The Fascinating History of Crochet Crochet, a beloved craft that intertwines threads of creativity and tradition, has a rich history that spans centuries and continents. From its humble beginnings to its modern-day resurgence, crochet has evolved into a cherished art… Read More
Tom’s XMAS Tree Project
My husband, Tom, is the kind of guy who sees potential in what others dismiss as junk. This Christmas season, he came up with an idea to turn scrap wood into festive Christmas trees—not just for decoration, but to make… Read More
Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
Happy Thanksgiving! This year I am so very thankful for my August 2022 visit with my daughter. She has been happily married for a year and a half to a wonderful husband and living in a nice home in a… Read More
The Cheese Shop in Amsterdam
When I got to the Schiphol airport, I called my daughter to find out if she wanted me to bring anything. She said there was a great cheese shop and could I bring some Old Cow Cheese. I wasn’t familiar… Read More
Valentine’s Day – 2021
Brunch Pancakes were on the menu for Valentine’s Day 2021. The recipe from the NYT is so delicious. Light, Fluffy and Rich Pancakes By Mark Bittman YIELD 4 servings TIME 20 minutes Basic pancakes are simple to throw together and are… Read More
For the Uninitiated, a Pancake Primer
PANCAKE batter can be made from scratch in about the same time it takes to make toast. Yet somehow, back in the “cooking-is-too-hard” ’50s, the food industry convinced most people that a mix was better and easier, despite the fact… Read More
The 27 Greatest Love Quotes of All Time
I’m creating some new home decor items for valentine’s day decorating. Tom cut out a few hearts for me to decorate and I had some Love signs that I got at Dollar Tree. I looked up some love quotes and,… Read More
Crafting with Glass Jars
I watched a tutorial on YouTube.com on how to decorate jars that I can use to store my paintbrushes, drawing pencils, paper clips, etc. Some of the jars are decorated and functional. Others are little works of art! My favorite… Read More
Cinnamon Buns
Quick Cinnamon Buns with Buttermilk Icing from Baking Illustrated by the Editors of Cook’s Illustrated Magazine Makes 8 The bun is tender and fluffy, the filling is sweet and spicy, and the glaze is sinful, encouraging even the well-bred to… Read More
Memory Boxes
Memories Definition (from dictionary.com) – the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences. It’s fun to decorate a box to hold keepsakes from a special event. Christmas 2019 was… Read More