Archive for September, 2008
There’s a French Fry in My Soup!
Friday, September 26th, 2008 Posted in Recipes | No Comments »
Just a quick post to share with you a great addition to soup: french fries. Rather than plunking peeled potatoes in the pot to cook alongside with the beef, mushrooms, barley ... Read more..Fall Fun
Monday, September 22nd, 2008 Posted in Crafts, Kids, Nature | No Comments »
[caption id="attachment_466" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Guide to the fall hotspots in the neighborhood"][/caption] I always thought of myself as a packrat, but maybe I'm really part squirrel. This realization came today as ... Read more..Return from Sea
Sunday, September 21st, 2008 Posted in About, Nature | 2 Comments »
[caption id="attachment_447" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Treasures from the beach: shells and sea urchin spines."][/caption] Last weekend was my annual girls weekend at Bethany Beach. The key ingredients for girls' weekend: no kids, no ... Read more..Apple Picking in a Hurricane
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 Posted in Kids, Nature, Seasons | No Comments »
Two bushels was enough to pick considering the bushels of rain we endured.There we are, my kids, niece and mom (plus my sister-in law, who is beside me snapping pictures, ... Read more..Canning Jar Bling
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Crafts, Jewelry, Kids, Tutorial | 2 Comments »
[caption id="attachment_390" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Sparkle and shine from canning jar rims."][/caption] My canning jars needed an upgrade. They're hand-me-downs from my mom, so after years of pickles and preserves, it was ... Read more..Turqouise and Morning Glories
Monday, September 1st, 2008 Posted in Horse Hair, Jewelry | No Comments »
[caption id="attachment_370" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The beads woven into this bracelet reflect the colors of the morning glories in my garden."][/caption] This week I sent off four custom horse hair pieces to ... Read more..