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What’s Your Flower Flavor Match?

What's Your Flower Flavor Match main blog image - background is made of four different images each with a different type of flower.

In the spirit of summer, sunshine, and sweet treats, we’re combining two of our favorite things in order to help you discover your perfect cake roll flavor based on your favorite flower!

DIY Pressed Flower Jar

DIY Pressed Flower Jars plus needed materials and a plate with two slices of Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll.

This DIY project is quick, inexpensive, and adds the perfect unique touch to your space. Whether you’re looking for a cute way to repurpose empty jars or want to try your hand at working with pressed flowers, this is a great little weekend project to get you started.

5 New Uses for Old Jars

Several old jars being used as ingredient storage. The jars are stacked on top of one another.

Have you found yourself the less-than-proud owner of too many old jars that you don’t know what to do with? From the kitchen to DIY crafts, here are 5 creative uses for those old jars collecting dust in your pantry or storage area!

What to Do with Expired Spices

Different examples of expired spices lined up in rows on a marble countertop.

While old spices won’t make you sick, they do lose their flavor and potency over time which can make your recipes fall flat. But don’t be too quick to throw them away. There are still some surprisingly useful (and fun) ways to put those expired spices to work.

DIY Father’s Day Necktie Card

A pile of Father's Day Necktie Cards

This Father’s Day, give your dad a gift that comes straight from the heart: a handmade necktie card. With these easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a unique and personalized card that any dad or father-figure is sure to cherish.

The Right Way to Use Your Measuring Cups

Top down image of various kitchen measuring tools and ingredients: measuring cups, measuring spoons, liquid measuring cup, brown sugar, sugar, butter, flour, and eggs.

It’s the little things, like properly measuring flour or getting your milk just right, that can take your baking from meh to magnificent! Once you know how to use your tools the right way, everything just gets a little easier…and a whole lot tastier.

How to Create a Handwritten Recipe Plate for Mother’s Day

Handwritten Recipe Plate on a marble background. Around it are white flowers, gold measuring cups, and gold measuring spoons.

This DIY project is a meaningful way to preserve some of your most cherished memories. All you need is a recipe, a pie plate, and a few materials, and soon you’ll have a gift that will be treasured in kitchens for generations to come.

How to Make Your Own May Day Baskets

"How to Make Your Own May Day Basket" main blog image - background is an image of a completed May Day Basket filled with flowers.

This May Day basket DIY is quick, kid-friendly, and a great excuse to slow down and enjoy the season. If you and your family want to get in on the May Day tradition this year, use this guide to make baskets that are guaranteed to bring a smile to people in your community.

How to Do a Bunny Napkin Fold

Finished Bunny Napkin Fold - a light pink napkin folded around a hard-boiled egg and tied with twine. The egg is decorated to look like a bunny face. The napkin forms the bunny ears.

This simple yet elegant fold transforms ordinary napkins into charming bunny ears, adding a festive touch that guests of all ages will love. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or an intimate holiday meal, this napkin fold is a fun, easy way to effortlessly impress your guests.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.