Lemon Crystal

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A granny square with a circle center- tutorial- wise craft To...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:43:45 -0400

A granny square with a circle center- tutorial- wise craft

To make a pillow like the one picture at the top, I needed 25 of these granny squares with circle centers for the front, and 25 for the back. 50 may sound like a lot. By comparison, for Truly’s pillow, I used a larger hook, but same yarn, and needed 16 squares for the front, and 16 for the back. Once you start making these, you will see how fast they go.

emilie25781: (via Ravelry: Owl Granny Square pattern by...

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:15 -0400

emilie25781:

(via Ravelry: Owl Granny Square pattern by ATERGcrochet)

wattlebirdblog: Homemade Candy Buttons via Tradewind Tiaras

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:06:55 -0400

wattlebirdblog:

Homemade Candy Buttons via Tradewind Tiaras

nutritiongeek: Apple Nachos | Manifestvegan 3 crispy and...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:37:43 -0400

nutritiongeek:

Apple Nachos | Manifestvegan

3 crispy and slightly tart apples

1 tsp lemon juice

3 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup pecans

1/4 cup flaked unsweetened coconut

1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips

“ For these, I sliced up some apples thin enough so it would be easy to eat the slice in one or two bites. I also lightly spritzed the apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning too fast.
Then I melted some peanut butter–until it was super runny–and drizzled it all over the apples. Next, I topped the apples and peanut butter with unsweetened flaked coconut, sliced almonds, a few pecans and, of course, chocolate chips. And finally, I drizzled a little more peanut butter onto the plate. Ya know, for good measure.”

podkins: Fantastic and colourful crocheted afghan found via The...

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:14:46 -0400

podkins:

Fantastic and colourful crocheted afghan found via The Curious Eye. And you can find the pattern for the magnificent afghan here!

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great gift idea!

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great gift idea!

handmadepride: Follow Handmade Pride for more handmade...

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:11:31 -0400

handmadepride:

Follow Handmade Pride for more handmade goodness.

granolawarrior: Raw Zucchini Sushi Rolls From For the Love of...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:38:01 -0400

granolawarrior:

Raw Zucchini Sushi Rolls

From For the Love of Food

4 servings

1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
3 - 4 zucchini (each yields 6 - 8 slices)
2 carrots, sliced into matchsticks
1 cucumber, seeds removed and sliced into matchsticks
4 medium radishes, sliced
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small bunch cilantro

Drain cashews and put into food processor with rice vinegar. (Depending on how long cashews were soaked you might need to add a tablespoon of water to get the right consistency.) Process, scraping sides with spatula if necessary, until cashews are a soft paste but still have some texture.

Chop the ends off of your zucchini and use a vegetable peeler to peel your zucchini into long thin strips. Lay zucchini strip flat and add a small spoonful of cashew mixture onto one of the ends of zucchini. Add a few matchsticks of veggies, avocado, and a couple of pieces of cilantro. Roll up and enjoy!

miss-mullica: (via Cupcake Flower Lights) Um…this DIY is...

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:42:47 -0400

miss-mullica:

(via Cupcake Flower Lights)

Um…this DIY is delightful! I love christmas tree lights!

sp00nful: Simple French Palmiers

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:31:58 -0400

sp00nful:

Simple French Palmiers

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smilingfork: Homemade Thin Mints Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ (very...

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:46:53 -0400

smilingfork:

Homemade Thin Mints

Difficulty:
★☆☆☆☆ (very easy)

Ingredients:

Cookies:

8 ounces butter

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

¾ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups all purpose flour

Coating:

10 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate

1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream butter until light and fluffy, then add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Stir in the salt, vanilla and cocoa powder. Mix until the cocoa powder is integrated and the batter resembles a thick frosting. Add the flour and mix just until the flour is combined, making sure to not over mix.

Form dough into a ball. Knead a few times to bring together, then flatten into a disk between half an inch and one inch thick, cover in plastic wrap then place in freezer for 15 minutes.

Remove dough from the freezer and roll it out really thin on a floured surface, about 1/8-inch. Cut cookies using 1 1/2-inch cutter.

Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. While the cookies bake, make the peppermint coating. Chop the baking chocolate into very small, thin pieces. Place in a glass measuring cup or similar container and microwave in short 15-20 second bursts. Stir in the peppermint extract. Feel free to add more peppermint as you see fit.

Gently drop the cookies, one at a time, into the coating. Turn to coat entirely, then lift the cookie out of the chocolate with the fork and bang the fork on the side of the pan until the extra coating drips off. Place on a parchment or plastic wrap-lined baking sheet, and repeat for the rest of the cookies. Place the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer to set.

brasilianbutterfly: Great party idea.

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:31:37 -0400

brasilianbutterfly:

Great party idea.

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