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I love bread and have been experimenting making homemade bread for the past year. But I was discouraged multiple times, when it just seemed inconsistent and some just too dense. So I’m happy to say, I have mastered an easy recipe that has been consistently perfect every time! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 1/4 tsp yeast 1/2 tbs salt 3 1/4 cups flour Directions First add the water, yeast and salt to a mixing bowl. Mix until the yeast and salt is dissolved. Once dissolved add the flour and stir until evenly mixed. I use my kitchen aid...

Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused...

There’s nothing quite like opening up a jar of homemade applesauce. When you make it yourself, you know exactly what’s in it, how sweet it is, and how long it’s been around. But if you’re making a large batch of applesauce, you might not be able to finish it all while it’s still fresh. If you want to keep your applesauce around for a little less than a year, you can freeze it. If you’re going for longevity, try canning it. Either way, you can preserve your applesauce to keep it around and enjoy it while it still tastes great....

s  This post is sponsored by JSL Foods and is part of the Twin Dragon Wrapper Blogger Recipe Contest Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Wontons are easy to make and very easy to eat. These little bites are the best parts of a bagel (the cream cheese and fresh scallions) but crispy, hot and best served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.  They're like crab rangoon and a everything bagel slathered in cream cheese had a baby and decided what preschool it was going to attend. Deep frying the wontons yields the satisfying crunch of crab rangoon without the crab....

However, when done without enough planning, they can be boring or even frustrating for everyone involved. In order to make sure you’re creating the best experience for your whole family, make sure to start planning early. And to help, we’ve made this resource on family activities and fun things to do with kids, just for you. Jump to: Preparing for Fun Activities for Kids and Things To Do With Family Fun Things To Do On Weekends Indoor Activities for Kids Backyard Activities For Kids At Home Local Kid Friendly Activities Family Fun: Other Kid Friendly Activities and Resources Preparing for...