Author Archive: Emilie

Restoring Cast Iron

If you’ve ever seen a heap of rusty old skillets at a yard sale and thought “Those things are ruined. They should just throw them out,” then you’re not alone. Many people think that those rusty hunks of junk are…
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Coconut Cream Pie

Yum What is it about coconut cream pie that makes you close your eyes and dream gorgeous, billowing dreams of spring?  Is it the luxurious richness of the custard?  The pillowy clouds of freshly whipped cream on top?  Maybe it’s…
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Homemade Envelopes

Have you ever tried making homemade envelopes?  Neither had I. Neither had I, that is, until the day that I went to send a thank you note, and I couldn’t find a blasted envelope that matched.  Because, like many of…
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