Golden brown on top. Then a spongy cakey layer. Then a gooey lemony layer. And crust too.This pie is definitely a family favorite, and the recipe has been passed down for several generations (on my mom’s side). Here is the original recipe, as written in my Grandma’s Cookbook: Line a pie pan with crust. Take…
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Etsy Profile Surprise!
At the beginning of April, I joined an online gift exchange though Swap-Bot. Basically, I signed up for a specific swap. Then a computer random picked someone else from the swap for me to send to (and someone else randomly recieved my name). The mission: find something on ETSY for $5 and send it to…
Beautiful Art Projects from Stuff You Already Own
I own a ton of craft supplies. Seriously. Which wouldn’t be so bad if I had a pretty craft room, like the one on Martha (yes, I realize it’s a set and only 1/2 of a room, but it’s still more than I have). Instead, mine are in plastic hinged storage boxes and drawers lining…
Stamps to the Rescue!
On a recent trip to the Post Office (yes, I do still send real mail from time to time) I learned about the Stamps to the Rescue Campaign. The goal is to raise Americans’ awareness of the millions of shelter pets in need of a good home. Nearly 1/2 of the animals in shelters are…
A Fair Day (Part 2): Desserts and Handicrafts
Ok, I have slept a few nights and am less disgruntled about the County Fair. So Part 2 is focusing on the happier side of the experience. I entered my family’s homemade toffee into the Home Economics Show, Dessert Division, Candy from Scratch Section. It didn’t win a Dessert Division award, but it did receive…
A day at the Fair… that just wasn’t quite fair (Part 1)
So I’m a bit of a competitive person. I like entering competitions, going head to head with other people, challenging myself… and I don’t mind losing when it’s a fair fight. But I should know by now that competitions are not always fair… MUN in high school proved that time and time again 😐 I…
So many craft ideas, so little time
The more I surf around the internet, the more I find blogs of fellow crafters that are out-crafting me by about a billion percent. But I shall persevere. And borrow ideas, and share mine too :D. Here are a few of the best I have found recently. They are just so clever! Iron on decals…
Etsy purchase: Plum Preserves Crazy Quilt Earrings
I just got these earrings in the mail today, and I must say they are just lovely! They are the creation of That Old Blue House on Etsy. The shop specialized in making jewelry out of vintage quilts, lace and other items. I had some X-mas money from my sister earmarked for Etsy accessories… so…
National Craft Month: Designing with Bleach
So it’s National Craft month and I havent posted ANYTHING yet, oh dear! But I have been busy. I’ve nearly completed my Penguin Quilt for the County Fair, and I’ve also been experimenting with a new art form: Bleach. We all know bleach takes color out. A lot of the time, it’s totally on accident……
Playing in the Kitchen: NY Times No Knead Bread (Part II)
NY Times No Knead Bread. Oh my goodness, it’s a long process. Pretty simple, but you can’t really speed it along. By the time it was done, you almost aren’t in the mood for bread anymore… almost. The end result looks like a great, high quality loaf of Artisan bread. But it just tasted ok….