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How to make a gorgeous garlic garland
Growing up I remember my mum having a decorative garlic garland braid hanging in our kitchen. I don’t know if that is something that most people have in their kitchen but being from an Italian family I remember a few of my family members having this in their homes.
Garlic garlands look rustic and beautiful in a modern or classic style home (especially against white walls). It’s a very European home style element. You can use the garlic as you cook or just leave it to look pretty. A few brightly coloured chillies really draw attention to the string and can also be picked off and used in cooking as they dry.
This string only took me about 45 minutes to make and it was an easy craft project to do as I watched TV. Read more…
Easy Easter Kids Crafts
Easter is magical time. My kids are counting the days until school holidays start and the days until Easter. They can’t wait for Easter bunny to come and visit. We have three easy Easter kids craft to share with your kids – Easy Easter Bunny Ears for a great alternative to a Easter bonnet, a Rabbit Easter Basket to keep all those chocolate eggs and a Happy Easter Origami Rabbit card to share your best wishes with your friends and family.
Fast Food At Home: Japanese Yakitori Chicken
I’ve typically bought Yakitori chicken kebabs as a quick lunch when I’m out shopping from Japanese food court outlets. Yakitori are Japanese style chicken kebabs. My daughter and I whipped up these kebabs for a simple Friday night dinner. They are so easy to eat they would also be ideal for barbeques and parties. Read more…
Homemade ice cream, no headache!
There is nothing better on a hot summers day than a scoop or two of your favourite ice cream. Have you ever tried to make it yourself? It is very simple and allows you to concoct any combination of flavours that tickle your fancy.
Have you been longing for chocolate and macadamia ice cream or how about banana and gummy bear, or maybe even pickles and tuna ice cream…. or not. But seriously, you can make any flavour you like and you don’t need any special ice cream making equipment! Your kids and friends will love it! Read more…
Sometimes it’s nice to get a bit crafty with your fashion accessories isn’t it. Home made is pretty cool when you know that nobody else is going to have the same thing as you and it’s even nicer when someone compliments you on a nice item that you have made.