Author Archives: Sister Notes

About Sister Notes

I'm a sister, mother, cousin, and aunt. My family and friends are spread all over and it seems we rarely make the time to connect with each other. I hope that by blogging we can connect and share those little tidbits and life lessons that keep us going each day!

Homemade Ginger Ale, lesson 1

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sister Notes

After two unsuccessful attempts at making ginger ale, I’m now even more determined to get it right. So, this time I’m taking a more scientific experimentation approach and I’ll let you all follow along. First, I’ll start with some vocabulary. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale Series, Take 2

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Sister Notes

After less-than-satisfactory success with my first batch of ginger ale, I decided to try again – this time following the recipe more closely. In preparation, I made a batch of yogurt cheese so that I would have a substantial supply … Continue reading →

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Make it Monday: ファイル Tawashi

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Sister Notes

According to the sources I reviewed, a “tawashi” is Japanese for a scrub brush. In D.I.Y. circles, the word has been lovingly applied to make-your-own dish scrubbies. While the one I’m going to recommend here is simple and fun, this … Continue reading →

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The Yummiest Homemade Tortillas

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Sister Notes

I was hunting around for a homemade cracker recipe – who’d of thought that something simple like crackers would be so hard to make! My hunt took me to an intriguing recipe at the Kitchen Stewardship. I probably found it … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale: Update

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Sister Notes

Click here for my original post on ginger ale. Lesson No. 1 – follow the directions! Improvising a recipe that hasn’t been previously tried is not a recommended strategy for success. Observations: 1st 24 hrs – salty taste, no carbonation, … Continue reading →

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