Our family Thanksgiving tradition is so tied to Auntie Nancy's house that you call her place "Thanksgiving." We've been making the pilgrimage to New York for 15 years, and we all eagerly anticipate the time together with Dad's side of the family.
24 November 2011
Family Traditions: Thanksgiving
Dear Lissy,
Our family Thanksgiving tradition is so tied to Auntie Nancy's house that you call her place "Thanksgiving." We've been making the pilgrimage to New York for 15 years, and we all eagerly anticipate the time together with Dad's side of the family.
Our family Thanksgiving tradition is so tied to Auntie Nancy's house that you call her place "Thanksgiving." We've been making the pilgrimage to New York for 15 years, and we all eagerly anticipate the time together with Dad's side of the family.
09 November 2011
A Home-sewn Christmas
Dear Lissy,
As you know, I love making home-sewn or baked gifts for Christmas. This year I'm in tote bag mode: almost anyone can find a use for one more! I toyed with the idea of plain canvas shopping totes, but settled instead on a book bag sized tote that could double as a purse in a pinch. I found a simple pattern that would be easy to cut and sew "assembly line" style.
As you know, I love making home-sewn or baked gifts for Christmas. This year I'm in tote bag mode: almost anyone can find a use for one more! I toyed with the idea of plain canvas shopping totes, but settled instead on a book bag sized tote that could double as a purse in a pinch. I found a simple pattern that would be easy to cut and sew "assembly line" style.
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| Esther's Tote from Ooh! Pretty Colors |
18 October 2011
Staying Out of (Time) Debt
Dear Lissy,
Last week we cleaned out your little girl room and we've been working on switching you over to a young lady's room. I was so pleased at 4:30 check yesterday afternoon to find fresh flowers, classical music, the lamp turned on, and both your brothers hanging out in your room. You're already learning how to create a welcoming space and extend hospitality. I also had more fun than one momma can handle sneaking up and replacing your comforter and curtains with new ones after dinner. Your shrieks of happiness were worth every minute of trouble. But part of last week's work was paying back a debt we'd spent a year accumulating. A time debt, if you will.
Last week we cleaned out your little girl room and we've been working on switching you over to a young lady's room. I was so pleased at 4:30 check yesterday afternoon to find fresh flowers, classical music, the lamp turned on, and both your brothers hanging out in your room. You're already learning how to create a welcoming space and extend hospitality. I also had more fun than one momma can handle sneaking up and replacing your comforter and curtains with new ones after dinner. Your shrieks of happiness were worth every minute of trouble. But part of last week's work was paying back a debt we'd spent a year accumulating. A time debt, if you will.
01 October 2011
French Onion Cider Soup
Dear Lissy,
Ooh-la-la, how I love my French Onion Soup! This fall variation is a fusion of the original recipe from Springledge Farm and the Cook's Illustrated French Onion Soup. I like the onions soft, sweet, and carmelized with a punch of flavor...they should almost melt into the soup. This recipe takes about 4 hours start to finish, but is SO worth it!
Ooh-la-la, how I love my French Onion Soup! This fall variation is a fusion of the original recipe from Springledge Farm and the Cook's Illustrated French Onion Soup. I like the onions soft, sweet, and carmelized with a punch of flavor...they should almost melt into the soup. This recipe takes about 4 hours start to finish, but is SO worth it!
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