by Daisy | Dec 26, 2008 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Aside from a little minor chopping, this is basically a “dump-it-in” recipe, a nice change after the cooking-intensive holidays. It’s thick enough to serve sloppy joe style if you prefer. We like ours with a sprinkle of grated cheese and a cast iron...
by Daisy | Dec 23, 2008 | Crafts, Crochet
This is not pretty, but it’s my new best friend.Hubby and I trade out “jogging” in the mornings. I think he actually jogs, but I “jog.” It’s closer to that exaggerated...
by Daisy | Dec 22, 2008 | Main Dishes, Recipes
I’m riding high on orange juice and Claxton Fruitcake and I need to come down to earth before I start in on the Christmas cookies.Julia Child to the rescue. I’m making a version of her Tuna Nicoise Salad for lunch/dinner: nutritious, sane, HEARTY and my...
by Daisy | Dec 19, 2008 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
You probably already know how to do this, but in case you don’t, here goes: 1. Get a reusable wire wreath form (I have used the same ones for years–you can also use an old coat hanger, untwisted and shaped into a circle and re-twisted at the end to close),...
by Daisy | Dec 18, 2008 | Crafts, Fabric & Sewing
This is called Assisi work. It’s not 100% traditional, but the basic idea is that you stitch the VOID, rather than the object itself. It usually involves animals and is stitched with two strands at a time. One color is used for filling and a darker version of...
