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I love just about anything Khaki-Jackety-Safari looking. This was so much fun to make and it came together pretty flawlessly. It’s lightweight…or I suppose you could make it heavier, but I love the lightness with the sleeveless accompanying dress. Cool…
Nutella Brownies……I’m so in trouble! Soooo in trouble…….;-)
This is bad. This is really, really, really……Reeeeally bad! These were so quick and easy to make that if you have Nutella (ha……to think they say it’s healthy does crack me up) but if you are looking to get rid…
Lemon Loaf………what were they thinking???? Repeat….were they thinking?
Hi Folks. I was soooo in the mood to put a smile on my friends face after a trying time of her mother falling quite ill. Nothing knocks the wind out of you more than losing a parent. So I…
Blueberry Cobbler…..a definite keeper!
I am on the hunt for a really good cobbler. And I don’t seem to have one. So, I went and found something that looked promising. Of course I think that a good cobbler should have oatmeal. I want something…
Naan bread recipe…..definitely not what I am looking for, but not bad.
So there I am searching for that easy, airy, stretchy naan bread that I have in my favorite Indian restaurant. But alas, still haven’t hit the jackpot. This recipe was really delicious, but I am looking for the texture mentioned above!…
THE Guinness Dip…….shhhhhhh……..it’s sooo good!
There is nothing more to say than…..YUM!!! So masculine, so hearty, so rich so………..Shhhhhhhhh……..quiet …I am still eating this!! Easy Peasy!! Manly, don’t wait! Guinness and Cheddar Dip Servings: about 4 cups Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 and…
Guinness Molasses Cake…….perfect for Leprechauns!
It’s that time of year again when you pull out your green garb and toast the Leprechauns! This year I went a different route and subjected my friends to the Guinness Menu!! But let’s start with dessert. Guinness Molasses cake……sounds…
Butterick Pattern 5637 for a friend
Butterick Pattern 5637 is a comfy (you can tell I am into comfy for sure) and casual summer top/dress. I love this top. I made it for a friend. She’s the best, what can I say. I also have plans…
Kale Chips……..mighty crunchy!
Kale chips certainly doesn’t sound that appetizing unless you have a penchant for the ultra healthy. These are Super easy and I found most recipes only added salt and vinegar. But I wanted to try something a little more adventurous…
Cranberry Bliss Bars……crazy good!
So good…..so easy……not much else to say!!!! Dig in! For me, these are ultra rich……..so get that espresso machine fired up and prepare yourself!! Here’s all you do: Cranberry Bliss Bars Blondie Layer: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter,…
Butterick Pattern 5677 super comfy, kinda classy and fun to make.
Another dress from my Dome show, turned out really well. This dress was a really nice looking, pretty easy and comfortable dress. I had some issues with the lining at the neckline and sleeves. It keeps wanting to crawl…
Free Speech in America?? GONE! ZERO! KAPUT! Trespass Bill/HR 347
If you haven’t been paying attention to our dictator, I mean President he just signed more of our rights away. Do you think he can do otherwise? Rather, disagree with what he is told to do? Or do you think…
Butterick 5554 when they say fast and easy……they mean it!
This is another dress I will make again. And this time I am thinking no sleeves or the long sleeves. I had a small issue with the sleeves or rather I should say “don’t sew after midnight if you have…
Kathy Ireland’s Butterick Pattern 6536…….the gazillionaire strikes again.
YES, It’s too embarrassing AGAIN to say how long ago I started this pattern. I found it in my stash and being a knit dress had to finish it. That was my fear to overcome this year…….Knit fabric. Yep Knits,…
Vogue Pattern 7937 and ten years later!
It’s too embarrassing to say how long ago I started this pattern. One day while I was downtown on my lunch hour, I saw a gal walking down Sutter Street in San Francisco with this fabulous skirt on. Thought…