I’m not sure what I love more about this post from The Cheese Thief … I mean, Rena’s tutorial on how to make a mason jar pour spout is a head-clunking why didn’t I think of that! And then there’s Rena’s recipe for making Thai Fried Garlic. From her mom. She calls them […]
Sweet & Spicy Jelly Recipe
I always think of this time of year as one part sweet … and two parts spicy. Perhaps because as the temperature drops, I’m always looking for a little heat … well, a little heat that doesn’t drive up my People’s Gas bill. The lovely and fabulous and talented Amy at Atta […]
Healthy Snacks in Jars
Do you, like me, struggle to find healthy snacks for your kids to eat … with the operative word being “eat.” Sure, I can stock the kitchen with whole grains and fruits and vegetables and organic products. But that doesn’t mean they’ll touch it. More likely, they’ll move it to the side in […]
Pumpkin Pie Sugar Scrub
I’ve been fascinated by sugar scrubs. Homemade sugar scrubs. And I have no idea why. Maybe because they’re always … always … Shown in mason jars! Wow. I just had a head clunker moment … My love of sugar scrubs … okay, my love of sugar scrubs in mason jars […]
Candy Corn Fruit Cup
I’m all about the candy corn this year … Okay, it’s not that I like the sugary sweet candy corn candy. It’s more that I like the colors. And how well they work with fall… and autumn décor. One of my most favorite bloggers ever … she’s amazing on […]
Mason Jar Cake Pops
I’m speechless … and suddenly hungry. I mean, how cute are these Ball mason jar cake pops?!?!? So stinking cute!!! When I saw these I knew I had to share them with you … Karyn at Pint Sized Baker created these amazing – and, I’m pretty sure, tasty – Ball […]
French Fry Dip Sauce Recipe
Silly me. I thought French fries were dipped in ketchup. Or gravy … my family is a dip your fries in gravy family. I had no idea people were dipping their fries in things other than ketchup. Or gravy. Until I found Melissa … at the cutest blog name ever: Number 2 […]
BBQ Rub Recipe
I’ve got a fabulous BBQ rub recipe for you. Just in time for the long Labor Day weekend. Yay me! And according to it’s creator — Yvonne at Stone Gable blog — this isn’t just any old run-of-the-mill old BBQ rub … it’s a magical BBQ rub. That’s right. Now I […]
Strawberry Preserves Recipe
Here’s a crazy idea: using mason jars to actually preserve foods. Like this strawberry preserves recipe … I know. Crazy, right? There’s no paint involved. Or light kits. Or flowers … Just some strawberries. And vanilla beans. And patience. I was so thrilled when I found this recipe. I’m constantly throwing […]
