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Thrifty Homemade Frappuccinos
Did you know you can make your own Starbucks Frappuccino for only 32 cents? That’s what I read this week in a fun article on the Squawkfox website (Make a…
Buttermilk: The Pain In The Neck Ingredient
Has this ever happened to you? You’re reading a new recipe and thinking about giving it a try. It’s a recipe for some sort of tasty baked goods like muffins…
100 Years Ago – Handy Kitchen Gadgets
This post is another installment in the 100 Years Ago series based on writings found in a home reference manual written in 1902. What’s your favorite kitchen gadget? That was…
Big Batch Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
Have you thought about making your own homemade powdered laundry soap, but didn’t quite know how to begin? Then this is the recipe for you! There’s no measuring needed and…
Homemade Instant French Vanilla Coffee Mix
This quick and easy mix is a fast way to enjoy a tasty cup of coffee by simply mixing a 1/4 cup of the mix into a mug of hot…
100 Years Ago – A Most Unusual Measuring Chart
This post is another installment in the 100 Years Ago series based on writings found in a home reference manual written in 1902. I take my measuring cup for granted…
120 Years Ago – Making Homemade Laundry Soap
During the course of my thrift shopping I came across a very old book laying on the shelf. It turned out to be a home reference manual written in the…
Make Your Own Tartar Sauce
Why is it I never have tartar sauce in the house when I need it? Lucky for me I learned this easy substitute several years ago that has come to…