Irish Crochet: Rosace

Materials: Metal Ring (6 mm) Yarn (Lace (0) weight) U.S. size 7 (1.65 mm) Crochet Hook Instructions: Crochet around the metal ring or over a single cord. (Rnd 1) Ch 3. Dc 19. (20 Sp in total)Sl St to join. (Rnd 2) Ch 5. *Dtr 1. Ch 1.* Repeat 18x (20 Dtr in total when including…

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Five Layer Black Bean Dip

A simple black bean dip that is a family favorite, and a great way to use leftover black beans. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pre-cooked Black Beans 1 cup Salsa 1 cup Sour Cream 1 cup Guacamole 1 cup shredded Cheese 2 chopped Scallions for garnish (optional) Serve with Tortilla Chips. Directions: Spread the beans out…

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Oatmeal Apricot Almond Bars

An oatmeal breakfast bar that is chock-full of dried apricots, coconut, cardamom, and almond butter.  This is oatmeal cereal on the go.  Bake these ahead of time, and zap them in the microwave briefly (or eat them cold) for a homemade, nutritious breakfast that is high in protein and fiber while simultaneously being low in…

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Irish Crochet

Last winter/spring while scrolling through archive.org, looking for some creative inspiration, I stumble upon several turn of the twentieth century books on Irish Crochet.  I though to myself “now, that’s something I would like to try.”  A good year later, under 3 feet of snow, and with St Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I…

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