I haven't been in the mood to do much crafting lately, sorry to say. So I thought I'd post something a little bit different. I've always wanted to try soap-making, and if I knew how to make something like this, I'd certainly give it a go! How cute!
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
{Ditzy Tuesday} Bathing
I haven't been in the mood to do much crafting lately, sorry to say. So I thought I'd post something a little bit different. I've always wanted to try soap-making, and if I knew how to make something like this, I'd certainly give it a go! How cute!
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
{Ditzy Tuesday} Sweater Clips, I Swoon!
How badly do I want to try making these sweater clips?! Cardigans are my first love, and I can imagine myself with a set of clips to match each one. It seems to be very easy - just some clip-on earrings and a chain.
I've been doing a few things lately, but haven't had the time or right light conditions to take pictures of them. I'm hoping to show them soon.
Source: muchlove-anna.blogspot.com.
I've been doing a few things lately, but haven't had the time or right light conditions to take pictures of them. I'm hoping to show them soon.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
{Ditzy Tuesday} New from Old
I've been thinking a lot lately about altering my old, boring clothes and making something new and fun from them. This shirt alteration is very cute, and I can see myself jazzing up an old shirt or t-shirt in this way.
Source: rufflesandstuff.com.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
{Ditzy Tuesday} Warm!
I love the look of this warm and smooshy scarf. No scarf is too thick for me at the moment!
Source: Chunky Oatmeal Infinity Scarf on Pinterest.
Monday, 30 May 2011
In The Kitchen : Tofu Jerky
On the weekend, I had a sudden impulse to make tofu jerky! I've made meat jerky before; tofu is quite a bit cheaper! I chose Portuguese Chicken flavour for the marinade:
I cut the tofu up into slices. I know from my experience with drying meat and vegetables that they shrink by up to half, so I kept the slices quite large:
I poured a bit of the marinade into a plastic container, but it was so thick it wouldn't come out! So I added some vinegar to thin it out a bit:
I alternated layers of tofu and marinade, making sure the tofu was thoroughly covered:
It's best to be generous with the marinade, as it will settle and you don't want any of your tofu to be exposed. I went ahead and put the whole bottle in, to make sure there weren't any gaps around the edges:
I put the container in the fridge overnight. The next day, I fished the tofu pieces out, wiped them off and laid them on the dehydrator. Even though it's a bit messy, I think it's best to use your fingers, as you don't want the tofu to break up:
I lined the base of the dehydrator with foil to catch any drips (I learned this the hard way after making beef jerky!) I laid out the tofu slices with space in between so they air nicely:
I left them in the dehydrator for about 6 hours, turning them half-way through (that's why they have marks on them). It's important to dry them enough so that they're chewy, but not so long that they go completely dry and hard. This is how they looked at the end:
If it was meat, I would have thrown the marinade away. But as tofu is non-meat, it's safe to save and use for something else (we used it as a sauce for sausages and mash).
The tofu jerky came out quite well. Yum! I found it an interesting snack for when I need some protein - different to the nuts I normally eat, and definitely more convenient compared to tofu as it comes normally.
I cut the tofu up into slices. I know from my experience with drying meat and vegetables that they shrink by up to half, so I kept the slices quite large:
I poured a bit of the marinade into a plastic container, but it was so thick it wouldn't come out! So I added some vinegar to thin it out a bit:
I alternated layers of tofu and marinade, making sure the tofu was thoroughly covered:
It's best to be generous with the marinade, as it will settle and you don't want any of your tofu to be exposed. I went ahead and put the whole bottle in, to make sure there weren't any gaps around the edges:
I put the container in the fridge overnight. The next day, I fished the tofu pieces out, wiped them off and laid them on the dehydrator. Even though it's a bit messy, I think it's best to use your fingers, as you don't want the tofu to break up:
I lined the base of the dehydrator with foil to catch any drips (I learned this the hard way after making beef jerky!) I laid out the tofu slices with space in between so they air nicely:
I left them in the dehydrator for about 6 hours, turning them half-way through (that's why they have marks on them). It's important to dry them enough so that they're chewy, but not so long that they go completely dry and hard. This is how they looked at the end:
If it was meat, I would have thrown the marinade away. But as tofu is non-meat, it's safe to save and use for something else (we used it as a sauce for sausages and mash).
The tofu jerky came out quite well. Yum! I found it an interesting snack for when I need some protein - different to the nuts I normally eat, and definitely more convenient compared to tofu as it comes normally.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Your Inner (Or Outer) Geek!
Today is Geek Pride Day. So get your towels out and use the force! It's been ages since I did a mosaic, so I thought I'd do one dedicated to Geeky handmade products from Etsy, whether they be computer geek, sci-fi geek, science geek or un-categorisable geek:
Credits:
| Column A | Column B |
| Circuitboard Tie by ScatterBrain Ties. | Fake Moustache and Glasses Kit by Funny Side of Life. |
| Booky Badges by BeanForest. | Wine Cushion by Yellow Bug Boutique. |
| Robot Riding Triceratops T-shirt by Happy Family. | Day of the Dead Ereader Cozy by Rockin Mama. |
| Geeky Glasses Necklace by Emowieh. | Spock Monkey Sewing Pattern by The Sock Drawer. |
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
{Ditzy Tuesday} Shark Attack!
My obsession with warm, woolly things continues! Apparently now it's the coldest winter in 30 years, so that makes sense. How fun would these shark mittens be?!
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