Making your own homemade car window cleaner is easy and, odds are, you have the ingredients already! Get ready for the shiniest windows ever! This Homemade Car Window Cleaner is…. Store-bought car window cleaner works well because the chemicals it is composed of were created to do so. But if you are interested in limiting your exposure to manufactured compounds, knowing what’s in your cleaning products, and saving [...]
From Tree to Table: Making Your Own Maple Extract
Maple extract is a strong flavoring derived from maple syrup. This extract is crafted by steeping premium maple syrup in a spirit, such as vodka or grain alcohol, for several weeks to extract the maple flavor. It is an excellent substitute for maple syrup in recipes requiring less sweetener. Maple extract can elevate the maple essence in dishes already featuring maple syrup. Whether found in specialty food stores or [...]
Homemade Almond Extract: A Quick And Easy Recipe
Almond extract can be produced in two ways. Pure almond extract involves cold pressing the almonds and combining them with alcohol and water. Imitation almond extract is created using synthetic materials to mimic the flavor of the extracts from almonds or stone fruits. But we are assuming we don’t have cold pressing equipment in our kitchens at home, so let’s look at how to do it simply using alcohol and almonds. In [...]
How To Make Homemade Orange Extract: A Zesty Delight
Extracted from the zest of orange peels, orange extract encapsulates the true essence of citrus flavor. It pairs impeccably with vanilla, chocolate, strawberries, pineapples, and a myriad of other sweets and fruits. But there is no need to search the supermarket shelves to find some; you can make it easily at home with a couple of simple ingredients. Let’s look at how! Choosing the Right Ingredients for Your Homemade [...]
Easy Natural Homemade Tick Repellent
Tick season is coming – are you ready? Make this effective homemade tick repellent with simple ingredients that is safe for the whole family! This Homemade Tick Repellent is…. Ticks are a plentiful during the summertime, when people and pets are outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather. Though most tick bites are harmless, some can lead to serious infections and diseases, such as spotted fever and Lyme disease. If you [...]
Easy Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe
This simple coconut curry sauce is easy to make and comes together in under 5 minutes. This sauce can be made ahead and frozen for later use and is a stable I keep on hand for quick, easy, and tasty meals! If you're a curry fan, you know there are a variety of curry sauces available to purchase at the store. I've tried many and have a great love for both Indian and Thai curries. This recipe for a simple coconut curry [...]
