I hope you all are enjoying this fabulous summer. And with the summer in full swing, we have been enjoying our backyard patio more than ever! We began with our backyard patio makeover in august of last year, and by the time we were done, the colder weather was just setting in, so…
Category: DIY
How to: Chiffonade
“Chiffonade” means little ribbons in French. There are all kinds of greens that you can use with this technique: Basil, Mint, Lettuce, Cabbage, Kale, Spinach, and more! I Love this method of slicing, because it adds a flair to my skills, and I feel like a French chef! Salads, soups, sandwiches, appetizers,…
Turn a roasting rack into a kitchen organizer
It’s been warming up here in SoCal, and to me it feels like spring. So I’ve been in the mood to get things cleaned up. I’ve been putting my kitchen redo on hold for a long time, because I wasn’t sure how I wanted it to look. And once I found my inspiration,…
My Adventures In Gardening – Starting Early, Starting Organic!
I’ve been trying to gain a green thumb. I am really excited about growling organic vegetables in containers. I’m a newbie at this, so I figured container gardening would be a good start. I guess it all started when I went to target, and found some potting mix on clearance and it just…
Make Your Own Disney Holiday Wreath
This time of year is my favorite. It is the season for decorations. Halloween, Thanksgiving and christmas. I love to decorate. I love to get into the spirit of the holidays and make my home…
Peppermint Candy DIY tray
Watching TV is something I never really have time for, but when I do have some time, I’ll try to catch up on my favorite daytime cooking/talk shows. Last year I saw an episode of The Chew on abc and they were showing how to do a DIY edible tray made from…
How I slice an avocado
I will be making fajitas in a bit and I wanted to share how to slice and spoon out an avocado. When I was younger, I did not know hoe to slice one or remove the pit without a spoon and I found it a little struggle to get the pit out. I…
