Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
It’s very easy to make (start to finish, the preparation is less than 30 minutes); can be whipped up with easy-to-come-by ingredients; and contains none of the artificial flavorings, coloring agents or preservatives used in commercial Irish creams.
Tender butternut squash is steeped in vodka until fragrant. The infused vodka is then sweetened with a homemade syrup spiced with cinnamon, clove, black pepper, fennel and star anise.
Pure extracts pack the perfect punch in homemade goodies from cookies to cakes, but they can also pack a punch to your wallet. So why not make your own? It’s easy, and the supply list is fairly short.
Homemade spiced rum is very easy to make . . . all it requires is time for all the spices to do their magic. After a couple of minutes of work and two weeks of waiting and you end up with a tasty rum that can't be beat.