Remember those seeds I planted back in October, the ones I thought were too old to germinate . . . Well, they have turned into the most beautiful spikes of multicolored wild flowers!
Making the Most of Every Day . . . with Homegrown, Homemade, Back to Basics.®
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
DIY Making Barbie Clothes & A Photo Shoot in the WildFlower Garden
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Jab Chea ~ Korean Beef, Veggies, & Noodles
I love this Korean dish! It tastes wonderful and the presentation is a true work of art!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Benefits of Daily Juicing & Review of Cuisinart Citrus Juicer
I bought a new juicer last week. My rational was to find a juicer I could use daily to offer my family the freshest, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, cold and flu fighting, anti aging, citrus juice possible!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Lemon Custard Pie ~ aka ~ Arizona Sunshine Pie!!!
This is a recipe I'll be making over and over again! Yes . . . It's that good . . . And super easy to make!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
I made a wonderful mistake, and created Citrus Dream Body Cream!
Being in such a big hurry to get a hair conditioner made to go with my cured shampoo soap, I put a hair conditioner recipe on the blog before testing it . . . BIG MISTAKE!!! SO SORRY!!!
DIY ~ Homemade "Buttermilk"
You can make your own buttermilk if you have a milk cow. You can buy buttermilk from the dairy case or in powdered in baking section of your grocery store or . . .
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Let's have a heart to heart . . .
The reason I began this blog was to connect with you on a heart to heart level, to help you to grow, and encourage you to be adventurous when it comes to learning Back to Basics' skills . . .
Monday, February 4, 2013
DIY ~ Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
I use waterproof mascara because it actually stays on and doesn't run, but it's difficult to get off!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Potato Bread Dauphinois ~ French Potato Gratin Bread
I believe I just baked Will's new favorite bread!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies for Your Valentine
Who doesn't love shortbread . . . add chocolate . . . a wee bit of expresso . . . and a smidgen of cinnamon and you have a great cut-out cookie to make bears, dinosaurs, Christmas trees and beautiful Valentine cookies!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Where there's a Will . . . Garlic Mashed Potatoes for the Freezer
Please welcome my guest blogger, Will and his recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes . . . big batch style!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Banana-Nut Bread with Crunchy Brown Sugar Topper
Ah, Banana-Nut Bread . . . probably in my top 5 picks as a favorite "grab-n-go" breakfast treat!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Carolina Barbecue Sauce for Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This will get you salivating . . . Pulled pork simmered slowly in tangy, hot and sweet, homemade, Carolina Barbecue Sauce. Pile it high on a perfectly toasted bun . . . extra sauce please! Top it with crispy coleslaw, made with your own creamy coleslaw dressing, and you've got sheer yumminess in every bite!!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Cinnamon Apple Squares
I've been looking for this recipe for years! My notes by the "lost recipe" said, "Terrific, Great and WOW"!!
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