Dec 06 2021
The beloved television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” first aired on this day, December 6, 1964, on NBC. Now a classic, this stop-motion animation was produced by the iconic Rankin & Bass team and narrated by Burl Ives. The show was based on the Johnny Marks song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which has lyrics from …
Nov 26 2021
Charcuterie meats in the perfect pizza Make this perfect party pizza for your special holiday guests. Westphalian Ham and Arugula Pizza Ingredients: Prepare pizza dough for one 9×12-inch pizza, or use recipe below. Pizza Topping Flour, for dusting 50 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 ml (½ tsp.) fresh …
Nov 03 2021
Today I am making a vegan mushroom Thai coconut soup, very similar to Tom Kha Gai, but without the chicken. This soup has some of my very favorite flavors in it: lemongrass, coconut, lime, cilantro, and more! I love it!! Here’s how I make it: Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cups vegetable broth 1 can …
Sep 03 2021
In my last post I shared a pattern for a baby blanket, and here is another one like it that I made in pink and grey. You can make this by following the last pattern and using these colors. Vanna’s Choice® White Vanna’s Choice® Silver Heather Vanna’s Choice® Rose Shocking I love to use the Vanna’s Choice® Lion Brand yarn …
Aug 13 2021
I recently posted a pattern for a simple granny square, and this baby blanket starts with that exact pattern and continues on, as if it were one large granny square. Here is the pattern: Supplies 3 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in White 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Terracotta 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Dusty Green Size F …
Jul 30 2021
This is a green crochet cloche hat with white trim and a white flower with a bit of pink inside. This pattern is for a teen/adult sized hat, but you can reduce each hat row by a percentage to make toddler and children’s hats (depending on the size you want). Materials 1 skein Vanna’s Choice …
Jul 23 2021
Today I want to share my simple pattern for a granny square. The granny square is one of the basics of crochet, and from this, you can create a variety of different kinds of blankets. In fact, in the next post, I will show you a pattern for a baby blanket starting with this exact …
Jul 02 2021
This cute owl pot holder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick! I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. Due to the nature of crochet, there may still be “holes” in the …
Jun 26 2021
Tea flavored ice cream stands are popping up all over, and for tea lovers who also have a bit of a sweet tooth, this treat is heavenly! It’s the dessert tea lovers never knew they were missing. I also think the colors of the tea cones are quite lovely. Here are some Instagram pics of …
Jun 06 2021
This cupcake potholder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick. I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. The only problem with crochet potholders is that they still have “holes” in them, so …
