Category Archives: Recipes

Preparing for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Sewfrench

You realize it is less than two weeks away, right? Where has this year gone??? Thankfully, we will be guests this year. Daughter Krystal, and her husband D, that have the *huge* garden and the 24 turkeys running around their … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Linkys, Quilting, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Get ’em While You Can Can ~ Vanilla Peach Jam

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Sewfrench

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 →

Posted in Canning, Cooking, Dairy free, Eating, Family, Gluten Free, Recipes, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Can You Hear Me Now???

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Sewfrench

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 →

Posted in Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Canning, Cooking, Dairy free, fabric, Gluten Free, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Recipes, Sewing, Show it off Friday | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Summer Supper

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sewfrench

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 →

Posted in Cooking, Cottage, Dairy free, Gardening, Gluten Free, Health, Landscape | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Butter Chicken

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sewfrench

Watching the recent Olympics games brought back so many wonderful memories of our trip to London and one memory that we won’t soon forget has to do with food. Surprise, surprise! Going into it, we didn’t realize that London’s Indian … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Recipes, Recreating foodie memories, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sewfrench

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…

Posted in Canning, Cooking, Cottage, Dairy free, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Nature, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Baker’s dozen from Julia Child

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Sewfrench

“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” “The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken. Bon … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday, Celebrate, Cocktails, Cooking, Quotes, Recipes, video | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Oh Happy Day!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Sewfrench

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 →

Posted in Cooking, Dairy free, Eating, Favorite Things, Gluten Free, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Another example of how to choke down your vitamins.

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sewfrench

Blueberries anyone? As one of the few fruits native to North America, blueberries have been found to be a superfood, so good for you that you should go out of your way to eat them. They neutralize free radicals, protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Recipes, Wellness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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

Posted on July 12, 2012 by 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 on the knowledge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canning, Cooking, Cottage, Dairy free, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Nature, Recipes | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments