As women, often times we forget to pamper ourselves while we are rushing about trying to care for everyone else. I fall into this all too...
I have often told the story of how at age 16, and being a new bride, my husband wanted a pumpkin pie, but I didn't know how to cook a...
A tea is really fancy when there are many little, pretty details. Yes, sugar cubes are fancy--but these sugar "cubes" will make your tea more so, and let's face it, can a tea ever be too fancy? It is actually quite simple to make these pretties, and I know you will be pleased with your efforts. For each sugar color, I used the following ingredients: 1) 1/2 cup of white sugar, 2) one drop of food coloring [Don't use more than one little drop of food coloring, or your colors will be too deep. Pastel colors are always more delicate and pretty for a tea.], and 3) 1 teaspoon of water. Mix the water and coloring with the sugar thoroughly. The sugar will be damp. Press the sugar firmly into pretty, small-sized candy molds. Clean any excess sugar off around the tops of the molds so that sugars have no "furry" edges after they harden. Allow to harden at least 12 hours in the molds. Wiggle the shapes a bit then pop them out of the molds onto a plate. They will have shrunk in size some and should come out easily. Let harden several hours more decorative shape up. Put on a pretty plate or into a clear sugar bowl for your tea!
White nettle-leaved mullein (Verbascum chaixii 'Album'), early August.
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Specifications: Weight: Medium (Heavy Drape) GSM: 220 Composition: 100% Ramie Width: 142cm / 56inch Pattern repeat: N/A Introduction: This fabulously warm-toned, 100% Ramie Linen-Style Fabric - Russet Carnelian is one of some new additions to the website and was manufactured by the same renowned European company as our summer Linens for 2021 & 2022. With a soft textured feel & a luxe matte finish, natural fibre lovers, this is for you! Ramie is an ancient fibre known to have been used for over 6000 years! It is also known as grass linen and grasscloth. It is taken from the stem of a plant, belonging to the nettle family but without the sting and it is often used as an alternative to linen. Want to know more about Ramie? Read our blog What is Ramie Fabric? Colour: It's no coincidence the jewel tones in this glorious fabric sit perfectly with our HOH range especially the Jewels of Yorkshire collection and we also have the perfect linings to match, Jewel Jacquards for a totally coordinating wardrobe of jewel box hued creations! The perfect indulgence for all fabric and colour fiends out there. Click here to view all the colours in our Brand New Ramie Collection! Properties: The natural slubby quality of the yarn and the traditional weave give this fabric a classic medium-heavy linen-like personality with a versatile style. Ramie is cool and breathable, resistant to shrinkage, insect damage and mildew, it is a super-strong fibre and holds its shape well and is even stronger when wet! These wonderful plants have been used in textile production for thousands of years, ancient Egyptians are thought to have made a similar fabric to wrap their sacred dead in. Russet Carnelian really does have all the characteristics of quality washed linen, from the pleasing slubby yarn (which creates a sketchy cross-hatched look) to the comfortable hand, which immediately feels soft, breathable and absorbent to touch. Soft, absorbent, breathable, comfortable and lightly textured with a subtle lustre (the mark of good quality) this fabric is a true classic. Choose key pieces you can layer with other breathable fabric garments. Garment Suggestions: Wide-legged trousers, The Pattern Stash - Cordelia Trousers, A-line dresses and skirts, pinafore dresses, popover pinafores and shark bite tunics are all pieces with drape and will create comfortable airy pieces perfect for teaming with simple white linen tops made in our Classic White - Crisp Linen & Cotton. Russet Carnelian will also make more structured pieces; classic blazers and waistcoats like The Pattern Stash - Jemima Waistcoat. The Layer Up Collection by Sew Different is also ideal for creating a capsule wardrobe of fresh spring-summer Ramie, Linen and (Linen blend) makes you will want to take through into autumn. Sustainability: Ramie doesn't require pesticides or herbicides to grow and it can be harvested up to 6 times in a good year. It is very strong with some research suggesting that it is 8 times stronger than cotton. It’s one of the oldest fibre crops, having been used for at least 6,000 years. The fibre is Vegan-friendly (unlike silk or wool), doesn’t require pesticides or herbicides (like cotton does).
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Bring elegance to your garden with Dicentra (Bleeding Heart). Heart-shaped flowers and fern-like foliage create a romantic atmosphere.
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A box of vintage cake candles arrived in the post today. First ebay purchase in a long time.
In our modern world, dandelions are best known as the weed gardeners constantly fight - the pesky yellow flowers that spread all-too rapidly in our lawns. But not that long ago, dandelions were considered an excellent eating herb. In fact, dandelions are considered one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. The leaves are packed with vitamins (A, B, C, and K, particularly), potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, carotene, and fiber. Dandelion roots have long been used for gastrointestinal upsets and are high in potassium and inulin - a good carbohydrate for diabetics. The flowers are edible, too. I read enough antique cookbooks mentioning dandelions, I couldn't help but be intrigued. I wondered what dandelions tasted like. Could I be removing a truly tasty and healthy food from my garden beds? So I decided to give dandelions a try. NOTE: You should never eat any plant you didn't cultivate unless you've made an absolutely positive identification and have solid information it is safe to eat. If you're unsure what a dandelion looks like when it's not blooming, ask for expert help. Where to Find Dandelions You can see dandelions growing almost everywhere expect the desert. However, you should never eat a dandelion unless you're certain it hasn't been sprayed with herbicides or other chemicals. Therefore, I suggest sticking to dandelions in your own yard. Or, purchase them at a farmer's market. How to Use Dandelion Leaves The leaves are the most nutritious and oft-used part of a dandelion. Pick them in the spring, when they are young and small and do not yet have buds or flowers. This ensures the least bitter flavor. You can also blanch the leaves in boiling water for 1 minute to help remove the bitterness, but you will loose some of the nutrients in the boiling water. Use the greens in salads. If you're sensitive to bitter foods, cook the greens with sweet vegetables like red bell peppers or carrots. You can also add the greens to soups and stews. I In What I Learned from God While Gardening, author Niki Anderson relates how one woman washed freshly harvested dandelion greens in salt wter, then patted them dry and placed them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Hours later, she fried three or four slices of bacon, then set the pork aside. In the resulting bacon fat, she'd add equal amounts of water, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. She stirred until the sugar dissolved. Then she put the dandelion greens in a large salad bowl, along with the crumbled bacon, then toss them with the apple cider vinegar dressing. To her children, Anderson writes, the dandelion salad was "equal to home made ice cream." How to Use Dandelion Flowers The flowers (all stems and sepals - the green stuff just beneath the petals - removed) should be fresh and can be tossed into salads or made into wine. In The Prudence Penny Regional Cookbook of 1958, the editor offers a traditional mid-Western dandelion wine recipe: 16 cups dandelion flowers 16 cups boiling water 2 ¼ teaspoons active yeast 6 cups granulated sugar 3 oranges (peels and all; chopped) 3 lemons (peels and all; chopped) Pour the flowers in a large pot, then pour the boiling water over them. Allow the flowers to soak in the water for 3 days. Strain. Add the yeast, sugar, oranges, and lemons to the flowers, stirring well. Let stand for 3 weeks. Makes 8 pints. You'll find another variation, with far more complete instruction, here. How to Use Dandelion Roots The roots are said to be tastiest once the cold weather sets in - from fall through very early spring. They are mostly used as any root vegetable would be used, in stews, soups, and roasts. Sauteed Dandelion Greens Recipe After looking at a lot of dandelion green recipes, I decided they could be cooked a lot like collard greens. So here's how I presented them to my husband: First, I roamed our yard, scissors in hand, and cut off the greens of about 5 dandelions of medium size. (After cooking, this turned out to be about enough for one person.) I dumped the greens into a colander and washed them in running water. I removed any dirt or debris, as well as any leaves that were slightly brown or yellow. I shook the greens in the colander, getting rid of most of the water remaining on them. I tossed them in a plastic bag and put them in the crisper drawer until it was time to cook the greens. In a small bowl, I poured about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. To this, I added 4 sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. I let this infuse while I cooked the rest of our meal. When the rest of the meal was done cooking, I poured the oil mixture into my cast iron skillet and heated it. I sauteed the garlic until it was just golden, then I added the greens and a little pepper. I sauteed these just a minute or two. Then I added some crumbled bacon, sauteed for about 1 minute more, and served the greens. I wasn't sure whether I should tell my hubby what they were, but I decided I'd better(!). He was game, and we both chowed down. We liked them! They tasted a lot like collard greens. Since dandelion greens are so nutritious and since they are free and require no tending, I'm sure I'll cook them again. (UPDATE 1/10/16: Dandelion leaves are a spring staple in our household. We love them!) ______________________ Want even more dandelion recipes? Get 148 dandelion flower, bud, stem, and root recipes in my #1 Amazon Bestselling paperback or ebook, The Ultimate Dandelion Cookbook. For more information about harvesting and using dandelions, see these posts: How to Make Dandelion Tea (from the roots of the plant) Making Dandelion Jelly Teaching Children to Forage (with dandelion cookie recipe) Eating Dandelion Flowers How to Preserve Dandelion Greens Dandelion Flower Fritters Dandelion Leaf Noodles Dandelion Medicine How to Make Dandelion Wine Dandelion Root Medicine: Where to Find It, How & Why to Use It Dandelion Leaf Green Smoothie Cautions: According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, very rarely, people have reactions to dandelion. If you're allergic to "ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigold, chamomile, yarrow, daisies, or iodine, you should avoid dandelion. In some people, dandelion can cause increased stomach acid and heartburn. It may also irritate the skin. People with kidney problems, gallbladder problems, or gallstones should consult their doctors before eating dandelion." Dandelion is a diuretic, which means it may also make other medications less effective. To learn more about this, visit the University of Maryland Medical Center website. Share | Share| Disclaimer I am not a doctor, nor should anything on this website (www.ProverbsThirtyOneWoman.blogspot.com) be considered medical advice. The FDA requires me to say that products mentioned, linked to, or displayed on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this web site is designed for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for qualified medical advice or care. There are no assurances of the information being fit or suited to your medical needs, and to the maximum extent allow by law disclaim any and all warranties and liabilities related to your use of any of the information obtained from the website. Your use of this website does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. 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Lilacs are fleeting. Six tricks to help extend the vase life of ephemeral lilacs when harvesting, so you can enjoy them longer!
I'm still playing with seashells! I'm sure you remember this whimsical seashell decorative tassel.... And this seashell photo frame.... Both the tassel and photo frame are available here at my Etsy In keeping with the beachy cottage theme, I gathered together some of these Wrapped some ribbon around the base Cover the sides and top with seashells. For this project, I want a very random, free flowing result. Added some pretty double satin aqua ribbon Quick peek at the finished back... Added the bow and voila! For this project I used: 8" Green styrofoam wreath base 1" Grossgrain Ribbon ~ Cream Low temperature glue stick Seashells varying from 0.75" to 2" Starfish focal 2.5" x 2.5" My wreath hanger is a 1.5" satin ribbon in soft aqua You can find the complete tutorial over at my "How To's" here. Oh! I almost forgot! I (finally) made my blog button! No fancy bells and whistles, just ummm.....cute as a "button"! ha! You can grab it and add it to your blog page if you'd like! The code is located near the top of my left margin! Thanks so much for visiting me! Let me know you were here and I'll make sure I pop over to your page for a visit! ;) I'm linking this with these fabulous hosts! Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch ~ 58th Metamorphosis Monday Kim @ Twice Remembered ~ Make Your Monday Week 14 The DIY Show Off ~ DIY Show Off Monday Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage ~ Transformation Thursday Cindy @ My Romantic Home ~ Show and Tell Friday
FULLY HAND EMBROIDERED CURTAIN CRINOLINES AND POMPONETTES COLLECTIONS DIMENSIONS 45CMX60 WITH BAND AND EDGE WITH HANDMADE CROCHET this curtain is worked on RAMIE textile fiber from the nettle family which is particularly resistant and which is similar to linen for the quality and hold. You will appreciate the very beautiful artistic crochet work for the between two and the bottom border of the curtain with the clever central motif of the scalloped lace which supports the detached roses Beautiful contrast with the elegant grid which frames them Rod pocket hem. blackout curtain sold individually Do not hesitate to ask us for other models and other sizes
Cottage Garden Grandma’s garden. Blooming roses, blossoming lilies, colorful snapdragons, noble larkspurs, innocent daisies immersed in evergreen grasses. In the corner of the garden are growing precious herbs: sage, nettle accompanied by delicate chamomile flowers. This valuable combination of oils is dedicated for those who seek solace and relief and combines the beneficial properties of garden plants; soothing, calming,…
Dead Nettles, Lamium: "Colorful Carpet" I need to start with some honesty. Dead nettle is one of those plants that almost has everything going for it, unti
This Garden sign is all weather resistant made of a poly-resin address bracket with UV inhibitor to prevent fading. The post is 48" long - powder coated black. (powder coating is a baked-on paint). The lettering is super reflective...made of an engineer-grade material (not painted on). They will not crack or peel off and are on both sides. Can be done with any name. For example Nana's PawPaw's Garden Garden Please enter the name in the "comments to seller" or "personalization" upon check out. Limited to two lines.
Cottage Garden Grandma’s garden. Blooming roses, blossoming lilies, colorful snapdragons, noble larkspurs, innocent daisies immersed in evergreen grasses. In the corner of the garden are growing precious herbs: sage, nettle accompanied by delicate chamomile flowers. This valuable combination of oils is dedicated for those who seek solace and relief and combines the beneficial properties of garden plants; soothing, calming,…
It has been ages since I wrote a blog because to be honest there hasn't been much going on of any interest. [EDIT: having finished writing this blog, I think there has been so much going on I've not had time to think of blog topics!] Now that the clocks have gone forward and the nights are longer and warmer the pace in the garden has kicked up a notch. Last year I did major landscaping and moved so many plants about, its going to be a mystery and surprise as stuff starts to flower. It could go e
Out of all the hedgerow liqueurs we make, Rosehip Liqueur is one of our favourites. In fact, it is currently hidden away to give it a chance to mature before hu…
