Category Archives: Cooking

Never arrive with your arms swinging.

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Sewfrench

That’s our motto. And I am constantly in search of the next best hostess gift. We were invited to our newest neighbor’s home for a cocktail party recently. I searched, and searched, for ideas of something new to bring. We have never … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Cooking, Gifts | 3 Comments

Where did all the Blueberry Crumb Bars go???

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Sewfrench

Up North Michigan Farmers’ Markets are just started to bust with the summer’s produce, so when we went on Saturday I bought one of everything! The blueberries are especially large, this year, and bursting with a beautiful sweet flavor. On our way home we … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, Cooking, Cottage, Dessert, Eating, Recipes | Tagged baking, blueberries, Blueberry, blueberry crumb bar, blueberry dessert, dessert, Michigan, sewfrench, snack bar | Leave a comment

Best Banana Bread, ever.

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Sewfrench

To say I love banana bread is an understatement. I think I have tried every recipe out there always trying to perfect the last one. Until now. This is where I draw the line in the flour. No need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Favorite Things, Recipes | Tagged best banana bread ever, better than martha stewart's, cooking, good eats, healthy snacks | 10 Comments

Will these be on your St. Patrick’s Day table?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Sewfrench

Taking the month of March, to recharge and reconnect, is priceless. We are alive and well, thoroughly enjoying ourselves. We are spending more time in the sunshine, reading, walking, (10,000 steps is about 5 miles) going to ballgames (go Detroit Tigers), … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Recipes | Tagged avocado, avocado deviled eggs, Boiled Eggs, guacamole deviled eggs, healthy foods, healthy snack, how to boil eggs, st. Patrick's Day food, what to do with easter eggs | 3 Comments

Easiest liver cleanse ever.

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Sewfrench

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver represents certain energy. Movement. If things are flowing nicely within your body as well as in life, the liver is working with balance. Beginnings. Cleaning body. Elimination. Creativity. Exercise. Garden. If there’s an … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Favorite Things, Gluten Free, Health, Recipes, Salad | Tagged arugula, arugula salad recipe, lemon juice, lemon salad dressing, liver cleanse recipe, liver cleansing foods, nutritious foods, salad, Traditional Chinese Medicine | 3 Comments

Pecan Pie Muffins

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Sewfrench

I may just make these every Thanksgiving from now on. They are a perfect fall feeling snack. A perfect little snack for your fall brunch. They feel like a special treat over your plain ole muffins. Born and raised in the South, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Favorite Things, Recipes | Tagged brunch, muffins, Pecan Pie, pecan pie muffins, pecans, southern, thanksging recipes, Thanksgiving | 6 Comments

Shine On Harvest Moon

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sewfrench

I have a lot I want to accomplish and never enough hours in the day. We pickled lots of jalapenos, to keep us in Taco Tuesdays, this year. The peppers on our deck were highly productive! The ones at our community garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Canning, Cooking, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, Gardening, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged Blue Underground Studio, canning, fresh, gardening, local, Marcia Derse, quilting, salsa, sewing | 8 Comments

Zucchini Mini Muffin Bites

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Sewfrench

There are so many of these tempting zucchini mini muffin bite recipes out there, Facebook, Pinterest, Blogland… Have you seen them? And all their variations?? If not, I’m not sure where you have been hanging out, but start noticing, you’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gardening, Gluten Free, Health, Pinterest, Recipes, Wellness | Tagged cooing, cooking, eating, garden, gluten free snacks, healthy eating, morning snack, muffin, muffin recipes, nutritious snacks, recipe, summer, zucchini, zucchini mini muffin bites | Leave a comment

The competition is on.

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Sewfrench

A good friend of mine used to make, hands down, the very best taco dinners. And a big part of what made them so good was her refried beans. They were absolutely the best. Ever. She probably still does, but … Continue reading →

Posted in coffee, Cooking, Dairy free, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Recipes, Recreating foodie memories | Tagged cooking, eating, healthy eating, memories, pinto beans, recipe, slow cooker, vegetarian | 15 Comments

Oooo, it smells good in here!!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

This week I have been practicing hand embroidery skills. Mainly my initials and dates 😉 Over and over again! If you don’t know me in real life, then you might not know that that is how I finish off my … Continue reading →