You’ll love these vanilla-based cupcakes infused with freshly squeezed orange juice. Read the recipe and watch the video and get ready to bake some wonderful cupcakes!
Read MoreAs I love anything peppermint, I thought I’d make some peppermint ice cream and here’s my recipe which makes just under 2 quarts. You can use peppermint or spearmint extract. But if you want only a pure mint oil flavor, check out peppermint essential oil. I only added ¼ teaspoon and that really made the ice cream extra cool and refreshing!
Read MoreHow to cool off on a hot summer day? Enjoy a nice, cold slice of Key Lime pie! This deliciously tart and sweet crumb crust pie is easy to bake. Don’t have key limes in your area? Not an issue. Use regular Persian limes. They taste just as good.
Read MoreThis soap comes in its own container or soap dish! I bought this 10-pack of round plastic container and lids at a discount store for a dollar. Each of these little containers holds 2.3 ounces [68 ml.]. They also come in square and rectangular shapes.
Read MoreShopping for a fruity tropical taste of sweetness? This is a great combination for those who adore such a compatible flavor duo. It’s also a marvelous summer treat!
Read MoreAlmond is a classic flavor and the filling also contains almond flour. Using a high quality almond extract will make the flavor even richer. These lovely almond macarons will brighten any occasion!
Read MoreOrange curd, like lemon and lime curd, isn’t difficult to find in many grocery, health food or even discount stores. I was in TJ Maxx checking out the jams and jellies section, which is nicely stocked throughout the year, when I saw a jar of orange curd and thought it, might make a nice macaron filling. The taste wasn’t as tangy as I thought it would be so adding orange extract was necessary to get a brighter and tangier orange flavor.
Read MoreAs a huge fan of chocolate, I decided to combine that with a dollop of homemade raspberry jam in the center of each macaron. All I had to do in advance was make the jam and the chocolate ganache.
Read MoreAt first, all was great with the meringue. It had the standard stiff peaks and to get that lovely minty color, I added 7 drops of gel food coloring. And that was followed with one drop of pure peppermint essential oil. So it looked and smelled like chocolate mint chip ice cream.
Read MoreFor the record, I'd like to state why an author of books on soap crafting and shampoo bars is actually writing about liquefying soap!
Read MoreI colored the batch green because of the pistachio flour. It also contained that marvelous vanilla bean paste which gives it more flavor and added interest to the shells. These shells came out flat but with feet.
Read MoreOne childhood Christmas tradition that started when I was young and continued until I was in my late-teens was the Christmas Card Clothesline.
Read MoreHere’s a unique yet easy to make melt and pour soap recipe utilizing a mold you can find in most supermarkets.
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