Fried fruit pies are a tasty treat that reminds me of my Grandma’s kitchen. I had forgotten all about the tasty goodness of a fried fruit pie. You can make this recipe with a wide variety of dried fruit. I know many of you have an abundance of apples from the last of the season’s […]
The October 14-2018 newsletter is coming to you from the annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival today. It’s great to be set up with Cheryl & Mike once again. Here are a couple of pictures of our areas. It’s been a great festival so far even though it has turned off […]
A craft business is much more complicated than you might think. This post on work flow by Weaving a Life shows just how overwhelming it can be if you don’t stay on top of everything. When you add in a normal busy life and/or health issues it can become a nightmare. You must stay organized […]
Simply So Good’s No-Knead Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bagels look like a perfect fall treat. These pumpkin bagels appear to be more complicated than I think they really are. A lot of the time is spent raising the dough so you get a break or a chance to clean up before the next step. I hope […]
Welcome to the extended version of the October 7-2018 newsletter. Thank you for clicking that button. Happy Fall Y’all! Is it fall where you live? Here in the midwest US, we haven’t had our first frost yet and barely a cool day. It’s still hot & humid. But…the pumpkin spice craze is here regardless, haha. […]
Hello and welcome to the September 2018 book list ( also known as my reading list). I am never quite sure what to call this. I have a To Be Read (TBR) list but for this monthly post these are books I have read (occasionally books read by my family). What do you call your […]
I found this short poem by Walt’s Writings to be just the thing to make you smile. It’s a quick read but says so much if you really concentrate on the words. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A quick read to brighten your day…what more could you ask for? A […]
Chris Pavesic brings together two of my favorite things in this blog post. A delightfully simple almond candy recipe along with an excerpt of the book Can’t Stop the Music*, both by authors C.D. Hersh. This is the co-author team of Catherine & Donald Hersh, high school sweethearts who write separately and together. What unique books they […]
Welcome to the September 23-2018 Newsletter recap. You will find all the links, images, and more detailed information in this post. However, you are reading this much later than if you were a newsletter subscriber. Subscribers get this info every weekend in their inbox while the links and sales are still active. By the […]
This weaving post by Weird Weekends caught my eye recently. It’s a very happy read for all fiber enthusiasts, even if you aren’t a weaver. The author has a unique sense of fun and delightment in his weaving. I love that he is introducing weaving to his friends and the younger generation. His blog also […]
