Month: May 2021

• Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  What can possibly be better than a chocolate chip cookie?  One that is chewy good!  Recipe yields 48 cookies. Ingredients2 1/4 cup flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 cup soft margarine3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup white sugar1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp water2 eggs1 1/2 cup chocolate chips   Directions1. In a food processor mix margarine…

• Painted Wool Roving Tutorial

  

  In a previous post I discussed how I dye locks of wool in a kettle.  In this post I will cover the steps to dye painted roving.  Some also refer to this as steam dyeing.  This method can also be used to dye yarn. Painted roving allows you to make solid, gradient or variegated coloured…

• Murlo Lilac Wine

  

  This is the first time brewing Lilac Wine.  An unusual wine for me but one worth a try!   I wish to acknowledge two online recipes used as my guide, Moonshiners Club and Practical Self Reliance. I modified the ingredient amounts from the above recipes given the volume of lilac blossoms on hand and based my …

• Lemon Iced Tea

  

  This simple Lemon Iced Tea is a great summer drink for anyone to make regardless of your skill level in the kitchen!  You may adjust the ingredient portions to suit your own taste even reducing the amount of sugar compared to pre-mixed brands.  Feel free to experiment! Serves 10. Ingredients Adjust any of the ingredients to…