Author Archives: Sewfrench

What are you looking at…

Peter has decided to reclaim what Mother nature thinks belongs to her.  He says no.  We are the ones who pay the taxes, it’s ours. Our property extends to the fence all the way out.  The way back.  We’ve never … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday #8

Been traveling since last Thursday and just got in a couple of hours ago. SO what did I get accomplished since last week???  Not blogging, obviously… I know, I know….  I’ve been talking about this for weeks, but remember, I’m … Continue reading

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What are *you* reading???

This is what I’m reading.  Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. On my Kindle, of course.  Not sure where this book recommendation came from, a blogger friend, I’m sure or a friend of a blogger friend.  Everything just gets away … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday #7

Wow, I feel like I’ve been such a slacker.  But, I haven’t really.  I’ve been really busy! So to make myself feel better and get some small projects off the cutting board and stopped the presses to get things done. … Continue reading

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What do you think sunshine tastes like?

It’s that time of year when the Farmer’s Markets are overflowing with everything under the sun.  Most of the time we go just for something to do, interesting farmers to talk to, bustling shoppers with their cool shopping baskets and … Continue reading

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How to eat like an Italian

Start your day, early, at the Farmer’s Market choose a beautiful variety of heirloom tomatoes.  Include some of your own, if you have them.  The Green Zebra, on the right, is from our deck. After cubing your tomatoes heavily douse … Continue reading

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Trying not to OD…….

…..but the blueberries are SO good this year!  Huge and supersweet. Prices aren’t so sweet because of the heavy rain that came at picking time….  Some of the berries weren’t able to get to the market.  I also hear tales … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday #6

Well, I perfected my seam ripping, this week.  That’s for sure. Taken apart  ✔ Rearranged ✔ Put back together ✔ Rebasted ✔ It will be worth it when it’s finished, I know it will be.  And I am SO glad I’ve taken the … Continue reading

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Have you had your Omega 3’s today??

It’s that time of year, again.   In our neck of the woods it’s time for fresh salmon.  We all know, by now, we should be eating fresh fish several times a week and especially the fatty acid fish like … Continue reading

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Recreating foodie memories…

Do you do this?  Do you recreate the bestest foodie moments of your life?  Or at least try to??? We are obsessed with eating out, trying new recipes, trying to recreate favorite dishes and especially the best of times……… This … Continue reading

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