Adjoining Wrap (also known as Greek Cross) Using size #8 thread, wrap around two threads of the bar into the center. Bring the needle up in the center of the adjoining bar (8A). Return the needle back under the wrapped bar (8B). Continue in this manner, weaving the two bars together two-thirds of the way […]
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Branched Spokes (Hardanger)
Branched Spoke Branched Spoke: Wrap the bars as usual with size #8 thread. Bring the needle up at point A, two threads into the fabric, and insert at point B. As the thread is returned toward the corner, wrap around the suspended thread two times and insert the needle at point C, two threads into […]
Stuffed Eggs with Mayonnaise
Stuffed Eggs with Mayonnaise In Romanian: Oua umplute cu maioneza Ingredients 6 eggs 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon sour cream Pinch of salt Pinch of Pepper Mayonnaise Sweet peppers or olives for garnish Lettuce, chopped Directions Hard boil the eggs, shell and let cool. Cut in half crosswise, remove the yolks and place them in […]
Chocolate Bird Nests
CHOCOLATE BIRD NESTS 10-12 shredded wheat biscuits, crumbled 12 oz. chocolate chips 1/2 c. peanut butter Crumble the biscuits into a large bowl. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together either in a microwave or double boiler. Once melted and mixed well, add to the shredded wheat. Once the crumbles are coated, form into nests […]
Harold’s Punch
Harold’s Punch 2 bottles orange/raspberry juice 2 liter bottle of 7-Up Combine these two in a punch bowl. Mix together: 1 pint frozen raspberries with juice 1 small container cool whip 1 small container (same size as cool whip) raspberry sherbet Float spoon fulls of this berry mixture on top of the juice in the […]
Potato Soup
Potato Soup 6 medium potatoes peeled and diced 1 medium onion chopped 2 medium carrots shredded stick butter (1/4 cup) 2 cups chicken stock (use canned or granules or bullion) 1 tsp. salt pepper to taste 1 cup half-and-half (milk/cream) 1 cup diced ham, fried bacon, or your favorite sausage garnish with parsley, chives, or […]