Category Archives: Recipes
Successful gluten free baking
Some time ago I ordered a set of different gluten free bread mixes from Chebe. They are made with tapioca flour and starch so they are naturally gluten free. This week I tried the bread sticks. I didn’t tell anyone … Continue reading
Easy, fresh salsa recipe
I found a Paula Deen recipe that doesn’t call for a stick of butter. Can you believe it! I wanted to make some fresh salsa last week, so I turned to the web for a recipe. I decided to start … Continue reading
Dinner rolls for a crowd
I had volunteered to make 10 dozen dinner rolls from scratch on Saturday. I may have made as many as 4 dozen at a time before, but I was pretty sure I could do it. I started with this recipe … Continue reading
Denim tooth fairy pillow for Etsy
There are lots of tooth fairy pillows on Etsy, but I didn’t see any that were made from two vintage denim jeans pockets. I adapted the tooth from a Martha Stewart pattern. The eyes and mouth are hand embroidered, and … Continue reading
Homemade pies
I have made more pies in the past week than in the past year or two! I’ve made four of these lemon meringue pies. I finally got the meringue made right on this one, but I still need to work … Continue reading
Gluten free oat and honey bread recipe
Here is the link to the gluten free oat and honey bread recipe that I made last week. It is delicious! And it keeps well on the counter. And it makes a wonderful grilled cheese sandwich. Even the crust is … Continue reading
Courthouse steps table runner
I listed my Courthouse Steps on Etsy today. You can go to etsy.com if you want to see more pictures. I really like the movement created by the diagonal strips of the red and blue areas. I realize that … Continue reading
Tooth fairy pillow
My DIL sent me this link to a Martha Stewart web page with directions for a cute tooth fairy pillow. http://www.marthastewart.com/270949/tooth-fairy-pillow-craft?czone=crafts/sewing-cnt/sewing-projects¢er=326405&gallery=274690&slide=270949 I’m going to make one or two for their two boys, but I may try making a few more, … Continue reading
Cranberry cookies and tote bags
I love cranberry nut bread, but wanted to make cookies, so I went online to see if I could find a cookie recipe that used lots of fresh cranberries. I found this recipe at allrecipes.com. Sounded good. I added the zest … Continue reading
Cooking and sewing
I did more cooking today than anything else. Did wash a couple of loads of clothes, and water the downstairs plants. I need to take a photo of my Christmas cactus. It started blooming this week. I made another apple … Continue reading
