Dear Nordic Needle, You have so many great people who write to you about how they got started doing this needle work or that. I do not have such a story. I first became interested in reversible pattern weaving or darning and how great the geometry of the weaving worked. There is not a lot […]
Year: 2011
Potato Salad, German Style
Potato Salad, German Style By Susanna Dany Ingredients for 6-8 (or more): 10-13 big potatoes 1 apple 3 tomatoes Fresh parsley 1 yellow pepper 1-2 hard boiled eggs Pickles (optional) Fried bacon (optional) Sauce: 1 onion 1 lemon 3-4 T honey 2 T mustard 2-3 T vegetable oil 3 T mayonnaise 1-1 1/2 cups plain […]
Chicken Wild Rice Salad
CHICKEN WILD RICE SALAD 1 c. wild rice 3 c. water 3 chicken bouillon cubes Combine in a large saucepan & cook at least 45 minutes, until rice is tender. Drain, rinse & cool. (NOTE: Check the instructions with the wild rice you bought. Rice may require more water or cooking time.) 3 c. cooked […]
Stitcher’s Showcase: Liz Hampton
“This is the McKee Bridge Tabletopper I made for a friend whose uncle donated the land upon which the McKee Bridge was built. The covered bridge was built in 1917 and has now been decommissioned and is used for foot traffic only. While owned by Jackson County, Oregon, the Mckee Bridge Society pays to maintain […]
Tarragon Chicken
TARRAGON CHICKEN 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 2 T olive oil Salt & Pepper to taste 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 T Dijon mustard 1/2 cup cream Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides over medium high heat. Turn heat down to medium, cover, and continue cooking an additional 15 […]
Stitcher’s Showcase: Rita Engdahl
In the “Stitcher’s Showcase” this week, here is a photo of Teresa Wentzler’s “Winter Carousel Horse” (available in Best of Teresa Wentzler Christmas Collection book) stitched by Rita Engdahl of Lingle, Wyoming. Which took “Grand Champion” & “NeedleWork Champion at the county fair. It placed Third at the State Fair. Rita says, “This took me […]