THE BEST APPLESAUCE You may make applesauce with any apples, but to have THE BEST applesauce, you want to be careful to choose apples that make the best sauce. In my book, those are: Golden Delicious, Gravenstein, McIntosh, Jonathan,…
There’s something deeply satisfying about preserving the fresh vegetables and fruits that you have grown yourself in your back yard. If you have never canned before, tomatoes are a good place to start. They are very easy, and give great…
If you’re lucky enough to have a quince tree–or a friend with one–it’s time to start planning how to make use of all the stunning fruit. Why not give pickling a try? Here’s our recipe for sweet picked quince cubes…
This simple recipe is definitely worth it. Here’s why: Makes nuts yummier in a taste-it-to-believe-it kind of way Keeps in the fridge for several months Makes impressive and unique gifts, when dressed up (in labels) Materials/Tools: – Large bowl –…
BOX OF CHOCOLATES’ SHORTBREAD COOKIES This was a super fun project. Each month a group of 24 of us long-time friends gets together for a “hat luncheon”. We each take our turn in hosting – this means selecting a restaurant…
Spiced Cranberry Pear jam perfectly captures the flavors of autumn in a jar. This tasty, slightly tart topping is the perfect complement to fluffy freshly whipped cream and chopped walnuts on big Belgian waffles on chilly mornings! They also make nice little…
There’s no better way to beat the heat of summer than with a cold, refreshing drink. Check out our 12 favorite summertime beverages below! Orange Julius Copa Verde Cocktail (or Mocktail) Blueberry Peach Sangria Fruit and Herb Flavored Waters…
Easy Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches July is National Ice Cream month and in celebration we are sharing our easy ice cream cookie sandwich recipe that is sure to please anyone screaming for ice cream. All you’ll need is a couple…
Old Time Higgins With its weathered parchment background, vintage decorative borders and antique fonts, Old Time Higgins is perfect for those big milestone birthday parties – especially when the guest of honor has more than a few decades under his…
This kooky coaster order cracked us up – but also mystified us a bit. The photo is so cute and hilarious: a family gathering, big smiles and laughter, and a vague threat about getting in trouble for messing up the…
IRISH CRINKLES The perfect St. Patrick’s day cookies These small crinkle-crusted green cookies are the perfect thing to serve for lunch, or dessert after dinner, especially on St. Patrick’s day. First the delicately crisp crust gives way when you bite…
Etsy | Facebook | Instagram Genesis Van Conant’s Kettle Cookies consists of beautifully packaged cookie mixes. Each cookie mix mason jar is decorated with a colorful label and color-coordinated bakers-twine, making it the perfect gift for any occasion. Genesis is…
While the kiddos are hunting for Easter eggs, the adults can sit back, relax and enjoy a nice, cold bottle of your favorite Hoppy Easter ale. Whether you brew your own beer at home, or want to put together a…
Pi day is just around the corner! Pi (or 3.14) is celebrated on March 14 (3/14) and can include food, games, and fun. Here at Evermine, we love all things nerdy and sweet. So we decided to share with you…
St. Patrick’s Day is coming right up, and we can’t wait! We love gathering together with our friends and celebrating with food & drink of the Irish persuasion, such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, Guinness beer floats…
If you are looking for a unique and personalized baby shower idea, check out these adorable baby food jar labels. Gift the mom-to-be with jars of store bought baby food, and then add these sweet, customized labels so they make…
Valentine’s Day 2016 is right around the corner! Why limit Valentine’s Day this year to just your significant other when it can be the perfect time to celebrate all your favorite people, including your buds, gal pals, co-workers and even…
My little family of 5 LOVES movies! We talk about movies, the kids dress up like their favorite movie superheroes and we even give each other DVDs for birthdays and holidays. Whether we go to our local theater to see…
Did you know that kettle corn is quite easy to make at home, without fancy equipment? It is. So totally doable. I co-hosted a baby shower recently, and contributed some delicious – tasting and looking – packages of homemade spiced…
Making a Passover Seder can be an overwhelming task. Between the cooking and coordinating of guests, there is rarely enough time to pay attention to the centerpieces and decor, yet why not turn the wine, which is such an integral…
