And in this corner ...

What surrounds my crochet corner at this moment ...

a new crochet favorite adding to my love of the granny square...

...a granny ripple or as called by The Garden Bell, http://thegardenbell.blogspot.com/,

the O.A. pattern...

http://thegardenbell.blogspot.com/2010/06/dang-nab-it-oa-pattern.html

A doily rework...










...pink and white baby granny.












I am loving this ... gotta run, things to do so I can get back to crocheting this.

Happy Saturday,

Happy Crocheting!

Picnic Fare - Bean Salad

Bean Salad

supereasy, refreshing, very tasty!

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can small white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can corn, drained and rinsed

1 green pepper, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 red onion, diced

1/4 cup fresh cilantra, chopped

drizzle with Olive Oil

Splash some Vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Perfect accompaniment to grilling and hot weather.

Welcome July

To summer in full swing.

Independence Day ...

No school...



... barbeques and picnics,

fireworks and birthdays...

Happy Summer

Yarn Stash

See what happens when we get some cool weather. I just can't resist digging into my yarn stash.


These are just some of the colors I have picked up lately. Started playing around with some patterns and color combos.

I really should be finishing up some of my projects but just couldn't wait to see how these would look. Grannies have become a new found friend for me. Can't get enough of them, although I'm starting to think ripple afghan...saw some amazing ones that work all these colors too. Stayed tuned for ripples coming my way ... at least until the temperatures rise again.

Have a colorful evening.

Lovely Morning

Good Morning! The air has cleared, its actually quite cool this morning, a mere 51 degrees. Relief after the hot humidity the past few days. It promises to be a beautiful day ... but then any day is a beautiful day, its just how we look at it. (Have to remember that one for myself!)

Off and about in a few. Hope to get some crocheting done tonight. Still reworking my Round Red Robin Doily, then to make it again just to make sure so it will still be a bit before I repost. If anyone would like to test the pattern for me after this rework, please let me know.

Beauty and Blessings to You

Our First Miracle

happy birthday to you,

happy birthday to you

June 28th - 34 years old.

God bless you son.

With all our Love

http://glor-thefifthseason.blogspot.com/

Thirty Four years ago ...

I miss the patter

of little paws. I've had a dog most of my life. Our last one passed two years ago at the age of 16. I've been so back and forth over getting another dog. I'm going to see Max this afternoon, he's being fostered by a woman for one of our local shelters. I am trying not to be too excited, they told me they have received many calls on him.

Addendum ... he was adorable, a wonderful little dog; several people are interested in him. I made the decision not to pursue adopting him, I'm probably going to regret this.

Hot Day, Cool Salad

My mother gave me this recipe many years ago. Its supereasy and it is always a refreshing salad during summer.

I don't really know the name of it, we always called it

Health Salad

1/2 green cabbage - chopped

1/2 red cabbage - chopped

Green pepper - diced

Onion - diced

Grated Carrots

*

Dressing:

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp White Vinegar

1/3 cup oil

6 tsp sugar - I do not use the sugar

but some people like it in -

your choice

salt and pepper to tast

*

Mix, chill well and dig in.

Its a wonderful crunchy cool me down treat,

great for picnics and barbeques or

just for a snack by itself.

Enjoy!

Today

May your day be filled with blessings.

And your heart filled with song.

Of a melody so sweet

to last the whole day long.

On Their Way

To the UK ...













To Channelle
http://chanscrochet.blogspot.com/


A sweet, loving sister who will add these into the afghan she is making for her sister, Carol, who is undergoing chemo.

It has struct me how crocheting reaches out and touches hearts. Channelle had asked would anyone like to help her in this project for her sister. In visiting her site I see that she has received many, many squares and from all over.




I am sure that every square, every stitch has held heart felt prayers and thoughts for Channelle's sister.

May the blanket Channelle makes provide comfort and peace to her and Carol.




















Blessings to Channelle and Carol.

Good Morning

Share a little or

share a lot.

But share some joy.

Share yourself with someone today.

To a day of blessings.

My Apologies

Just to let you know that I have pulled my Round Red Robin doily for a rework. I believe there is a problem with the pattern and will go back to the drawing board! Thank you to the person who emailed me, a kind way to let me know, I really appreciate that.

It may take a little bit before I get it back up, I am working on it now.

Have a lovely day.

Keeper Recipe

Even though its almost summer and the temperatures are heating I can see that I will be using my crockpot throughout the summer. Very tasty, not a morsel was left. Quite simple (falls into my super easy category with ease) and leaves you to be out and about doing something else while dinner is cooking.

Crockpot Caribbean Ribs

3 lbs. pork long back ribs, cut into 4" pieces
1 tsp.pepper
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

Combine spices and rub into ribs. Place in 3-4 quart slow cooker and pour the water over them. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours of until ribs are tender when pierced with a port. Remove ribs from slow cooker and discard cooking liquid. Replace ribs in crockpot and add barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. 6 servings.

by Linda Larsen, About.com Guide : Crockpot Caribbean Ribs Recipe - Slow Cooker Entree Pork Recipes - Pork Entree Recipes