Baking Brown Bread in Tin Cans
Today I’m taking a little trip down memory lane. It all started a few weeks ago when I saw something on Pinterest about baking in tin cans instead… Read More »
Holiday Treats: Snickers Cookies
I love these cookies. And judging by the amount of times I get asked for this recipe, I would say lots of other people love them too. What… Read More »
Make Your Own Favorite Hostess Treats
By now you’ve probably heard the news that Hostess announced it would shut down operations and go out of business. Yikes! No More Twinkies!! People are already going… Read More »
How To Make Brown Sugar
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried to make a homemade version of brown sugar by mixing together molasses and white sugar. My first attempt, however, was a… Read More »
Homemade Pancake Mix
Pancakes are a simple meal that even beginner cooks can whip up with ease. And just as easy as making the pancakes themselves, is making a homemade pancake… Read More »
Make Your Own Baking Powder
Baking powder is one of those ingredients that can linger in your cupboard for a long time. Most recipes need only a teaspoon or two of baking powder… Read More »
One Muffin Mix – Endless Possibilities!
Tired of cold cereal for breakfast? Me too. How about some delicious homemade muffins – and maybe some fresh fruit, and juice too? *Yum – that’s better… Read More »
Sometimes It’s Not About Cute – Part 3
Have you ever made a layered baking mix in a canning jar for gift giving? I’ve made several over the years, as well as having received them too…. Read More »
Make Ahead Mixes (Or – It’s Not About Cute Part 2)
Life gets busy sometimes. And when life gets busy it’s easy to think we don’t have time to make baked goods from scratch anymore and we just want… Read More »
Sometimes It’s Not About “Cute” – Part 1
Have you gotten hooked on Pinterest yet? Pinterest, for those who are not yet familiar with it, is a site where you can “pin” onto your virtual bulletin… Read More »

I'm Bev and I love to share ideas for living a more creative and resourceful lifestyle with homemade alternatives we can make for ourselves. 




