I did it — I finished Eamon’s (pretty small) quilt in time for the baptism. Not that he needed it for that, but just, it’s a deadline. The deadline figures pretty significantly in the slow crafter’s ability to get anything done. Lately I’ve had terminal indecision issues, so it’s really a miracle at all that… Read More »
Lenten “cookies” edition ~ {pretty, happy, funny, real}
I have posted some new speaking engagements on the Speaking page. If you are in St. Louis or nearby, I’ll be in two places the 14th of March, morning and evening, so do check that out. And if you are interested in listening to podcasts or downloading other talks of mine, Rosie has worked her… Read More »
Soup: Let’s get ready for Lenten Suppers!
If you are very much in pre-Lent mode, with your planning going no further than tomorrow’s Mardi Gras dilemma (fried chicken and waffles, or bacon cheeseburgers? The Chief says lets go with burgers), I see you and raise you some Paczki. But… this is me thinking a wee bit ahead. Like, to Wednesday. Ash Wednesday. The… Read More »
A Crown Cake for the Feast of Christ the King
*This post was updated Jan 2016 just to tinker with the recipe a little bit and share about a pumpkin variation of this cake!* This upcoming Sunday is the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! It can sneak right by if we’re not paying attention, because the following Sunday is the… Read More »
Soaked Oats Granola Bars
This Lent, I decided that I would be needing a little something to keep body and soul together between meals, since my nursing-mama appetite is going strong. Granola bars seemed to be the thing – good for packing in The Artist’s lunches in lieu of desserts. Tasty, yes, and a bit sweet. But hearty… Read More »