Many people don’t understand how to save money on computers when they’re looking to buy. It’s a big intimidating purchase for a lot of people, because there’s so many options available, and more often than not, people don’t understand what they require. Hubs and I are the people most of our friends and family come to…
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First Aid for Cast Iron
I’ve only recently started to come around to embracing the idea of using un-enameled cast iron. The biggest obstacle in my acceptance, like for many people, was the question of care. How do you take care of this strange beast, which can never be washed in a dishwasher, or with soap? And–oh em gee–what if you…
How Not To Stink, and Other Kitchen Hacks That Don’t Suck
There’s a billion “kitchen hacks” list out there, most of which is “duh” stuff (which is why they like to make themselves sound more amazing than they are by saying there’s 100 of them). Few are practical. When you’ve been around the block–er, kitchen a few times, you pick up some handy tips and tricks…
The Science of Whipped Cream and Butter
Have you ever wondered about how cream turns into butter, or why whipped cream and butter are different? I was thinking about post ideas, when someone said “have you done butter yet?” No, I haven’t done butter. Butter is gradeschool Homesteading 101, and everybody’s got a post on how to make butter. “Yes,” says my friend….
How To Make Ricotta Cheese
There’s actually two ways to make your own ricotta right at home! One method of making it requires the whey that may be leftover from making another kind of cheese, like your own fresh mozzarella, but the other method is much more straightforward and takes only two ingredients: milk and lemon juice. How does acid…