by Nanci Olmos | Apr 1, 2016 | Gifts from the Heart
Cupcakes! The cupcake boom has been going on for quite some time and is still being enjoyed! Cupcakes are fun and easy to make and are liked by everyone! Cupcakes are a small cake designed to serve one person, it may be baked in a small thin paper or aluminum cup....
by Nanci Olmos | Mar 1, 2016 | Gifts from the Heart
Panorama Eggs If you are looking for a fun Easter craft that can be saved and shown for years to come then Sugar Eggs or Panorama Sugar eggs are the ticket! Of course, dying Easter eggs are fun and the traditional thing to do for this holiday but if you want...
by Nanci Olmos | Feb 1, 2016 | Gifts from the Heart
Crazy for Chocolate! The history of chocolate began in Latin America where the cacao tree grows wild. Cacao was cultivated by many cultures and some of the first people to use chocolate were more than likely the Olmec’s of southeast Mexico. They lived around 1,000 BC...
by Nanci Olmos | Jan 1, 2016 | Gifts from the Heart
Aprons – Protect your clothing Aprons have been around as long as anyone can remember. A handy tool, the principal use of an apron is to protect the wearer and their clothing underneath. From blacksmiths to cooks, from cobblers and grocers to bakers and...
by Nanci Olmos | Dec 1, 2015 | Gifts from the Heart
Clarice’s Pieces and Tidbits Holiday Traditions Ginger can be traced back to Europe. During the 11th century explorers came back from the Middle East with the spice “ginger”. The spice became popular with bakers, and they added sugar to the ginger root to create...
