Hello, Go Gingham readers - I think Sara's awesome blog has grown to a point that her fans deserve a name. A name like the... "GoGo's," or "Gingles," or "Ginglers," or GoGings," or "Gingheimers. Something frugal, fancy, and fun! Maybe we could surprise her with some ideas...send in your suggestions in a comment below! Okay - That was… Continue reading Hanging Pictures
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why buy it when you can make it, cook it or re-do it yourself?
The Elastic Stirrup Solution
After you read this, I predict that you are going to wish you had thought of this yourself! Most likely, you'll want to forward this to 10 friends and say "Why didn't we think of this?" (Yes, please do that - we love readers! Thank you! ) This Plenty Perfect solution is so simple and… Continue reading The Elastic Stirrup Solution
Personalizing a Wedding
Your wedding day is a special day. It is the union between your beloved and you. Every relationship is unique and deserves unique recognition. Since my fella sprouts from Kansas, I hail from Oregon, and we reign in Alaska; we have decided on a super simple ceremony. Just the parents will be here, local family… Continue reading Personalizing a Wedding
Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! As our country celebrates its independence, I wanted to share with you my Flag Day Tablecloth that can dress up my dining room table for all the summer holidays. After I did the post with directions on how to sew this very patriotic tablecloth, a reader requested I share how the tablecloth… Continue reading Happy Independence Day
Why I Cook with Pork
When Ruthie asked me about our use of ground pork in our weekly meal plan, I was going to reply back to her in a comment but then realized I had too much to say on the topic. Ruthie writes, “I notice you cook with a lot of ground pork. Does your family just prefer… Continue reading Why I Cook with Pork
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate Father’s Day, I’d like to honor all Fathers and especially my own, who died suddenly many years ago at the very young age of 51. My dad was a “master griller” meaning he loved to grill on his big Weber Kettle barbeque (charcoal only, of course). Growing up, we always… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Weekly Meal Plan
In case you’re wondering why there have been so many dinners with lentils lately it’s because I’m entering a recipe contest sponsored by USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council that will be part of The National Lentil Festival. I do hope I win because the top prize is $1,000! My family has lots of suggestions… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan
BlogHer Food and Too Much Fun!
I had the best time at BlogHer Food this past weekend! With 3 days of meeting new people, making new friends, and eating delicious food, it was an absolute whirlwind trip to BlogHer Food 2012 in Seattle, Washington. I shared a hotel room with Sheila from Eat 2 Gather (pictured above with me), Sandy from… Continue reading BlogHer Food and Too Much Fun!
Simple Summer Salad
When I was growing up, my mom did all of the cooking for our family of six kids. My dad did cook a few signature dishes but he always did the chopping. I think my dad really enjoyed chopping because whenever he was in the kitchen, he had a knife in his hand and was… Continue reading Simple Summer Salad
Finished Briefcase for BlogHer Food
Finally! I just finished my “new to me” briefcase for BlogHer Food. This year's conference is in Seattle and I'm excited to be attending as well as a speaker. This briefcase turned out quite nicely considering how it began – as an estate sale find that was $1.50 and destined for the garbage heap if… Continue reading Finished Briefcase for BlogHer Food
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