They say that necessity is the mother of all inventions. One winter our family was snowed in for two weeks. My kids were craving some of my Honey Caramel Apples, but we had run out of honey. So I decided to try to make agave caramel and much to our delight they were quite delicious. All of our supplies were running low in the house, but the Agave … [Read more...]
Organic Honey Caramels
Honey caramels are one of my favorite recipes. This recipe is super simple and delicious. I normally use organic ingredients, but it can be made either way. Ingredients 1 1/3 cup Organic Honey ½ cup Organic Butter 2 cups Organic Heavy Whipping Cream 1.In a heavy saucepan combine honey, butter and 1 cup of the heavy cream. 2. Set the … [Read more...]
Guinness Stew Recipe
When I finished my adventure to the top of the Cliffs of Moher, I met my friends at a local pub that was famous for Guinness Stew. It was amazing, either because I was starving or because it truly was the best Guinness Stew. I memorized the flavors and when I came back to America, I recreated the stew. Enjoy this hearty stew! Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]
Kayla Fioravanti Books on Kindle
This week author Kayla Fioravanti releases Kindle editions of her three books The Art, Science and Business of Aromatherapy, How to Make Melt & Pour Soap Base from Scratch and DIY Kitchen Chemistry. The Art, Science and Business of Aromatherapy, Your Guide for Personal Aromatherapy and Entrepreneurship is your complete guide to … [Read more...]
Towering Cupcakes
My daughter checked out the book Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, My! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson from the Crossroads Christian School library last year and started dreaming up what she wanted made for her birthday cupcakes to bring to school. Eventually, I broke down and bought the book so we could return the book to the library. We had so … [Read more...]
Special Occassion Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Why do I call this recipe “Special Occasion Strawberry Shortcake?” Well, because it is the richest sugary recipe I have ever used. You don’t want to eat this all summer long, but it sure is fun to wow your guests with the unusual flavors of this amazing recipe once in awhile. I have no idea who to create with this recipe. My forgetfulness can … [Read more...]
Basic 101 Chocolate Truffles
For a few months about 16 years ago I considered going into the chocolate business. I never got past the planning stage, but I had alot of fun experimenting with chocolate. Chocolate truffles are amazingly easy to make. Only five ingredients are needed to make basic truffles, but the optional additional ingredients are limitless. My lovely … [Read more...]
Kayla Fioravanti Releases New Book :: DIY Kitchen Chemistry
Author, entrepreneur and Registered Aromatherapist Kayla Fioravanti released her third industry insider book entitled DIY Kitchen Chemistry, Simple Homemade Bath & Body Projects on December 22, 2011. This book, published by Selah Press, is written from the perspective of a wife, mother, successful entrepreneur and cosmetic formulator who … [Read more...]
