{Recipe} Testing Vegan Meringue

I stumbled upon this idea on Facebook. 

 There is a Facebook group devoted to Vegan Meringue-Hits and Misses. I was intrigued by the idea of making meringue from chickpea brine (the liquid in the can of chickpeas).  On a whim I whipped some up to see if it actually worked.  I added a little bit of cream of tartar, some vanilla extract and some sugar to the liquid from one 15 ounce can of chickpeas.  I left the mixer on and came back to what looked like real egg white meringue!

Call me amazed!

 I dolloped the mixture onto parchment covered baking pans and baked at 200 F for about an hour and a half. I left them in the oven to cool (after turning it off) with the door open.

The verdict: most of them tasted and felt like 'real' meringue cookies!  They didn't puff up as high as I'd like but I think I could have whipped them longer A few of them had a different texture due to baking time and difference in sizes(but I find that when I'm making regular meringues too).  They do not taste like chickpeas at all.

 I want to experiment more with this idea so you should be seeing more vegan meringue recipes in the coming months. My goal is a vegan pavlova!!

Let's keep in touch!

    

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{DIY} Summer Tote Bag

I know it's only spring but I'm dreaming about summer trips to the beach.

I found a basic straw tote bag at Ikea (Nipprig 2015) for $3.99.

 I wanted to add some fun colors so I started with an aqua blue acrylic paint which reminds me of the ocean. I taped a line of painters tape all the way around the bag (eye balling it) and I did two coats of paint for my first stripe.

 I tested out two different pinks but settled on the lighter pink, which makes me think of pink, sandy beaches.  This time I had to cover my blue line and tape off below where I wanted the pink line to be.

 I love the color combo!

 I made some yarn pompoms out of yarn that I had around the house.  The variegated yarn makes really pretty pompoms.

You can find oodles of pompom tutorials on line if you're not sure how to make them.

They are so fun and addicting!

 I added a braided bit of yarn to the handle of the bag to add my pompoms. I kept adding pompoms until I was happy with the placement of them and the look of the bag.

 I really can't wait to take it to the beach with me!

 It's all ready to go.....

 Who's ready to hit the beach with me?

Let's keep in touch!

    

Linking up with:
Creative Mondays
Wow Us Wednesday
Cooking and Crafting with J & J

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{Link Party| Friday Favorites #108 & Features

Hi everyone! Emily, Laura and I are excited to welcome Stephanie and Michelle as co-hosts to our weekly Friday Favorites!

Introductions~

Hola! I'm Stephanie from Casa Watkins.

 

 I am a Latina wife, Mommy, and one thrifty DIYer who loves all things for the home. I am making our house into a coastal cottage retreat one project at a time. When I'm not completing home projects, I am homeschooling my two bilingual toddlers. I am so happy to join the Friday Favorites team.

Hi! I'm Michelle at Our Crafty Mom ~

 

I started Our Crafty Mom originally to share my love of arts and crafts and all things DIY, but it has become so much more! Now that my kids are grown & my youngest left for college, this blog is my creative outlet & allows me to connect with so many kind people who love all things DIY like myself. I'm excited for this next chapter! 

Please visit Stephanie and Michelle!

Features from last week:

Farmhouse 40 shares a beautiful spring décor tray.

Carla from the River shared a sweet 40th birthday gift that she received from a friend. It's a tin full of 40 different teas with a quote on each one. So creative!

Sarah from Sadie Seasongood made these beautiful DIY Canvas Wrapped Embroidered Wall Art pieces from thrifted linens. I love how fresh and springy they look!

Mom 2 my crazy 2 has a Pokémon party theme going on. Here's a peek at her Oreo cakes:

Techie's DIY Adventures shows us an amazing template on her laundry room. And, she found her paint in the "oops" corner! I check that out every time I walk into Home Depot!

I also loved our newest co-host's, Michelle's diaper wreath over at Our Crafty Mom.

Party Rules:

LINK 1-3 FAVORITE PROJECTS, LINGER & LINK BACK TO PARTY

NO GIVEAWAYS OR ADVERTISEMENTS

PLEASE grab a button and link to the host who featured you to show her some love! Hosts' links are above..at the top.. keep going!

LINK UP HERE

An InLinkz Link-up

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{Get Thrifty} Thursday 05.07.15

 Last week's Goodwill visit only yielded one item, but not for lack of trying! 

It just wasn't my day for finding oodles of goodies.  This red Charter Club cardigan was my only purchase but it was a good one. The white polka dots are embroidered and the buttons are silver tone. #sofancy

I teamed it up with some jeans, a tank top and sandals yesterday. 

 I think it brings out my inner Minnie Mouse, don't you?

Let's keep in touch!

    

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