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Authentic Mexican Pan Dulce (Sweet Bread) Recipe

by Amparo Randall May 30, 2019

If you're like me and you find yourself far away from a good panaderia and you're craving an authentic concha, this is your recipe. When you do make them, serve them on a nice big serving tray from JTWoodworks. They make cute serving trays that double as cutting boards, which can be personalized and make great gifts

Posted in baking, custom made, cutting board, food serving, handcrafted, JTWoodworks, made in maine, mexican sweet bread, pan dulce, polka dot cutting board, rustic, serving platter, serving tray, sweet treats

10 Super Cute Scrap Wood Christmas Decorations

by Amparo Randall December 07, 2018

Christmas DIY scrap wood projects that are easy and fun!

Posted in Christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas DIY, Christmas ornaments, Christmas tree, farmhouse, holiday decor, JTWoodworks, jtwoodworksme.com, rustic, scrap wood DIY ideas, scrap wood ideas, scrap wood projects

5 Last Minute Easy & Effective Halloween Decorating Ideas

by Amparo Randall October 18, 2018

Get your home Halloween ready in no time with these 5 quick, easy, and effective Halloween DIY ideas and with Halloween cutting board platter and bat and spider-themed cake pop stands!

Posted in #halloweendesserts, #halloweendiy, floating shelves, halloween, halloween cake pop stands, halloween cake pops, halloween decor, halloween decorating, halloween desserts, halloween ideas, halloween party, home decor, jtwoodworksme.com

The Best Cheese Sampling in Maine

by Amparo Randall February 09, 2018

I love cheese (I know, that’s not a very unique statement) and I have been waiting for the perfect event to put out a cheese platter. Sitting in front of the television in my pajamas this evening, watching the Winter Olympic opening ceremony will do.

Portland, Maine has more restaurants per capita than probably any other city in the country. Despite the bevy of fabulous dining options, one of my favorite places to nosh is the Cabot Farmers’ Annex on Commercial Street. Why? Two words: cheese samples.

Posted in beer and cheese sampling, beer flight, cabot cheese, cabot creamery, cabot farmers' annex, cheddar, cheese, cheese lover, cheese platter, cheese sampling, chocolate cheddar cheese, fruit and cheese, handcrafted, JTWoodworks, jtwoodworksme.com, Maine, polka dot cutting board, Portland_Maine, wine and cheese sampling, wine night

What Is Your Dream Beer Flight?

by Amparo Randall December 01, 2017

Food conjures up lovely memories. Each bite of a certain food can transport you to a special time and place. Every time I bake my sister’s chocolate chip cookies, I am right back in her living room, binge-watching episodes of the Twilight Zone on Christmas day. Believe it or not, the other day I became similarly nostalgic, not over food, but rather over beer. It all started while I was reading a list of the top-rated beers in each state. It made me think about my favorite beers and I wondered: “What would be my ‘dream beer’ flight?”

Posted in beer flight, beer lovers, beer sampling, beer tasting, craft beer, custom made, engraved beer flight, handcrafted, home brewers

DIY Cake Pops and the BEST Cake Pop Stands to Display Them

by Amparo Randall November 21, 2017

DIY cake pops are a messy, but fun activity at any event or celebration with family and friends.These cake pop stands by JTWoodoworks are a super cute way to display your yummy desserts!

Posted in cake pop display, cake pop stands, cake pops, Christmas party, dessert display, dessert table, diy cake pops, holiday celebration, kids project ideas, rustic cake pop stands

Wine & Appetizers: A Juggling Act

by Amparo Randall September 27, 2017

I admit it. I overdress for most occasions. Why? Well, because I'm a woodworker and most days I am covered in saw dust. Literally. Also, my nails a...

Posted in appetizer tray, appetizers, beer, catered events, cheese and wine, corporate events, craft beer, elelgant, handmade, hardwood, holiday party food, made in maine, office party, party foods, snack tray, wedding, wine, wine and appetizers, wine holder, wine sampling, wine tasting, wine tray, wood

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Happy National Ice Cream Cone Day!

by Amparo Randall September 22, 2017

We've had an unusually warm September in Maine. As a displaced California girl, who is (was) used to year-round warm weather, I could tell this was...

Posted in creamery, dessert tray, frozen treat, ice cream, ice cream bar, ice cream cone, ice cream cone holder, ice cream party, ice cream social, ice cream tray, made in maine, sugar cone, waffle cone

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"Thank You" Cutting Boards

by Amparo Randall August 19, 2017

We were honored to have our cutting boards included in the "thank you" gift bags going to the selfless volunteers at a charity event. Available ...

Posted in cutting board, food prep, food serving, kitchen decor, kitchen tools, serving platter, serving tray

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Xochitl Gets Into the Act

by Amparo Randall July 24, 2017

I was trying to get the perfect shot of these sampling flights before they were shipped to our customer, Dry 85, an awesome bourbon bar and restaur...

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