It seemed only fitting that Nikolina’s adventure should start with Roz. Here is her first adventure! Nikolina spent the weekend at the Watnemo farm in northern Minnesota with Harold and Roz. She kept busy with picking strawberries, riding on the 4-wheeler, rock climbing, and having a coffee party with Grandma Carol and her friend, Martha. […]
Month: July 2011
Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake
Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake (makes two) Preheat the oven to 350 F. You will need two loaf pans that are prepared with non-stick spray or greased and floured. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup sour cream 1 cup honey 3 cups cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking […]
Stitcher’s Showcase: Sue Fitch
Sue Fitch writes, “My first fractal! This was challenging but very exciting to see the work come to life. I can’t wait to do more. I purchased this pattern from Nordic Needle. The design is by Cross Stitch Collectibles, Fractal 222, stitched on white, 14 count Aida. There were 90 colors used. The 25 pages […]
Strawberry Cake with Frosting
Strawberry Cake with Frosting 1 box white cake mix 1 box (3 oz) strawberry flavored gelatin one-half cup water 3 T. flour 1 cup cooking oil 3 large eggs one-half cup strawberries, mashed Frosting: 1 pound powdered sugar one-half cup (one stick) butter one-half cup mashed strawberries Directions: Mix all cake ingredients together except the […]
Antwerp Stitch (Hardanger Edging)
The Antwerp stitch is also known as the knotted buttonhole stitch. It can be used as an edging for towels and hankies also. Working Left to Right: To begin your stitch, bring your needle up where you want your edge to be. To the right, insert your needle from the front, so that the needle […]