a handmade home
This home canned Jalapeño Jelly recipe adds a little sweet and spicy to your favorite meat dish or serve with goat cheese and crackers as an appetizer. I made jalapeño jelly for the very first time this summer. I had never even tasted jalapeno jelly before, so I wasn’t sure if I’d like it or not. But, you know what? I was amazed at just
This set of fall digital wallpaper for your iPhone, iPad and desktop computer is free to download and adds a nice autumn touch to your devices. There’s something about fall that just calls to me. It’s like this yearning that you feel when you’ve been gone away from home too long. Come on home! I’ll have a fire ready for you and we can cozy
Learn how to crochet the herringbone half double crochet stitch. The HHDC creates this beautiful textured pattern with a chevron type of look. I’ve been looking forward to sharing the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch with you for a long time. In fact, last year, I crocheted an afghan for our daughter Morgan that incorporated the HHDC stitch. I’ve also crocheted a baby blanket that
Zucchini naturally contains a lot of water, but your dishes don’t have to be watery when you follow these tips to learn how to make zucchini noodles, also called zoodles, that aren’t watery. Zoodles are a low carb and healthy alternative to traditional pasta. But, zucchini naturally contains a lot of water. If you are new to making zucchini noodles, which are also called zoodles,
Learn to sew a fabric pumpkin with this pumpkin pattern in 3 sizes. Add a touch of fall to your home decor with this easy fabric pumpkin pattern! Like a lot of you, I just love fall. I love the cooler weather. I love the changing of the colors. I love all the acorns, Buckeyes and other tree nuts that the trees give up so
If you’re looking for a moist, decadent and chocolate lovers dark chocolate zucchini muffins recipes, you’ve come to the right place! I love zucchini. Just about any way you cook it, I love it. I’ve also discovered I love zucchini as a pasta substitute (zoodles), thanks to Misty Blue and her spiralizer attachment. But, that’s a story for another day! Today, I’d like to share
A set of free printable mason jar labels for Dulce de Leche are a great way to label your jars for gift giving! Of course, you know I couldn’t share my Dulce de Leche recipe without also creating some free printable Mason jar labels for Dulce de Leche! Dulce de Leche was one of the first recipes (besides boiling eggs) that I tried in my
Home canning can be so rewarding, water spots – not so much! Learn how to prevent water spots or film residue from forming on canning jars and lids. There is nothing more annoying than to spend hours preserving the bounty from your home garden and end up with water spots or a white film on your canning jars and lids. Go ahead, try to wipe
Made with sweetened condensed milk, this Instant Pot Dulce de Leche recipe is quick, easy, safe, and makes for an utterly decadent tasting caramel sauce. The first time I made dulce de leche I was quite stunned. Literally. It was one of the very first “recipes” I tried in my Instant Pot. I simply put a can of sweetened condensed milk in the pot, covered
Wondering what to watch on Netflix this summer? Here’s a list of some of the best movies and series now streaming on Netflix! Summer is, of course, the time to be outdoors enjoying summer-time activities with your family. But, truth be told, my husband and I also enjoy watching “good” movies and series on Netflix. In fact, we are in the middle of watching the
Amazon Prime Day 2019 has arrived! You can expect great deals from Amazon on Prime Day (exclusive for Amazon Prime members) like this Instant Pot Duo Plus for only $56. Just back from vacation in time to share this fantastic deal with you from Amazon. If you’re wondering what Amazon Prime Day is all about, you can read more about it here. Last year I
FTD has beautiful new botanical prints that are free to download that you can use to refresh your home spring, summer, winter or fall! I have a special treat for you today. If you’ve been following or reading The Birch Cottage blog for long, you know I love botanical prints, like the fig botanical illustrations I shared last week. So, when FTD (yes, the FTD),
