Fermenting – Homemade Kimchi

Let’s Make Kimchi! If you do not have an airlock then you will need to remove the lid daily to let off the pressure or you’ll end up with a messy kitchen. When the kimchi gets to the texture and taste that you like, just transfer it to another container and place it in the…

Homemade Mustard

Let’s make homemade mustard! Old mustard recipe found in a cookbook and recreated. After the overnight soak, this is what your mixture will look like.  The mustard seeds will absorb some of the moisture and be ready for processing. After blending the mixture in a food processor this will be your finished mustard. Looks spicy,…

Frugal Laundry Detergent

Recipe for homemade laundry detergent suitable for HE washers, using specific ingredients and recommending a skin sensitivity test before full use.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Object – Tiny Terrarium

My homemade tiny Terrarium! I’ve always liked terrariums and wondered just how small I could make one. Well..better get my reading glasses out because this one is tiny, tiny to me. The hardest part was getting the wire through the cork stopper. Watering is easy too. Just remove the cork and add a drop of…

Homemade Travel Sheet

A travel sheet, or sleeping bag liner, is a compact and lightweight bedding accessory that provides a clean and comfortable sleeping surface while traveling. It offers hygiene, comfort, warmth, and versatility for various travel types. Making one from a bed sheet is easy, requiring minimal sewing skills for convenience and cost savings.