DIY: Citronella Candle
From cabins and lake houses to backyard barbecues and bonfires, my summer has been eventful. I don\’t know about you, but when I get invited somewhere I always bring a hostess gift. While I do buy gifts from time to time I think something homemade is just a little bit sweeter. These simple citronella candles have become my go-to hostess gifts for summer.
Tools:
Terracotta Pots (I spray painted mine)
Unscented candles (check Walmart or the Dollar Store)
Candle Wicks
Pot
Something to melt wax in
Step 2: Fill a pot with water add jars filled with candle wax. Melt on a low temperature.
Step 3: Place a piece of foil under the pot, wrap the wick around a pencil and pour in a small amount of wax to lock your wick in place.
Step 4: Add Citronella oil to the melted wax and pour into your pots.
Step 5: Allow to set for 24 hours.
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When you live two miles away from Lake Michigan and marinas are packed with charter fishing boats, it’s inevitable you’ll end up receiving fresh fish from someone. This weekend I received some white fish and immediately thought of making fish tacos. It was my first time ever making them (and eating them), but they were everything I had hoped for, and have quickly become a summer must.
Step 1: Soak fish in milk (I did overnight) to mellow the fish taste and smell. When ready to cook season as desired. I used lemon pepper.
Step 2: Spray a piece of foil with Pam, place on the barbeque and add your fish.
Step 3: Make coleslaw: cabbage, carrots, mayo, vinegar, sugar and chive.
Step 4: Make Pico De Gallo: tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, hot chili peppers and salt.
Step 5: Once fish is cooked add to a warmed tortilla and top with coleslaw.
Step 6: Then top with your Pico De Gallo and enjoy!
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