The Ephemeral Bee

Saffron Semolina Pasta

A basic semolina pasta infused with saffron. The semolina adds a little bite to your pasta’s texture, and increases the protein content of the pasta while imparting a slightly nutty flavor. The saffron is a splendid way to dress up your pedestrian pasta into something exotically wonderful – after all, if you are going to…

Cousin Becky’s Scrubbies

Cousin Becky, also known as the Scrubby Queen, has been stocking our family with these tulle scrubbies for well over a decade now. Over the years they have become a hot commodity at family gatherings, and family members have espoused the virtues of their use in anything from scrubbing out pots and pans to de-scaling…

Natural Sun Ink

I have been skimping on the craft posts lately, mostly, because I have been busy with large scale outdoor projects like painting decks and refinishing lawn furniture. It’s the time of year to spend time enjoying the outdoors, and finding projects, like this one, that reflect that. I have been playing around with natural, non-toxic…

Peach Pie

Along with baking a blueberry pie, we decided upon baking a peach pie for some variety. Peach pies, much like apple pies, straddle the beautifully tempting line between tart and sweet. I have found that the key to a good peach pie is to have perfectly ripened fruit. You want your peaches to be firm…