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 harvest so I thought this recipe was appropriate. If you slice and dry those extra apples, you can have that fresh apple taste all winter […]
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 colder. Keep an eye on the blog if you are interested in new pictures & info from the festival. Several past newsletters are on the blog. […]
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 & on top of every aspect of your business. This is where work flow is important. When preparing for a show, you can certainly get […]
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 to give this recipe a try soon. If you make it, let me know what you think & if you have any tips. Enjoy! Thank […]
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. Big news!! The Fiber Closet will be open during the Covered Bridge Festival October 12 - 21!! We are behind Cheryl's house across from the Valero […]
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 list... Book List or Reading List? Maybe I am just over-thinking it. Regardless of what I call it, let's move on to the books. That's […]