food, crochet, merriment
For this sweet girly–it only seemed right that she have her favorite little character–which is, of course…..
Hello Kitty!
This one was seriously so much fun to make because–truth is– I love this kitty as much as T does.
I’m happy to share birthday parties and Hello Kitty with this sweetheart because we all know that when you share love…
it only multiplies!!
Happy Birthday Sweetie!! Grammy loves you!
One thing about my sweet Daney boy–is that he is now, and has always been a Patriot. I believe we all are, in this family–but Dane especially.
So, when Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck came to town–of course we were there!
Tucker has been doing a month-long Live Tour with all sorts of amazing people.
Robert F Kennedy Jr., Dan Bongino, Charlie Kirk, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Russell Brand, Megyn Kelly and tons more. All sorts of awesome people with the same type of message– God, Family, Country.
We were the lucky ducks who got Glenn Beck right here in our neck of the woods.
If you’d like to see any or ALL of the wonderful interviews just go to Tuckercarlson.com and scroll down to the Live Tour. They are all there. Particularly loved Russell Brand and Charlie Kirk.
Ok, it’s best to start with the plain and simple facts. I LOVE peaches. I’ve picked them from my own tree when my kids were little and turned them into a million jars, canned for winter. I’ve made jam, and sauces and everything else you can think of.
Everything that is…except leather.
No idea why I’ve never tried it, but as it turns out–it was pretty easy–and SO much better for you than the rubbery, store bought kind.
You simply wash and cut up 4 cups of raw peaches. You can peel them if you like, but I didn’t because I love the extra flavor, nutrients and fiber.
In a medium saucepan, add 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup honey or sugar and peaches. Let the fruit mixture simmer about 10 minutes, or until the fruit is soft.
I even used my snooty raw Utah honey, instead of sugar.
Extra points for me. Haha.
Whirl it in 2 cup batches, in the blender.
Next, spread evenly on a silicone mat on a 18 x 13 sheet pan.
Bake in the over for 6-10 hours–or until dry-ish to the touch.
When completely cooled, peel the leather off the mat and roll from long end to long end. If you want a bigger roll up, just roll it from short end to short end.
I love the smaller pieces that you get this way. They are perfect for little ones and if you want more–just take two!
We wrapped them in that sticky cling film–and seriously, they keep beautifully this way! We are still eating some from last year.
They taste so good and make the house smell like Autumn heaven.
Just what we need this time of year.
Autumn heaven.
We spent considerable time in the booths at the festivals this summer.
My boy hosted a booth for his work at most of the events in the county. It was tons of fun to go, just to be with him, so he didn’t have to sit there alone for hours on end.
We had a lot of Dippin’ Dots…a personal favorite–and tried tons of other food, most of which I was too busy eating, to even grab a picture. I know, I know….slow dowwwn…chew your foooood. I’m a work in progress.
Sometimes we had little imps visiting their daddy…
which, of course, is always delightful.
Another perk is finding the best homemade bread and salsa and jam and…candy! We found these incredible Swedish Fish without the red dye!! Dane and I bought a TON of them! Yum!
My memories of this summer will be full of the people I love…
surrounded by all the people they love.
We even have a new somebody–that we already love, and would very much like to keep.
Hee hee!
Lily saw this top and asked if I could make it.
Pfffft.
Of course, my dear.
Of course, my dear.
We tweaked a tiny bit so that it was longer and covered more of her shoulder.
You know what I always say…
“Anything for you my dah-ling.”
