Monthly Archives: March 2010
Fun with the Thermapen
The ice just went out in the lake yesterday. Since it’s warm and sunny today, I went over to check the temperature of the water, just for kicks. I am wondering how soon I want to bring the boat over, … Continue reading
Spicy Sirloin Tip Roast of Beef
Now is the season where we’re eating up what’s left in the freezer. I’d thawed out a sirloin tip roast, and had absolutely no idea what to do with it. Thank you, internet! We started with this recipe, and did … Continue reading
Vest, again
When sewing garments, it’s always a wonderful thing when you like a design enough to make it again in different fabrics. This zip up vest is one of those. This time, I made it in a smaller size, but with … Continue reading
Make Ahead Chocolate Souffle Addendum
These are a few followup notes I have for the Go-To Chocolate Dessert for 2010, having made them again this morning for an upcoming dinner party: Have all ingredients at room temperature before starting. We’ve all seen this in baking … Continue reading
Archaeology in the Studio
Yes, I’ve got a whole room in our house devoted to my fabric, fiber, and power tools. Yes, it is one of the least organized rooms of the house. Much of this is due to the fact that I haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Quilting, Sewing, WAQG
Tagged Pokey Bolton, Quilting Arts, studio archaeology, WAQG Retreat
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Stout Stew
In my now regular pattern of acknowledging a holiday (in this case, St. Patrick’s Day) after everyone else does, the other night we had Murphy’s Stout Stew for dinner, and it was quite tasty. You may have heard of this … Continue reading
Go-To Chocolate Dessert for 2010
photo by Ward Thompson © 2010 We all need a go-to dessert that will be an automatic pleaser. Especially if we can find one that is either Easy Fast Delicious Chocolate Impressive Of course, it’s best to combine as many … Continue reading
5 Course Dinner for 8, with Wine Pairings
Since I love to throw a dinner party, and I love to cook for people, for the past three years, I have offered a 5 course dinner for 8 in my church’s annual silent auction. This dinner was for last … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Slow Food, UUF
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A long time away…
but now I am back, and ready to post again. I’ve been busy, distracted with work, and with knitting projects mostly, but I’m ready to get back to blogging with some new inspiration and energy. Now that Minnesota is thawing … Continue reading
