Pray for Ukraine
On 2022-03-27 by PamAll the cruel and brutal things, even genocide, start with the humiliation of one individual. – Kofi Annan, Ghanaian diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Humiliation is unjustified mistreatment that violates one’s dignity and diminishes one’s sense of worth as a human being. – Linda Hartlin, Director of Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies Group. Humiliation
The Completed Super-Huge Log Cabin – Sampler Quilt
On 2022-03-23 by PamIt is now ready to send to Stitcharie in Petrolia https://www.stitcharie.com/ to be made into a beautiful addition to our new bedroom. I will update you on wall colours, etc. This has been a project that has taken over two years. Without my amazing quilting group, Heather and Margaret and my cheerleader, Wendy, I would
Spiced Lamb Stew with Fennel and Dates
On 2022-03-21 by PamLamb that is stewed with spices, vegetables and dried fruit is a Moroccan staple. Everything in this dish becomes “melt in your mouth” and can be cooked in a tagine – if you have one. We serve ours over rice and I cook it in a Dutch Oven. The preparation is fast but, it stews
Preserved Lemons with Moroccan Spices
On 2022-03-18 by PamThese lemons keep for months in the refrigerator. As you use the juice, just replenish with lemon juice and salt. We use these anytime a recipe calls for lemon juice – hummus, sauces, dressings, marinades, baked chicken or turkey or a stir fry with shrimp and vegetables. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled
The Wanderer’s Wife – The Journey Continues…
On 2022-03-17 by PamWhat did we learn today? Lay out your pieces before you start sewing the block together…measure and cut carefully and it IS possible to create a block that is exactly the size it is supposed to be AND beautifully matched fabrics are great but, a little ‘CONTRAST CRAZY” has never hurt anyone!!
Maple Cranberry Almond Oatmeal
On 2022-03-16 by PamHearty and wholesome – 8 basic ingredients – a great snack and a very healthy breakfast…..I always make a double batch….so, I have written the recipe as a double batch. 5 cups of rolled oats2 cups of any kind of nuts – we use a combination of almonds and pecans1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon1 and
Leek and Feta Quiche in a Potato Crust
On 2022-03-14 by PamCrust2-3 large russet potatoes – grated – 4 cups1/4 teaspoon of salt1 egg white (save the yolk for the filling)Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a pie plate. Place the grated potatoes in a colander and add the salt – mix and let set for 10 minutes. Mix in the egg white and press into
The Little Twister Baby Quilt
On 2022-03-12 by PamThere is nothing that I enjoy more than celebrating the birth of babies! I was so happy to make this quilt for our friend and colleague, Caitlin to celebrate the birth of her daughter, Skye Olivia. The Lil’ Twisters is a ruler that creates the pinwheel pattern and I added the strips and blocks to
The Super Sampler Quilt Update
On 2022-03-10 by PamI have now completely assembled the blocks. I need to add three borders – thin, thicker and thick and then I will be sending it away with the backing fabric to be quilted on a long arm machine. I have learned SO much – the 5- Stitch Trick was my go-to for ensuring that all
Creamy Pumpkin Coconut Soup
On 2022-03-08 by PamThis soup is so easy! It also contains lots of ingredients that are good for you – it is warm and tasty and takes less than 10 minutes to make. 1 tablespoon of olive oil1 diced shallotI diced clove of garlic1 inch of diced ginger1 -14 oz can of pumpkin puree – 398 mL1 –
The Wanderer’s Wife – My Quilting Group and Back to Square One
On 2022-03-06 by PamCan I share how much I love my quilting group and the friendship we have developed? We have SO MUCH FUN and we change our minds….A LOT and we don’t always agree and we learn from each other every. single. day. We had missed a couple of weeks because life interfered. We were all back
Quilt Social – Block 11 – Almost there….
On 2022-03-04 by PamIn quilting, the goal is learning and not perfection. If you enjoy it, keep pushing yourself. but always be proud of the work you’ve done and celebrate everything you learn, step by step, as you try new projects. Check out my Block 11 on Quilt Social….on block and the completed quilt are left!! https://quiltsocial.com/spectrum-qal-block-11-with-pam-voth-delightful-collection-by-riley-blake/
Reading List for February 2022
On 2022-03-02 by PamDragon TearsDean Koontz UnlessCarol Shields The Madness of CrowdsLouise Penny The SentenceLouise Erdrich TestimonyAnna Shreve Three Words for GoodbyeHazel Gaynor, Heather Webb The Bone CodeKathy Reichs The German GirlArmando Lucas Correa
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