Monthly Archives: February 2010

I’ve been struggling with what to do with the growing mound of K’s art — the paintings, cut outs, stuck on paper crafts that have been piling up around the house that she comes home with from playschool. I love all of her little creations — I’ve even framed a few of the special ones that she was really proud of, but the rotating placement of art on our fridge is getting rather full. Continue reading →

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even more neighbourly

Posted on February 19, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

Have I said how much I LOVE this pattern? I believe I gushed about it here, but now, after completing two more vests for twin girls who are turning two this weekend, I can’t seem to get over how wonderfully easy and quick these knitted up. Continue reading →

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right now

Posted on February 18, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

At this moment… there’s a little snow on the ground.
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cookbook challenge: cucumber mint salad

Posted on February 17, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

Week two of my cookbook challenge featured Michael Smith’s cucumber mint salad with spicy Asian dressing. This was a very simple recipe with only a few ingridents, cucumbers, mint and red onion. The dressing called for rice wine vinegar, which I was out of so I substituted with lemon juice and a bit of white vinegar instead. The spicy comes from the addition of a little chilli garlic sauce (found at Asian food stores).
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two months

Posted on February 16, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

My dear little babe, eight weeks has blown by me like a windy day. You’re showing everyone who was so concerned with your slow weight gain in those early weeks not to worry. You just needed a little time to get adjusted to living outside your watery world. Continue reading →