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Pork stir fry
If you’re like most folks you’re eating more chicken and pork and less beef. Inflation sucks. Until the government stops printing money and agrees to live within a budget, this up and down cycle is our...
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Multipurpose Chicken
I’ve been buying ten pound bags of chicken hindquarters and packaging them individually to freeze. I use them for chicken enchiladas, gravy and soup. I’ve developed a couple of recipes I really like;...
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Wadly brought home some macadamia milk ice cream that’s pretty fabulous. Rocky road. Who can say no to rocky road ice cream? I can’t. But at the price, it’s a complete no-go. With discount it’s nearly...
View ArticleBraised Beef Stew
We were gifted a bag of packages of frozen very lean beef. I’ve slowly been using it up. I’m down to the last package, chuck steak. Chuck steak is one of my favorite cuts because it’s so versatile....
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New Shoulder!
I’ve started playing with a new shoulder, something easy for people to knit that gives a really nice fit. I think I’ve got a winner. It’s a contiguous shoulder using two different increases paired with...
View ArticleHeating Pad Yogurt?
I made yogurt yesterday. After scalding the milk, cooling it and adding the starter I put it in pint jars. I had a bit left over, enough for a full half-pint jar. Of course that was the straw . . . it...
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Mickey’s Vest
This is coming along nicely. This is my third or fourth start. The first was with the requested cables and it was a total non-starter. The back side of the cables were unattractive. No, just no. Double...
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Spring for Mindy
Spring for Mindy Neck detail Pocket detail Sleeve cuff Sleeve bindoff Kitchener! This one’s got a bit of a history. I have a tendency to wander off onto unexplored paths if I start something and it’s...
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Mindy’s Sheltered
Sheltered I had a bunch of acrylic yarn I bought before I found out I really don’t like wearing acrylic (itchy). I tried knitting Sheltered (cowl necked poncho) and just wasn’t feeling it. Being a bit...
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Still Guessing
Still Guessing I didn’t knit it for Mindy but it went home with her. Purple is one of her favorite colors. At this point I think Mindy’s sweatered out. I think I’m going to add one more set of short...
View ArticleBra Logic
I’ve been knitting bras working toward the perfect design for me, something that provides a modicum of support while being comfortable. I’ve gotten a really good start with two of three that are...
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Revisiting cordwaining
I’m making shoes again. I bought a pattern and did a test-build. The upside, I learned a lot. I’m totally unsurprised the result doesn’t fit. My feet are pretty abnormal. It’s important to know what...
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Finally delivered
Wadly had been carrying Mickey’s vest around in the van for weeks and hadn’t yet been able to get it delivered. He ran into Peter (Mickey’s spouse) at our local grocery and managed the handoff just in...
View ArticleAmazingly good beef and cabbage
Wadly brought home some chuck steak. I already had a cabbage. I’ve looked and looked for good simple recipes for beef and cabbage and am truly underwhelmed. I’ve tried cabbage rolls which are time...
View ArticleLow carb (keto) hot cocoa
This one is fabulous, contains no dairy and has maybe 1 carb. Mix equal parts Dutch processed cocoa powder (I’m using Hershey’s Special Dark) and the sweetener of your choice. I’m using xylitol. Yes I...
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Shrimp Frittata
I had a frittata for breakfast. SO good! Plus I have half left over for another meal! 3 large eggs 1/2 cup cream cheese 2/3 cup cheese (I used Colby/Jack) 6 large shrimp cut into thirds 3-4 green...
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Tomorrow my desk gets rotated. That’s one more step toward a new and bigger plant wall. The crafting shelving unit with table has been moved, the bookshelf with all the magazines and WIP quilt...
View ArticlePlanning the new plant wall
I’ve been working on plans for my plant wall; sourcing materials, working through ideas, thinking through what will work and what won’t. I’ve got the room reorganized with crafts and knitting shelves...
View ArticleChicken Alfredo! SO good!
I made chicken alfredo for dinner tonight. It was so good! And so easy! I buy chicken hindquarters in ten pound bags from Walmart. Wadly buys chicken thighs (Tyson) from Safeway. He pays $2+ a pound, I...
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This is my current favorite thing to eat for breakfast. It’s SO good! The bread is a quick bread made of egg, almond flour, baking powder and butter. I use silicone molds for the shape. Mix it, divide...
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