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Anyone who knows me knows that I loveNew Year’s resolutions.
As a food person, a lot of my resolutions have to do with, well, food.
Easy Refrigerator PicklesfromGimme Some Oven
Making pickles was something I also started doing last year.
I was super daunted by it at first, but the whole process is actually ridiculously easy.
Plus, it’s a great way to save cucumbers that are just starting to turn.
This tutorial is a good, basic pickle-making guide to follow.
Clementine JamfromThe View From Great Island
Have a favorite seasonal fruit?
Turn it into jam so you might enjoy it at its peak all year long.
They made the whole croissant-making process look pretty easy and carefree right?
It’s not (that’s what they call movie magic, folks).
Making croissants is very hard, but so, so worth it.
Just be prepared to roll and refrigerate over and over and over again.
You don’t (unless you want to make, like, a TON of kimchi).
Otherwise, it might go kaboom.
Making pasta isn’t just delicious, it’s also a fun activity.
Invite friends over and throw a pasta-making party.
You’ll also need tortilla press, which you’re able to buyhere.
Real talk: You probably won’t get this recipe right the first timemaybe not even the second time.
But if you keep at it, before you know it you’ll be a bread-making master.
You’ll need ameat grinder and a sausage makerwhich you’re able to often buy as one gadget.
But if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer, there arecompatible attachmentsyou can use instead.
It doesn’t even have a very long rising periodonly five to ten minutes!
Flavored BittersfromSugar and Cloth
Homemade bitters make excellent gifts for all your cocktail-loving friends.
There’s also no harm in hoarding them for yourself.
after you snag one in your posession, the rest of the process is pretty straightforward.
