grape aigre-doux
In California, grapes are an urban forager's fantasy. Try them in this easy preserve.
Category Archives: DIY
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…
agua fresca de la casa
In California, the world of Mexican beverages began to open before me.