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...
by Daisy | Apr 6, 2009 | Conversation, Fencepost
Mothers are famous for unappreciated sage advice. My mother is no exception. However, it wasn’t advice on boys or hairdos or hem length I now cherish in retrospect. My mama told me to leave the weeds alone. Each spring about this time of year when the Easter...
by Daisy | Apr 6, 2009 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
Overheard between Ivory and T.L.: T.L.: I’m making a nesting box out of that pallet I picked up in my neighbor’s garbage. Ivory: That’s cool. T.L.: It’s turning out kinda rough. Ivory: Do you think you can pretty it up any? T.L.: I dunno....
