by Daisy | Apr 10, 2009 | Drama, Fencepost
photo by Mike BrownFor all ya’ll on pins and needles….I got a continuance to finish my permit/variance. Bit boring? Yes. However, I have a fabuloso video courtesy of the lovely people at Channel Five Evening News. Click the logo below to see the video.And...
by Daisy | Apr 10, 2009 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
I’m a two-time broccoli-growing failure. Maybe, I thought, I could grow broccoli raab–it’s smaller and not as intimidating-looking as the real thing.So I looked into broccoli raab and it turns out my garden is already FULL of it.Broccoli raab...
by Daisy | Apr 9, 2009 | Crafts, Knitting
I think the hazelnut stitch from Super Stitches Knitting looks a lot like a field of cabbages. The green yarn helps complete the transformation from filbert to brassica. Shown in Lily Sugar’n Cream Hot Green. I used size 6 needles–use your preferred...
by Daisy | Apr 8, 2009 | Breads, Recipes
This is a fun Easter bread, Italian style. It’s basically just a rich egg bread decorated with almond paste and almonds but it’s the cool dove shape that makes it special. The most common version you see is baked in a mold to help with the shaping, but...
by Daisy | Apr 7, 2009 | Dessert, Recipes
My tweak on this classic? Less sugar in the custard. Don’t miss it AT ALL. To me, it’s a definite improvement. Banana Pudding 3 1/2 T. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar pinch salt 3 eggs, separated 3 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 (12 0z.) package vanilla wafers...
