Category Archives: DIY
grape aigre-doux
In California, grapes are an urban forager's fantasy. Try them in this easy preserve.
homemade ketchup
You don't need to be Suzie homemaker to whip up this homemade answer to a supermarket staple.
bike wheel earring dreamcatcher
Is your earring collection getting out of control? Let an old bike wheel, some punctured tubes, and a pair of scissors come to the rescue.
cured salmon
Easier than I ever imagined, I'll be making DIY gravlax on a regular basis.
homemade nutella
It was finally time to try a homemade version of one of my favorite breakfast spreads.
wide open weekend
When you throw a bunch of fun bucket-list items into the mix, weekends are even better.
canned peaches, spiced and sweet
I got to swim in the ocean today, and stuff mason jars full of peaches. Not a bad Friday.
queso blanco
New things going on at work, a new apartment and neighborhood, a new training phase. Sounds like the perfect time to make fresh cheese.
roast beast (and beets)
My second Paleo Experiment-induced trip to Costco on Sunday ended in me taking home a five-pound top sirloin. I purchased it with the intent of making my own roast beef. I’ve never been a big…