Author Archives: Sewfrench

How does your garden grow?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Sewfrench

Ours grows in a container.  Well, many containers.  On our deck.  We don’t really have a place to put in a *real* garden so this works well, for us.  With deck irrigation, it’s a no fuss, no muss garden.  We … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Sewfrench

Conquering Mt. Washmore… 2 loads down, 5 to go… Soaking up some D3 and weeding the seawall….  Three quarters done on this side of the walk…. I tell you gardening and weeding is much more fun with new Gardening Gloves.  Got … Continue reading →

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More Birthday Goodness

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Sewfrench

The Ultimate Egg Salad enjoyed on an incredible fresh baked croissant.  Need I say more? Chop, chop, let’s get at it! Egg Salad  8 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/3 cup mayo 1 TBS Deli style mustard or Dijon 1 TBS … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sewfrench

Work In Progress….  That’s what Wednesdays are for. It means I need to get moving, on the productivity front, because the week will be gone, before I know it, and another week of grand ideas will have slipped away with … Continue reading →

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What is better on a cold and rainy day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

….than a bowl of tomato soup? A bowl of homemade tomato soup goodness. That’s what I’m talking about. Tomato Soup printer friendly version 3 good-sized shallots, sliced and diced 3 smaller garlic cloves, chopped up A sprinkling of cayenne flakes … Continue reading →

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And I thought I didn’t like Potato Salad…

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

Until now…. Photo courtesy of Amanda, as barter for dinner… I am in love.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner I could eat this stuff! I’m not sure why I was never crazy about potato salad, but I wasn’t.  Potatoes are just … Continue reading →

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I love it when I am not in charge of dinner….

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

Cooking is so much more fun and even easier with new gadgets.  Don’t you think? I live in a household of people who think the day isn’t over if you haven’t eaten at least one egg, preferably two….  And on … Continue reading →

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Morel Asparagus Risotto aka Birthday Dinner

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Real birthdays are not annual affairs.  Real birthdays are the days when we have a new birth. Here’s to hoping you have a real birthday today and every day! Cheers! Morel Asparagus Risotto 8 cups strong chicken stock 3/4 pound … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes. Need I say more?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Sewfrench

is for Cupcake, that’s good enough for me.  C is for cupcake…. Catchy tune, if you every watched Sesame Street, anyway, wouldn’t you say? Okay, the words might not be right, but cupcakes are really better than cookies, anyway, don’t … Continue reading →

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Living the Locavore Lifestyle

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Sewfrench

lo·ca·vore. noun \ˈlō-kə-ˌvȯr\. Definition of LOCAVORE. : one who eats foods grown locally whenever possible. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver made a pretty big impact on us all.  A highly recommended, educational and thoroughly interesting read.  A must read for any and all.  It … Continue reading →

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