DIY

Oh, how I love the autumn. It’s my favorite time of year, and not just because of all the eating and drinking. Though you might not believe it, even…

Mother’s Day (in the US) is May 11th this year. Here’s a quick but special gift for any Mom. Scented Soap Petals These soap petals are, in effect, beautifully…

Hey everyone… I’m so happy to ring in 2014, and with it I offer our latest Tamara Twist video, Champagne-Palooza, now available online. Champagne is such a versatile, enjoyable…

I make these almonds every year for Christmas gifts. And every time, have to make double/triple batches, because they inevitably get eaten before packaging. They’re easy, save well for…

I just spent some time in the Pacific Northwest, much of it outdoors, and saw all kinds of birds, from stately eagles to tiny finches. So with that in…

In northern European countries, where the winters are very long, very cold and very dark, the much-anticipated arrival of summer is definitely something to celebrate. The festival commemorating such…

I am thrilled to share my latest obsession: screen-printing. It’s fun, easy, and sooooo creative! I’m familiar with fabric paints, but never knew that bold, graphic, repeatable designs were…

Twisty Stix are a great way to put a twist on a classic candy.  You can control the sugar, and even add a bit of nutrition! Check out my…

I’ve been making these sugar eggs since I was a kid… in fact, I still have one that I made back then!  It’s a bit faded, and my kitties…

Bonus St. Patrick’s day post… a cookie! The Irish are known to bring us the promise of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, so this…