Jalie Sewing Hack. Add a zippered pocket.

Add a zippered sleeve pocket to Jalie 2212 Multisport Top I took the leap and sewed clothes for Christmas presents this year. My younger son's fiance requested leggings and I obliged with some spectacular holo fishscale ones that delighted her. (Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs. A terrific … Continue reading →

A Sweet Cocktail. Try a Ginger Kiss.

My younger son's fiance enjoys cocktails on the sweet side. I introduced her to Gingerale and Vanilla vodka. It is a nice drink but lacks a yum factor - the bite of real ginger. She is a lovely girl with an adventurous spirit so I set out to create a special sweet cocktail for her. The Ginger … Continue reading →

My Costco Clothing Haul – leggings and pants

A review of my Costco Clothing haul athletic leggings and stretch pants. Allow me to apologize to anyone who grew up in the ’70s for any re-traumatization brought about by the words “stretch pants.” For those of you who missed that fun fashion item: in the 70’s the fashion industry … Continue reading →

Chili Vodka Caesar. Vancouver Style

Vancouver is an amazing city. You can play in the mountains then go to the beach all in the same day. We also have a lot of microbreweries that turn out some terrific beer and small-batch distilleries, creating unique liquors. If you were looking for another excuse to visit this great city, a … Continue reading →

Simple, Flavorful Banana Bread

My simple flavorful banana bread recipe has been evolving for years. For a while, it had everything but the kitchen sink – coconut, lime, chopped dates, and nuts. I used to make this for bake sales for my sons’ preschool. I was always so flattered when people would buy the entire loaf. After … Continue reading →

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