If you grow chives in your garden, you already know that glorious moment in late spring when they burst into bloom, those beautiful purple pom-pom flowers covering the whole plant. Most people either cut them off or let them go to seed. But here’s the thing: those blossoms are actually one of the most useful […]
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One of the most rewarding things about backyard gardening is wasting almost nothing. Homemade vegetable broth is the perfect way to use up vegetable scraps, odds and ends from the garden, and produce that’s a little past its prime. Rich, flavorful, and far better than anything from a carton. Once you’re in the habit of
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I seriously can’t believe that I just learned how to grow sprouts in my kitchen. They are so easy, delicious and a healthy addition to salads and sandwiches. Below you can see exactly how to grow your own sprouts. To grow sprouts – you need a sprout seed mix – I bought mine from High
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Okay, let’s be honest for a second. Nutella is one of those things that a lot of us have a complicated relationship with. It tastes incredible, there’s no denying that. But have you looked at the ingredients lately? Sugar is the first ingredient. Before hazelnuts. Before cocoa. Before anything else that sounds remotely like food.
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Dinner rolls are a staple in my home and are always a hit. These are similar to the classic dinner rolls made with white flour that you get at many restaurants and are easy to make at home. Below I’ll share exactly how I make these rolls and a quick action recipe to get these
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Making your own almond butter from scratch is seriously a no-brainer. Almond butter is delicious and I promise you that the homemade version is even better. If you’ve ever picked up a jar at the grocery store and done a double-take at the price tag, you are not alone. A quality jar of natural almond
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There’s something truly magical about homemade bread, especially when it’s as soft and delicious as naan. Homemade naan is something I’ve made over the years and is the perfect bread when you don’t have hours for a more tradition baked bread. Naan is made on the stovetop and just gets just a one hour rise.
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It’s taken me years to get my bagel recipe just the way I like it and today I’m sharing how to make homemade bagels with some tips to make it perfectly delicious and chewy. Bagels are a staple in our home and we enjoy them not just at breakfast but as a sandwich base for
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English muffins always seemed like an easy thing to buy at the grocery store, but once you’ve made them at home there is no going back. Not only are English muffins easy to make but they are seriously delicious. The batch I made in these photos was completely eaten within a day at my house.
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Cranberry juice is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for fall, winter, or anytime you want a burst of flavor. For years I purchased cranberry juice without much thought, but a few months ago I tried making it myself and I’m not going back! Making it at home is surprisingly easy, and homemade cranberry juice tastes
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