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Sewing: Week Five Tunic with a Skinny Belt
Week Five Tunic with a skinny belt! This Butterick pattern, B5203 is simple and easy. It’s from the ‘see & sew’ collection and I’ve made it easier and better. The original pattern calls for bias tape and I feel as though that’s far too bulky on the neckline and armhole. It’s 5 layers of fabric – too chunky. So, I’ve come up with a different hem. I’m not too sure what it’s called, but I’m sure it’s called something – and I’m sure it’s not…
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Recipe: Gouda Mac and Cheese
Gouda mac and cheese – oh, and it’s gluten free. Awesome! Earlier this week I made gouda quesadillas and they were good, this mac and cheese, however, is better. Maybe because I was more in the mood for it, but either way, this is a must try. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 1 box of pasta (I used gluten free) 5 oz of shredded high quality gouda (I used De Waag 3 year aged) 1 pack of Boursin cheese (I used chive and garlic) 3 tablespoons…
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Photos: Moose 2.0
Moose 2.0 We had visitors on the weekend! Two moose were in our yard. So fun! A couple of years ago they (or maybe other members of their family) were here, too. The pictures were a bit better a couple of years ago, but that’s because I had Bryce’s help to keep the pups quiet. This time, Bryce was working nights, so sleeping at 9am and Bella and Lily were in the house barking up a storm. It’s a wonder I got any shots at…
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Recipe: Gouda Quesadilla with Apple and Onions
Gouda quesadillas with apple and onions – what could be better? This recipe is sure to please since it’s sweet with a bit of smoke, oh, and the corn tortillas make the dish. So good. Try it this week. Oh, and it’s gluten free, since I’m using corn tortillas. Time to cook! This recipe makes 5 quesadillas, so modify if you like. Ingredients 1 large apple 2 small white onions 1 tablespoon of butter dashes of brown sugar 10 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons of butter…
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Sewing: Week Four – Lunch Box Bag
Week four – lunch box bag! That’s right, week 4 of the 52 weeks of sewing. This bag is perfect to carry my lunch to work – far better than the lulu bag I’ve been using. Although, it was great, this one has a bit more room for the containers I use to pack my lunch. It’s wonderful. I’ll share with you my measurements, yet you might want to make one based on your lunch containers. Regardless of your measurements, this tutorial is great. Okay,…
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Recipe: Potato Dog Treats
Potato dog treats – why? Because it’s Lily’s birthday, that’s why! Well, her birthday was on Monday and we celebrated in the morning with homemade potato dog treats. When Bella turned 11 she got sweet potato dog treats, so it’s only fitting that Lily, turning 7 and all, gets chips, too. Lily loves, like loves salt and vinegar chips. The problem? She’s older and we’re afraid to give her too many processed items because we just love her so much. As such, I made her…
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Photos: Polar Bear Plunge
Polar Bear Plunge The plunge – the slogan – freeze’em for a reason! Why would we jump in ice water? To raise money for a charity, of course! This year Bryce and I decided to get each other unforgettable experiences and keep the cost down low. This was his gift to me – jumping in freezing ice water in the middle of January, in Edmonton – Northern Canada. So cold, so fun, so unforgettable, that’s for sure! We love the idea of stepping out of…
