Easy Do It Yourself Fresh Homemade Bread - Make bread at Home #diy #homemadebread #breadrecipe

Fresh Yummy Bread Made at Home! 

It's easier than you think...

You can make it and everyone will love it.

Fresh Bread recipe altered to my way ...

* 5 cups of all purpose flour

* 2 tablespoon of fast active dry yeast

* 1.5 teaspoon of salt

* 1 teaspoon if sugar 

* 2 cups of warm water

* 1/4 cup cooking oil 

* add in herbs or rosemary etc 

Knead and set aside. Let rise over night or for a few hours. (Before baking I like to add some cubed butter or sweet butter depends on how you like it.)

When ready...

Preheat oven with your Dutch oven in it with the lid on to 450.

Then remove and place your ball of dough inside on parchment paper.

Bake for 30 min with the lid on and then 15 to 20 min with the lid off.

Enjoy your fresh bread! Add rosemary, garlic, olives and or whatever to make it uniquely your own!

Easy do it yourself bread that can be made anytime anywhere. 

Easy DIY Chocolate Dipped Oreo Truffle Pumpkins for Fall #oreoballs

Happy Fall!! Sweets and Treats, No Tricks!

 

It's super easy to make these do it yourself homemade sweet treats.

 

How cute are these mini pumpkin oreo truffles!?

 



 

Tasty and super craft looking but oh so easy to pull together.

 

Here are the quick steps and everything you will need to make these cute Oreo truffle chocolate dipped pumpkin treats.

 

1 pack of large family size oreos
3/4 sour cream or frosting
Orange melting chocolates
Caramel bite, pretzel or candy corn for stem

 

 



 

 

Let's Get Started...

 

Blend the oreos to a fine consistency.

 



Add in the frosting or cream cheese little by little until you have a formidable consistancy to shape that's holds it shape.. not too much frosting!

 



 

Shape into pumpkins and let chill in freezer. Add grooves to the shape if desired for pumpkin effect with a small toothpick or dowel.

 



 

Melt chocolate while pumpkins are in freezer about 15 minutes... sometimes you may need some coconut oil to thin it out.

 



 

Dip pumpkins into chocolate and as they cool, place the stem into place and let harden.

 

 



 

Use an edible color pen or food dye to draw vines.

 



 

Done. There you have them.... mini pumpkin oreo truffles ready for teacher gifts, neighbor surprises, pot luck dish or a snack for the family.

 

I'll take two.... or 5!

 

So easy and while you are in between steps you can craft, clean up, do things around the house or help with homework.

 

Try them... let me know what you think and what version you make... frosting or cream cheese!?

 





DIY Succulents - Armstrong Garden Centers - Take A Class!

A few weeks ago I was able to take part in a Succulent Class - It was amazing!

 

It's pretty easy once someone walks you through it and the class leaves you feeling creative, crafty and full of a Green Thumb!

 

 

Here are the fun steps that we took to creating our Succulent Pot.... you can sign up for one of these fun instructor lead classes too.

 

Kids welcome to special all age friendly events too.

 

First we picked out our pot supplied by Trend Spot Inc.

Get Crafty With Armstrong Garden Center & June Gardening Classes

Summer is Here ... Put Your Gloves on and Get Dirty with Armstrong Garden!

 

IN THE GARDEN...

 

Armstrong Garden Centers invites California gardeners of all skill levels to its upcoming community classes.

 



 

Each workshop will encourage attendees to nurture their green thumbs with a wide range of topics for the spring season.

 

The classes will be held at all 31 stores throughout California.

 

Armstrong Garden Centers scheduled activities for June 2018 Above!

 

To celebrate California’s more than 170 species of butterflies, join the Armstrong Garden Centers team for a free plant guide, coloring page, nectar beverage and sweet snack while supplies last.

 



 

Basic Info..

Armstrong Garden Centers Classes February 2018 - Fun DIY

Armstrong Garden Centers is Hosting Community Gardening Classes in February 2018!

 

Armstrong Garden Centers invites California gardeners of all skill levels to its upcoming community classes.

 

Each workshop will encourage attendees to nurture their green thumbs with a wide range of topics for the winter season. The classes will be held at all 31 stores throughout California.

 

Armstrong Garden Centers scheduled activities for January 2018 remaining dates...

Armstrong Garden Centers scheduled activities for February 2018:

 

Saturday, February 10 at 9:00 a.m. –

Orchids – Orchids add beauty and elegance to any home. Learn how easy taking care of orchids can really be from Armstrong’s gardening instructors. No registration required for this free class.

Non Toxic DIY Homemade Play Dough So Easy So Fun

Fun Kid Friendly Activity - Make Play Dough! 

Summer is always fun but sometimes the kids get "so bored"! This year I have been doing a lot of crafts and things out doors but it has been so HOT lately... I had to bring it indoors a bit too. 

This is such a great way to combine time together, measuring, simple ingredients, involving the kids in every step, fun colors and creating something you can all play with after.