by Darlene Veenhuizen | Aug 15, 2016 | Appetizers, Bread, Food, Homemade Condiments, Snacks
I think the easiest thing for me to make (and eat) is any kind of dip or spread. Homemade nibbles are such a unique thing to serve at a party, and you can tailor them to the season or meal so easily. People always remember a good homemade appetizer — it’s...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Sep 26, 2015 | DIY, Homemade Condiments, Sauces
So it’s the end of the summer season, but somehow there is still some really lovely, fragrant berries in the stores around here. I bought two pints of local strawberries on a whim (and they were on sale) last week and I needed to do something with them. I love...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Jul 1, 2015 | DIY, Homemade Condiments, Preserving
These do take a few days to pickle once you make them, but they are quick and easy to make. I think my favorite is that they don’t need to be canned, you can just put them in a jar in the fridge. I think I will pickle more things using this method,...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Mar 25, 2015 | DIY, Homemade Condiments
We are making our own mustard up in this place! This DIY condiment is so easy (I always say that, but it’s true!) You just mix together some stuff and let it sit and you’ve got mustard. Mustard is one of Joel’s favorite things. We can’t...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Mar 16, 2015 | Appetizers, Bread, Homemade Condiments, St. Patrick's Day
This butter is crazy addictive. It will make you eat WAY more bread then you have any business eating. It is one of those things I physically have to remove from my sight to get me to stop. It’s THAT good! It’s especially good with any kind of soda bread...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Mar 3, 2015 | Breakfast, Brunch, Homemade Condiments
I just want it all. I want sweet, savory, fatty and crunchy. Weekend breakfasts are the perfect way to get this all at once. I think that’s the main reason I love Saturday and Sunday mornings: opportunities for waffles. This past weekend it was...
