Category Archives: Dairy free

It’s just what I always wanted!!

One of our girls used to exclaim that as only a 4-year-old can. I’m not sure if she didn’t know how to respond to a gift, she didn’t ask for, or if it really was “just what she always wanted!”. … Continue reading

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The you won’t Believe They are Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies recipe

I haven’t made a dessert or snack in forever. Like months. I actually can’t even remember when the last time was. This coming from a kitchen that had homemade snacks on the counters every day. Every. Day. It’s probably a … Continue reading

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The competition is on.

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

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Oooo, it smells good in here!!

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

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Get ’em While You Can Can ~ Vanilla Peach Jam

These may not be the peaches, from Campbell, Missouri, that I grew up eating, and later canning, but Michigan grows their own mighty fine peaches, too. You know the kind you have to eat over the kitchen sink because the … Continue reading

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Can You Hear Me Now???

Seems like every week is busier than the last but with several hours, here and there, my Honeycomb quilt is quilted!!!  And the binding is on! Hoping it will be hand stitched down during my next movie watching session. I … Continue reading

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Summer Supper

sounds so much better than Meatless Monday, don’t you think? We popped up to the cottage, for a couple of days, and on the way picked up some Michigan sweet corn for a deliciously, easy dinner. We were delighted when we … Continue reading

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Originally posted on Sewfrench:
While both our girls were here canning with me, on this day, it is strange that there are no pictures of them… I’m guessing they had their PJs on already! I am so glad I passed…

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Oh Happy Day!

I’ve always said going gluten-free wasn’t that hard, for me. I’ve never been a huge bread lover, like some people. Okay, maybe a nice crusty loaf at a good restaurant, a pizza crust in Chicago, fresh pasta in Italy…. I … Continue reading

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Pretty, pretty please with a cherry on top?!!

While both our girls were here canning with me, on this day, it is strange that there are no pictures of them… I’m guessing they had their PJs on already! I am so glad I passed on the knowledge of … Continue reading

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