Author Archives: Sewfrench

Happy Birthday, Spencer!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

I can not believe how the years are flying by. Seems like just yesterday you were diving into Crystal Lake in your clothes…… Loving to dig in the sand. Learning to make sand castles. And now look at you, practically … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in fortune cookies???

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

So, Peter’s a sushi freak, right?  You knew that…. Well, I am a hot and sour soup freak.  I love spicy.  I love vinegary.  I love Shang Hai Ichiban.  Especially their Hot and Sour Soup.  It is the best of … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating, Health, Sushi | 2 Comments

A new totin’ bag!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

That’s what we, (I say loosely), call it in the South……… Always somethin’ to tote. I recently noticed that, almost, everyone, except me, has one of my bags.  Or so it seems…… So tada!  I spotted this Michelle D’Amore for … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Quilting, Travel | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Family, Recipes | 4 Comments

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
Posted in Date, Eating, Family, Fitness | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Eating, Fitness, Running, Sushi, t-tapp, Travel | 5 Comments