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A homemade fruit cordial (also known as a fruit liqueur) can easily be made by combining alcohol, sugar, and a fruit flavoring agent: in this case, fresh pears. I am new to making cordials, having just been introduced to them …
I’ve always thought of grapefruits as being quite austere: eating them felt like a punishment more than a joy. Recently, however, I’ve discovered how delicious grapefruits are in salads. And I don’t mean a sweet fruit salad…I mean a savory …
When I moved into my home, I was faced with an obstacle that many owners of 1960s ranch houses encounter: a pink bathroom. Decked out with pink tile, dated wallpaper and an unattractive fluorescent vanity light fixture, there was definite …
I grew butternut squash in my compost this year. Yup…it was not at all intentional but I am extremely happy to have the “volunteer” vegetables. Since I have quite a few, I’m using them quite a bit in my cooking. …
I planted red kuri squash in my garden this year, and I wish I could say I grew the one above. Sadly, my plant didn’t do well at all, so I picked this one up at my local natural foods …
Today, I’m bringing you one of the simplest do-it-yourself projects I’ve stumbled across in a long time. Seriously. Not only can even the newest DIYer can tackle this one with ease and build their “I did it!” confidence along the …
The Brussels sprouts I grow in my garden always end up a little sad looking compared to the local ones I can pick up at a nearby market – mine are tiny! Still, I plant them every year because I …
