Crafters- What are you making???

[ozark hen]

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Any kind of nuts will work.

 

[mjdtexan]

eggs

 

[purr]

cool cause I'd like to make some for my son-in-law but he's allergic to walnuts
thanks

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I really like using pecans for spiced nuts, too. I haven't made them in a few years, but I think our recipe was made with egg whites. Using maple syrup sounds yummy! I think I'll try that!

I read a recipe on the other/older BYC forum a few days ago, for a mini chocolate cake that you make in a mug, in the microwave. I wander over there every few months. I wonder if a little bag of the dry ingredients in a pretty mug, with the recipe tied to the handle, would make a fun gift? Especially for people that live alone or college students??? I've been really sick the last week, so haven't tried it, yet. Other people seem to really like it, though.

 

[debilorrah]

Our candied pecans is butter sugar and vanilla and then you stir it over the stove on medium for about 1765 hours until your arm is gonna fall off, then VOILA. Candied pecans.

 

[ozark hen]

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I saw that posted here I believe? But the reviews said it didn't taste very good. I was disappointed as mug cakes sounded pretty good. I think I have seen the egg white recipe also, and it sounded very good, too.

 

[Scrambled Egg]

Thank you so much for the Kahlua recipe Frog!!!! I printed it out and will be adding vodka and vanilla beans to my grocery list this weekend. Found a couple of places on line to order the bottles too, think I might go with the 10" tall bottles..a bit smaller than wine bottles and use a screw on top. The ones I really liked had a cork and were 6 bucks a piece!!! Way to expensive so I'll order the case of 12 cheap ones for about a dollar and 40 cents each. Thanks again for finding that easy looking recipe with great reviews!!

 

[Jolyn]

Could someone tell me how you turn the pine cones into fire starter?

Thank you!!

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

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I never buy the bottles empty, our Safeway of Kroger or even Marshalls sometimes carries an Italian soda that is carbonated with beautiful rubber sealed glass lids, I drink the soda that is 3.00-4.00 and get the bottle in return. Just a thought...there are some really pretty drink bottles on the market.
Also vanilla beans are way cheaper online than any grocer you could buy them from.

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

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Found this on a craft site, hope this helps! ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED, BURN DANGER.
First thing to do:
Place the pinecones in a bucket of cool water and let them sit out overnight (don’t let them freeze). The pinecones will close up when you do this, which takes care of most of your bug problems and removes any random dirt too. Some pinecones will take a while to absorb enough water to sink. If a few stubborn ones haven’t sunk after a couple hours, try putting a rock on it to push it down (don’t squash it).
The next day, let the cones sit out in the sun to dry (preferably inside where they won’t just find more bugs). When the cones are dry through to the center, put them on an old cookie sheet and stick them in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes. Use tongs to pull off the cones which have completely reopened, and look “done”. Some (or even most) cones will need more time—just stick them back in and let them heat for another 10 minutes. When all of your pine cones are full and wide open, let them cool and begin work on your craft of choice.
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Things You’ll Need:

* Pinecones
* Double boiler or coffee can and a pan of water
* Paraffin wax
* Scented oil
* Tongs
* Waxed paper
* Candle coloring (optional)

Step1
Fill a double boiler water half full of water and place it on the stove. If you don't have a double boiler, use a coffee can placed in a pan of water. Add enough paraffin wax and allow it to melt slowly on medium to low heat.
Step2
Add the scented oil and candle coloring when the wax has melted.
Step3
Dip the pinecone into the wax with the tongs. Roll it around until it is completely coated.
Step4
Allow the excess wax to drip back into the double boiler or coffee can before placing it on the wax paper. Allow the wax to harden completely.
Step5
Light a fire by putting a pinecone fire starter between logs and lighting a "leaf" of the pinecone.

Also remember if you use these too much you can cause wax buildup in your fireplace, which is dangerous