Sunday, September 10, 2017

First week of school

 The first week back to school is done and dusted. I am bushed. There wasn't a whole lot of crafting completed this week. I have been crocheting some more flowers at night and today I added a few more stitches to Baker Beach.
It is the only stitching that I have managed to complete all week. I wish that I had the time energy to finish that little corner, but it is not happening today.
Today was my day to get some dinners ready for the week. Hubby and I work until 8:30pm on Monday and Wednesday so dinner is late. I cooked 3 stuffed pepper meals (no picture) and assembled 4 meat loaves (these three are for Mom....all she has to do is bake them).
I also made two plum cakes. It is made with the small Italian plums. Or at least, that is what they are usually called around here. 
 This is a recipe that came from my Aunt Alice. It can also be made with peaches. I needed to make these today, because the plums were going bad. I usually pack them in closer together, but I was a few shy.

Do you see what I got in the mail this week!
Donna at Brynwood Needleworks had a contest to name her new sewing machine. All who entered received one of these beautiful handmade bookmarks. I love this!

I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching today. I hope to link to the Stitchery Link Party at Super Mom - No Cape tomorrow, but as I said it is a late day. Pop on over to these sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.

Thanks for stopping by!



6 comments:

  1. A little bit of stitching is better than no stitching! I have never had plum cake before...looks yummy.

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  2. I am glad you found s bit of stitching time. Great job prepping meals in advance. It does make those long days a bit easier. I hope you have a great week!

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  3. Always good to get some meals ready in advance. The plum cake looks delicious.

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  4. It will get finished! Meanwhile, adjust to the new schedule and enjoy the time that you can get even a wee bit of stitching done.

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  5. Cathie: Baker Beach looks like you could hang it and it would seem you are at the beach.
    I have never done meals a head of time that is a great idea.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  6. Is that a buttermilk batter by chance? I make one with a wild raspberry that grows wild on my property. So easy and good, I'll have to try plums next time. What a good daughter you are to make meals for your Mom! I love meatloaf and make it when my husband travels as he is not a fan. Cute bookmark!!

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