Homestead Blessing: The Art of Candle Making

Homestead Blessings:  The Art of Candlemaking
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Learn the artful skill of candle making in this exciting new DVD from the West ladies — Vicki, Jasmine, Hannah, and CeCe. This creativity-inspiring film is full of helpful instruction, practical tips, and fun-filled insight into the unique art of candle making.

From distinctive and beautiful glow lamps, twisted candles, decorative ornaments, basic seven-inch candles, and much more, this DVD is filled with a range of candle making activities sure to encourage warmth and creativity for your family.

Bring the joy of candling making into your home with the southern hospitality and homestead charm the West ladies bring to this entertaining and instructive film. The Art of Candle Making is full of special techniques, artistic flair, and family unity sure to cultivate beauty, joy, and ambience in your home.

This is the third DVD in the series by the West Ladies that I've enjoyed.  Using beeswax, they teach the viewer how to dip taper candles, make candle holders and use commonly found natural elements in the craft.  The simplicity really appealed to me and I am looking forward to adding this to my list of home crafts to try.  The West Ladies have done a great job once again.

Tuesday Tidings

After what seemed like forever,
these beauties started to bloom.



They were worth the wait.

I can see more of these in our future.

You can find basics for growing dahlias here.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack Cake

This yummy chocolate cake has become

the standard birthday cake of choice for our boy with allergies

to wheat, eggs, soy and so many other ingredients.

Of course, it's good anytime of year

and requested often by Lil' Guy.

One year I shaped it into a beacon,

as that was his interest at the time.

This cake is easy to work with and even easier to enjoy!

A few simple ingredients and in under 10 minutes,

you've got a treat filling the whole house

with the aroma of chocolate.

What could be better than that?

(Except maybe the first bite!)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack Cake

Food Allergy Survival Guide

1 1/4 C gf flour mix

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

1/2 C sucanat (or sugar)

1/2 C dark cocoa

1 baby food jar pear sauce

 2 t vanilla

1/2 C rice milk

1/2 C light olive oil

1/4 C maple syrup

Generously oil a 9" round or square pan.  Set aside.

Combine flour mix, cocoa, soda and salt in large bowl.

Stir with wire whisk until well combined.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In separate bowl, cream oil, sucanat and vanilla.

Beat in pear sauce and syrup.  Then stir in milk.

Gradually add flour mixture in three additions,

beating after each.  Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 30 minutes.

Cover the top with foil after 20 minutes

if needed to prevent overbrowning.

Enjoy!

To find out more about where this recipe came from,

click here.

Friday Fotos

An early walk in the garden this morning

held some wonderful sights.

Enjoy!



Have a fantastic weekend, y'all!

Honey Squash

We had this last night and it was oh-so good! 
The honey and olive oil carmelize

and add just a touch of sweetness.

Cut an acorn squash in half, then slice into half rings.

Drizzle with olive oil, honey, salt and a touch of cinnamon.

Bake at 375 for 50 minutes.

Enjoy!