Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious
In today's fast-paced, consumer-driven world, it can be easy to overlook the simple, cost-effective, and gratifying art of creating things at home. But embracing a frugal lifestyle doesn't mean depriving yourself. Instead, it's all about
Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious
Miss K, at age 5, is still very fond of her toy kitchen. She has lots of pretend food to cook, such as rock cakes, toilet roll fish and even the glitter sponge cakes we made a long time ago are still going strong. Sometimes she doesn’t even need food that looks real, ordinary round seed pods become chocolate balls, a few sea shells become biscuits and she is happy as happy can be
If you're wanting to save some big grocery bucks, it's time to start thinking about things to stop buying and start making yourself. I'm talking about making your own pantry staples and household essentials!
Making white vinegar is a cost-effective way to have a versatile food preservative, antiseptic, and cleaner. Here's how to make it.
Making rock candy at home is a fun science experiment that you can eat! You can experiment with different colors and flavors. It is a great activity to do with the kids. It is extremely easy to make using just a few ingredients. Remember though this is a science experiment more than it is an exact recipe. Sometimes you can do everything right and the crystals just don't behave, haha.
Make these pantry staples from scratch at home. There are frugal recipes for homemade bread, condiments, baking mixes, pasta and much more to choose from!
Homemade cheddar is rich and flavorful, and the natural bandaging allows the cheese to achieve complex flavors during aging. (Waxed or vacuum-sealed aging are also included as options.)
This homemade mozzarella cheese recipe will leave you with a ready-to-use mozzarella cheese in 30 minutes! Learn how to make mozzarella cheese at home and never have to buy it again! Perfect for homemade lasagna, homemade pizza, and more!
These homemade goldfish crackers are cheesy, crunchy, and amazingly addictive. They're also pretty simple and fun to make, so it's a fun activity to do with kids. You only need a few basic pantry ingredients, and you can cut them into any shape you'd like!
Looking for homemade food gift ideas or food stocking stuffers? Here are 90 ideas that ARE NOT cookies. So many amazing ideas here!
Homemade extracts are easy to make and are great for gifting. I like to make different ones and package them in decorative bottles. If you want to make these as gifts plan to make them well in advance because the extracts need to sit for up to four weeks until they are ready to use.
Tired of the high price of commercial seasoning mixes? Check out these easy seasoning mixes you can make yourself to save money!
Make these pantry staples from scratch at home. There are frugal recipes for homemade bread, condiments, baking mixes, pasta and much more to choose from!
In this article, we review reasons you should take up cheese making at home. We also share a quick and easy farmhouse cheddar recipe.
Indulge in the aroma of coffee all year round with DIY coffee candles. Discover how to make these delightful, easy-to-craft candles that transform your home into a cozy haven. Perfect for coffee lovers and non-coffee enthusiasts alike!
Before I started blogging, I was oblivious to the fact that you can make almost everything we buy in stores, at home. Ketchup seemed like it had too many secret ingredients to ever be able to make at home. And licorice? Forget it! But the thing is - it IS possible to make them at home! And it's not even that hard! When you think about it, that kind of makes sense. After all, how else did people survive before all of our food was engineered and pre-packaged, just waiting for us to pick it up off the store shelves? Let's be real
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Is your kitchen decently stocked with basic food ingredients? Then you're ready to make loads of pantry staples that will save you money and keep your family well-fed. I'm sharing 100+ homemade recipes for foods you likely already buy from the store, so pick a few of your favorites to DIY, and add them to your meal plan this week.
Constantly wasting food? Learn how to reduce food waste by using eco-friendly products, composting and much more, allowing you to save money and reduce pollution by keeping food out of landfills!
We all love a side of ketchup with our French fries or maybe a lovely …
Looking for ways to upcycle glass jars? Here are 16 awesome and easy ideas to repurpose glass jars at home, so you can finally put those jars you've been stockpiling to good use!
An old 18th century recipe for farmhouse cheddar.
Did you know that you can make fizzy soda with pine needles? This pine needle soda recipe only requires 3 ingredients: pine needles, sugar, and water. Simply add a few slices of lemon and some ice cubes, you will get a glass of refreshing and natural carbonated soft drink.
There are a surprising amount of uses and recipes for cherry stems and pits alike. Learn about some of them here. #cherries #cherrypits
Roundup of easy DIY gifts including homemade food gifts, natural beauty products and reusable items...
Homemade extracts are easy to make and are great for gifting. I like to make different ones and package them in decorative bottles. If you want to make these as gifts plan to make them well in advance because the extracts need to sit for up to four weeks until they are ready to use.
Discover these time and money-saving kitchen and food hacks such as freezing leftover herbs with olive oil or using lemon juice or vinegar to revive wilted vegetables. Simple but brilliant!