For people with autoimmune diseases and food allergies, the question of whether or not a food item contains starch is a health concern. Made from dried and ground coconut meat, coconut flour is a gluten-free product many people rely on for making wheat-free baked goods.
Modern conveniences like the microwave make steaming momos a breeze. These traditional dumplings of Tibet and Nepal are stuffed with a mixture of vegetables or meat and wrapped in a tender flour-based dough.
Flavorful lamb shanks may come from the lowly ankle of the lamb, but their long cooking time transforms them into a special dinner, and the meal deserves a distinctive starter to match.
Sized for tiny hands, this sweet, homey little chicken is the perfect gift for a new baby or young child. It knits up quickly, uses just a bit of yarn, and is just about as adorable as can be. This little chicken is just the thing for a sweet spring gift.
Like many types of meat, ham tends to develop a deeper flavor when it is cooked on the bone. Boneless varieties are convenient for slicing, but leaving the bone in takes it to a different level. The best part is that you can use the hambone to create even more delicious meals, such as soups.
This woven Easter basket is not only as adorably cute as it is clever, it’s also green! By upcycling a paper grocery bag, you can make your own with a pair of scissors and a bit of hot glue. It’s the perfect size to hold a few Easter eggs, a stash of candy, or bouquet of gorgeous daffodils for an Easter centerpiece!
Maitake, Japanese for "dancing mushroom," grows wild in forests, usually springing from the dead roots of trees, such as oak. Maitake clusters reach 30 pounds or more, and their flared gray to brown clusters resemble the fluffed feathers of a sitting hen, hence their English nickname, "hen of the woods."
A hand-knit Easter basket makes a very impressive centerpiece, and it can even be used for hunting eggs! This classy and homespun knitted basket is just right for the beginning knitter ready to try something new.
Put some personality into your Easter baskets this year by making your own version of one of these cute and easy animal bucket baskets. They are quick to make, economical, use recycled materials and will delight any child (or adult) looking for treats on Easter morning.
During the late winter everyone starts looking forward to Easter and the coming spring. Get the kids involved in the season by helping them create their own animal easter baskets. These baskets are inexpensive and easy to make using simple craft items and purchased or recycled plastic buckets.