Valdani Perle Cotton colors lined up
for my "watching the Olympics" project.
I am not a television watcher,
but I have really been enjoying
watching the Olympics and stitching (punching).
I especially enjoy the stories behind each
of the athletes. Incredible stories of
courage and determination.
I especially enjoy the stories behind each
of the athletes. Incredible stories of
courage and determination.
To these colors I will add a few more...
gather them in an egg carton.
Yesterday, as I was choosing colors -
I had both arms full of assorted egg cartons -
on my way to the table and dropped them all !
No worries, the egg cartons kept them
in place...whew !
I love when something works like it should.
This is one of my favorite greens in the Valdani line...
O560 Morning Grass
Shades of Grass Green,
with beautiful variegation.
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We have a substantial Storm forecasted
for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,
and down the East Coast.
Today is the quiet before the storm.
Time to gather and prepare.
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Lancaster County is home to some very
good Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
Shoo Fly Cake being at the top !
Shoo Fly Cake is a 'spin off' of Shoo Fly Pie.
The cake is moist and
"can't stop at one piece" delicious...
and as a bonus, your house will smell wonderful !
Shoo Fly Cake
4 Cups Flour
1 Cup Shortening
2 Cups Brown Sugar
2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Cup Molasses (full flavor)
2 tsp. Baking Soda
(By Hand)
Mix first 3 ingredients until in crumbles.
Reserve 1 and 1/2 Cup for topping.
Add molasses to boiling water.
Mix until blended.
Add baking soda to liquid
and add in dry ingredients.
Mix, by hand, until well blended.
Pour into a greased 9in. x 13in. pan.
Top with reserved crumbs.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35 min.
Do not overbake.
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For those in the storms path,
stay safe and warm...
Rose
