Becky Z

10.08.2009

Small project

Just a small project to fit between the BIG ones :)

Tammy found this cute coffee dish towel at the dollar store. I used it to make a draft stopper for her backdoor (her kitchen is ALL about the coffee decor!)

Super easy to make: Turn towel inside out and sew opening creating a tube. Sew one end closed and turn right side out. Fill with dry beans and then sew the end closed.

and ta da:

No more chill-age coming through! :)

10.07.2009

10.06.2009

I *finally* finished my very first quilt! I made it for Bria (Chad & Megen's little one) who was born in March. I didn't feel too bad about the delay ~ my excuse was that she wouldn't have needed it in the summer anyway!! :)

Here are some pics:

I hand quilted stars & circles on each of the squares:

The back was a very soft, fuzzy yellow:

9.29.2009

Pesto!

I've been wanted to make my own pesto for awhile and I knew it wouldn't be difficult ~ it was just a matter of finally getting to it!

Fresh basil ~ smells so wonderful :)

It turned out so delicious! Better than any bottled kind I have bought. Had it for dinner last night with rice noodles & grilled chicken! yum-yum :)

9.28.2009

Team Braden 2009

Our friend's young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a couple of years ago. The JDRF sponsers a walk to raise funds & awareness.

Team Braden 2009:

Mom, Tammy & I joined Team Braden this year:

The kids of Team Braden: (Reagan & Kaylee are in there!)

Suzanne (Braden's mom) & I on the walk:

The man Braden, his grandma, and his mom:

Granola Bars!

I love homemade granola bars! They never taste the same but they are always delicious!!

Oats & sweetened condensed milk:

Stir to coat oats:

Add some dried fruit: mangos, craisins, pineapples

Add some sweets: this time I used candy coated sunflower seends & dark chocolate chips

Pop them into the oven,

And 25 minutes later you have some wonderful granola bars!

Baby doll sling

I found directions here on how to sew a baby doll sling and decided to make one for Kaylee since she has so many "kids" and may need her hands free!
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I used princess fabric (how appropriate for the princess!)
"A princess is supposed to keep her tiara on"

Showing front & back fabrics:

After the rings are attached:

Ta da!! Finished product :)
So so easy to make!

9.24.2009

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry Salad

For those who want the recipe for the yummy salad that was pictured in my previous post, here it is (thanks Heidi!):

THAI CHICKEN STIR-FRY SALAD

Dressing:

1 (1-inch) piece fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup creamy poppy seed salad dressing
2 garlic cloves, pressed

Salad:
1 medium cucumber
1 small red bell pepper
1 (6 oz) package fresh baby spinach leaves
1 (12 oz) package broccoli slaw mix

Chicken Mixture:
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
1/4 cup peanuts
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1. In classic batter bowl, combine salad dressing and garlic. Grate the gingerroot and squeeze the juice into the dressing. Whisk until well blended and set aside.

2. Thinly slice cucumber and bell pepper; cut cucumber slices in half. Place spinach, slaw mix, cucumber and bell pepper into large bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. For chicken mixture, snip basil and chop peanuts. Cook chicken; cut into bite-size cubes. Add basil, peanuts and chicken to dressing mixture. Toss to coat.

4. To serve, top salad with chicken mixture.

Yield: 8 servings

9.21.2009

Yummys!

Yummys at Tammy's Pampered Chef party:

Mini chocolate cups filled with more chocolate and topped with whip cream and citrus zest! yum!!

Super yummy chicken Thai salad with spinach, red peppers, cucumbers, broccoli slaw mix with a creamy poppyseed dressing made even better with fresh ginger & basil....mmm!!