Gearing up for the holiday craft show season

October 6, 2008 at 1:38 pm | In crafts | Leave a Comment

bluejayecrafts will be selling a variety of items at the church on Rusk Rd and Hwy 224.  This will probably be our only show this year. So, come see us on Nov. 8th, 10 am to 4 pm.

I’m busy making more canvas tote bags and lots of Grab and Go wallets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I’m bring the handknit, felted purses I have on hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will have some impulse priced items. I made some cute pincushions out of votive cups, some simple knit hats for kids, and my daughter is making some ponytail bands with bells on them. They were a hit the first day of 7th grade.

Any other ideas that you think will sell well?

What’s for Dinner? Split Pea Soup

October 2, 2008 at 1:36 pm | In recipes | Leave a Comment

That’s right homemade Split Pea Soup. Granted I will probably be the only one to eat it, cause I know the kids won’t and my old man only eats half the time. That could be one reason he weighs 40 pounds less than I do. Anyway…..here’s my recipe today. The way I cook is that the recipe will change according to what I have on hand.

 

Split Pea Soup

1/2 onion, diced

3 ribs celery, diced

1 cup baby carrots, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dry thyme

salt and pepper

Sweat in large pot. Add…

1 pound package dry split peas

1 quart of Pacific brand french onion soup

1 quart of  water

1 large bay leaf

2 cups ham, cubed

Bring to a boil and simmer until peas are tender, about 2 hours.

If it gets too thick, add more water.

This comfort food should go well with the Vice Presidencial debate tonight.

Maybe I’ll put some bread in the bread machine. I think I have just enough time for a speedy loaf.

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