A purple Hyacinth bean vine arched over a trellis... These were given to me, pods with seeds to dry for next spring's planting. After seeded in peat moss in the spring, then forming healthy plants, 2 on each side of a trellis will grow large and thick, tall also. A beautiful assortment of pumpkins and gourds at the local farms this year is like any year … [Read more...]
Turkey Casserole
Skirt in the KitchenI love egging this on with my husband being that my turkey casserole won over his at a turkey casserole cook-off in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. You know I've got to be a stinker, don't you? You know I've got to remind him on a daily basis for a while that I'm a much better cook than he is, right? Of course! Lol... … [Read more...]
Vermouth Turkey for BBQ
Skirt in the KitchenSeasonings for Festive Brine: 1 1/2 cups kosher salt, 7 bay leaves, fresh rosemary and thyme, 1 teaspoon juniper berries, 4 anise stars, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons peppercorns, 2 tablespoons coriander, 2 cloves crushed garlic, whole cloves and allspice, 1 quartered orange or lemon, 32 ounces apple cider vinegar, 2 thinly … [Read more...]
Bake-Writing on Glass
These are fantastic to have. Even though they work great on duct tape, they are for glassware, too, but if you're not using it again for cookware. If you plan to do so, bake or cook something in the dishes, purchase and use the Pebeo brand markers-- They shouldn't wash or wear off.Write down a recipe or sign your name on a dish that you want back in your good graces … [Read more...]
Coco – Inside CHANEL (+playlist)
Ranchero Chili
Skirt in the KitchenThis is Caleb's chili. I wish he could have made this for his grandfather-- my dad would have been proud to know that all the chili he cooked when Caleb was a kid, Caleb took notice and latched onto Dad's way of cooking when it comes to a good tasting chili. His grandpa would have loved this. I like the surprise of ketchup and cilantro in … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Latté
Skirt in the KitchenThis is for 5 standard coffee mugs.This is how I like my spiced pumpkin latté. It's not too sweet; in fact, it's barely sweet. If you like your coffee strong and black as I do, you will like this. You'll love it. If not, some granulated sugar stirred into it before sipping will do the job.Have the work bowl of a stand mixer chilled … [Read more...]
Skirt in the Kitchen Music Theme
The music theme word this time is 'woman' -- the last one, 'garden'. Usually there are a couple of songs started with a theme word until it's posted (mentioned) as a particular theme for a week or two running. October 1 began with Peggy Lee's 'I'm a Woman' for Jewelry Pins, then Cher's most recent song, 'Woman's World' for Sparkle Heads post on October 1. Cool … [Read more...]
Sparkle Heads
Skirt in the Kitchen A vintage hot pad with a chipped coffee mug can be the base for a sparkle head-- a styrofoam glittered skull dolled up for Halloween. Put sparkly buttons into the eye sockets or leave plain ("Plain-Jane"). Grab the hot glue gun, fasten hair bows and notions. Braid a wig. This one is glued to a vintage ice cube tray. It holds battery-operated … [Read more...]
Jewelry Pins
Skirt in the KitchenThey're the friendship pins of long ago but brought back into fashion. Wear one with a small hint of vintage or pair with an all-contemporary outfit so it's not in the least bit over-done. Stashed in a drawer is something still handed down from a grandmother or favorite aunt. Not a dust collector, it's just "being a woman" so what could be … [Read more...]