Crocheted Dress I made for my grand daughter.

My grand daughter is so cute, you ask her to pose and she knows exactly what to do. Pretty smart for a 4 year old.

Beaded Spring Scarf

Crochet Pinafore

Made this adorable Pinafore. I added buttons that look like pansies. It was very easy to make. Working on another one, it will be dark gray. I plan on making a dress to go underneath the pinafore. This may take some time to do.
I find crocheting is very relaxing, I took the dress I made on our trip up to Washington, it really made the trip more bearable and time flew.

Crocheted Hat and Booties.

My sister and I have decided to put some of our talent to work. We started a little business called "Two Sisters In Stitches." We have a section at a store in Oakdale, Creative Minds. We both find crocheting very relaxing. Also, I like to quilt and just make cute things like aprons, etc.

I tried to follow the pattern for this hat but the finished product did not turn out the way it was suppose to, so, I made up my own pattern. It really is adorable.

This is such a cute set, crocheted hat and booties with silk flowers.

Gluten Steak.

First time I have made anything gluten. Always love it when a new recipe is good.

CHIP 2011 Graduation

Fondant Carrots

Made these to decorate a vegan carrot cake.

Update

It's been a while since I have posted or even looked at my blog. Now that we have Facebook, I find myself doing that more. So, just in case anyone is wondering what I have been up to, well, I am really into vegan cooking. Have discovered a few delicious recipes, Burgers etc. Will post some pics next time I make some, oh, and the recipe. Just for those who are looking for a healthier lifestyle.
Spending my spare time crocheting. In the process of making a dress for my grand daughter. It is taking longer than I had anticipated but I am sure the final results will be to my satisfaction.
Hope all my friends are doing well. Will be checking back soon to see if anyone ever checks the blogs out anymore.

Tofu Pecan Meatballs

I put a few on perfect brown rice and added some country (cashew) gravy.
Tofu Pecan Meatballs
Combine in a bowl
1 one box of Mori-Nu firm tofu
2 T Braggs Liquid Aminos
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 t salt
1/2 t dried garlic
2 T dried onion
1 T dried parsley
1 T nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 t basil
1/4 t thyme
1/4 t sage
1/4 t Italian Seasoning
1 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 cup perfect brown rice.
Form into balls and cook in a non stick skillet. I added about 1 T olive oil. Makes about 22 good size meatballs. I put them in a warm oven, on a cookie sheet, while cooking the rest of our meal.
Note: Perfect brown rice is 1 cup brown rice browned in a skillet. Boil 2 1/2 cups water and pour over browned rice, cover and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. It really turns out nice a fluffy.
The meatballs were adapted from "Tasty Vegan Delights".

Happy Mother's Day To Me.

Much to my surprise, this morning, I received this delicious fresh fruit arrangement from Corey.
When the two men brought it in, all three of us, Nancy, Melissa and I were staring at it thinking they had the wrong address. We never get stuff like this here. Our office faces the parking lot so we can see when someone is getting flowers, food etc. It is never for us. So, when they came in, Melissa said, oh you must have the wrong place. One of the guys said, Catherine...I yelled ....hey, that's me. Oh, I was so excited. I couldn't figure out which one of my children would have sent this, knowing all four of them know I love to eat.

I just love how they arranged the different fruit. Now,I want to see if I can make one.

I think Martha ( Corey's girlfriend) had some influence with sending these, she has made me chocolate covered strawberries before, they were delicious, I ate most of them too. The box is full of chocolate covered bananas.

I'm pretty sure these are not going to last long.

Hard Days Work

Tom decided he wanted to run a water line into our back alley where we have a variety of fruit trees planted. He doesn't like taking the hose back there because he is always knocking over a plant in our garden as he stretches it across the area. So, I agreed to help, how hard could this be? I thought he said to dig a trench 2", so I did, he meant 2', big difference. Well, I hung in there and kept digging, with his help of course. We got it done.

After about 10 minutes of digging, I had to take a break. I sat for a few minutes, in an old motel chair, and couldn't help but appreciate the beauty in the variety of flowers and plants planted in a small area of our yard. I love this time of year.

Fresh Garden Veggies

Tom and I are very fortunate to be able to have our own garden. Because of his green thumb, we were able to pick some fresh beets and peas. Also, we picked some snow peas but will use those when I make my Hawaiian Stir-Fry.

The beets are such a deep red and the leaves, well I couldn't just throw them away.

Here is lunch. Fresh beets, cooked beet greans and Fetuccini Alfredo,

completely vegan.

Tom said, after eating lunch, we are going to be so healthy we will be doing back flips at age 80....well, he might but I am sure I won't.

The Lemonade Connection

Some of you will recognize Jennifer. She is a long time friend of our family, much loved and missed. She has started this web site after learning some tricks of the trade...coupons and savings. You can read her story by visiting her site.
Be sure to check it out and get started saving.

Thanks Jen....your the greatest!

Simply Yummmm

Not sure if it's age or what, but I seem to really enjoy little things in life, like the buds on this blueberry bush Tom just bought to go in our garden.
Raspberries are my favorite berry but Blueberries run a close 2nd.
We are going to have a great garden this summer, organic too.

I really enjoy the fresh lettuce, peas, cauliflower and snow peas we have been able to reap from Tom's gardening effort. Simply Yum!

Easter Fun

Keiran hunting for some eggs and hotwheels. The plastic eggs were to small to put the hotwheels in so I hid the cars with the eggs. He didn't mind, I think he liked finding the hotwheels more than the eggs.

It started to get a little cold so we headed into the house to color some real eggs.
Alana gets the prize for the best colored egg.

What do you do with a bunch of empty plastic eggs? I can always entertain myself.

See, Mom's really do have an extra set of eyes.

Sean, Alana and Keiran having some fun.