How to Make a Christmas Cake

by aileen Posted on October 28th, 2009

Christmas is just a few weeks away. Grace your Christmas table with a traditional home-made fruitcake. Here are the steps to make a Christmas cake.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Mix

450 grams currants
175 grams sultanas
175 grams raisins
50 grams chopped glacé cherries
50 grams chopped mixed candied peel
Brandy

For the Cake

225 grams unsalted butter
225 grams soft brown sugar
2 tablespoon black treacle
1 [...]

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How to Make an Advent Wreath

by aileen Posted on October 16th, 2009

Christmas is just a couple of months away. To prepare for this season, most families set up advent wreaths at home. Advent is a period of preparation for the coming of Christ. Here are some steps to make your own Advent wreath.
Things You’ll Need:

Wreath frame
Fresh boughs
Clippers
Candle holders
3 violet candles
1 rose candle
1 white candle
Florist wire

Steps:

Have a [...]

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How to Make an Advent Calendar

by howtomakestuff Posted on October 4th, 2009

We have various exciting and heartwarming traditions during the Christmas season, such as the Christmas trees, the exchanging of gifts and the Santa Claus socks (see Seven spirited ways to spread the Christmas spirit). Different decorations can be used during this festive season, and one of the most popular kinds is the Advent calendar. This [...]

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How to Make Ginger Ale

by Marck Posted on August 10th, 2009

Whether it’s used as a base for mixed alcoholic drinks, or drank on its own as a snack or a home remedy, ginger ale is a very refreshing beverage. Ginger ale has a long history in cuisine; while many supermarkets and stores sell bottled ginger ale, you can easily make your own batches with [...]

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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream

by Carmelia Posted on July 28th, 2009

Ice cream is a nice and cold treat. However, commercial ice cream can have high numbers of fat, and sometimes there are not existing flavors of ice cream that you want. Here’s how to make ice cream without having to use an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
The following ingredients make for one serving of ice cream

1/2 cup [...]

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How To Make Gallon Jug Basket Craft

by Paul Posted on February 23rd, 2009

Milk jugs, made from thick durable plastic, is often recycled as water containers or multi-purpose receptacles. You can up the ante on creativity and use the milk jug to create a basket. The jug’s plain appearance makes it fun to stylize. In addition, its durability ensures you that your creation will last [...]

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How to Make a Diaper Cake

by Paul Posted on January 15th, 2009

Themed cakes look awfully nice, but at some point, you ‘ll get tired of the sweetness and the icing. Instead of of focusing on the edible part, which you can get from other dessert items, just up the ante of the cake’s appearance. You can use unconventional items to give the fixture a [...]

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How to Make Pop Can Ring Snowflakes

by Paul Posted on December 23rd, 2008

Pop can rings, normally recycled to create useful objects like wheelchairs and other metal works, can be used to make an ornament enjoyed by people of all ages - the pop can ring snowflake. Tiny as it is, the ring is durable and is nearly impervious to rust, making it a good material for [...]

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How to Make a Candy Cane Wreath

by Paul Posted on December 23rd, 2008

Candy cane, being both an ornament and a food item, is an obvious choice for making an edible wreath. The process of making the candy cane and the wreath is nearly identical. The only differences are the shape and the number of decorative items used for the wreath.
Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup water
1/2 [...]

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How to Make a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

by Elaine Posted on December 22nd, 2008

Remember the children’s story Hansel and Gretel? In the fairytale, the two kids found a beautiful, delicious-looking gingerbread house in the middle of the forest. Even though it was owned by a creepy, child-eating witch, it didn’t stop the kids from gobbling and chewing on the house. You can’t blame them. Anyone’s mouth will water [...]

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