Make it From Scratch Carnival!
Thanks to Stephanie at Stop the Ride for a second opportunity to host Make it From Scratch. I am truly inspired by the folks who are out there making things themselves and love being part of a community that is not only experimenting with creativity in the kitchen or craft room, but also rejecting the idea that everything anyone could ever want or need could be bought for $3.99 and made in China.
Oh, so crafty!
- Cindy at My Recycled Bags provides instructions for making an adorable Recycled Mini Shoulder Bag.
- Erica Burgan made a cute Recycled Water Bottle Holder posted at The Sojourner with a pattern provided by My Recycled Bags. Now that’s MIFS teamwork!
- NtJS presents instructions for making those darling little legwarmers for babies in ReUse It! Babyleg Style posted at not the jet set.
- Becca shows off some cute little Cherry Toppers posted at BrightHaven Times.
Tasty treats
- Stephanie presents a perfect fall recipe: Apple Ginger Preserves posted at Stop the Ride!.
- Mrs. Accountability shares a quick and frugal way to Make Your Own Salsa posted at Out of Debt Again.
- If you love salsa like I do, you have room in your repertoire for more than one MIFS salsa submission! Alex presents Mango Salsa Recipe Selection posted at Home Life Weekly.
- Stephanie presents several great recipes in Quick Breads: a treat for now or a gift for later. posted at Make It From Scratch.
- Get out your crock-pots! Chief Family Officer presents a tempting new use for the time-honored kitchen tool: Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding posted at Chief Family Officer.
- Tomato Lady presents a true taste of summer with her Berry-Lemon Pudding Cake posted at Little House in the Suburbs.
- Kate gives us a great recipe for Buttery Pecan Slice posted at Our Red House.
- Add a little crunch to the last of the fall salad with Kerry’s Homemade Croutons posted at To Every Meal There Is A Season.
- If you’re like me, you are looking for ways to get rid of zucchini. So try One Krusty Mama’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake posted at One Krusty Mama.
- The 3 Moms whipped up some Easy Batter Rolls posted at Happy to be at Home.
- Kate shares tips for a date night at home and some yummy wontons with Frugal Ideas for Date Nights At Home posted at A Simple Walk.
- If you didn’t see it yesterday, check out my own recipe for Home-Made Ranch Dressing.
Do you enjoy making things yourself? Participate in Make it From Scratch! Next week’s host is I’ve Got A Little Space to Fill.
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Thanks for including my post Julie!!
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 am
Thanks Julie!
BTW I am jealous of your zucchini abundance. Mine have fallen to squash bugs again. Grrr! Can’t get those pests under control!
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:03 am
Yay! Love that you are hosting. 2 of my favorite things — yr blog and MIFS — in one spot! Nice job.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:10 am
Thank you for hosting this week’s MIFS Carnival. You did an outstanding job!
September 23rd, 2008 at 7:02 am
Thanks for including my salsa recipe! Thanks for the work put into hosting the Make it from Scratch carnival. Have a great day! Mrs. A
September 23rd, 2008 at 7:13 am
Stephanie, I have to admit that my zucchini plant is struggling this year too. But I have a CSA and a neighbor that are keeping me overwhelmed with zukes.
Now I just have to put my Master Gardener hat on and say that you can control squash bugs by keeping the ground under the plant debris/mulch free and using diatomaceous earth–organic, cheap, and easy to use, although you have to reapply after rain. More info here: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05609.html
Probably too late to do much this year, but next year, you’ll be ready!
September 24th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Thanks. They are gone now, but I will do that next year. I lost them last year to borers, and I am really missing being buried under zucchini!