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frenchy's finds: baby shower

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009. We found out yesterday that we have a niece on the way! Do you have any fantastic shower suggestions? It will be in the evening, and will be pretty low-key. Lots of chatting and visiting and eating. But I'm thinking that some simple things like these. Would be cute and non-tacky. Congratulations to your sister! How fun for P to have a cousin to play with soon. I just stumbled across this blog post right after I commented here:. CL did a great shower menu last year (June-ish?

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frenchy's finds: cardamom continued

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Phillip and I had fun "squish-squishing" the cardamom before supper tonight. Thanks for all of the suggestions for things to make. I haven't yet made anything with it, although cake, granola bars, chai tea and cookies are all on my list. Holy carbs, Batman. Now that I think of it, I hope that I like it. And I think I'll have to buy some more. Next up: a very exciting recipe-a-week! Here's one more recipe for you to try.it's at:. I tried it and loved it. View my complete profile.

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frenchy's finds: recipe-a-week #14: the best bread, ever.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Recipe-a-week #14: the best bread, ever. This bread is hands-down the best bread I have ever eaten. Seriously. And I made it! I'm as surprised as you.) It's chewy and crusty and airy and perfect. Oh, so crusty! And of course, it's a great vehicle for butter - my first requirement for good bread. I'm always hesitant to try the latest cooking trend, which is why it's taken me so long to get around to trying this. It's along the lines of the 5-minute artisan bread. 1 1/2 tsp salt.

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frenchy's finds: post 963 & soap tidbits

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Sunday, April 19, 2009. Post 963 and soap tidbits. Wow, this is my 963rd post! Speaking of numbers, I'll be hitting the 300 mark soon (I hope it's soon - I'm currently at 293) for the number of soaps sold from my Etsy shop. The person who orders the 300th bar will be getting some extra goodies with their order, just so you know. I'm in the process of updating my Birch Bark Soap blog. And will be making a few more minor changes as I figure out how to do what I want, with help from Adam. Have a great week!

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frenchy's finds: recipe-a-week # 15: spaghetti with tomatoes and peppers

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Sunday, April 26, 2009. Recipe-a-week # 15: spaghetti with tomatoes and peppers. I'm a little bit late with this recipe; the baby shower. And visiting with my sister took up much of my time this week. Better late than never! And is also in the May 2009 issue of the magazine. And here's my version:. Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Peppers. 6 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. 12 ounces spaghetti (I used a mix of white and whole wheat). 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes. This looks yu...

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frenchy's finds: spiced hot chocolate

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. I don't often post other people's photos, but a) it's too dark and gloomy to take one of my own tonight, and b) I haven't actually made this yet. The photo is from here. I came across the recipe in The Naturally Scented Home. Mm, looks good. Did you try it? Today is the first day all week the sun came out; hope it makes it to you, soon, too! Yumm suppose to rain and snow here this weekend, might need to make this! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.

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frenchy's finds: sewing

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009. I picked up this table at the Superstore. Yesterday. I'd had my eye on it for awhile, but since the regular price was $129 and I didn't want to pay that much, I waited. And it paid off - yesterday, I paid $40 for it. Now I can sew downstairs while Phillip is sleeping, without having to unearth all of my sewing things from the corners of the house. Last night, I whipped up this tote from Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing. It took me less than an hour, and I like it! Oh, and wait!

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frenchy's finds: do you wax your mailbox?

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Saturday, September 08, 2007. Do you wax your mailbox? Yes, folks, I wrote 'wax your mailbox'. I have been instructed by the box my new mailbox arrived in that I should wash and wax. It every few weeks. It also merits the heading 'IMPORTANT'. Are there people out there who are spending their Saturday afternoons washing and waxing their mailboxes. Am I missing out on a key to successful life as a human? Where have I been all this time? Didn't anyone tell me sooner? This is VERY funny! Bloom, Grow, Love.

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frenchy's finds: easter fun for the fam

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Monday, April 13, 2009. Easter fun for the fam. I thought the family would like to see Phillip and his Easter egg hunt yesterday. So very, very cute. My gosh (says Annie! I love the way he just drops the eggs in! I love the way he bends down to have a closer look at the book shelve! Oh dear.what a sweetie! That just made my day! What a cutie :). Ok, I'm not family, but I enjoyed it too.brings back memories of when my boys did the egg hunt. :). I'm going to say exactly what Teresa R said! Bloom, Grow, Love.

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frenchy's finds: forcing branches

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009. For the past few years, I've forced branches. Every February or so. I did the same this year, but a few weeks ago when I was cleaning up in the garden on a beautiful March evening, I found a few other little branches strewn around on the ground, and wondered if they would do something interesting if I plunked them in some water. Did they ever! Some Japanese Cherry blooms are almost open, too. They're extra special to me, since they were blooming when P was born. I can't wait to s...