Birthday Swap

What a wonderful job Bec did with our 'Cook, Grow & Eat' on-line group challenge, creating these beautiful gifts for my birthday.

 

 

Can you see the buttons in the layering of the ice cream sundae?

 

 

How cute is the lady gardening? She's much tidier than I am in the garden....LOL!!
Thank you again Bec...your parcel was much appreciated & very me!!

Cheers....Jane.

Winter Warmers

With Winter well and truly upon us here in Tasmania, I'm finding the slow cooker a gem for these cold & gloomy days.  Sally Wise has a new recipe book out 'Slow Cooker 2', a fantastic book with heaps of great recipes.  Last night I tried the 'Spicy Tomato Meatballs', which were absolutely delicious, and at the moment the 'Sweet & Sour Pork' is making the house smell amazing.

 

Tomorrow I'll try the Herbed Pumpkin and Bacon Soup.

 

Having the slow cooker cranked up means that dinner and dishes are over and done with early, so I can get comfortable & relax in my chair with some crochet.

 

I have to admire these little Pansies, adding brightness to my Winter garden.
Have a great weekend!

Cheers....Jane.

Crochet Rug

 

 

 

 

This long time WIP is finally finished!  I'm going to miss it, as it has been a been travelling with me for a couple of years, keeping my lap warm at the market, long journeys in the car & at the footy.  I guess I'll have to start another!!
This pattern for this stitch can be found in 'Cute & Easy Crochet' by Nicki Trench.

Cheers....Jane.

Crochet Cushion

 

 

I recently purchased "Cute & Easy Crochet' by Nicki Trench.  A lovely book with lots of achievable projects. This circular cushion is my first completed project from the book, and was quick & easy to do.
I have a few more crochet projects to share this week....it's definitely great crafting weather here in Tassie.
Be well, and stay warm!

Cheers....Jane. 

Slow Cooker Recipe Weekend

Chookyblue is hosting a slow cooker recipe weekend.  I'm a fan of  slow cookers & had both of mine going during the week, cooking up a 2kg batch of curried sausages & a 1kg batch of chow mien.  The aim of the bigger quantities is to have some go into the freezer.  Today I cranked up the slow cooker with a chicken recipe.


Ingredients
2kg chicken drumsticks
6 slices of bacon - chopped
500gms mixed frozen vegies - thawed
1 large onion - diced
2 potatoes - diced
2 tins of cream of chicken soup
spices to suit taste - I used thyme

Dough
1 generous cup of SR flour - sifted
1 TB butter
a pinch of salt
water

 

 

Place potatoes, onions, thawed vegies, chicken & bacon in dish.  Sprinkle with thyme/spices. Add the soup then cook on low for six & a half hours.

 

If you'd like to add dough to your dish, add a pinch of salt to flour, rub in butter then add enough water to make a dough.  Place into dish one hour prior to finish time.
 

Then enjoy!

Cheers....Jane.

Birthday Challenge

My gift to Jenni included,

 doily, mug, mug rugs & rocky road.

 

 

The challenge for our on-line stitching group this year, was to create using the theme 'Cook, Grow & Eat'.
My take on the theme was 'Tea Time'.
A time where you can share a cuppa,
grow friendships,
whilst eating some home cooked treats!

It's great to see how everyone interprets the theme!
Happy sewing!

Cheers....Jane.

Take Time

 

 

 

 

 

As I was putting this doily together it became apparent that an apt name for it would be 'Take Time'.  I think it is important to take time to smell the roses, as it's very easy to forget oneself in our busy everyday lives.  So this lady will be close by to remind me.

Cheers....Jane.