Author Archives: Sewfrench

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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Bloggers’ Quilt Festival ~ Spring 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is that fabulous time of year, I get so excited, I can hardly stand it.   Tied to the computer, inspired, uplifted, ideas swirling faster than my brain can handle.  It’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Week!  Where bloggers share a … Continue reading →

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There’s a fungus among us…

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Sewfrench

Fungi are so incredibly cool. So many colors. So many shapes. So much texture. Always another surprise just around the corner. Can you believe the variety on just a small portion of our property? And it’s always a family affair. … Continue reading →

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Bring it on, summer!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Having the Pollo- pescatarian daughter home, from college, has stirred up some delicious new favorites! With graduation in the rear view, we’ve been really busy getting her moved back home. Lots of packing, unpacking, running, doing stairs, organizing and donating. … Continue reading →

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Some things never change….

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

Thank Goodness. The Gold Standard by which all Hot and Sour soups are compared…… Yellow Curry, no mushrooms, extra onions, and can you make that extra spicy, please? Yellowfin tuna…… Red Dragon Sushi Rolls….  and yes that is Sriracha sauce, … Continue reading →

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Has spring sprung where you live?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

It appears to be a ways off, here at the cottage.  It’s still very cold and gray.  The lake still has the look of winter about it.  Snow drifts here and there, very few neighbors about their properties, shrubbery still … Continue reading →

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Happy Adoption Day, Cutie Patooties!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

When I really started to get into quilting and started having nieces and nephews pop out right and left, I decided I would make them each a baby quilt, when they were born.  Of course, there were already 9 (?) … Continue reading →

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I Know, I Know, I Know…….

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’ve been really busy.  I do plan on coming back here.  Hopefully, within the week.  Please don’t give up on me..  LOL! Many things going on, many at one time, but the one thing that has remained constant in my … Continue reading →

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