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Rhubarb & Roses: January 2015

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Saturday, January 31, 2015. January Blues (and Whites) Quilt! January has been a month of chilly weather,. Sunny days, clear roads,. And a blue and white quilt! This Fall, at my workplace - Conrad Grebel University College, plans were underway to make a. The fabrics in blues and whites were all. Donated from co-workers and friends stashes! By the beginning of November the stripping and piecing. Was well underway with our quilt experts, Sara and Mandy, organizing a sewing bee. Connected workers - what fun!

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Rhubarb & Roses: October 2014

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Friday, October 31, 2014. Here is a last minute. Homemade candy recipe for halloween. Or anytime for that matter):. Helen notes that this is her grandmother’s recipe. She wrapped these special treats in waxed paper. I also remember my sister-in-law Gloria and niece Erin making this at Christmas – such a treat. Prepare your pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper. Do this before you start making the candy. 2 ¼ Cups brown sugar. 1 Cup corn syrup. 1 – 15 oz. can sweetened condensed milk. Those were t...

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Rhubarb & Roses: A Gift From Heaven!

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Sunday, July 26, 2015. A Gift From Heaven! Noa Marie arrived on July 17. And she has stolen our hearts! Her Mommy and Daddy are bursting with pride. And Macie their dog is taking it all in stride . There are no words to express the love this Grammie feels for her . I loved her before she was born but holding her now is one of the best things I've ever experienced! God is so good. Till next time . enjoying every minute and cuddle I have been granted, here in their happy home. July 26, 2015 at 2:30 PM.

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Rhubarb & Roses: February 2015

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Thursday, February 26, 2015. Life is Like a Patchwork Quilt! A couple of weeks ago,. A stunning bouquet of roses was delivered to my desk . I recognized the vase and knew immediately who had sent them! The farmer has a lot of class! The time went quickly that day - 3:30 pm arrived. And I was called to Carol's desk where a fragrant corsage. Was gently pinned to my sweater. We all walked together up to the gallery where some "busy bees" had. Transformed it into a beautiful reception area! On a lighter side,.

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Rhubarb & Roses: December 2014

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Monday, December 29, 2014. I know that everyone is busy and it amazes me how so many of you. Are able to keep up with posting wonderful Christmas stories, pictures and recipes! Your posts have caused me to think - what are our family's. I found myself feeling sad that we don't really have too many. Wonderful traditions like some folks have. They change from year to year as situations change I guess. What makes a tradition? After uploading my pictures I noticed that there are actually a few. The Lord has ...

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Rhubarb & Roses: April 2015

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Thursday, April 30, 2015. We recently celebrated a milestone birthday at our house. With one of our favourite cakes. The first time my sister-in-law, Pat, made this cake we were all in awe! We sometimes beg her to bring it to special family gatherings. This cake is a combination of white cake and chocolate cake which is sliced into alternating layers and iced with the most delicious icing! Just make sure you have lots of eggs and butter on hand before starting. The recipe below is for a large slab cake.

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Rhubarb & Roses: June 2014

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014. A few weeks ago I read about how. You can pick Peony buds, wrap them in newspaper. And keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks! This was mentioned on a comment from. Just A Little Something from Judy". On Lovella's "What Matters Most" blog post. We had an event coming up for which I wanted to use. Some of these flowers, so I decided to. Give this a try. June 16 - picked some buds. Wrapped and refrigerated - so nice to have the garage fridge for this! June 24 - fully opened!

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Rhubarb & Roses: August 2015

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Went to the farmer's market and was foolish enough to buy a 1/2 bushel of cucumbers! I should have known how much work this was going to be after lugging. The heavy load of cukes to the car - eek! Without ado I began scrubbing, trimming and brining these beauties,. After-all they weren't cheep and I wasn't going to waste my money. As they sat in the salty brine for a few hours,. I took a quick trip into town for some. Pearl onions, sugar and vinegar. 5 quarts and 13 pints.

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Rhubarb & Roses: Schnibbling and Schnitzing

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Monday, August 10, 2015. It's that time of year to "schnibble" the beans and pickle some for future salads! This is my mom's recipe - it's super easy and oh, so tasty! Boil cut-up beans in slightly salted water – just until heated through but not too soft. Drain and pack into pint jars. Keep warm while preparing syrup:. 2 Cups White Sugar. 188; tsp. turmeric. 1/3 tsp. alum. Bring syrup to a boil and ladle boiling syrup into bean filled jars – syrup makes enough for approx. 6 pints. I just use the hot bea...

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Rhubarb & Roses: March 2015

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Monday, March 30, 2015. Costa Rica - Part Two. One of our favourite meals in Costa Rica was this chicken dish made in our outdoor kitchen, on the gas stove. The pictures are dark and that's because at Casa Arenosa. The sun set at 6 pm sharp and we cooked by solar lights and candlelight. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed. Making delicious meals - after which we soon turned in for the night. In our meshed-in beds by 9 pm and up by 5:45 am - it was all good. 1 Red Onion - thinly sliced. As we tra...