I love this view and the inspiration it brings.....so relaxing :)
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Making a Steakment
Just curious....there are only so many ways to cook a steak, what do you API to make yours different, make it stand out or make a bold Steakment?
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Grandma's Apron
I read this on a quilting blog today and I just had to share it.... I know you will be running to the store or the sewing machine after this read ladies :o)
I don't think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath becuse she only had a few. It was also becuse it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion, was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carryng eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids....and when the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow bent over the hot wood stove. Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees. When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved hr apron and the menfolk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It would be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that "old time apron" that served so many purpose.
Note: Grandma use to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs out to thaw. Hope you enjoyed this jaunt down memory lane.
I don't think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath becuse she only had a few. It was also becuse it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion, was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carryng eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids....and when the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow bent over the hot wood stove. Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees. When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved hr apron and the menfolk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It would be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that "old time apron" that served so many purpose.
Note: Grandma use to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs out to thaw. Hope you enjoyed this jaunt down memory lane.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Oh My Sweet Potato
So I never tried it to make sweet potato pie..so guess what I did? Anyway, I grabbed a recipe on line the that three title sounded good. Ok they all sounded good I just picked one.
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
4 Oz. butter softened
2 cups sweet potato mashed
2 cups sugar
1 small can evaporated milk (5 Oz = 1/2 cup plus 2 tbls.)
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 prepared pie shells
Mix butter, potatoes, sugar and evaporated milk until well blended. Add vanilla, eggs, and cinnamon; mix well. Pour into the prepared pie shells. Bake in a 350° oven for about an hour, until set.
Makes 2 pies.
**Recommendations: cut the sugar to 1 cup to lessen the sweet and taste more potato
Thursday, October 25, 2012
To know me is to....?
So earlier this week Gregg comes home and says he would like to do something nice for his Co-workers and asked if I could help. Of course I can....I think he was expecting a boxed cake or something. Ha! Can't do it! So at 2-something this morning it dawns on me and I headed to the kitchen. So to those of you who know me and love me but mostly love my chili and cornbread, I am sorry, cause that's what the guys are getting for lunch today.
To my Knife River Crew: I hope you enjoy :)
I think they liked it!Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Look what we picked at the patch
We are so excited out first pumpkins from out very own patch! I hope they taste as good as they look.
Ok and a pic of them all cleaned up. So Proud!
Start Thinking Gift Ideas
I have made a few table runners that someone out there may fall in love with or be interested in as a gift idea. Sweet, Simple and Reasonable. They are 100% cotton and washable, measure 41x14, and are adorned with novelty or vintage buttons. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. I will be making more "higher" end runners for year round, coasters, mug rugs and may even come up with a few surprises. Thank you for supporting the "Patch".
"Trees and Stripes" $20 plus s&h
"Peace & Trees" $20 plus s&h
"Peppermint Snowmen" $20 plus s&h
"Leaves and Acorns" $20 plus s&h
"Poinsettas" $20 plus s&h
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