Author: Margaret
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Nanaimo Bars
I was first introduced to Nanaimo Bars last year after my parents returned from a trip to Canada. Patrick, my husband, was so excited! Having spent two years in Canada he knew of their deliciousness. Well, after just one bite, I understood why. They were wonderful and rather unique; part cookie part candy and made…
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Homemade Bread
My house always smells so good on bread making day. I should warn you though, it is not unusual to eat an entire loaf of warm bread for lunch. Everyone will keep coming back for more. Ingredients 10 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon instant yeast 3/4 cup non-fat dry milk 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 3…
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Here is what’s new in our Etsy Shop
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For my whole life, it seems like, I have been doing crafts and sewing. Making up my own pattern for this or that, if I couldn’t find one for sale retail. I made patterns for a lot of different things from Chaucer costumes in high school to wood and fabric dolls sitting on a wooden…
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Molasses Bars
Another family favorite passed down from Grandma. Always soft and chewy – even the edges. Ingredients 3/4 cup molasses 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg beaten 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 3 1/4 cup flour Directions In saucepan combine shortening and…
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New Project: Double Wedding Ring
I love starting new projects, maybe that’s why I have so many unfinished… Anyways, during shop hop this year I was on a mission to buy new fabric for a specific project. I decided a few months ago that I wanted to make a Double Wedding Ring. My Grandmother made one(for my sister) and swore…