Monthly Archives: April 2014

Sea-buckthorn berry and carrot ice cream

Posted on April 28, 2014 by alinakelo

I love to make ice cream myself even though I make it very rarely. Ice cream machines have been around for sometime and about 2 years ago they were also the Christmas present hit here in Finland. One thing I noticed … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and recipes | Tagged berry, carrot, dessert, food, Food and recipes, ice cream, recipe, sea-buckthorn berry, star anise | Leave a comment

Remembering the name day

Posted on April 23, 2014 by alinakelo

I like to celebrate my kids’ name days a little. I think it’s a fun tiny thing between these ordinary days and I usually try to find something small for them to give. This year I found these to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Wrap it! | Tagged Big shot, Card, coloring, gift, handmade, handmade card, markers, name day, pencil, Spectrum Noir, wrapping | Leave a comment

Quiet on the jewelry side?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by alinakelo

Actually it isn’t quiet but the reason for not blogging is that it’s been pretty hectic. I’ve had projects that have taken time and a few that are still going on. One project is that I’ve decided to go sell … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewelry | Tagged cabochon, handmade jewelry, jewelry, leather, leather jewelry, market, pendant, sell | Leave a comment

Yeast bread

Posted on April 10, 2014 by alinakelo

I had earlier already talked about my problem with baking with yeast. The last few times have been successful and I have had a big confidence boost. So I decided to try out the basic yeast bread that has never … Continue reading →

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Soft Easter eggs tutorial

Posted on April 8, 2014 by alinakelo

At least here in Finland pussy willows are an essential part of Easter decorations and without them there is so no Easter for me. We went to pick some with the girls a few weeks ago already and after coming … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY/ Crafts, Tutorial | Tagged branches, catkins, easter, easter decorations, easter egg, egg, egg decorations, pussy willow, willow | Leave a comment

Spring in my kitchen

Posted on April 5, 2014 by alinakelo

The wait for actual light green spring can be long but to lighten up your home you can bring spring inside a bit earlier. The time between actual winter and spring is quite grey and colorless so therefore I really … Continue reading →

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Carrot soup with fennel and star anise

Posted on April 1, 2014 by alinakelo

I found a lovely carrot soup recipe. The carrot is paired up with fennel and star anise to bring a flavor of its own to the soup. This soup is worth a try. I haven’t really been a big fan … Continue reading →