Downton Abbey...

I am thoroughly enjoying the last season,  

so far...

Do you watch it?

'Til next time,

Love ya,  Jean

Microwave cozies...

What is this?  you ask...

It is a Microwave Cozy~~

You know how when you take a bowl of stuff from the microwave oven and it is so hot you can't touch it?  This solves the problem!  You actually put your bowl of food in here 

before you start heating it.  

When it all comes out,  it's your pot holder...

err...bowl holder~ haha

Clever?  I think so!

This is the only one I have made so far--  but I plan on making more in the future.

This protects your hands from getting burned by the hot bowl.

There is a great tutorial on how to make this HERE.  I want to give credit to Karen of Syzygy of Me for producing the tute.  

They can be sized to fit your bowls.  I also saw that my little glass teapot fits into it just right, so I'll use it to keep my tea warm,  also.

This is a fun little project that is easy and quick to make.  A set of these would make a great gift.  It does have some limitations though.  Please read all the instructions before starting to make this.  

I hope you enjoy making this microwave cozy.  It is practical and cute at the same time!

'Til next time,
Love ya,  Jean   

I'm seeing polka dots!

I made a new valance for over the sink 

to better match all the Mickey & Minnie stuff 

I have in the kitchen.  It just seems right now!

See some of the other stuff below...

Cutting board and bowl...

Mickey waffle maker!

Mickey tea towel...

Stool,  which gets used on the back deck also...

This cute little apron was made by my BFF
 for me for Christmas.
 I absolutely love it!

Spatulas!

I'm getting quite a collection here!  Lol

What do you collect?

'Til next time,

Love ya,  Jean

Happy New Year...

Happy New Year to you and yours...

'Til next time,
Love ya,  Jean

Fresh Vegetable Relish...

Fresh Vegetable Relish...

Easy to make...
a great accompaniment to any meat, vegetable,
and potato or rice meal!

The recipe is as follows...

Fresh Vegetable Relish

Each ingredient is 1/4,  1/2,  or 1 cup,
depending on how much you want to make.

Cut up:
white onions
green bell pepper
red bell pepper
celery
mushroom
black olive
green olive
black beans,  drained and rinsed
chick peas,  drained and rinsed

You can add other veggies to your taste.

Next add 1 part olive oil,  1 part Japanese spiced vinegar,  salt and pepper.
 Add a little Lawry's Salt-Free chicken seasoning and mix it all up.

So good,  so fresh, and so delicious!
I hope you'll try it and that you like it!
'Til next time,
Love ya,  Jean

Dusty...

This is Dusty...

Just doing his job...guarding the house.

He does an excellent job!

'Til next time,

Love ya,  Jean

Dessert...

This was me...
stuffing myself with goodies since Christmas.

I swear,  after the holidays,
I will get back on track!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas as much as I did.  My whole family was here for dinner and the presents and it was a wonderful time for all!  Now I am looking forward to winter, and the New Year!  I have lots of ideas for things that I would like to do.

'Til next time,
Love ya,  Jean