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Making Vanilla Extract (& what I learned)

Brenda Deeter · May 8, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Homemade Vanilla Extract

I like to make sweets! Specifically, I like chocolate chip cookies, French toast, home-made ice cream and caramel popcorn.  And these all have one common ingredient......Vanilla Extract.  It's a staple in my pantry.   There is about 1/2 teaspoon left in the bottle so vanilla … [Read more...] about Making Vanilla Extract (& what I learned)

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Madagascar vanilla, SloFood Group, vanilla beans, vanilla extract, vodka

It’s Not My Favorite Popcorn!

Brenda Deeter · April 21, 2018 · Leave a Comment

popcorn ceiling

This house definitely didn't come with my favorite kind of popcorn.   I'm a huge popcorn fan.  Just not THIS kind of popcorn.  It was in every room.  On every ceiling.  Even in the closets.  The popcorn ceilings had to go! You know exactly what I'm talking about don't you.  … [Read more...] about It’s Not My Favorite Popcorn!

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: ceiling texture, cottage cheese texture, DIY, fixer upper, garden sprayer, popcorn ceiling removal, popcorn texture, putty knife

Easy Chocolate Valentine Cakes

Brenda Deeter · February 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Individual chocolate cake with ganache

Who doesn't like chocolate......or cake......or an easy Valentine's Day dessert.  If you're like me, you're busy and just realized that Valentine's Day is in a couple of days.  You like creating special treats for your friends or family.  But what can you do that won't take a … [Read more...] about Easy Chocolate Valentine Cakes

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: cake, chocolate, dessert, ganache, valentine valentine's day

Abra Kadabra! Black Mold Be-Gone!

admin · January 25, 2018 · 1 Comment

black mold on ceiling

I was daydreaming about our newly purchased house and the dreaded black mold that was in the back wall of the house.  If only I could wave my arms around and say "Abra Kadabra!" and the mold would magically disappear.  Or.... if Eric would invent a new spray-on product that would … [Read more...] about Abra Kadabra! Black Mold Be-Gone!

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: Bin, black mold, bleach, hydrogen-peroxide, mold remediation, primer-sealer, respirator, white shellac, Zinsser

You Won’t Believe What I Put in My Chili Recipe!

Brenda Deeter · January 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment

chili recipe with secret ingredients

Chili in the winter is one of my favorite comfort foods!  I'd even say that my chili is  as satisfying as reading a good book curled up in front of a fire.  And it's one of the most affordable meals to make if you're on a budget. I've been making Chili since I was a young girl, … [Read more...] about You Won’t Believe What I Put in My Chili Recipe!

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: chili, chili beans, chocolate, cocoa, coffee, electric skillet, ground beef, kitchen, remodel, slow cooker

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