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Scrapbooking???

Seabee Mom — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:12:28 GMT

I am looking for some tricks. Since I am a newbie to the RA thing, and my one thing I enjoyed so much was time in my craft room - yes my hubby redecorated an entire room for me! I am having such a hard time working the tools on most days. I know that when the meds finally kicks in this will also change, but in the mean time the room just sits and I sit and think of a million things to be doing. I also do cards stamping and the likes.

Open to any and all ideas.

Janet

Fibercrafts

WarmSocks — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:32:16 GMT

Since I was told that knitting can help exercise the hands and help with RA, I've enjoyed having an "excuse" to knit. My family wonders how many pair of socks one person needs - maybe that's a hint that I should make some for them, too :)

My latest pair of socks:

Just started a matching sweater.
And have half-a-dozen sock patterns that I want to try.
And dh says that we better shear those alpacas and do some spinning, instead of buying more yarn!
I'm WarmSox on Ravelry.

What projects are others working on?

Sewing

WarmSocks — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:12:44 GMT

Just got home from the fabric store, where I bought fifteen yards of a lightweight print. My kids want matching shirts for this weekend, when we have tickets to attend the PBR. I did some sewing at Christmas, and it was frustrating to be unable to cut the fabric. I positioned the pattern pieces, but had someone else do the cutting for me. My thumbs are feeling better now, so hopefully the scissors will work for me - I haven't splurged for the fancy electric ones yet.

Would love to hear any tips people want to share about sewing despite RA pain.

Looking for low calorie peach cobbler recipe

pat59 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:42:46 GMT

Bought a box of heart healthy Bisquick, wil use large can peaches, till fresh are available..I found some on Bisquick.com, but don't want it too watery, and will have to concoct something, instead of using a lot of butter...Any ideas?

I have a craving for it, and trying to save money, instead of going to Southern restaurant around here!..Thanks

Anyone thinking of starting garden, or planting?

pat59 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:12:05 GMT

Spring time, well not officially, but should be seeing daffodills and tulips in a month.....AF Dude thanks for putting up a new forum!

Time to get the grasscutter tuned up and ready

What annual or perennial flowers is anyone thinking of planting this year, and any tips for gardening?:D

Easy Recipes

WarmSocks — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:20:23 GMT

Someone mentioned adding some Easy Recipes under the hobbies section. I'd love some more easy things to cook, so will start out and hope others chime in to make this a multi-page thread.

DINNER
Last night we had salmon, rice, and asparagus.

1) put salmon on cookie sheet and place in oven at 350 degrees. I usually have a slab about 1.5-2 pounds, and it takes 30 minutes to bake.
2) start rice in rice cooker - if using brown rice, start half hour before salmon, but for white rice, start it after the fish is in the oven.
3) wash asparagus and put in steamer basket

Set table while everything is cooking.

Optional: Hollendaise for asparagus.
Separate two eggs - whites go in the 'fridge, yolks go into saucepan
Stir yolks with a wooden spoon.
Add 3 Tbsp lemon juice & stir.
Add 1/4 Cup butter and place over medium heat. Stir while butter melts. If heat is too high, sauce will curdle.
Add another 1/4 cup butter and keep stirring while it melts.
Pour over asparagus.

EASY EGGS BENEDICT
Toast half an English muffin & fry an egg. Stick leftover Hollendaise sauce in the microwave to heat (stir well). When egg is almost done, quickly heat a slice of Canadian bacon on the egg pan, then place it on the English muffin. Top with egg. Pour Hollendaise over all.

Crockpot Recipes

WarmSocks — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:40:00 GMT

CHOPS
6 chops
16 oz tomato sauce
1 quart peach slices, drained
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup vinegar

Place chops in crockpot. Pour peaches over. Mix remaining ingredients & pour over top. Cook on low 4-6 hours.

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OATMEAL
Put 2 cups oats & 4 cups water in crockpot at bedtime. Stir. Cook on low overnight.
When you get up in the morning, breakfast is ready.

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ROAST
Place roast in crockpot. Cover with apple cider or orange juice. Sprinkle with salt.
Add whatever veggies you want (I usually use carrots & potatoes). Cook all day.

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2 MEAL ORANGE CHICKEN
I make this in my electric turkey roaster (over-sized crockpot). If you want to use a regular-size crockpot, reduce quantities.

10# bag chicken hindquarters (you could use other pieces if you want)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
8 tsp salt
3 cans frozen orange juice concentrate
2 cups water

Stir together everything but chicken. Easier to do if the oj is thawed, but since it's usually not,
I use boiling water and that softens the concentrate enough to stir.
Put chicken pieces in pan, pour sauce over. Cook on low 6-10 hours.

Leftover meat can be picked from bones. Meat & sauce stirred into rice for an easy casserole.