This Crustless Quiche recipe is so easy and quick to get in the oven that in addition to serving it for Sunday morning brunch, you may just find it becomes one of your new go to meals for busy weeknights. About 15 minutes prep time and then into the oven to bake while you get the rest of your and…
Needle books are such handy little sewing accessories to have. This month’s free embroidery pattern features the word ‘Needles’ stitched on felt to make a fun little needle book. A threaded hand sewing needle forms the ‘l’ in needles. Now how cute is that! ‘Needles’ – Embroidered Needle Book Pattern Materials needed to make one needle book: 8″ X 12″…
Next time you want a delicious dipping sauce for egg rolls, wings or ribs rather than stopping in the condiments aisle for a jar of ready made orange sauce aka duck sauce (with ingredients you don’t know and even if you did, can’t pronounce,) instead pop over to where they keep the jams and jellies and pick up a jar…
Egg rolls are so quick and easy to make. And by making them yourself, you get to choose the ingredients. For example, the oyster sauce that I’ve been using has this warning on the label: “This product is manufactured in a facility that uses Crustacean Shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Celery, Mustard and Sesame seeds.” Fortunately, no one in our family…
Get a head start on your spring decor by stitching March’s Hello Spring embroidery pattern. It’s free to download and print. Even if you’re still dealing with several inches (or even feet) of snow, the happy little butterflies, bees and flowers will help to chase away any of those winter blues you may be experiencing. A few evenings of embroidering,…
There’s nothing that will take your table from pretty to elegant more quickly than adding beautiful handmade cloth napkins to each place setting. And if you’re going to spend the time making them yourself, why not go the extra step of mitering the corners. Your finished napkins will look polished and professional with none of the bulky corners that results…
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening at home or sharing a nightcap after an evening out, this blushing pink Cosmopolitan is the perfect cocktail for a date night for two. I have a confession to make, it was only recently that I tasted one for the first time. I know, I know, you’re probably wondering if I’ve been living under…
With Valentine’s Day coming up now’s the perfect time to stitch this pretty little I Heart Diamonds and Roses Sachet Pattern to give to someone special. I’ve kept this month’s free embroidery pattern simple so that you can get one or more of them done in lots of time before Valentine’s Day. The sachets would also be perfect to make…
Even if winter is your least favorite season, I think you’re going to love this month’s Happy Winter Snowmen Embroidery Pattern. There’s just something so fun about people made of snow that makes a person smile! Some of my favorite winter memories are of making snowmen with my brother and sister when we were kids. But most fun of all…
If you’re looking for a quick, easy appetizer to make for your next party or games night, then you can’t go wrong making a batch of Caper Snacks. Way back when my husband Dave and I were posted to CFB Borden, we had a regular games night with another couple every few weeks. At the time, our children were too…
