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Masala Chai Recipe Made From Scratch

Masala Chai Recipe Made From Scratch

Masala chai sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Well it’s not. In fact you can easily make it from scratch because the recipe is nothing more than a cup of tea brewed in water that you simmer with a few sweet spices. Brightened with fresh ginger and Read more…

Sugar Cream Pie~A Vintage Recipe

Sugar Cream Pie~A Vintage Recipe

Ever heard of sugar cream pie? If you’re a fan of vintage recipes, maybe you have. This is one that mostly uses cream (not a typical money saver for the Depression era), but I know most versions use milk instead. Considering you don’t use eggs, Read more…

Vegan Mayonnaise – Aquafaba Mayo

Vegan Mayonnaise – Aquafaba Mayo

Even if you don’t follow a vegan diet, it never hurts to eat less meat products—especially when it’s something that is a potential base for other creations.  I am thinking about vegan mayonnaise—that irresistible condiment that is the starter for so many spreads, dressings and Read more…

Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels

Making your own soft pretzels is not only easy, it’s fun too! And making pretzel dogs is even more fun. If you’ve made any yeast leavened bread before, then making the dough for these pretzels should be a snap. How Do You Make Soft Pretzel Read more…

Black & White Cookies ~ NYC Bakeshop Delight

Black & White Cookies ~ NYC Bakeshop Delight

Black & white cookies are simple and fun make. They are a NYC bakeshop delight, and if you want to read about its origins you can do so by clicking here. They start with cake flour, double sifted with baking powder and salt. If you Read more…

Homemade Cola – Using Ginger Bug!

Homemade Cola – Using Ginger Bug!

YumSince I first featured a glimpse of my homemade cola in a past video, a lot of you have been asking for the recipe. Well, sharing is caring! Here is a homemade cola recipe lacto fermented with a ginger bug that emulates the real thing quite Read more…

Strawberry Jam – The Old Fashioned Way

Strawberry Jam – The Old Fashioned Way

Because we’re in the peak of strawberry season, I want to share with you my favourite recipe for strawberry jam. Old fashioned guy I am, I do this using the water canner method. I do this with peaches too—see how I do that here! Prepare Read more…

Restaurant Style Oven Fries

Restaurant Style Oven Fries

This method for making fries in the oven works so well, your Russets may never take a swim in your deep fryer again! What Kind of Potatoes Do I Use For Oven Fries? Start with either Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Normally the former is Read more…

Sweetened Condensed Milk – Make Your Own!

Sweetened Condensed Milk – Make Your Own!

I think if you tried to make your own sweetened condensed milk, you’d be surprised at how similar it is to the store bought stuff. I’m a sucker for anything homemade! For those times you don’t want to run to the store for a can Read more…

How To Make Homemade Raisins

How To Make Homemade Raisins

Why make your own homemade raisins? Well, my reason is the surplus of grapes I am finding myself stuck with after painting them.  I hate seeing food go to waste—I will never eat so many grapes, so I turned them into raisins to avoid feeding Read more…