DIY PROJECT | How to make a rustic wooden chopping board in 2 hours

June 16, 2015

How to make a chopping board

This week I had my first woodwork class. I know zero about woodwork but felt I needed to learn a thing or two before we build our house next year. As I’m envisaging myself being quite involved with the build, especially the interior fittings. At the moment I come up with lots of projects and then pester my other half to make them….so I’m looking forward to being able to “do it myself”

I decided my first project was going to be a simple chopping board. I had visions of one of those gorgeous antique french boards with a paddle handle and lots rustic charm.

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DIY PROJECT | Upcycle Glass Decanters for Food Storage

May 23, 2015

Upcycle Glass Decanters for Food Storage

I love these old cut glass decanters, I’m always buying them from second hand shops when I come across them. But since I’m not the biggest spirit drinker in the world I’ve had to figure out another use for them.

So I’ve started using them in the kitchen. They are perfect, with their airtight stoppers, for storing all kinds of pantry items like nuts, seeds, lentils, quinoa and popping corn.

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FOOD |The Best Hot Chocolate Recipe

April 17, 2015

Simple Hot Chocolate - I'm totally addictedSimple Hot ChocolateI am addicted to this hot chocolate. I must have one every night!!
It’s super easy:

Simple Hot Chocolate

1 Cup Soy Milk (or whatever milk you choose)
1 Tbl Maple Syrup1 Tbl Cacau

It’s the boom diggerty!