More baking – Rustic Italian Bread with bruschetta

I seem to be on a morning baking and food prep kick. Probably has to do with the fact that it’s something Katherine enjoys and takes care of supper all at once, leaving me free to work during the afternoon and evening. Yesterday’s creations were Rustic Italian Bread and Tomato-Zucchini Bruschetta. Recipes below…. Rustic Italian…

Arts Blogroll

Mireille over at Artist Chick has started a Blogroll Of the Arts. I’m not quite sure if it’s limited to Newfoundland and Labrador Artists or open to anyone, anywhere, but it might pay to drop by and visit as she gets things going. Mireille, you can add my work site to your list….. I’m sure…

Supplies listing

I have finally gotten around to starting the “Supplies” page for this blog. I’ve been meaning to do it for some time now and now it’s done. Or at least started. It should be on-going; as I get more sources and information, I’ll update it. It’ll probably only be really useful to those living in…

Sewing machine needle warning

I just realised abruptly that there’s another reason to buy GOOD machine needles. Good needles have a point of controlled breakage, just above the eye. If the needle must snap, it does so at that point. The shank is left in the shaft and the piece with the eye is attached to the thread (unless…

Thriving on neglect

I’m compiling a personal database of what can grow in my garden without my help. Thus far, snow-peas seem to rule. I planted some in the spring and forgot about them. Mid-summer, we were eating them by the litre. Planted another batch mid-summer and I’ve been able to pick them for suppers and lunches for…