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Colored shredded coconut makes awesome bird’s nests for Easter themed crafts. It kind of makes me want to try to make a completely edible Easter basket. How cool would that be? 😉 You’ll Need: Shredded Coconut Water Food Coloring Paper Towels Bowls Paper Plates Spatula Directions: First, put water in the bowls. How much water totally Read More >>
I love getting emails from my readers, especially when they ask questions I know lots of people might be interested in. Recently, Michele asked me how to infuse oils for more flavorful cooking, etc. She wrote: Hi Mavis! I love your site and check in daily and comment. I’m working on a garden and having Read More >>
If I thought I could actually pull it off, I would get cupcakes added as a staple to the food groups. I love them. Everytime I think about giving them up in pursuit of a trimmer waistline, I ask myself, “Self, would you rather die happy with your pants a little snug? Or would you Read More >>
I swear there are some things I have had to learn the hard way. And by hard way, I mean MESSY way. Filling a pastry bag is one of those. For years, I could not fill one of those things without having frosting up to my elbows. Then, I learned this handy dandy little trick: Read More >>
I don’t know about you, but I use our rice cooker at least 5 times a week. Until now, I’ve used it for, well, rice. But, then Lisa from Facebook gave me this clever little trick: We have the same rice cooker and I love mine too *squeal*!!! Did you know that you can hardboil Read More >>
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