January 2010

  • Highlights from Last Week’s Craft Schooling Sunday Blog Party

    I don't usually link to other crafter's work, but now that I'm throwing a party each Sunday, well it's only fair to highlight some of the projects that my visitors have posted. That's all part of the fun! And thanks to everyone who came last week, each and every link was highly appreciated and enjoyed!…

  • Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Hi everyone! So glad you stopped by for my second Craft Schooling Sunday blog party! In the future I will hopefully sit back on this day and let you all do the teaching, sharing your amazing ideas from around the world. Today I'm still trying to figure out how to post a button for you…

  • Healthy Sesame Tahini Cookies: A Good Treat For Moms Too!

    Tonight is Tu B'Shevat the holiday you've been hearing so much about, so I'm a bit busy preparing for that as well as cleaning the blog again for my blog party on Sunday (please come!) I wouldn't want you to visit and find  nothing new, so I thought I 'd post this healthy cookie recipe…

  • A Delicious Green Salad For Tu B’Shevat (Or Any Time!)

    My friends over at koshereye.com just sent over this recipe that they wanted me to share with my readers. It sounds so delicious and unlike anything I'd actually post from my own kitchen, that I just couldn't resist! Ingredients: Salad:  Combination of lettuces such as Butter, Bibb, Romaine ½ cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds 1…

  • Lemon Pomanders For Tu B’Shevat Or Anytime!

    Pomanders are the perfect decoration for Tu B'Shevat, (this Friday night) the holiday in which we celebrate trees and their delicious and amazing fruits! And though the holiday is almost here, you still have time to make a few of these to grace your table. And while you may not have the time, (I choose…

  • Baked Treats For Tu B’Shevat. Yumm.

    In case you haven't noticed I've been way to busy crafting to even consider baking, but a few of my friends sent over some recipes for Tu B'Shevat that I wanted to share with you. Mostly Healthy Fruit and Nut Cake (photo on right, courtesy of my friend Tali over at matzosoup.com) Tali likes this…

  • Make Etherial Cherry Blossom Garlands From Disposable Tablecloths!

    Isn't this just dreamy? I don't know why it never occurred to me that the chandelier in my stair well, as well as the banister are perfect places to hang seasonal decorations! In fact, other than painting this space peacock blue, (which I still love even three years later) I have yet to figure out…

  • A Simple Project With Spices For Tu B’Shevat!

    Did you ever stop to think where spices come from? Many actually come from trees, so crafting with them is certainly appropriate (and great smelling) for The New Year of The Trees! Cinnamon is the bark of a tree, star anise (shown above) is a seed pod from a tree which grows in Southeast Asia,…

  • Celebrate Winter Fruit: Quick Tu B’Shevat Decorating Ideas

    If you already know that you've got a busy week ahead, and there won't be much time for decorating for Tu B'Shevat (the Jewish New Year for the trees) here are a few simple tricks that you can do in just a few minutes. Stock up on colorful citrus fruit and some green apples, and…

  • Welcome To The First Craft Schooling Sunday International Blog Party!

    Hi there, won't you please come in? Thanks so much for coming to my party! This is the first one ever, and I'm really excited to share with you my concept for what exactly we'll be doing here every Sunday.The idea is to connect crafters and foodies from around the world to share with one…

  • Delicious And Simple Pumpkin Soup!

    Here's an absolutely healthy and delicious soup recipe that you'll find yourself going back to time and time again. Even my pickiest eater ate three bowls of this soup the other night! The main thing is keep it simple, stick to my recipe and it will be perfect every time. This is an elegant soup…

  • Vegetable Platters For Kids: It’s All In The Presentation!

    If you love vegetables, then eventually your kids will too (most of them anyway!) Of course there are a few tricks that you might want to try if you're on a campaign for not only healthy eating, but a love for healthy eating! (And if you don't love vegetables, well then just pretend that you…