The recipe we tried for dinner group gathering was delicious and one that I would definitely make again. My tip? Don’t put this together in advance. Prepare the shrimp mixture and cook the shrimp chips but don’t assemble the “mock oysters” until right before serving. This will prevent them from getting soggy. We have an… Continue reading Dinner Group Appetizers: Mock Oysters
Year: 2011
Dinner Group Gathering
Our dinner group met for a lovely summer evening recently. The menu theme was Thai inspired food and was delicious. Along with the fun of regular socializing with a group of good friends, the pleasure of trying new recipes can’t be beat. Our dinner group gatherings have forced me to try new recipes and dishes that… Continue reading Dinner Group Gathering
Shower Curtains
Ask Sara question: This question comes from a very stylishly, frugal friend. Bridget asks, “What do you suggest for a shower curtain that lasts? Do you use a cloth one so it can be washed? I despise the plastic ones that you have to throw away after a while!” For shower curtains, I use both… Continue reading Shower Curtains
How to Save Money Each Month
Most people spend what they earn. If you want to get ahead and save more money each month, you have to keep your expenses less than your income. Sounds simple, right? By following these steps, it is. The biggest key to being able to save more money each month is to contribute to your savings… Continue reading How to Save Money Each Month
Growing Vegetables in Alaska
As much as I love living in Alaska, one of the things we have had to give up is good produce. Beware; our grocery store produce is subject to change. When you do buy, best to eat it within a week or it’ll be bad. Up here we have green and then brown, not much… Continue reading Growing Vegetables in Alaska
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s always something baking at our house. These cookies get baked regularly. I love anything with oatmeal, peanut-butter, and chocolate chips. Whole-wheat flour, flax seeds, wheat germ, and using non-fat yogurt in place of too much butter all make these cookies “healthier” than your typical homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe. I’ve also found that adding… Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
How to Cover a Hula Hoop with Fabric
Howdy folks! I'm really excited to be a guest here on Go Gingham. When Sara and I first met, we instantly bonded over our mutual world-view through eco-green glasses. Her chick with sticks post was right up my alley. She thinks my motto, "Mall is a 4-letter word" is hilarious. So I was honored when… Continue reading How to Cover a Hula Hoop with Fabric
Summer Travels
Our family will be on vacation for the next couple of weeks. While we’re away, I have a couple of guest posts scheduled as well as a couple of my own, for you to look forward to. You can read about the topics and authors below. My posts are all scheduled for the next few… Continue reading Summer Travels
Technology Free Sundays
Welcome to my six-month or so review of Technology Free Sundays for 2011. In January, our family made a commitment to not use technology on Sundays for our New Year’s Resolution. Our goal was to eliminate for one day, the devices that take our attention away from being present with one another and to give… Continue reading Technology Free Sundays
Summer Reading List
Summer time reading is such a pleasure. There’s something about putting your feet up and relaxing with a good book. I hope you’re taking time and indulging yourself with reading this summer. My son snapped this picture of me immersed in a book on a recent camping trip to Frog Lake, on Mt. Hood in… Continue reading Summer Reading List
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