I thought it might be fun to begin including some DIY things here. I'm not a crafty person . . . at all. I try and for a couple of weeks I enjoy it, then I set it down to never pick it back up again (then I go to Pinterest and look longingly at the lovely things I could create if only I would take the time to learn the skill, but that is another story). But I do like making things that one would normally just go out an buy for themselves. There is something very satisfying about making something that you would normally just go pay for (and usually pay a high price for lower quality).

So, in this vein of thinking, I present how to make your own applesauce. This is a no-sugar-added recipe and it is sweeter and richer than anything I've ever bought. For one day, it's quite a lot of work, but when you're finished it's completely worth it.