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Homemade Churros – crispy fried dough that is soft and tender on the inside

They are coated in a sweet cinnamon and sugar mixture and bites of pure deliciousness! If you have ever been to a theme park, a street market, or even Costco for that matter, you know what Churros are. And you have had them and know just how good they are. The thing you may not know is just how easy they are to make! Yes, you do need to deep fry them, but the batter is super simple and frying takes just a few minutes. You will be making them again and again once you try them. What Is A Churro A churro is a fried dough that originated in Spanish or Portuguese cuisine. It can also be found in...

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Regardless of the size of your home, it’s difficult to include in the decor every little object that you might or might not need at some point.

It’s not practical either as it’s much simpler to just opt for fewer multipurpose pieces of furniture that will serve you just as well. This way you save space and money and you get to have everything you need right there in your small home. Chairs, up and down and upside down. Most people think that a chair is only what it appears to be, a place to sit on. But if you’re creative you can easily turn it into something else. For example, here we have four folding chairs that are mounted on the wall. When flat they just sit there. But when unfolded they become more than useful. The seat becomes a storage shelf and the base is...

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Ingenious Ways To Repurpose An Old Guitar Into Something Unique

Music in its many different forms has always been in a way a very important part of our existence as humans. We feel drawn to music each in our own individual way. You don’t have to be a singer or a musician to appreciate this wonderful form of art or to keep it close to your heart. That’s why today we’re checking out a few really unique projects. They all share in common a love for old guitars. 15 Ideas to Repurpose an Old Guitar Simple guitar shelving An old acoustic guitar that can no longer be played but that you still want to keep close as a sort of souvenir could be quite easily turned into a shelving unit....

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Tasting a classic madeleine right as it comes out of the oven is an unforgettable experience

Learn how to successfully make them at home using clever tips and an easy recipe. This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure is at the bottom of the article. Some desserts are simply unforgettable once you taste them within seconds of their coming out of the oven. There’s a special place in my heart for madeleines: French, shell-shaped, light-as-air tiny cakes. Madeleines are best eaten the day they’re baked, and if you’ve ever tasted one warm from the oven with an impeccably crunchy edge, I’m sure you know how life-changing such a small bite can be. Madeleines are the epitome of what makes French pastry-making so great: the art of turning simple ingredients into outstanding creations. I love to make...

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  Farmhouse White Bread

I do so love white bread.  Getting older means that I eat whole wheat bread most of the time, but every once in a while I like to indulge myself in a nice loaf of white bread.  Especially Amish farmhouse white bread.  What is it about Amish food that gets all of our tastebuds tingling?  I think its because we all know that they are a simple folk that make simple food, that is always delicious. And our hearts long for simplicity. Am I right or not?  I received a new knife this week from Tuo Cutlery.  This is the 8-inch serrated Bread Knife from their Osprey series.   What better excuse to bake a lovely loaf of bread than...

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