Roasted Tomato Sauce
On August 29, 2021 by PamSo, the canning continues with roasted tomato sauce – we did 1 1/2 bushels and 60 jars – some 2 cup, some 3 cup and some 4 cup…it was HOT but, well worth the effort. We finished the canning on the BBQ….less steamy in the house. Preheat your oven to 425 F. Wash and cut
Baby Quilt
On August 27, 2021 by PamI have now made 10 of these baby quilts – they are easy to make and, as I have improved in all my skills as a quilter – even easier. I machine quilt the animal patterns on them and I use a combination of stash fabric (you need 1 fat quarter for each of the
TEN AMAZING BENEFITS OF WALKING
On August 24, 2021 by PamA few years ago, I suffered a very traumatic event. I started walking – 20,000 steps a day – I did this for about a year. I still walk but, I also do strength training and low impact cardio but, I will never abandon walking. Walking saved my mental health – being outside, in nature
Time for Pie….
On August 21, 2021 by PamDo you want to know my trick for making pies? Yes – I sometimes buy a pre-made shell. There are lots of recipes for making pie dough and you can do it but, in the heat of summer, when you would rather be outside, making pie dough makes NO SENSE. So, buy 2 shells –
Quilt-a-Long Block 4
On August 16, 2021 by PamFollow along with Block 4 on Quilt Social!! Block 5 coming in September!!https://quiltsocial.com/spectrum-qal-block-4-with-pam-voth-delightful-collection-by-riley-blake/
Tweed Toque by Very Busy Monkey Designs
On August 8, 2021 by PamThis pattern is a free download on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tweed-toque It includes both adult and smaller size versions. It is a great hat. I have also included the instructions for a child-sized version (7-9 year old) – see below….. Cast on 90 sts. Place marker to mark start of round. Work in 1×1 twisted rip (p1,
Peach Jam
On August 6, 2021 by PamPreserving season continues – when you find flats of peaches for $7 each – you just jump in and DO IT!! 3 lbs. of diced peaches (with skins on)2 1/2 cups of sugar1/4 cup of lemon juice Mix together and let set overnight. Bring to a boil and cook until thermometer reaches 220 F. Remove
July 2021 – Reading List
On August 1, 2021 by PamThe Friday Night Knitting Club – Kate Jacobs Good Company – Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II – Madline Martin The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell – Robert Dugoni The Widow of Rose House – Diana Biller All About Us – Tom Ellen The Lady of the
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