Try making this Turkish food at home. - by Elle Vernon
Today is Tasha Tudor's Birthday! One hardly knows where to begin in terms of describing such a multi-faceted woman of so many trades and talents, and what to focus on here today. But she is probably most well-known for her children's books and illustrations, although it was her unique lifestyle and the "old ways" of doing things that became a fascination (as well as an inspiration), to many of her fans. Myself included! Tasha found inspiration within her own family and surroundings; first in a New Hampshire farmhouse where her children were raised, and later, nestled in the woods of...
A Design Notes Christmas special. How the writer and shop owner Amanda Brooks decorates her home in the Cotswolds for Christmas.
A brilliant way to learn those music theory fundamentals is being shared on social media, and all you have to do is sing.
Delectable cheesecake bites loaded with juicy berries are the perfect sweet treat for sharing.
Requirements: Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects 1 piece of felted wool 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of lining fabric 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of non-woven stabilizer 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 2" piece of 7mm ribbon Assorted 4mm and 7mm silk ribbons Assorted Perle #8 and # 12 threads Assorted stranded cottons Chenille #22 needle Milliner’s #9 needle Small button Construction; Note: Pattern includes ¼" seam allowance. 1. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the wool felt. 2. Fold the felt into the shape of an envelope and press well. Folded envelope 3. These pressed lines form the perimeter for the embroidery. It is important to remember the ¼" seam allowance. Perimeter lines 4. Follow the stitch maps from Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects to complete the embroidery. Stitch map 4.1 Top Left-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment X - page 38 4.2 Top Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment J - page 34 4.3 Bottom Left-Hand Corner - Lid Piece 5 - page 69 4.4 Bottom Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment B - page 14 4.5 Center - Seam Treatment A - page 68 5. Baste the 2" ribbon to the top corner of the embroidered square to form the button loop. Button loop 6. Put the outer panel on the lining piece with right sides together. 7. Pin and sew the panels together, leaving a small opening for turning. 8. Turn the panels right side out. Gently push out the seams and press. 9. Fold the completed panels into an envelope shape and press well. 10. Slip stitch the two front seams closed. 11. Feather stitch along the stitched seams and the top edge. 12. Attach the button to the front in line with the button loop. Attached button Completed Project; Enjoy! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
The stock photographer shares where he finds his inspiration.
We're experiencing some really wet and windy weather this week in the UK! Even though window stars are usually made/used in the winter in the Waldorf tradition, I thought I would make some to cheer up our indoors and bring back some warmth using colour. This is the first time I have made them and the kite paper was very relaxing to fold. I made some rainbow stars as I thought they would match the rainbow colour theme we have in the play area. I think I might make some more in whites and blues and also a two tone...
This decadent cookie starts with a cream cheese-based dough and whatever filling you can dream up. Honey-walnut or chocolate are good places to start!
UPDATE--- For those who follow the link all the way back to this photo. You most likely found this photo on Pinterest, or related blog. It most often is described as Christmas lights under the snow, or glow sticks, or even some say a real Snow Rainbow. None of these are true. This is a photo I took with a 15 sec. exposure. Meaning the camera recorded all light that passed in front of the lens for those 15. sec. I had a light wand that changed color, and I drug it through the snow bank. It was too far from my camera to get the look I wanted so before I posted it to Flick back in 2006 I cropped it up close. I titled it Snow Rainbow just because that is what it reminded me of, not to make people think it was a real rainbow in the snow. This of course was before Pinterest. When that came along, I posted it on a board entitled My Photos. Someone re-pinned it Christmas Lights Under the Snow, and before long everywhere I saw it, the mis-information continued to spread. I no longer have that board on Pinterest, because the account was hacked. I can say it is interesting how a zoomed in grainy photo has went around the internet one re-pin at a time. Was listed at #8 for Dec. 6th 2006 Later listed at #3 but I never got a screen shot of it. Must of happened while I slept. It also made it to #2, but not for long, because upon checking back it was well into the 100's spot. Who knows. Exciting but such a headache to try and catch that magical moment. Oh well, thank you everyone for stopping by.
It’s time for my annual coverage of magical, enchanting Christmas in Paris. This year the shop windows and streets are especially dazzling. For the next two weeks I will dedicate my blog posts to Christmas in Paris and next week...
An ultra creamy cheesecake with a luscious chocolate ganache topping
These were not sold as paper dolls, of course, but cut from a magazine illustrating the fashions of the day. Found on the convention freebie table.
Every apology should be a cake.
These orange cardamom rolls are fluffy knots of sweetened dough, lightly spiced with cardamom and a cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with a zesty orange glaze.
pinterest.com/pin/38702878021836140 wait, is there anything good about winter? oh yes, right…shots of paris all wrapped up in sleet and snow! bonjour dear friends. it’s even cold here i…
When imprinting the fragrant spiced cookie dough with springerle molds, stop frequently to clean the patterns with the tip of a skewer. This allows for a better impression in the dough and resulting cookie.
Move over, man caves - there's a she shed in town.
Is it too early to start making hot chocolate? I don’t know. The sunny afternoons full of warmly colored leaves and temperatures reaching for 70 tell me yes. But as I sit here looking out at a now gloomily gray sky, shivering a bit even in my thick oversize knit sweater since the back door...Read More »
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Light and airy pancakes with the depth of sourdough flavor.
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In between wrapping Christmas gifts I've been working on three new knit girls :-) My knitting gauge is still not quite as it should be; the first two girls turned out a bit smaller than I intended. Violet and Jennifer ended up eight and a half inches tall. But I love small dolls, so they will fit right in. Their big sister Virginia is a few rows larger, which made her nine and a half inches tall. They all have lots of lovely mohair hair, and they were so fun to make. Now to get them dressed!
This is from Williams Sonoma and it has been a family favorite for years. It is a great twist on Gingerbread cookies.
Dit heerlijk gevlochten kaneelbrood, ook wel een 'Kringel' genoemd, komt van Just Lov...
Slow roast pork belly with warm plum and port chutney has all the flavours of autumn and can be made ahead
Hot Air Balloon Light Bulbs - The Hot Air Balloon Light Bulbs are not only imaginative, but utterly ingenious. Not only does the shape of an incandescent bulb resemble that of a...
Du 1er au 24 décembre, les lutins débarqueront dans les chaumières!
Traditional German Beef Rouladen with a wonderful gravy, just as my mother made and now I make. This is a family favorite, and an excellent Sunday or Holiday meal. We enjoy our rouladen with boiled new potatoes or potato dumplings and a side of my German Rotkohl recipe #108449 or Country Green Beans recipe #344562. I sometimes serve dinner rolls with fresh butter, to round out the meal. Guten appetit!
A simple but flavoursome slow cooked beef dish and the most popular recipe on my blog, so far!
