Monthly Archives: November 2007
loose threads
Inspired by a holiday-festive circle skirt I sewed the other night, I bought two new dress patterns today. McCall’s ‘Easy Stitch ‘n Save’ M5292 and McCall’s ‘Evening Elegance’ M5319. Which looked much prettier as an actual sample dress in the … Continue reading
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New, Improved (?) Worst Holiday Gift, 2007
Faithful readers will remember my selection of the Deer Rider as the Worst Holiday Gift for 2007. But, oh, the gifts just keep on giving. While flipping through a sale circular, I was introduced to the Mangroomer. According to the … Continue reading
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Final Tally
Food items, planned-but-forgotten: leek purses Food items, skipped in sudden moment of sanity: roasted pumpkin wild rice with cranberries Food items, unexpected additions: fig-topped brie bruschetta with fresh tomato/cilantro topping (and roasted garlic!) Food items, noticeably missed: milk or cream … Continue reading
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In this, our time of gluttony
While you’re dining with family and/or friends tomorrow, eyes glued to the football game on your 52″ flat screen TV, eating your 16-lb. turkey and beans and THREE kinds of potatoes and TWO kinds of pie, please consider for a … Continue reading
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home cooking isn't dead
I’ve already posted the preliminary t-day menu, but here is the final roster for Neil’s info (and my own notes, so I don’t forget anything tomorrow!): leek “purses” (store bought) organic turkey (injected with wine, for extra juiciness) organic gravy … Continue reading
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