I should have bought this pencil holder/purse, but I’m cheap so I just took the picture.
Weights and Measures
Do you need or want to know how many teaspoons are in one tablespoon? (hint – 3!) And that 2 Tablespoons = 1/8 cup? This just might be the best info-graphic ever!
How are we related?
Another info-graphic that I love… Continue reading “How are we related?”
4th of July
More traditions, food, and such coming – hopefully. Until then, enjoy these two must haves for your favorite BBQ of the year.
Bath Fizzies
A Nice Hot Bath made even better!
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup baking soda
- 2/3 Cup citric acid
- ½ Cup corn starch
- 3 Tb safflower oil
- 1 ½ tsp water
- ¼ tsp borax
- Fragrance or essential oil
- Coloring (optional!)
COOL Gel Packs
a.k.a. BooBooBags
Not to eat but to heal… the picture shows the beta versions I made with the Seal-A-Meal. You can make them with zip-loc bags – be sure to double or triple up. Just use a cup or less of corn syrup and some craft glitter or plastic confetti. DON’T use anything pointy like the stars pictured below. Keep them in the freezer. Enjoy!
These are my little gift to the World.
Cough Syrup
I love it when Social Media Friends share stuff like this!
Easter
Some day I hope to have recipes linked here, but for now some photos and ideas. Traditionally, I remember Easter Sunday included a baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans or asparagus, and an Easter Bunny cake made in the shape of a rabbit wearing a bow tie with shredded coconut over the icing to make it look like a fuzzy bunny. We made the cake with two round cake pans. One became the head and the other had two big curved lines cut to make the ears. The piece left over in the middle of the two ears became the bow tie.
Links and Resources
America’s Test Kitchen – we love when they say a product actually stinks – honesty! – but the main thing is that they really put in the time and effort to give great information. We couldn’t live with the pen thermometer.
They recently launched the Kids’ site – check it out – full of science in the kitchen as well as recipes, quizzes, fun stuff, and inspiration for grown-ups too.
Amy Sedaris – absolutely hilarious. Her book “I Like You – Hospitality Under the Influence” was my favorite book for years.
Need to know how to do some Southern Cooking?! Divascancook.com
Martha Stewart – the kitchen goddess – recipe collections worth checking out.
Setting the Table! Kids version with a link for the adults too.
Obviously, we want this page to grow so send in your favorites!!!
Most Saved Recipes Link
Oh my gosh, this is an awesome Resource!
Bob makes the pancake mix and leaves it in a jar – when it is time to make pancakes, we add an egg, some milk, maybe a little sour cream… or simply just a little water. Yummy! Ari and his buddies made up a version of pancakes they call Plonkers. This is cheese and ground breakfast sausage and chocolate chips added. I’ve tried them and indeed – they are a good way to start the day.
Also – I totally recommend the Pancake Puff Pan!