by Daisy | Feb 9, 2009 | Crafts, Soap Making
When I first became interested in soapmaking, I checked out several books on the subject from the library. One of them was full of recipes for handmilled soap, aka remilled soap.You chose a base recipe, made the soap, shredded it, melted it, and added fragrances and...
by Daisy | Feb 7, 2009 | Breads, Dessert, Recipes
Family Valentine’s Day brunch fare.Cranberry-Almond Danish Coffee Cake1/3 cup milk2 T. sugar1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup butter1 pkg. dry active yeast1/4 cup warm water3 cups all-purpose flour2 eggs1 tsp. almond extract1 tsp. grated orange peel3 T. softened...
by Daisy | Feb 6, 2009 | Garden, Garden Hacks
I looked at this picture in Entertaining, Martha Stewart’s first book, for years, and all I saw was cookies. Delicious chocolate chip cookies. And then, one day, when I was ready, I saw IT: the antique wooden thing the cookies were in. I don’t know what...
by Daisy | Feb 5, 2009 | Crafts, Knitting
I always reach for the smallest cloths in the drawer first. This one fits the bill and it’s scrubby, too. Knits up super fast, and there is a very simple crochet border to look forward to once you’re done knitting that even a knitter like me can do. I...
by Daisy | Feb 3, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Make more of this than you think you will need.Rosemary-Garlic Roasted Potatoesserves 2-4 (max.)2 1/2 lbs. mixed white or yellow and sweet potatoes, scrubbed & cubed (peel sweet potatoes)6 good-sized cloves garlic, minced1 large sprig rosemary, coarsely chopped1/4...
