Author Archives: Sewfrench

Great Grandma Bryant’s Macaroni and Tomatoes

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Sewfrench

Way back when…..  sometime after Grandpa Bryant died in 1971 and before Grandma Bryant died in 1974, myself and cousin Vicki used to spend random weekends with great Grandma Bryant.  I suppose we were sent there to keep her company … Continue reading →

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Eat your veggies!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

Seriously.  These were incredible.  The most incredible veggie I’ve had in a long wintrywhile. These  were part of a Today Show segment on guilt free girls night in recipes, from ex-“Top Chef” contestant Candice Kumai.  In her new cookbook, “Pretty Delicious,” … Continue reading →

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Anniversary #24

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Sewfrench

Life sure was different 24 years ago today. Boy, how I was dreading telling Mr. and, particularly, Mrs. H, I needed off work early. Because I was getting married…….. She was a hard nose.  Thank God I wised up and … Continue reading →

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Pork Fried Rice

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’m not sure this can be improved on. Any more. 3 cups cold, cooked rice.  We cook it in a rice cooker, leftover is perfect! 2 eggs, whisked up Bean sprouts,   8 oz 1 TBS chopped garlic 2 TBS chopped … Continue reading →

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Let’s make Vanilla Extract

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Sewfrench

Why make your own vanilla extract? Well, let’s see. It’s easy………  It tastes better…..  It’s healthier. Did you know that *most* commercial vanilla extract has HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) as an ingredient?  Nor did I.  Totally unnecessary and unwanted. … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day #25

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Sewfrench
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Akron February 2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

This weekend Peter and I took a road trip.  A road trip for me.  None of this *us* stuff, this time, but something *I* wanted to do and he was all for it, cheering me on.  We’ve been cooped up … Continue reading →

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Like Grandma used to make…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Sewfrench

Do you know the Pioneer Woman?  Surely you do, but just in case you don’t let me introduce her.  Ree, my friends.  Friends, Ree, a most incredible cook and pretty entertaining writer, too. One of our favorite recipes among many of … Continue reading →

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Yes, we pig out, Pam.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

And yes, I’m talking to you.  You know who you are, faithful reader #1. Somewhere around a year ago we started making the attempt to no longer buy mass produced, store bought snack foods. It had to do with Peter … Continue reading →

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The Simple Things

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sewfrench

What a big surprise I got today! Stayed up too late, last night, ate too many brownies and slept like crap. After a 7.5 mile run this morning, sending Grandpa Dick home, finished up a few projects to get in … Continue reading →

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