The Savage Flower

A Handmade Life

Tequila Jalapeno Crab Dip

I made this tequila jalapeno crab dip for my first Pinterest party. Everyone had to bring some grub and something crafty to make that they had pinned. I've had this dip pinned for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. Result = pure deliciousness! I made a few changes to the original recipe. I'm not a fan of mayo, so I used sour cream instead. I also added some red bell pepper, doubled the garlic, and used green salsa instead of the Tabasco. Hello flavor! It was so tasty. My craft choice of ... VIEW POST

Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

Do they look incredibly pretty? No. In fact, they kind of look like giant cocoons. But don't let their sad and frumpy appearance fool you. These zucchini blossoms, filled with a creamy mixture of goat cheese, cream cheese and herbs, are rich and delicious! Ryan and I like to go to the local farmer's market in Chico as often as we can. Our most recent visit resulted in a bag of zucchini blossoms, some purple Chinese long beans, and a purple basil plant. The basil is now growing at warp speed ... VIEW POST

Holy Monkey Bread!

Saturday morning I sat starving, as usual, and wished that I had a sweet little chef in my kitchen that I could summon to make pure breakfasty deliciousness. Unfortunately, I had no tiny chef, but I did have refrigerated biscuits in the fridge. It hit me - monkey bread! I remember my mom making monkey bread once or twice when I was a kid. I also remember thinking what did I ever do to deserve this plate of heaven? So if you want your kids (or hubby) on their best behavior, just throw out two ... VIEW POST

Coconut Lime Macaroons

These lime macaroons are the perfect baked good for summer. They require only a few ingredients and are super easy to make. The tartness of the lime pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the coconut.I had originally planned to dip the bottoms in dark chocolate...but why mess with a good thing? Start with one can of sweetened condensed milk. Zest two limes. Add the zest and desired amount of juice (I only used 1 1/2) of two limes. Then stir in the vanilla and salt. Finally, add in ... VIEW POST

Brag Books from Paper Lunch Sacks

My mom saw a little brag book in a local store made out of brown paper bags. She asked if I could make her one. Well...I love a challenge. After tinkering around in my craft room for awhile, I came up with these little brag books, using brown lunch sacks from my pantry. These brag books are just what you'd think. They're mini scrapbooks to show off the little ones in your life.  They can easily fit in your purse and they're a definite upgrade from wallet photos. The open ends of the ... VIEW POST

Dutch Oven Bread

Check out this beautiful rustic loaf. It was beyond easy (no kneading) and it looks so artisan - makes me feel fancy. All you need is a dutch oven. The loaf comes out with a crunchy golden crust and soft and chewy inside. The most amazing part: you get to choose the flavor. The flavor combinations are endless, so let your imagination and pantry contents run wild.  ... VIEW POST