• Cowl Neck Sweater: 3ten.ca
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    Sewing: Week Thirty Five: Cowl Neck Sweatshirt

    Cowl neck sweatshirt is this weeks sewing project. I know it’s been a bit since I’ve last posted, but that’s because the summer has been so busy and it finally caught up with me! A few trips to Kelowna and a lot of family came to visit, which was so awesome. Anyway, that’s the reason for me being MIA this past week. Yet, here I am, back at the 52 weeks of sewing and this cowl neck sweatshirt is the perfect almost fall project –…

  • Broadcloth Napkins: 3ten.ca
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    Sewing: Week Thirty Four: Broadcloth Napkin

    Broadcloth napkin – such a great fabric to make napkins out of! The lunch napkins I made this past winter were so fun and they measured about 16×16 – for these napkins I made them bigger so they are more suitable for dinner. The nice neutral colour lends itself to many different styles and is classic. Let’s get sewing. What You Need 1.5 yards of broadcloth cutting mat ruler rotary cutter matching thread serger fray check iron ironing board First, gather your pre-washed broadcloth and…

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    Recipe: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

    Roasted beet and goat cheese salad – the perfect way to welcome in the fall season. I know, I know, fall isn’t here for a few more weeks, but that doesn’t stop every coffee shop from rolling out their pumpkin spiced drinks, so why do I have to wait! Let’s get started on this delicious recipe. Ingredients 6 beets (you can use golden, too) 8 oz. of baby spinach a lot of goat cheese (I used ¼ cup) ¼ cup chopped pecans 3 tablespoons of…

  • Loaded Hot Dogs: 3ten.ca
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    Recipe: Loaded Hot Dog

    Loaded hot dog – or should I say, loaded hot dogs! A few weeks back I mentioned the Bon Appetit July cover and the display of gourmet hot dogs, well, here I try and make some hot dog magic. Don’t get me wrong, they’re certainly not gourmet, but they are delicious. Fire up the BBQ and let’s get cooking! Ingredients soft hot dog buns (or corn tortillas for gluten free) Italian chicken sausage Natural chicken hot dog buffalo chicken sausage cilantro cream cheese sauce tomatoed…

  • Airplane Blanket: 3ten.ca
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    Sewing: Week Thirty Three: DIY Airplane Blanket

    DIY airplane blanket is quick and easy to make; moreover, you’ll know it’s freshly washed and clean before each use! Last week we hit the road for Kelowna and the drive through the mountains is a bit tricky – sometimes it’s hot and sometimes it’s cold. Hence, the need for a go-to blanket. What You Need 70×50 piece of blanket fabric serger matching thread fray check First, get your serger ready and reference your quick index card if you have one. My Baby Lock has…

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    Recipe: Tomatoed Onions

    Tomatoed onions are the secret to any Italian sausage or even an Italian seasoned chicken breast. They are rich in flavour and add a depth of sweetness that is delicious. This recipe is easy and takes only about 10 minutes total – if you really let your onions sweat. Let’s start! Ingredients 1/2 a white onion small vine tomato 1 teaspoon of shallot spice 1-2 teaspoons of butter First, gather all of your ingredients and wash the onion and tomato. Next, thinly slice the white…

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    Recipe: Jalapeño Cilantro Cream Cheese Sauce

    Jalapeño cilantro cream cheese sauce is the perfect summer sauce to bring heat to hot dogs, chicken, or even corn on the cob. It’s fresh, light and packs just the right amount of heat. Buy ripe peppers and fresh cilantro. Okay, let’s get started on this recipe. Ingredients 2 jalapeños 1 cup of cilantro 4oz of cream cheese 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1/4 cup of olive oil 2 dashes of white vinegar First, wash and gather all of your ingredients. Depending on your desired…