how ’bout a nice bowl of chili?

When Canon was a wee 6 month old, I worked for a short time as a cook at a small bistro in Hot Springs. This chili was on the menu. The barley is a nice substitute for meat. This is my version. So fast and easy, it’s a great [...]

watercolors

I’ve started painting again.  The paper is from a heavy weight recycled roll given to me by Gretchen. She actually gave a whole bunch of art supplies to Canon. Thanks Gretch!  Last weekend we sat down to some classic Christmas music and drank hot tea while making decorations and cards. What [...]

Little shop of yarnage

Just opened shop on Thanksgiving Day! I have 10 items for sale right now and busy working on more to show. Look for cute crochet purses and hand made hoLiday cards. I may even get a some help from my little elf.
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Firey ants on a log

Did ya ever eat ants on a log when you were a kid? I never even heard of it until I became a mom and started attending toddler buffets at kid parties. Well, it’s one of those snacks my kiddo will eat up if a jif! (hehehe) I like it too. Full of [...]

Tonight’s din din…

Oh mi cher. In case you didn’t know, I’m a Texas born cajun child and i gots ta have my pork meat!
So… I do, on occasion buy pork products. Moderation is important, non?
Tonight I whipped up an easy and delicious meal of pork chops served with a lovely pasta dish:
The pork…

Heat up some olive [...]