Category Archives: Family

Recreating foodie memories…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sewfrench

Do you do this?  Do you recreate the bestest foodie moments of your life?  Or at least try to??? We are obsessed with eating out, trying new recipes, trying to recreate favorite dishes and especially the best of times……… This … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday #5

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’ve got a finish.  Finally. And the back. It’s been a busy couple of weeks, but I’m back at quilting now.  Sort of. I spotted a quilt I was fascinated with, in this year’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival spring 2011. I … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Pesto

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Sewfrench

So easy that any 9 year old can make it. Start with cleaning and cutting 4 packed cups of basil.  A handy, dandy cute as can be grandson works great for this task.  If you don’t have a cute grandson … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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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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