Carrot Ginger Fig Cake: An Updated Classic

May 5, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

Motivated by the ingredients in my fridge, many acquired in excess because I forgot I already had them… oops, but who hasn’t done that before (insert Mom’s Mustard story). Made with fresh ginger, organic carrots, orange zest, dried figs and a white chocolate frosting, this dessert is a crowd pleaser. The recipe was inspired by a Bon Appetite […]

B-Limey! The Cupboard is Bare ….

May 3, 2014.Reading time 13 minutes.

This is a re-blog of post from Spring 2013. I was reminded of it this recently when having my mother-in-law try out powdered lime packets. She was lamenting about the prices of fresh limes – ooh, Mac qua , I say. (mahk qwa, too expensive) This is one of the key phrases I toss around, guaranteed giggle and sure fire way to win […]

Ribbon Wands: Perfect for Child’s Birthday Party

April 28, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

I recently received a custom Etsy order for ribbon wands for a child’s birthday. The colors were gold, purple, lilac and navy – LOVE! Sooo, royal with the gold bells and rich colors. I hope to have some orders for the upcoming wedding season. They are easy and fun to make. I now have perfected […]

Papillon Afternoon Quilt Tutorial

April 27, 2014.Reading time 9 minutes.

Papillon – French for butterfly y someone brilliant and versatile. Well! I would not say I am “brilliant” but I do enjoy my time spent crafting pretty things. Perhaps its more like I possess a certain je ne sais quoi (I-don’t-know-what). Googled Francaise aside- it makes for a great quilt theme, perhaps better than the longarm lady who described […]

In the Hive – Spring has Sprung!

April 22, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

There is no GPA in the hives, its pass or pass with “opportunity” for improvement. I don’t think you can really fail. Even if your hives died, your honey was full of bee legs and you got stung on your lucky mole 13 times – you still probably helped educate friends and families about bees, […]

Miniature Blueberry Pies

April 18, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

It is a well-established truth that mini makes things better. Miniature blueberry pies are no exception. Using my Breville Pie Maker (great birthday gift Mom!) I used some of my preserved blueberries from last summer (preserved summer bliss details) but fresh or frozen could work too. You would need to make a blueberry syrup by […]