Knitted Cowl.....

Off my needles, a cowl for me......I make them for my hubby and son, up till now I haven't had one.  Lots of moisture headed our way today, I may get to try it out!  Happy Wednesday!

Sauerkraut Soup.....

Sauerkraut soup
1 pound polish sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
3 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 cans (14.5 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (32 oz) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add sauerkraut and tomato paste; mix well. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer.
If a thinner soup is desired, add additional water or chicken broth.
Makes 8 - 10 servings     Given to me by a friend, such a good recipe!  Will warm your bones on a cold day/night.   I was hesitant on adding the sauerkraut as we don't eat a lot of it,  totally makes the soup, just be sure to rinse it 3 or 4 times before adding.  Enjoy!

Football Cupcakes.........

Football night in America.....our Family loves football and cooking and eating!  I always enjoy trying out new recipes, my Family actually expects it of me I think.  Mr. Outdoors found a new cupcake recipe he wanted us to try, so try we did.  Chocolate cupcakes with a filling of peanut butter and marshmallow cream, topped with chocolate frosting.  Hot wings with a twist were on the menu, breading the wings then dipping in the sauce before baking......they were soooo good.  #2 son cooked a brisket and it was melt in your mouth tender, delish!  Add all of the sides and we had a great meal.  Baked a loaf of bread in my new dutch oven, you just can't beat fresh baked bread can you?  Happy Tuesday!

Colorado to Kansas......

Colorado travels and back to the Farm......discovered a new elephant ear leaf unfurling, such beautiful greens as I have never seen.  Of course green is my favorite color so I love these leaves, especially in the dead of winter.  My plants love the south facing dinning room windows.....

Quilt-as-you-go......

Finished up this little quilt as you go twin...it has taken me forever to get the binding sewn on...finally done!  Made it extra long..... hubby is tall!  Perfect for a little nap on the couch.

Dresden Plate quilt......

Putting together a dresden plate quilt. Using up 20 or so fat quarters, just so I can justify buying a few more....smile.  There is a total of 240 pieces with 20 in each plate.  Lots of fun putting this together as my quilting mojo has been on vacation for a while......my sewing room is nice and cozy this time of year.  Neat trick for making the perfect points, use a piece of card stock to hold the point in place and then press....works great! The pink/white background block fabric is French Brocade by Red Rooster fabrics. The white block with red lines running thru it was replaced on all the dresden plates to a more suitable fabric...the white just stuck out like a sore thumb! It took a while ripping it all out but I am glad I did.

Beautiful!

The Grand Canyon greets 2015 with snow....isn't it simply gorgeous!