Bob Evans, I almost order a flavored ice tea.  Yum! I decided I needed to recreate the flavored ice tea… Continue reading

  • Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

    As I said, I’m trying to post more salad dressing recipes on my blog.  I went to Pinterest to see if I could find any ideas of salad dressings. This one is yum!  Simple and delicious.  I could have licked… Continue reading

    Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Blueberry Vinaigrette

    While looking through my Evernote account this afternoon, I found this recipe and picture. Since I posted, I was going to share more salad dressing recipes. I was delighted to find this recipe. It’s a simple recipe to put together.… Continue reading

    Blueberry Vinaigrette
  • DIY – Self-Rising Flour

    On Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, I made biscuits with our split pea soup supper.  The problem was I did not have any fresh self-rising flour.  I decided to make my own self-rising flour. It’s so easy to make the… Continue reading

    DIY – Self-Rising Flour
  • Grapefruit Vinaigrette

    While perusing my blog, I noticed an absence of homemade salad dressings. I make my own on occasion but haven’t shared any recipes. During winter, citrus fruits are the stars of the fruit world. They are refreshing. The vitamin C… Continue reading

    Grapefruit Vinaigrette
  • Do It Yourself – Spreads, Sauces, and Breads

    This is my last installment of reviewing my Do It Yourself blog posts.  This DIY post features my blog’s spreads, sauces, and bread. Sauces and Spreads         Bread I’ve created  a page with all the Do It… Continue reading

    Do It Yourself – Spreads, Sauces, and Breads
  • Pressure Cooker Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

    The other day I went to an event.  They served frozen lasagna.  It made me crave homemade lasagna, so I decided to make some.    I asked Hubby to get me the ingredients for my lasagna.  Rather than using store-bought… Continue reading

    Pressure Cooker Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
  • Do It Yourself – Spices and Other Random Kitchen Tips

    Making your own spice blends is so easy.  You can customize the number of spices.  Hubby doesn’t like cumin, so I put a trace amount in my taco seasoning.  He enjoys it when I make tacos because he knows it’s… Continue reading

    Do It Yourself – Spices and Other Random Kitchen Tips
  • Do It Yourself -Snacks and Desserts

    I’ve been revisiting my Do It Yourself posts from the past 5.5 years of this blog.  I’ve already revisited my DIY Drinks, Coffee, Creamers, and Breakfasts. Today I’m going to revisit my Do It Yourself snacks and desserts. Continue reading

    Do It Yourself -Snacks and Desserts
  • Do It Yourself – Breakfast Version

    Today I’m featuring my Do It Yourself Breakfast version. For my DIY Drinks and Coffee Creamers, click on this link. Granola Mixes Instant Oatmeal Mix All-Star Muffin Mix Happy Eating,Traci Continue reading

    Do It Yourself – Breakfast Version