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Author Archives: simply0637
Make a Monster Doll from an Old Sweater and Socks
This is going to be a week of finishing up projects and getting Christmas presents in the mail. I am down to the last few projects. I recently saw a pattern for a knitted monster doll and decided to try … Continue reading
Acorn Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce
I love gnocchi and have never made it before. I had been sent a recipe for gnocchi a long time ago and came across it when I was looking for our new recipe of the week. I made some changes … Continue reading
Quick Knit Hat and Neck Warmer
Both the hat and neck warmer knit up quickly – how could it not when using size 17 needles! It always takes me a little getting used to knitting with the bigger needles – I have a hard time holding … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving – Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe
It is Thanksgiving morning and the rain and wind have stopped – there is a crispness in the air and the sun is shining. The cooking continues. The pie is done (see yesterday’s post), last night I made the cranberry … Continue reading
Pie, Pie, Me, Oh, My, How I Love Pie – Especially Pumpkin Pie!
I love pumpkin pie and the only time I usually make it is for Thanksgiving. The baking for our Thanksgiving meal started last night, will continue tonight and then some on the morning of Thanksgiving. I started with the pie. … Continue reading
A Fisherman’s Hat Even If You Don’t Live Near the Sea
This pattern was my first hat and my first pattern on double pointed needles. I remember talking on the phone with my grandmother comparing our knitting projects and telling her how much I did not like knitting with double pointed … Continue reading
What to Do with a Pound of Green Beans?
With Thanksgiving just days away – we are eating a little lighter this week and doing simpler recipes. In our food delivery we received a pound of green beans, which would be nice for a side dish for Thanksgiving, but … Continue reading
Nature’s Way Cleaning – Making Change Where I Can
As I have shared in past posts, I have been experimenting with making my own cleaning products. I have taken it one step further and have started a “green” cleaning business using the products I make along with environmentally friendly … Continue reading
A Fury Neck Warmer for Those Chilly Days
I took a pattern for a scarf that I liked and made some adjustments to make a child’s neck warmer. I made this to complete a Christmas present and to be worn with the hat I wrote about on October … Continue reading
Veggies and Pasta with Warmed Bread Crumbs
Our weekly organic produce delivery has started. It is always exciting to see what is in the box. Usually there is something that I have not cooked with or tried and then my imagination kicks in trying to figure out … Continue reading
