Author Archives: Sewfrench

WIP Wednesday #4

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sewfrench

My sweetheart of a granddaughter, aged 12, has been here for the last couple of weeks. We have had all kinds of fun.  Sewing, crafting, swimming, reading, learning and creating…..  One of the things she wanted to do was to … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

A big bunch of mess going on… that’s not unusual but since it’s Wednesday, I’ll let you take a peak! Lots of planning, cutting and piecing.  Using so many colors, you can’t imagine the mess going on around here…. Did … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Lovers’ Perfect Guacamole

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sewfrench

Oh, the cilantro is just about out of control and the avocados I bought several days are in their prime, that means it’s Taco Tuesday!  We’re cooking it up at home this week. Seems like, as the years have passed, … Continue reading →

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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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