I’m going to take a guess here: You probably haven’t ever made your own cheese before. It’s ok, you’re not alone. Up until a few weeks ago, I had never even considered venturing into the unknown territory of amateur cheesemaking. But then, over happy hour drinks, a friend mentioned her interest in trying her hand at it, and my ears perked up. Later that night, as I flipped through the pages of my latest Bon Appetit, I serendipitously happened to see a recipe for ricotta—the editors vowed it was a breez…
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Crafty: Eins, zwei, drei, apfelwein time!
On a trip to Germany a few springs ago, I fell in love with apfelwein—a traditional German apple cider. My travelling companions and I spent two weeks drinking delicious bottles of super dry apfelwein that the mother of our host made by hand. She had spent the previous fall pressing apples harvested from her family orchard and making apfelwein that fermented in her cellar over the winter. By the time the weather was warm, the apfelwein was ready to enjoy.
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Crafty: Homemade Doughnuts are the perfect cold-weather breakfast treat
Sunday is the best day to tackle a crazy recipe, right? I love a good doughnut and I have wanted to attempt a batch at home for some time. When I finally decided…
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Crafty: Make a bold impression with potato prints
I’m willing to put money down—you’ve probably done this project before. In elementary school. But don’t be fooled! Just because it’s super easy and simple enough for a child doesn’t mean it can’t yield great results. For a little refresher, read on, find yourself some potatoes and get stampin’!
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What a Load of Craft: Reigning DIY royalty to display their handmade holiday wares this Saturday
Chances are if you’ve lived in or been around Iowa City for a while, you’ve heard rumor of What a Load of Craft (WALOC)–our local, cutting-edge…
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Crafty: Green-thumb guidance for overwintering and propagating houseplants
Over the last few years I’ve collected quite a few houseplants, even though I am by no means a master gardener. I have the strange ability to bring…
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Crafty: It’s never too late to be hip for a third grader
Photos by Frankie Schneckloth Before we get started here this month, let’s get something straight: I am by no means an expert on a wide variety of topics. I had never made pickles before July’s column. I don’t have an extensive background when it comes to fabric dyeing. I was curious about these projects, so […]
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Crafty: DIY Notebooks for the new school year
Photos by Frankie Schneckloth When it came time to shop for school supplies, I never chose the super splashy Lisa Frank folders and notebooks. Ever the organizer, I always went for plain colored folders and notebooks that color coordinated to make changing subjects a breeze. I knew if they ripped or I needed a replacement […]
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Crafty: Pickling 101
Every year, I dream up elaborate plans for my summer vegetable garden. And each year, at about this time, I start to lose steam. The constant weeding and watering are too much for me and I can never seem to battle the bugs and pests in an effective way. I tried to keep it in check this year and scale back a bit on planting. I selected things that we truly like and actually eat, and that also are relatively easy to care for. I planted, among numerous other vegetables, three tiny cucumber plants.
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Crafty: Ombre napkins are luxury for your lap
Like I mentioned in my last column, I can really get behind simple indulgences. Whether it’s flowers, stationery or items for the home, anything that elevates the ordinary to even slightly luxurious is right up my alley. I could make a list a mile long of the little luxuries I love, but it’s outdoor dining […]
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Crafty: Quick and easy bargain bouquets
One of my 2013 New Year’s resolutions was to fill my home with fresh flowers on the regular. My aesthetic preference in arranging flowers leans towards the non-fussy, uncomplicated variety which is lucky because, as anyone who has purchased a dozen roses or other fancy bouquet may know, fresh blooms can cost. Since I like […]
