tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37748839237222016322024-02-07T12:41:23.867-06:00Stephanies StuffStephanie's StuffKatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-82753894061443572792018-02-16T20:07:00.000-06:002018-02-16T20:07:00.871-06:00Meal in a Skillet/Tried It<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a few requests to return to foodie posts on this blog, I've decided to take the leap again and get out the recipes. This time, I'm going to try some new ones from cookbooks and online sources as well as testing those new products I find in the store. I will not be endorsing anyone, just trying to keep meals and snacks interesting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Yes, I have to admit it. I spend my fair share of time perusing Pinterest. And of course, not all things found there are what they claim. Recipes are no different. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">I wasn't leaving the house</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Everyone in <strike>town </strike>the country seems to have the flu</li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">So.....Pinterest had a good idea from another blog. There are a lot of good food blogs out there by the way. And I felt it was pretty reliable after reading through the recipe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Other than a few alterations in the recipe for my own personal taste, I present this entry in the 'Tried It'-sphere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">And FYI, I highly recommend learning how to use regular rice, not the minute variety. You get much more for your dollar not to mention way better flavor and texture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">And since I was gifted this beautiful Heirloom Recipe book, I've hand-written the card and photographed it for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">In your easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">You'll be the grandest lady in the easter parade.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">I'll be the proudest fellow in the easter parade.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">On the avenue, fifth avenue, the photographers will snap us,</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Oh, I could write a sonnet about your easter bonnet,</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">And of the girl I'm taking to the easter parade.</span><br />
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After a pretty windy evening here in Missouri (I'm talking tornado warnings all over the place including one here), I thought it would be the appropriate time to share a recent accomplishment. After all, a hat for covering those ears in this wind is a must when you are under a year old. </div>
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An old high school friend was looking for someone to make her granddaughter a hat. I tried out the pattern and took 7 rows off before coming up with the right size she'd be needing. Confucious say: Be cautious of free patterns. This is just my personal experience talking.</div>
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After some contemplating, the Daisies were picked as her preference over roses and I'm so glad she chose them. They are so gosh darn cute!!</div>
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These lil' sisters helped me figure out the size. The top model is 2 1/2. The infant is 3 months. Between the 2 we got the size just right. </div>
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Just in time for Easter!!</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-52821131665962645142017-02-06T14:03:00.001-06:002017-02-06T14:03:27.777-06:00A Monday In January/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I can't tell you what time this project started for my daughter.</div>
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But I'm proud of the confidence she displayed in sticking with it.</div>
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<i>Couldn't resist the wisdom of Joe </i>💖 </div>
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Completed in one evening (clock shows it was after 10:30 pm)</div>
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And for the visitors she'll have from back home in Missouri,</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-45967844405053890472017-01-30T14:31:00.001-06:002017-01-30T14:31:52.390-06:00The Beret in Tan/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What can I say except that winter is not over yet. Depending on where you're from, it's a cold hard reality. So on this Missouri-Made Monday, I'm presenting a hand made beret.</div>
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As hats go, I typically stick with the baby variety. Babies have no concern with sophistication. </div>
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But I took a chance and tried out this style and am pretty pleased that it turned out.</div>
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Wishing each one of you....</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-19978271935603237392017-01-23T21:53:00.001-06:002017-01-23T21:53:22.869-06:00New Addition/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Introducing our newest member of the family. The proud parents are cousins of mine. The whole family is pretty darn happy at baby announcements. </div>
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From our home, we want to extend our warmest congratulations to Arica and Ryan!!</div>
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But there's more! In a previous post, I mentioned "<a href="http://stephaniesstuff84.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-long-projectmissouri-made-mondays.html" target="_blank">The Long Project</a>" in which I was creating a somewhat secretive item and only shared the color scheme. </div>
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Now I can show you the finished item.....</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-29480972254706079312017-01-20T22:28:00.000-06:002017-01-20T22:28:34.806-06:00Just As Good/ Friday Flavor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So on with a quick post this evening for some Friday Flavor.</div>
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Along with a few pickled beets, this was a very tasty way to end my evening. </div>
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After last night's heartbreaking loss between the KC Chiefs and that other team who will remain nameless for the purpose of this post, I'm steering towards a new direction in sports. That of KU in Lawrence, Kansas who are currently ranked #2 in the nation. My daughter gets bragging rights as a student there, <i>in case I haven't mentioned it a kazillion times.</i></div>
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And this matters in "Missouri-Made Mondays" because?????</div>
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Part of my weekend was spent creating a potato bag for Rachel's apartment. While on a fabric excursion, she noticed these in the remnants bin and so it saved a few pennies in creating this 'legacy team' potato bag. Fun fact, <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">James Naismith</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">wrote the original basketball rule book and founded the University of Kansas basketball program. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #006621; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Naismith</span></div>
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Practicing her sewing skills with some pillow creations amid her mountains of research. </div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-80877982434039388542017-01-13T14:37:00.000-06:002017-01-13T19:16:41.147-06:00Pad Thai/Friday Flavor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Back in December, on a visit to Lawrence, Kansas to have dinner with the eldest, we were whisked away to a little hole in the wall place on 'Mass'(local slang for Massachusetts Street).</div>
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Rachel is using chopsticks, something I've never mastered. I on the other hand apparently text with my third finger. So why can't I master those chopsticks?? And do you get more of those Pad Thai noodles per bite on a fork or with chopsticks?? I'll tell you what<i>(inserting local dialect here)</i>, that is a very important question because they are to die for!!<br />
So since our town doesn't have such restaurant choices as Zen Zero, we three made it a goal to find a way to make this dish at home.</div>
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Woks are pretty fantastic by the way.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-20823309769974287692016-11-28T14:18:00.000-06:002016-11-28T14:18:14.012-06:00The Long Project/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've survived Craft Show Season 2016. And now is time for the Long Projects.</div>
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By request, I have official approval for this color combination.</div>
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Calling it The Green Palette.</div>
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Ignore that bit of purple over on the left. It's just hangin out.</div>
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And this sampling is called a Star Stitch. I began this project with the variegated yarn called </div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-56199105746670352532016-11-21T13:58:00.001-06:002016-11-21T13:58:17.612-06:00Missouri Wine Country/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Did you know that Missouri has a history of wine-making that dates back to the 1850's? In fact until Prohibition, it had developed a sophisticated image during those years. Prohibition ended it for a time but it was reborn in the 1960's and is increasingly winning national acclaim.</div>
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I present for the Missouri-Made Mondays, a little Grape/Wine theme Microwave Baked Potato Bag.</div>
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And now some images of the winery at Rocheport, Missouri.</div>
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The Vineyards</div>
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Overlooking the Mighty Mo.</div>
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I need to revisit on a clear, sunny day. Taste-testing is in my near future.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-67482204314829410192016-11-18T14:15:00.000-06:002016-11-18T14:15:10.949-06:00Rice Is Nice/Friday Flavor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In the cookbook corner of my kitchen counter is this little helper.</div>
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Turning to the Rice Pilaf recipe, I see a variation that could prove pretty useful in using up that garlic.</div>
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Why I bought so much is beyond me.</div>
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But it is that time of year to make the kitchen smell good.</div>
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There are also a good bunch of these to use up.</div>
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Sticking to my guns, I did NOT stir the rice once the liquid was added.</div>
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After 'the stir'.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-86954025151924901762016-11-14T14:34:00.000-06:002016-11-14T14:34:15.946-06:00Do You Have Anything Smaller?Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This message came to me from Etsy last Thursday. So a plan came about to show some fabric samples I have on hand, choose a favorite and start creating the 'smaller' version of a kerchief. The request was specifically for an 18 month old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Neutrals were the request, but I speculated for a little girl, there needed to be some flowers.</span></div>
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Once the great debate was finished, I began the creating. (Favorite part😁)</div>
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I may have to make a 2nd one just because I know it'll look so adorable.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-68311604528855382062016-11-07T14:26:00.000-06:002016-11-07T14:26:10.758-06:00Warmin' the Walls/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My seemingly endless pile of scrap fabric was dented a little this weekend.<br />
The frugal penny pincher in me saved these batting pieces, and tacked them together.....<br />
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Pardon the strings attached, but you won't see them inside a quilt.</div>
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The Walking Foot. I will explain more later on this add-on that didn't come with my machine.</div>
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Like basting together the layers. I love it best when I have a small enough quilt that I can do this on the table rather than on my knees. Too many knee surgeries make for much tenderness when you have to crawl around to baste. Just sayin'.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-86924210203382248942016-10-31T14:16:00.001-05:002016-10-31T14:16:57.070-05:00Versatility/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many accessories are out there for keeping us warm in the great outdoors. Both in stores and online you can find just about anything that suits your fancy. To keep up with new trends, I decided to change up one of my most popular items and create a scarf with a bonus attribute. This is my newest item for sale in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/488771877" target="_blank">Katy Trail Creations Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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Infinity scarves have long been popular. Not to mention they are pretty helpful when the wind is blowing. Who in the world wants to worry about their scarf blowing off.</div>
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But making it a little larger this go-round gives you a little extra for evenings out where you need a little shoulder coverage.</div>
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Or what about keeping grammy warm in church? Beats trying to hold up her coat on her shoulders.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-86977326910390870792016-10-28T14:07:00.000-05:002016-10-28T14:07:35.086-05:00Gonna Make This/Friday Flavor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's not too often I blog on a topic twice, but this is one that had double duty for me. Over on <a href="https://slfinnell1965.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/port-fondathursday-doors/" target="_blank">WordPress</a>, I had the priviledge to enter my Thursday Doors post using a set of photos from last weekend. This is Part 2 using the rest of my pics.<br />
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<a href="http://www.portfonda.com/dinner-lfk-2016" target="_blank">Port Fonda</a> is what was once a restaurant in an Airstream trailer turned into 2 restaurants of very classy "Inventive Mexican Food". One in Lawrence and the other in Westport, Mo. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I have to admit I played it safe and tried the Chorizo Fundido. But</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><i style="text-align: left;">Only </i><span style="text-align: left;">after I inquired on the level of heat those poblano pepper strips carried. </span>This Was All Mine! Sorry, I had already dug in to the skillet. </div>
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Note to the chef/owner, Patrick Ryan, <i>(who by the way is doing the Midwest proud with some pretty outstanding awards)</i></div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-22494508704398010602016-10-21T07:45:00.000-05:002016-10-21T07:45:50.739-05:00Cooking Empowerment (& a Birthday)/Friday Flavor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok, so I thought I'd keep the birthday thing under wraps on social media. But a couple family members had other ideas. Thanks daughter #1 and Only Sister. I say that with my sweetest reminder that they too will be celebrating someday.........<br />
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At least my Mother-in-law tried to sweeten the deal for real with this personal cake.</div>
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Thank you Nancy :)</div>
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With special permission, I can show you the 'action'. Just look at the intent on those faces!</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-78020207594434631022016-10-17T06:28:00.000-05:002016-10-17T06:28:07.879-05:00World With Octobers/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a beautiful October weekend here in central Missouri. Just look what I opened my truck door out into.......</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/472301176/embroidered-flour-sack-towelin-all" target="_blank">Stop by Katy Trail Creations on Etsy for other great Missouri-Made items!</a></div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-87136964768032024812016-10-10T19:31:00.000-05:002016-10-10T19:31:46.626-05:00Those Monday Blues/Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Blues in this instance are symbols. Looking into the symbolism of blue I read that it can convey a sense of trust, loyalty and understanding. It's no wonder it's a favorite color of most people.</div>
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So when I worked on various projects this weekend, I wasn't surprised in the common denominator of blue I ended up with. Time to share them with you....</div>
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This wrap took me through 5 skeins of Homespun Yarn. It's extra wide and was nearly part of a new garment, but I ran out of yarn. sigh! Maybe next time.</div>
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More blue in this vintage fabric. Storage never looked so lovely!</div>
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I hope these pillow cases I embroidered by request will make the newlyweds feel like royalty. Thanks to my cousin for letting me help out! </div>
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To see more Missouri-Made items, drop by my Etsy Store, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatyTrailCreations" target="_blank">Katy Trail Creations</a>.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-12384445817601748212016-10-06T06:51:00.000-05:002016-10-06T06:51:39.443-05:00One Dish, Four Meals/Tasty Thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This Tasty Thursday began with a box of these Oven Ready Lasagna noodles. You may not realize it, but this means you don't have to preboil them. And guess what else?</div>
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First night, we dug in and had 3/4 of it left.</div>
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We ate on this fabulousness for 4 evenings. </div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-6963981879967306692016-09-29T07:28:00.001-05:002016-09-29T07:28:12.943-05:00Dinner for Two / Tasty Thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's pretty awesome when you don't feel like cooking and you know you don't need to go out to eat. No one else wants your sneezes. So to the rescue was the hubby. Smothered Steak is on the menu this Tasty Thursday.</div>
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topping them with this rainbow of nutrition and simmer to the desired consistency.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-60769665317622387932016-09-26T06:27:00.001-05:002016-09-26T06:27:44.646-05:00In The Round/ Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thinking of a quick gift idea? Many times we think of bath items for someone. I mean, you never have enough items for you skin care, right??</div>
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A new baby will love the tag-free softness.</div>
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Pampering never felt so good!</div>
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*and are wonderful for little hands in helping with dishes.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-87509855342178970082016-09-22T07:15:00.001-05:002016-09-22T07:15:58.044-05:00I Do Not CArrOT All/Tasty Thursday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One item that has been illusive on our store shelves is tomato soup. Let me clarify.....Gluten free tomato soup. And once we found a decent brand(in another town), it was high time we used up a pepper or two from my latest harvest for a family favorite side dish. This one is perfect for the latest round of extra warm weather we've been having. </div>
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Carrot Salad or Penny Salad. Whichever you prefer to call it is the one dish I haven't cooked up in the years we've had to avoid gluten. Until now.</div>
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And it was lookin' purty good.</div>
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KatyTrailCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774883923722201632.post-74274755742699944902016-09-19T06:41:00.001-05:002016-09-19T06:44:01.829-05:00Autumn Greetings/ Missouri-Made Mondays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I blogged a little about the Green Ridge Park Day on <a href="https://slfinnell1965.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/pass-it-onsunday-sampler/" target="_blank">my other blog's regular Sunday Sampler</a> feature yesterday. </div>
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But I didn't share what lovely treasures my mother surprised me with.</div>
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It's inside the bag of course.</div>
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Kerchiefs for $1 apiece, already hemmed and ready for use.</div>
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The one on the left is a medallion pattern that resembles a giant chrysanthemum.</div>
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The right kerchief is a Dresden Plate in lovely autumn colors.</div>
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I have a plan to alter these.....just a little.</div>
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Too much wind or sun is hard on the hair. These darling <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/255336866" target="_blank">hair accessories </a>keep it in check and are very pretty on little girls in their Sunday best.</div>
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This Tasty Thursday, we're taking a lil Walk-N-Talk. Not to be confused with a 'knock-n-talk'. Wives of law enforcement officers will understand. Let's just say my version will not lead to any arrests. But you may be dazzled with my cool food-related finds from the 2016 Missouri State Fair. </div>
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Here's a line of table runners quilted and ready for display above the cases of other handmade items. Wouldn't you love to have one of these beauties on your table this coming holiday season??</div>
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First glance you can pretty much tell this has some detail you shouldn't ignore.</div>
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I love, love, love the play kitchen sink. It really deserved more prominence in the display.</div>
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The cookbooks could have some long lost ideas in them. Never toss out Grandma's books. </div>
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I can't tell you what the cards are saying on this shelf, but that orange is back in style, again.</div>
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And every year there are vegetables on display with unique color, shape and weights. </div>
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I don't have any 400 pounders, but I <i>Do</i> have a lil patch of goodness this year....</div>
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Watermelons: 7</div>
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Pumpkins: a crop of 9 at press time :)</div>
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To see the page for the hostess of this blogging event,<a href="https://worldandtimeenough.wordpress.com/2015/05/21/tasty-thursdays/" target="_blank"> click here</a>.</div>
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