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Tropical Cowboy Candy is a homemade condiment for people who love hot peppers with just a little bit of sweetness. It’s great tossed on top of your favorite burger, onto a grilled hot dog, tossed into a fajita or burrito, as a topper on nachos, etc. The guys in my family love hot peppers and use Cowboy Candy all sorts of different ways. To knock the heat down a little bit…you’ll want to toss in fresh or canned pineapples. I’ve actually caught my husband just snacking on it a few times too!
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The recipe that I used is from the Just A Pinch blog. I don’t steal other people’s recipes and content…always giving credit where credit is due. You’ll want to head to Just A Pinch to learn how to make Tropical Cowboy Candy and how to use it. Below you’ll find my personal variations that I used.
1. I used a combination of fresh jalapenos, banana peppers and sweet bell peppers from our backyard garden. It was getting toward’s the end of the growing season…so I mixed all 3 together for the recipe. It cut down the “heat” perfectly and made the perfect combination of peppers!
2. Instead of using fresh pineapple…I used canned pineapple chunks. I added 5-6 pineapple chunks in the bottom of each jar. This saved me time since I didn’t have fresh on-hand.
3. I processed the mason jars in a water bath canner. I used pint-sized glass mason jars.
4. Prep ahead of time. Get out all of your canning supplies ahead of time! Wash everything and lay them out so you can see them. This saves time during the recipe preparation.
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Our boy Romeo is an adult cat who’s 4 years old. We rescued and adopted him when he was 3 months old and is an important part of our family. You could say…he’s spoiled and very much loved! Our entire family adores him! He has …
Cape May Harbor is a great place to visit, especially if you enjoy watching the ships go in and out to sea. Boats are always coming and going…some are large ships (like barges), some of expensive yachts while others are just fishing boats. The harbor …
I have a friend who is into sailboats. They love to get out on the open water to do some sailing. They like to compete in various races and participate in boating parades. Me…not so much. I sadly get motion sickness! Anyway, he asked me to do several clam shells with a sailboat design for him to hand out to his friends. I’m not a talented painter, so I went with decoupage to do these designs.
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The design was made with a combination of things. I call it mixed media. I used acrylic craft paint, glitter, micro beads and fabric! I found the adorable sailboat fabric at my local Dollar Tree. I got a fat-quarter for $1.25. When decoupaging fabric I recommend using cotton or mostly cotton blended fabrics. They adhere better with less wrinkling.
Base coat the clam shells with 1-2 coats of white acrylic craft paint. While the paint is drying use sharp scissors to cut your desired image from fabric. In this case…sail boats. Cut close to the image that you can. Remove any strings and fraying as you go along. Make sure the cut image lays flat…so remove any wrinkles.
Use Clear Mod Podge Sealer to adhere the fabric onto the seashells. I put a coat of Mod Podge down first. Lay the fabric on top. Use my fingers to smooth it down and then brush another coat of Mod Podge on top. Let dry. Once dry, I added water underneath each boat by painting it on with a blue metallic acrylic craft paint. Let dry.
On some of the seashells I decided to get a little fancier by adding micro-fine glitter and micro-sized beads to the water area…to give texture and interest. Brush the entire seashell with a generous amount of Mod Podge Clear Sealer. While it’s still very wet…sprinkle the glitter or the micro beads onto the areas you want them. Lay the shell flat to dry which will take 1-2 hours.
If you enjoy painting on seashells or crafting with seashells…you’ll find over 150+ seashell craft projects right here on the Two Classy Chics blog! We will be sharing more seashell craft projects in the future too!
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Skincare enthusiasts often search for natural and effective products that provide maximum benefits without harsh chemicals. One such timeless beauty elixir is rose toner. Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, rose toner has been a staple in skincare routines for centuries. But are you …
Menopause is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate. For many women, it’s a time of physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can feel overwhelming and frustrating. While there are plenty of conversations about the hot flashes and …