tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91357974729269255272024-03-13T14:00:28.458-07:00Tea And DahliasKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-76588148388479908482013-04-23T12:02:00.001-07:002013-04-23T12:02:24.030-07:00KCW Spring 2013 - Day 2I fully intended to knock out my hour of sewing while the girls were at preschool this morning.<br />
But I crawled back into bed and ended up sleeping until it was almost time to pick them up!<br />
I did manage to squeeze some sewing time in this afternoon.<br />
This one was T's choice. She wanted me to lengthen it into a dress. The pattern is from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470947683/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470947683&linkCode=as2&tag=httpteaanddah-20">Sewing MODKID Style: Modern Threads for the Cool Girl</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpteaanddah-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0470947683" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. And the fabric is from
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I had to bribe her to model for me. And to her credit she threw herself into it.
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherinehoos/8675130007/" title="KCW Day 2 halter top1 by katherine.hoos, on Flickr"><img alt="KCW Day 2 halter top1" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8675130007_f7d2875eeb.jpg" width="333" /></a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-23102416387427127992013-04-22T10:30:00.000-07:002013-04-22T10:30:53.450-07:00KCW Spring 2013 - Day 1This week is Kids Clothes Week!<br />
This morning I got the ball rolling with this dress:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherinehoos/8672755804/" title="Dress2 by katherine.hoos, on Flickr"><img alt="KCW Spring 2013 Day 1 Dress by Tea&Dahlias" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8672755804_d5a36129a3.jpg" width="333" /></a>
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I took out a bunch of different fabrics and patterns this morning when it was just Dahlia and I awake. She picked out this fabric and a pattern from my collection of patterns.
Dahlia only wore it for a few minutes before she wanted to change. T has been wearing it since. I absolutely adore the bow at the back.
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherinehoos/8672755990/" title="Dress1 by katherine.hoos, on Flickr"><img alt="KCW Spring 2013 Day 1 Dress by Tea&Dahlias" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8672755990_a5108368f9.jpg" width="333" /></a>
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Unfortunately I'm going to have to change the straps to bias tape straps. The grosgrain ribbon just didn't hold up to playing at all.You can see that here if you look where the strap joins the dress. <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherinehoos/8672755664/" title="Broken Strap :( by katherine.hoos, on Flickr"><img alt="Broken Strap :(" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8672755664_d55a9530c9.jpg" width="333" /></a>
Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-62308025066643235162013-04-20T08:36:00.003-07:002013-04-20T08:36:45.023-07:00Kids Clothes Week is coming!It's time for <a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/kids-clothes-week-spring-2013.html">Kids Clothes Week!</a> It seems I miss it every time it's on. Either I find out too late or it doesn't work with my schedule. This Spring it's April 22nd-29th.<br />
I'm so excited to be able to participate this season!<br />
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On my last trip to Ottawa I managed to get to <a href="http://fabricationsottawa.com/">Fabrications</a> and picked up a couple great pieces of fabric that I'm excited to turn into some sweet summer dresses.<br />
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I'm going to make the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LMVGKW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003LMVGKW&linkCode=as2&tag=httpteaanddah-20">Oliver+ S Ice Cream Dress</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpteaanddah-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003LMVGKW" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. Plus I have a bunch of knits I want to work with.<br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-86890544155689529482013-03-28T07:12:00.000-07:002013-03-28T07:12:23.901-07:00Paleo Burger night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friend Adrian started eating Paleo about a week before I did. I didn't know this until after he found out I'd made the switch too. He's in need of some food-inspiration.<br />
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Last night I made burgers for the family. The burger itself is just ground beef formed into a patty. Instead of having a bun (since grains are a no-no on Paleo) I put my burger on top of a portabello mushroom cap. Topped with Homemade mayo, a slice of tomato, some homemade guacamole and caramelized onions. It was phenomenal.<br />
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Mayonnaise is a finicky thing to make. If you try it and it doesn't work take some deep breaths and try again. Homemade mayo is far superior to anything you can get in the store. It is well worth the time and effort.<br />
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2 egg yolks<br />
2 tsp lemon juice<br />
1 tsp apple cider vinegar<br />
1/2 tsp dijon mustard<br />
pinch of salt <br />
3/4 cup olive oil<br />
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1. Whisk everything except for the olive oil together until well combined.<br />
2. VERY slowly drop the olive oil in while whisking hard. If whisking by hand it's easier to have someone else slowly drizzle it in. It should take 5-7 minutes to drizzle that much olive oil in. If you go too fast you'll break the emulsion. Keep whisking until it reaches your desired consistancy.<br />
3. (Only applicable if you are whisking by hand) Go get a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005UP2P/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00005UP2P&linkCode=as2&tag=httpteaanddah-20">KitchenAid</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpteaanddah-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00005UP2P" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-49127433392449632212013-03-20T14:23:00.002-07:002013-03-20T14:25:02.000-07:00Making the Choice: Paleo<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/khoos/282580965/" title="Farmer's Market 4 by KD_Hoos, on Flickr"><img alt="Farmers Market Beets" height="333" src="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/87/282580965_dc95d71550.jpg" title="" width="500" /></a><br />
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Alright, in blatant contrast to my previous post on gumdrops, I've decided to go Paleo. <br />
I've been feeling the effects of the traditional American diet. Fatigue, weight gain, headaches.<br />
I made this decision a reality about a week and a half ago and have already noticed a tremendous improvement in my mood, energy and productivity.<br />
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<b>What is Paleo?</b><br />
My 4 year old will happily tell you that I now <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936608871/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1936608871&linkCode=as2&tag=httpteaanddah-20">Eat Like a Dinosaur</a>. Focusing on foods that are minimally processed, with particular emphasis on Meat, Vegetables and Fruit. Processed sugar is off limits, while more natural sources such as maple syrup and honey are ok in small quantities. There seems to be some debate on the allowance of dairy. I'm personally going with a more limited restriction of it until it is out of my system and I can reintroduce it and feel how it effects me.<br />
Grains and legumes are out. I already know from previous stints with going Gluten-free that passing on grains makes me less lethargic and keeps my guts happier.<br />
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<b>Why am I doing this?</b><br />
I've been noticing my energy disappearing and my waistline expanding for a while now. I want to change that. At the same time, I've found that when I am strict with myself I'm more apt to fail. What this means is that I'm not going to beat myself up over any slips. That said, I'm making informed decisions and learning more about how these foods make me feel. Finally taking notice of how my diet effects my mood is all the feedback I need to keep going in the right direction.<br />
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Yesterday I slipped. The girls and I had some gummy worms. I ate about a quarter of the amount I would have eaten in the past. The rest of the afternoon I felt awful in comparison to how I've been feeling since I started. Reinforcement like that is more than enough to keep me on track.<br />
<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-69547045550544519832013-03-07T11:28:00.001-08:002013-03-07T11:34:00.868-08:00Gumdrops<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWrpptCMYzC9ePETnPNIqznhtBN8kYRXcGSCnGj5LTe_IWgS98EasGgjVRCClQXqJFZW_GzEALGL6EbPAH-j_B1RUoQwdD170tWmVDrf271NNBRFQmWkMvHrUajioDTs7ErprLN7y6M9M/s1600/Cheesecake+Gumdrops1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWrpptCMYzC9ePETnPNIqznhtBN8kYRXcGSCnGj5LTe_IWgS98EasGgjVRCClQXqJFZW_GzEALGL6EbPAH-j_B1RUoQwdD170tWmVDrf271NNBRFQmWkMvHrUajioDTs7ErprLN7y6M9M/s400/Cheesecake+Gumdrops1.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
I love gummi candies. It doesn't matter what shape. Bears, worms, frogs, I'll eat them all. I even once ate an enormous gummi rat.
When I found a recipe for them I was so excited. I've altered it a bit enabling me to make some really great flavors.
These ones are cheesecake, rootbeer and raspberry flavors.
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Gumdrops
Ingredients:<br />
1 cup cold water<br />
1/4 cup gelatin<br />
1 1/2 cups boiling water<br />
4 cups sugar + extra for coating
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1/8 tsp candy oil (like <a href="https://lorannoils.com/c-6-super-strength-flavors.aspx">Lorann Oil's</a>) per pan<br />
food coloring<br />
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Bloom the gelatin in a dutch oven by sprinkling it on top of the cold water. Wait 5 minutes.<br />
Add the boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the sugar. Bring to a boil over med-high heat and boil for 20 minutes.<br />
Ladle mixture into pans. Divide mixture between 3 5x7 pans. Add 1/8 tsp of candy oil and a few drops of food coloring to each pan. Stir to combine.<br />
Refrigerate, covered, overnight.<br />
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If using silicon pans the gummi should pop out easily, if using a rigid pan like I do loosen the edges by running a knife around the sides of the pan, then peel the gummi off the bottom. It helps to sprinkle some sugar on the outside as you peel it off so it doesn't stick. Cut into shapes and coat with sugar.
The recipe this is based on says to let them sit at room temperature for 2 days before eating them. They've never lasted that long, they are way too good fresh!
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-16248951948378219732013-02-06T12:32:00.000-08:002013-02-06T12:35:35.560-08:00Macarons<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5LQYCAb7h4gTgxnS-VsX5Nq9NnGyzIRyzj6L0zgLDrsZ_hjLFJO1mW5AwiXevxupBnFlHJJ7NXatcQ3xwt86I5twyTwS2okanCoxcxyERLgqlfNHht-fP3x0tPM2jsC77qqvygEa-i_f/s1600/Macarons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5LQYCAb7h4gTgxnS-VsX5Nq9NnGyzIRyzj6L0zgLDrsZ_hjLFJO1mW5AwiXevxupBnFlHJJ7NXatcQ3xwt86I5twyTwS2okanCoxcxyERLgqlfNHht-fP3x0tPM2jsC77qqvygEa-i_f/s400/Macarons.jpg" /></a>
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My brother got married a couple weekends ago. We flew to Seattle WA, rented a car and drove the rest of the way to the suburbs of Vancouver BC.
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As one of the bridesmaids, the morning of the wedding, I got to enjoy and amazing breakfast at <a href="http://littlewhitehouseco.com">The Little White House</a> in Langley BC. They had and amazing platter set out for us that included some French Macarons. Very few of the others there had heard of them but my mouth was watering as I raced through the other goodies in anticipation of trying one. They were fabulous!
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I went back a couple days later and bought several more. I've been debating trying to make them myself for a while now and those few that I had solidified my resolve.
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For my first attempt I decided to use just the most basic recipe from <a href="http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/2010/04/macarons-101-french-meringue.html">Not So Humble Pie</a>. They turned out great! To fill them I made a simple buttercream icing and added flavor with some honey-butterscotch sauce I had left over from making ice cream the other day.
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I can't wait to try other flavor variations!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-80121227771130656202012-11-17T09:05:00.001-08:002012-11-17T09:05:36.163-08:00Cutting Knit FabricI have sewed many dresses for my girls. For some reason or another they never get worn. It wasn't until I started working with knit fabric that they started to pick clothes I've made to wear everyday. One dress in particular I had to make twice because I couldn't coax Tea out of it.
There was a bit of a learning curve though. Trying to cut knits was near impossible for me until I figured this trick out.
Ditch the scissors.
But using a cutting mat and a rotary cutter I don't accidentally stretch the fabric while I'm cutting. Using pattern weights to keep the pattern pieces in place help, but I use whatever I have on hand. Usually my cell phone and a Quilter's ruler will keep my pieces in place.
I definitely recommend trying this trick. It's well worth it.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-55308702751515203452012-11-01T11:03:00.002-07:002012-11-01T11:04:25.455-07:00Hurricane SandyLast year I had to evacuate my home. Irene came through and flooded our basement with over 5 ft of water. We lost a lot in the flood last year. Mostly things that were replaceable but a few things that were not.<br />
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This past Sunday, with the threat of another Hurricane looming, I pack up the girls and headed north, to Canada. <br />
Monday was spent in my pajamas watching the news unfold online. It was very emotional to be stuck, helpless, watching the area I have come to call home get devastated.<br />
My father in law is in an area that isn't expected to get their power restored for another 2 weeks. We don't know how long it will be before we see power at our house either. Our neighbor has let us run an extension cord to our fridge from his generator.<br />
As sad as I am that we can't return home for a while yet, my heart goes out to the people who lost everything. <br />
It wasn't until I experienced it that I realized just how awful the experience of flooding is. Where a fire is the heart attack of homes, a flood is like a slow cancer that you see coming but are helpless to do anything to stop. <br />
I have been trying to simplify our home. I'm going to take this opportunity to purge and donate.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-30373085854932924402012-09-30T19:11:00.001-07:002012-09-30T19:11:54.723-07:00Sewing time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning I dragged the family out to the bookstore and picked up <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-MODKID-Style-Modern-Threads/dp/0470947683/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1349056993&sr=1-1&keywords=modkid">Sewing MODKID Style: Modern Threads for the Cool Girl</a>. It was the only book on the shelves that covered sewing with knits, and it's EXACTLY the sort of things I want to be sewing. I've decided I need to overcome this irrational fear of knits. </div>
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I couldn't decide which thing to make first. I started with the headband pattern, made it in a solid lilac color. Tea wore it for most of the day. Then I made leggings in an aqua striped jersey I've been saving for leggings. Turns out there was enough to use in a matching "swim suit cover up". I made it in a solid interlock with jersey sleeves and pocket. </div>
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This is the first time I've made something and she's been excited to wear it. She asked for another one in pink. A few changes I'll make next time though. She doesn't want a hood. I want her to have something long sleeved. Fortunately the front and back pattern pieces are also the same pieces for several other patterns in the book. This makes it really easy for me to just swap around pieces. </div>
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-37343791183510471052012-09-12T14:46:00.003-07:002012-09-12T14:46:33.242-07:00Dahlia Mid Afternoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-23555759484013115192012-09-05T08:14:00.001-07:002012-09-05T08:16:12.184-07:00Tomato Jam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first time I had Tomato Jam was at a <a href="http://www.foodswapnetwork.com/listing/bk-swappers/">BK Swappers</a> food swap. We did a potluck BBQ and this jam moved so fast. So this weekend when I scored a crate of plum tomatoes (50lbs for $20!!!) I knew it would be on the list of things to make. We went through a 4oz container the first night, pairing it with crusty bread, fresh mozzarella and prosciutto. <br />
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The recipe I used was based on one from <a href="http://www.foodinjars.com/">Food in Jars</a><br />
Here is the <a href="http://www.foodinjars.com/2010/09/tomato-jam/">Original Recipe</a> I had to take out the red pepper flakes because I'm sensitive to them and I omitted the ginger because my husband hates ginger. <br />
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<b>Tomato Jam</b><br />
5 lbs tomatoes, finely chopped<br />
3 1/2 c sugar<br />
8 T lime juice<br />
1 t cinnamon<br />
1/2 t ground cloves<br />
1 T salt<br />
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Mix everything together in a large pot. Simmer until the consistency is like jam. It will be very liquid at first. It took me about 2 hours to get it to the consistency I wanted. In the meantime wash the canning jars with warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Put your rack in the bottom of the canning pot, and fill with water, add the jars. Heat to boiling. Put a towel down on your counter so the jars don't crack touching the cold counter. Remove jars when jam is ready. Heat a small saucepan of water to boiling, put the lids (not the rings) in and turn the heat down to low. Fill the jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the rims with a clean cloth. Apply a lid and ring to each jar, tighten only fingertip tight. Process in the boiling water canner for 20 minutes.<br />
Turn off the heat and wait 5 minutes before removing the jars and putting them on the towel. <br />
Yield - it really depends on how much you boil down the jam. I got equivalent to five 8oz jars. <br />
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This stuff is fantastic on burgers, or just a piece of bread. <br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-56143303635887505482012-09-04T07:58:00.001-07:002012-09-04T12:06:22.696-07:00Slime Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This weekend was a busy one!<br />
At the farmer's market I put my name in for a crate of Plum Tomatoes for next week only to get the call mid-afternoon that they had one ready for me to pick up! I promise to post details of what I did with them over the next few days. Right now I want to show you how I kept the girls entertained while I prepped the kitchen for my marathon canning session.<br />
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We made slime! It was fairly simple to do, the girls loved it! The texture of this stuff is neat. It can crumble. It also sort of melts. If you roll it into a ball it'll bounce like a rubber ball... <br />
And T thinks it's pretty convincing as snot. <br />
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<b>Slime recipe:</b><br />
1/2c water<br />
1/4c clear glue<br />
1T borax <br />
food coloring in your choice of color<br />
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To make put about half of your water in one container (easiest if it has a lid), add the borax. Shake it. In a separate container put the remaining water. Color the water whatever color you want your slime to be. I used two drops each of green and yellow. Add the glue. Mix thoroughly. Slowly, a few drops at a time, add the borax solution. Add a few drops, stir, lift out your stir stick and see your progress. Add a few more drops, stir, repeat. We managed to incorporate all of our glue mixture into our slime. <br />
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We played with it again this morning, I stored it in a little jar with a lid. It all sort of melted into one blob in the container. And once I pick up all the little pieces the girls chopped it into this morning it'll do that again. <br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-59149830379835842012012-08-17T11:38:00.003-07:002012-08-17T11:38:43.537-07:00Fried Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The only time I'd ever had fried chicken, before last night, was at a fast food joint. I was never a fan.<br />
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When my Bon Appetit magazine arrived back in February, and it had Fried Chicken on the cover, I tossed it aside filing the idea under "Maybe"<br />
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Last night I made it. I took a few pictures while Justin dove in. <br />
When I finally took a bite I realized that I'd been missing out. For my entire life.<br />
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It was surprisingly easy to make. I highly recommend it! <br />
<a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/02/skillet-fried-chicken">Here is the recipe</a><br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-36931236603941751052012-08-14T07:38:00.001-07:002012-08-14T08:33:30.666-07:00DIY Air and Carpet Freshener<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm not a big fan of the air fresheners you buy in the store. The scents they offer don't always appeal and they are full of chemicals. <br />
Instead I make my own. This same recipe can be sprinkled on carpets for a carpet freshener. (To use that way, sprinkle on carpets wait a bit and then vacuum it up. It won't harm your carpets, so go ahead and do other stuff and vacuum it up when you get to it. I usually wait 15 minutes, but I've been known to forget about it for up to a couple hours.)<br />
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<b>Air Freshener </b><br />
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To make this you'll need:<br />
Baking Soda<br />
Essential Oil(s) or Fragrance Oil<br />
A Jar (see note)<br />
A scrap of fabric (see note) <br />
Scissors<br />
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Notes: I like to use a mason jar so I can use the ring to secure the fabric, but any jar and an elastic would work.<br />
Sheer fabric works well, you don't want to use anything too tightly weaved or your fragrance won't penetrate it.<br />
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Mix enough baking soda to fill your jar 3/4 full with several drops of oil. The amount will obviously depend on what size jar you use. I used a 4 ounce jar and about 10 drops of fragrance oil. <br />
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Put mixture in the jar. Cover the jar with fabric. Secure with the ring or elastic. Trim the extra fabric. I used pinking sheers to prevent fraying. <br />
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Leave out on a counter, shelf, where you want to make smell better. I have one in my bathroom and one in the kitchen.<br />
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<b>Carpet Freshener</b><br />
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We only have one room in the house that's carpeted. The girls' room. I like to make this with lavender essential oil for them. Lavender known for it's calming and soothing properties. It's often used in scent blends design to help relax. <br />
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To make it as a carpet freshener simply skip the steps about finding a pretty jar and fabric. Mix baking soda and fragrance together. Sprinkle over carpets. Wait a while, give the powder time to work, 10-15 minutes is plenty, longer is better. The baking soda will help deodorize the carpet and the fragrance you choose will scent the entire room. Vacuum up the powder. <br />
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When experimenting with your own carpet freshener, I would recommend only lightly fragrancing at first, until you know what your preference is. If you use too much oil it can be over powering. <br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-66663968263887285632012-08-13T07:28:00.002-07:002012-08-13T07:28:07.309-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She would live in her bathing suit if we let her. <br /><br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-82902310288694135912012-08-11T16:21:00.003-07:002012-08-11T16:21:35.176-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is Ethan, he's my nephew.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-88349150659733829852012-04-12T13:50:00.000-07:002012-04-12T13:50:25.259-07:00TentChopping down the most prolific plant ever (Rose of Sharon. If you're thinking of planting them don't... seriously....) <br />
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Those are just last year's volunteers. There are literally dozens of these grown to about 8 ft tall around the perimeter of my yard. I've been chopping them down. With the resulting branches I decided to make tents for the girls.<br />
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I just lashed four branches together for each one, and then draped fabric over the branches. I'm planning on getting a bit more fancy with the fabric and adding buttons (Trillian asked to be able to close hers) and ribbons (To tie them to the branches.) The fabric comes inside when we're done playing since I don't want it to get ruined by the elements. <br />
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They loved them. T told me to leave her alone so she could take a nap.<br />
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Right now I'm working on developing a bunch of donut recipes. <br />
So here is my interpretation of happiness:<br />
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Check out our blog circle by going to http://www.laceybphotography.blogspot.com/Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-24599947015638588992012-04-01T11:02:00.000-07:002012-04-01T11:02:16.693-07:00DIY Tanglefree headphonesI made this video for Modcloth's DIY Boss contest. It was a lot of fun to make! I might do a few more to put here. <br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1/2 c all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 c whole wheat flour<br />
1/4 c brown sugar<br />
1 t baking powder<br />
1/2 t cinnamon <br />
1/2 c whole milk<br />
1 egg<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 tbsp butter, melted<br />
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Directions:<br />
Pre-heat oven to 350F.<br />
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In a separate bowl mix wet ingredients. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until combined.<br />
Pipe or spoon the batter into a greased 6-donut pan. <br />
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Bake 12 minutes<br />
Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan, about 5 minutes.<br />
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Cream cheese glaze<br />
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1/2 c powdered sugar<br />
1-2 T cream cheese, softened<br />
1 t vanilla extract<br />
1-2+ tsp whole milk<br />
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While donuts are baking or cooling, make the glaze by combining powdered sugar, room temperature softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and milk/cream/water. Whisk or stir to combine, adding the liquid, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.<br />
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Dip the donuts into the glaze while warm (or cool).Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-50968970666712417352012-03-02T06:00:00.010-08:002012-03-02T06:00:02.298-08:00Love and SweetnessI've entered a once a month photo challenge over at Clickin Moms.<br />
Once a month you'll see what I've come up with for the theme we've been given.<br />
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For February our theme was Love and Sweetness. <br />
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The theme was perfect timing for us. My sister's cat had kittens! The girls and I made the trip north to visit my mom but of course we made the stop at my sister's house. Trillian was hugging and loving the kittens so much. She even begged "Can I take one home? PLEASE???" As adorable as they are, our house is already at maximum capacity for pets (possibly beyond depending on who you ask). <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherinehoos/6913488875/" title="IMG_6314 by katherine.hoos, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6913488875_12b412a1b3_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_6314"></a>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-47973612033901053772012-02-27T05:39:00.000-08:002013-03-28T07:16:49.237-07:00Peanut Butter Power Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Trillian has been a little picky lately. I've been worried about her nutritional needs not getting met. Dahlia eats anything. Trillian on the other hand is on a chicken nuggets diet. <br />
Yesterday I adapted some Peanut Butter Power Bars from one of my favorite cookbooks: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1552859657/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1552859657&linkCode=as2&tag=httpteaanddah-20">Grazing: A Healthier Approach to Snacks and Finger Foods</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpteaanddah-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1552859657" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. I passed one to T asking if she wanted a piece of my giant cookie. She gobbled it up and asked for more. Since it was such a success, I wanted to share the recipe here.<br />
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Peanut Butter Power Bars - Trillian's Giant Cookie<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/3 cup brown sugar<br />
1/4 cup peanut butter<br />
1/4 cup whole milk<br />
1/4 cup honey<br />
1 t vanilla extract<br />
2 T canola oil<br />
3/4 c whole wheat flour<br />
3/4 c old fashioned oats<br />
1/2 t baking soda<br />
pinch salt<br />
1/2 c raisins<br />
1/4 c slivered almonds<br />
1/4 c hulled sunflower seeds<br />
1/4 c shredded coconut<br />
2 T ground flax seed <br />
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Directions:<br />
Preheat oven to 350F<br />
In a large bowl mix wet ingredients (first 6). In a smaller bowl mix flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Add flour mix to wet ingredients, add remaining ingredients and stir until very well blended. <br />
Pat into a greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.<br />
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Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135797472926925527.post-85613439434310759832012-02-02T04:00:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:17:09.798-08:00New BeginningsI've entered a once a month photo challenge over at <a href="http://www.clickinmoms.com">Clickin Moms</a>. <br />
Once a month you'll see what I've come up with for the theme we've been given.<br />
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For January our theme was New Beginnings. <br />
So many people make resolutions for the new year. I have been known to do that in the past. What I haven't been known for is sticking to them. So instead of having year long goal resolutions, I aim for daily ones. If I can commit to making good decisions for ONE DAY that's all I need to do. <br />
There's one very strong indicator of what kind of decisions I'm going to make in a given day. Breakfast. Sitting down with breakfast gives me some time to think about my goals for the day. When I skip it, I skip that opportunity to reflect on the type of decisions I intend to make. I'm trying to get better about having breakfast everyday. I'm also trying to make sure I'm not just eating poptarts and a cup of joe.<br />
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I present my interpretation of New Beginnings<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katherinehoos/6782195729/" title="Granola by katherine.hoos, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6782195729_5c33bc452f_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Granola"></a><br />
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I love browsing <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/khoos">Pinterest</a>. It's my latest addiction. My husband chides me for looking at so much food porn. But honestly it's motivated me to try a ton more recipes in a way that my cookbooks never have. (The only exception here is my Bon Appetit subscription. I love making stuff from those!) <br />
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Recently I came across <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/14284923787816150/">this gem</a>. Since I'm trying to make an effort to reduce my sugar intake this week I was hesitant about making it exactly as is. <br />
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So I cut out the syrup and glaze and halved the sugar. I made a few other small changes as well. I added extra vanilla and reduced the lemon zest. <br />
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Blueberry Lemon Loaf, adapted from <a href="http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/05/15/lemon-blueberry-yogurt-loaf/">here</a><br />
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1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
3 large eggs<br />
zest of 1 lemon<br />
1 tsp pure vanilla extract<br />
1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />
10 oz blueberries frozen<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of one 9 x 5-inch loaf pans; dust with flour, tapping out excess.<br />
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.<br />
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla and oil. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the blueberries with the remaining tablespoon of flour, and fold them very gently into the batter.<br />
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing loaf to a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265661229190814202noreply@blogger.com0