Spindles Designs

Category: 4th of July

  • Lemon Basil Chicken

    Lemon Basil Chicken

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    Mary Ellen Stringham
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    Lemon plus spice is by far our favorite chicken marinade. This time it was Basil but right up there equal to Basil is Rosemary and Thyme. Ingredients 1/2 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)1/4 cup lemon juice1 tsp lemon zest (optional)1-2 tbsp fresh chopped basil, rosemary or thyme1 tsp salt 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts…

  • USA Blocks

    USA Blocks

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    Margaret
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    Every year when the 4th of July rolls around I see great decorations to make or purchase and I always wish I had made something or bought one.  This year in my quest to use up thing laying around the house and the garage I made these “USA Blocks”  for a little festive decor for…

  • FIREWORKS!!!

    FIREWORKS!!!

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    Margaret
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      A number of  years ago we took our children on a trip to Washington D.C.  for the 4th of July.  We had the opportunity to see the fireworks on the Mall with the “1812 Overture” playing in the background.  I love the  colors of our flag and ever since then, at this time of…

  • Heavenly Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

    Heavenly Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

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    Margaret
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    We love to have family picnics, barbecues, back yard parties, etc. on the summer holidays. One of our favorite things to do is to get out the old hand crank ice cream freezer and make homemade ice cream. The family’s favorite is our “Heavenly Vanilla Custard Ice Cream.”   

  • Fabric Apples

    Fabric Apples

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    Margaret
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     In my Americana Welcome, I mentioned that I would write a post about the “Fabric Apple“, well here it is. They are fun an easy to make and can be made to match all colors of decor. These sit my Americana Bathroom. Things you need:  Fabric piece about 8 1/2″ X 15″ Poly fiber fill…