Here are some projects I've finished - I have quite a few in the works, long ones (4 afghans going right now - eek) - these are all small ones, I just don't have a ton of time for crocheting.
This will be a Christmas present for the newest baby in the family:
These are scarves I made for a scarf swap at Crochetville:
My squares for Blue Squares Too:
A poncho I made for one of dd's friends - I love it, I think it came out really cute!
And a little fishy made out of ribbon - came up with this in a moment where I wanted a quick project but didn't feel like using yarn. LOL
A couple recipes - since it's been a LOOOOONG time since I've posted one!
Italian Beef Roast
3-4 pound roast - frozen (I buy the cheapest I can find, and trim off the fat before freezing)
1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
1 packet spaghetti seasoning
Place roast in crockpot. Lightly drain tomatoes, then pour over the roast. Sprinkle with spaghetti seasoning. Cover and cook all day on low.
I've added in frozen green beans (YUM - I just stick them in the bottom of the pot under the roast) and carrots (not quite as good) so that all I have to do is toss on some whole wheat noodles or some low fat crescent rolls in the oven and we have a full meal. Leftovers - the flavors get stronger as it sits; it's good shredded, heated in the sauce, and served over baked potatoes - the potato mellows the flavors, very yummy.
The leftovers freeze pretty well, too.
Shortcut Roasted Potatoes
2.5 pounds potatoes, washed and pricked with a fork
1-2 tbsp canola oil
french fry seasoning (can be purchased at big lots) or Mrs. Dash (for no sodium)
Bake potatoes in your microwave according to manufacturer's instructions. When cool enough to handle, cut into pieces. Dump into a 9 x 13 pan. Drizzle with oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle liberally with FF seasoning, then bake in a 500F oven for 15-20 minutes.
5 comments:
Wow! You have been busy! How do you do it all? That fishie is adorable btw!
Wow, you have been busy lately! Love the ripple blanket and the scarves. And thanks so much for the recipes!
I remeber when my ONE child was young...just how do you do it?
I just wanted to let you know that I now have an ebay store instead of the amazone shop. You were so kind to visit it that I thought you'd might like to know.
Beautiful projects and lovely colors, Faith! Clearly you've been much too busy to blog. :)
I remember a few activities that went over like a lead balloon with my kids! I can relate!
All your stuff looks great! Wow, you really get a lot accomplished!
I received one of your squares in the Blue Squares Too Swap and just wanted to say thanks! All my squares were lovely, your included! What a great swap!
Lisa
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