DIY Self Watering Wine Bottle Planter

Gypsy Glow Knows Best

Lately I’ve been hooked on Pinterest, and came across home wine bottle cutting- then it clicked! A self watering vase, why had I never thought of this before?!?!

It’s extremely easy and quick to do. Just a few simple steps and BAM you’re all done.

 

1. Clean your bottle. (Seems like a no brainer but most people forget this step.)

2. Fill the sink with ice water.

 

3. Tie a cotton piece of yarn around the bottle 5-6 times.

4. Roll the string off of the bottle and soak it in acetone/nail polisher remove for about 10-20 seconds.

5. Slide it back on and set the string on fire. (Make sure to spin the bottle to get an even cut.)

6. Right before the fire goes out, completely submerge it into the icy water. (It should snap in half easily, if not… try the process over again…

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Rum Raisin Pie

Rum Raisin Pie

Ahoy there mateys!!! Today at The Drunk Oven we are going to explore what the pirates of the 7 seas were eating behind their wives backs, Rum Raisin Pie. Ok all joking aside, I did try to do some research on this particular subject, and could find no corresponding evidence that pirates did once eat Rum Raisin Pie, so, for the sake of this post we will all assume that Rum Raisin Pie was a favorite treat of Captain Teach (A.K.A. Captain Blackbeard to most of us), and that this wonderful invention of a pie would remain irresistible to all Pirates, of all the seas, and to all of their lovely lady wenches.

There are several know types of Rum Raisin Pie, the most popular being the plain ol’ original type. However, depending on the voyage you may be on, and the company you keep, you may find yourself having one or more of the following, Apple Rum Raisin pie, Hot Buttered Rum Raisin Pie, Cinnamon Rum Raisin Pie, Old Fashioned (wait, no Rum in this one), Caramel Apple, or Rum Raisin Pumpkin Pie (Mmmmmm…..).

Alright, let’s put all of this pirate B.S. aside and get down to the good stuff starting with the original Rum Raisin Pie. The original is the most simple and consists of a yummy crust with a creamy top. Any one of the following sites with guide you to making a Rum Raisin Pie that the Pirates would pillage for.

http://www.food52.com/recipes/15855_rum_raisin_pie

http://www.marthastewart.com/314877/rum-raisin-pie

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/847667/rum-raisin-pie

http://www.herdaily.com/recipes/9791/exotic-dessert-rum-raisin-pie.html

Now if you would like to spice up your Rum Raisin Pie, so that you could attract all of the best wenches and Pirates, then maybe you would like to try one of the following.

Buttered Rum Raisin Pie:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/buttered-rum-raisin-cream-pie-10000000633305/

http://mypiary.com/2012/02/27/hot-buttered-rum-raisin-pie/ (this site looks familiar)

Cinnamon Rum Raisin Pie

If you really want cinnamon, then go ahead and just throw in a dash or two to your liking to any one of these recipes. Arrrrgggggg…..

Apple Rum Raisin Pie

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Rum-Raisin-Apple-Pie-236430

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/lighten-up/janettes-lighter-apple-rum-raisin-pie-recipe/index.html

http://www.kohlercreated.com/blog/?p=7725
http://sfappeal.com/food/2011/11/goodies-by-anna-rum-raisin-apple-pie.php

Carmel Apple Rum Raisin Pie

http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2007/10/22/shf-caramel-apple-raisin-pie-with-rum-raisin-ice-cream/

And of course who could live without, Rum Raisin Pumpkin Pie.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Rum-Raisin-Pumpkin-Pie

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/193/Rum-Raisin-Pumpkin-Pie135024.shtml

This is just a small sampling of what you could do with Rum Raisin Pie, so please feel free to send in your own recipes and/or tips and suggestions. We really do look forward to hearing from you, and no worries, if we don’t like what you have to say….we will force you to walk the plank.