I was watching Paula Deen a few weeks ago (I adore her to pieces, btw. When, o when is she going to invite me over for coffee?) when she announced that she was going to show us how to make "Co-wern Dahgs." I almost didn't have time to ponder her impressive and delightful ability to pull a second syllable out of a one-syllable word, because my thoughts instantly went to the Fair. Am I the only person who attends the Fair primarily to eat corn dogs? When I was younger, I ate a minimum of two every ... continue reading...
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How to Begin the Study of Herbalism
A handful of friends have messaged me this week asking about how to begin the study of herbalism. I'm sure all the mention of Covid-19 in the news has something to do with that, as people are suddenly thinking more about how what they can do to boost the immune system. But it's not just the coronavirus uproar -- interest in herbalism and how to begin learning it has surged in recent years. More and more people are considering the idea of putting the primary care of their own health in their own ... continue reading...
How to Survive a Quarantine Without Losing Your Mind
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Because I live just 29 miles from Kirkland, WA, or what the LA Times affectionately calls, ”the U.S. epicenter of COVID-19,” I hear daily speculations about the possibility — and some are saying probability — of a mandated quarantine in the very near future. So what would that look like? How long would it last? And ... continue reading...
Zuppa Toscana: Take Two
About a year and a half ago, a friend from church taught a group of us how to make a copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. I loved Lindsey's version and found it to be a little lighter and probably a whole lot healthier than Olive Garden's famous soup. Which is good. So for a long time, I made Lindsey's soup. But a few days ago, I had a craving for something rich and meaty, and something with a little heat on it. I also happened to have everything on hand to make Zuppa Toscana, AND I had three ... continue reading...
Potato Gnocchi
A few days ago I shared my new favorite Italian sauce, Classic Ragù Bolognese. I liked it plenty on just plain old spaghetti, but I think it really shines on gnocchi. And once you get the hang of the gnocchi dough, you'll be serving it right and left. Few ingredients, little time, delicious results. What else can I tell you? [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:8] This is a great recipe to make just after you've served baked potatoes and discovered three lone survivors. Just cut in half and scoop ... continue reading...
Flannel Rag Quilt Tutorial
Updated March 2, 2020 A few years back, I offered to teach the women at our Home Skills Fellowship how to make a rag quilt. I hoped at least three or four women would be interested, but twenty showed up, and of those, half had never sat at a sewing machine before. But that wasn't a problem with this particular project, because this rag quilt is the most forgiving quilt in the world. You can't go wrong with this. In fact, sewing ignorance is actually a plus, because the hardest part for those ... continue reading...