by Daisy | Jan 11, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
I am ADDICTED to making these little books. I HATE big sheets of paper in my way and I carry a teeny-weeny purse, so these fit perfectly. But, instead of going on and on about how to assemble these, like I did with the 2009 Spring Garden Planner and the 2009 Handmade...
by Daisy | Jan 10, 2009 | Breakfast, Recipes
This is part recipe, part guideline. “Authentic” muesli has a number of variations, most of which claim to be “the” recipe, just like grandma in Switzerland/Austria/Germany used to make. This version is consistent with what most sources agree...
by Daisy | Jan 9, 2009 | Beginner Gardens, Garden
Pansies are such a welcome sight in thirty degree weather. And I would have a lot more blooms than this, if I’d kept up with my dead-heading.Dead-heading is just a fun term for removing fading blooms, so others can come in. Why does this work? It’s not...
by Daisy | Jan 8, 2009 | Crafts, Crochet
This is my new favorite dishcloth. It works up quickly. It’s pretty. And, it dries fast, so no stinkification.Quick Dry Dishcloth(If you’re familiar with pattern stitches, just do the Lacy V’s three times and border.)H needle, WW cottonCh 29 Row1: Dc...
by Daisy | Jan 7, 2009 | Canned, Dried, Frozen, Recipes
I learned a great trick a few months back. FREEZING pb&j. Now, I can make enough for a week, or more, all at once. Here’s the method. 1. Lay out your bread. 2. On EACH slice, spread some peanut butter almost to the very edge. 3. On EACH (or every other)...
