I’ve seen pictures of Dutch baby pancakes for a long time and had it on my list to try these out. Why on earth did I wait so long!? This recipe is a keeper for sure, no special equipment or odd ingredients required and SO GOOD! Light and custardy and the baked blueberries really pop. Pancake Ingredients 3 eggs 3/4 cup of milk 3/4 cup of flour 1/4 cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest pinch of salt 1tbs butter 1 cup blueberries Toppings Confectioners sugar, for sprinkling 1/4 additional berries Homemade whip cream (optional) Directions Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Blend the eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and salt…
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Putting Pinterest Tips to the Test
I always try to use green and natural cleaning products, but some things just need the help of those super toxic “apply with gloves” ingredients to REALLY clean them. That’s how I feel about cleaning my tub (thank God for Fantastic Scrubbing Bubbles) and shower head (CLR territory). But browsing through Pinterest, I found a more eco-friendly solution, a simple vinegar + baking soda mix. So I decided to put to the test and I was VERY surprised with how it turned out. What do you think of the results? Not perfect, but pretty good, right?
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Herb Garden Ideas
Every summer, we plant a small herb garden in our home. This year I wanted to move beyond the regular pots and planters, and have been researching some great creative ideas for indoor and outdoor gardens. I love these unique ideas. Threshold Floral Garden Tool – $19.99 Windowsill Herb Garden Kit -$29.95 Farmhouse Vintage Style Nesting Herb Crates – $39.95 Target Indoor Hanging Herb Garden Set – $29.99 Vintage Silverware Herb Garden Stakes Set of 5 – $39.50 Urbio Wall-mounted vertical for system gardening – $175 How great are these herb garden rails? You can find them at this Etsy seller here. images source: Houzz, Google images, Pinterest.
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Little Bits & Pieces
A well-deserved coffee break at home with delicious Amphora Bakery danishes.