I began making my own tomato sauces in high school and quickly realized that the flavors of store-bought sauces are no match for a freshly made marinara! What’s even better, these sauces are very simple to make. We make very large batches over the summer and can quart-sized jars to eat over the winter. However, […]
Category Archives: Homemade
Homemade Whipped Body Butter
I have decided to take on another new venture in the world of beauty products: Homemade Hand/Body Lotion. One of my good friends has recently started making homemade soap and lotion bars and I have been the gracious recipient of samples which I am in love with! Seeing her and others make these homemade beauty products shows […]
How to Preserve your Herb for Freshness All Year!
Extra herbs? Not sure what to do with them all and wish you could enjoy the flavor of the season all year round? Here’s how to make that basil or oregano last all year round! I have really been enjoying all the fresh herbs I am growing this year! It is so nice to just […]
Natural Homemade Facial Scrub
I’ve been getting into a lot of natural products lately for skin care and cleaning…and by natural I mean homemade, not just the “natural” products from the grocery. The high cost of “natural” or “organic” beauty care in the stores can be outrageous! So, I have turned to easy ingredients I can keep around my house […]