Posted by Larimer Associates on 9:45 AM
Here's an interesting and unusual drink! It's a little wacky, but if you're up for it check out "Drink Recipe: Cold Brewed Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)" below!
Cold Brew Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
Makes 1 quart
1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (about 1/2 ounce or 15 grams)1 cinnamon stick4 cups cold water2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup simple syrupLime wedges (optional, for serving)
Place the hibiscus and cinnamon stick in a large jar or bowl. Add water. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8 to 12 hours). Add simple syrup to taste. Strain out the solids and serve over ice with a squeeze of lime, if desired.
Store the brewed jamaica covered...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:22 AM
Your sweet treats will be nearly too pretty to eat when you check out "How To Decorate Cookies with Icing: The Easiest, Simplest Method". Have your friends and family suspecting you actually bought these cookies from the store with these tips!
How to Decorate Cookies with Icing
What You Need
Ingredients1 batch sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, or other cut-out cookies for icing
For the border icing:1 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla or other flavoring extract2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons milk or waterFood coloring, optional
For the flood icing:1 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla or other flavoring extract2 1/2 – 3 tablespoons...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:58 AM
Winter weather got you down? Check out these hot and sweet recipes! "Vanilla Bean Hot Buttered Rum & Apricot and Almond Torrone Morbido" will a smile on your face and a bounce in your step!
Brie, tomato, and red onion grilled cheese; mini quiches with caramelized pears and gorgonzola; and vanilla bean hot buttered rum in today's Delicious Links.
Mini Quiches Caramelized Pears and Gorgonzola - The Law Student's Wife
Vanilla Bean Hot Buttered Rum - Heart Beet Kitchen
Apricot and Almond Torrone Morbido - Strawberry Plum
Brie, Tomato, & Red Onion Grilled Cheese - Foxes Love Lemons
(Image credits: Heart Beet...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:23 PM
Chocolate, Figs, Sea-Salt, Homemade? Those all sound like great words! This recipe can be for a special occasion or even as a holiday gift! Check out "Homemade Gift Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Figs with Sea Salt"!
Chocolate Dipped Figs with Sea Salt
Makes 12 figs
3.5-oz chocolate bar (70% dark was used here)12 dried figs1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Break or cut the chocolate bar into pieces and melt over a water bath. Gently mold each fig back into its natural shape if it's been tightly packaged.
Holding by the stem, dip each fig in melted chocolate and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt while the chocolate...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 6:00 AM
We'd like to wish a happy and safe Thanksgiving to everyone out there! Enjoy the food, drink, and company. Here's a festive picture of cats for the occasion.
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Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:29 PM
Cooking for someone with a food allergy this holiday? If you're committed to a particular dish, but need to replace a problematic ingredient then check out "A Quick Guide to Ingredient Substitutions" so that everyone can enjoy your delicious dish!
EGGS
Substitute flax seed for eggs in baking.
All about vegan egg substitutes.
FLOUR:
The best gluten-free flour substitute.
On substituting white whole wheat flour for white flour.
Substitute a bit of corn starch and flour for cake flour.
How to make a cake flour substitute.
Substitute gluten-free teff for rye flour.
SUGAR
Tips for substituting agave...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:28 AM
This holiday season impress your loved ones with homemade gifts! These sachets contain the wonderful scent of pine, check out the steps to make them in "Make this Homemade Holiday Gift: Pine Sachets"!
Materials:
Freshly fallen pine needles
Tartan scraps in 6-inch squares
Sewing machine, or needle and thread
Instructions:
Place two squares of fabric with the fronts together.
Sew three of the edges, and turn your sachet right side in.
Stuff the sachet with pine needles. Sew the fourth edge closed.
Stack a couple and tie with a satin ribbon.
(Image credits: The Cavender Diary)
Original Article Here: http://www.a...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:43 AM
It seems like fall just got here, and winter is only a few weeks away. Celebrate the season while you still can with this delicious "Fall Recipe: Quince & Vanilla Sorbet", perfect for cozying up with a blanket at the end of a long day.
Quince & Vanilla Sorbet
Makes about 1 quart
2 pounds quince (about 3 medium fruit), peeled and cut up1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup honey1 vanilla bean2 star anise podsPinch salt
Place the quince in a large pot and add the sugar, honey, and 2 cups water. Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and use the tip of a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Add them and the vanilla pod to the pot, along with the star...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:52 AM
This Halloween treat is a classic that everyone should recognize, so why not bust it out for your Halloween bash? Check out "My Favorite Childhood Halloween Treat: Dirt Pudding" below and 'dig' in!
Dirt PuddingYield: A lot! Probably close to 20 servingsRecipe by bakeeatrepeat.blogspot.com
Ingredients:2 packages oreos1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) melted butter4 Tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature1 cup powdered sugar3 1/2 cups milk2 small boxes instant pudding (mix and match chocolate and vanilla or find your own favorite combo)16 oz Cool WhipGummy worms (optional)
Directions:1. Place...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:50 AM
Hosting a Halloween party? Going to one and looking for something to bring? Check out these "Ghastly Delicious Recipes for Your Halloween Get-Together" and get ready for the holiday!
Try these tasty Halloween recipe ideas for your haunted Halloween gathering – you’ll be scared by how much your guests eat! Have fun while putting a ghoulish twist on old favorites or creating something scrumptious out of the seemingly unappetizing.
Sinister startersConsider these creepy foods to kick off your festivities. Weird food can gross out guests, while delivering a savory or sweet surprise with every bite.
Make deviled eggs extra devilish for your...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:01 PM
(Image courtesy of kustom1958)
Halloween is almost here! One of the best parts about this time of year is the opportunity to let loose a little bit and adorn your apartment with fun decorations. Rather than going to the store there are a few, simple, projects you can do at home to get in the Halloween spirit.Carving pumpkins and hanging wooly “spiderwebs” are what people typically imagine when they think of Halloween decorations, but this article from apartmentguide.com offers some great twists on classic ideas. To find out how to get creative with your decorations this year, keep reading!Mason Jar PumpkinIf you have canning...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:42 PM
It happens to just about everyone, one minute you're coming back from the store with nice ripe fruit and before you know it that fruit is starting to get overripe, mushy, and is not quite as appetizing as it used to be. But wait! Don't throw it out, instead check out "Top 10 Ways to Use Up Overripe Fruit"!
It's a common problem this time of year — the abundance of beautiful, ripe fruit leads us to pick up more than we can possibly eat before those fruits get soft and squishy. There is a certain kind of beauty in a few overly ripe fruits on the counter, but the more pressing question is how can we use them up — and fast?! Here...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:19 AM
After months or years, those old knives just don't keep their edge as well, but there are factors that speed up the dulling process that you may inadvertently be causing. To keep you knives sharper longer, check out these "3 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Knives" below!
1. You store your knives unsheathed in the utensil drawer.There are a few reasons this is bad: first of all, it's dangerous to have a knife loose in the drawer. Secondly, an unsheathed knife rubs against other things, which causes it to get dull very quickly. The best way to store your knives is on a magnetic knife strip or in a knife block.
If you're really short...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:23 PM
Doesn't that look delicious? These little bakes can fit right in your hand (careful, they'll be hot!) and take less time than you might think. Check out "Recipe: Ham, Cheddar & Chive Egg Bakes" below!
Cooking while traveling can be a tough endeavor. You lose most of the control you usually have at home: who knows how the oven will work, who knows where the local grocery store is... and on. And on. These egg bakes are a good solution to a healthy, delicious breakfast while traveling. The ingredients are basic and easy to track down, and they're infinitely adaptable so you can toss in a little of whatever vegetables or cheese you have on...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:37 AM
Do you like to cook? Storing all your ingredients can be a tough project in an apartment. However, here is a great way to save space and to store all your spices. Check out this DIY Spice Rack!
If you have a tiny kitchen and you're into spicy-food you'll find that you'll need a LOT of space for the ingredients. Here's an idea that will help you cover the coffee stains on the wall and keep your spices organized. You'll need:
Sheet of stainless steel
Hot Glue Gun
Tiny Jars with metal Lid
Magnets (The one in the geomag are perfect)
Spicies (duh...)
With the Hot Glue attach the magnet on the Lid: if you do that on...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:59 PM
Forget the takeout and leave the leftovers for later, check out this dish that's both delicious and easy: "Easy Dinner Recipe: Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Chimichurri"!
Kale and Black Bean Tacos with Chimichurri
Makes 8 tacos
For the chimichurri (makes about 1 cup):3 cloves garlic, peeled1 medium shallot, peeled1 cup firmly packed flat-leaf parsley, large stems removed2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (can substitute 2 teaspoons dried)1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper to tasteCrushed red pepper to...
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:39 PM
Is your wifi password complicated and difficult to remember? Check out this clever way to make sure that it's always on hand for you and your guests! You can learn more at apartment therapy.
Eve-Marie of Tixeretne came up with the brilliant idea of converting her wi-fi neywork password into a custom QR code, then framing it for display in a guest room. Guests can use a QR code reader on their smartphone or tablet to read the code and get the password in an easy copy-and-paste format.Tongue planted firmly in cheek, Eve-Marie writes:
Now when we have people over, they don’t actually have to awkwardly talk to us to get the wi-fi...
