Snarty Pity

A truth

schultztroupe — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:42:11 +0000

“You are not your bra-size, nor are you the width of your waist, nor are you the slenderness of your calves. You are not your hair color, your skin color, nor are you a shade of lipstick. Your shoe-size is of no consequence. You are not defined by the amount of attention you get from males, females, or any combination thereof. You are not the number of sit-ups you can do, nor are you the number of calories in a day. You are not your mustache. You are not the hair on your legs. You are not a little red dress. You are no amalgam of these things.
You are the content of your character. You are the ambitions that drive you. You are the goals that you set. You are the things that you laugh at and the words that you say. You are the thoughts you think and the things you wonder. You are beautiful and desirable not for the clique you attend, but for the spark of life within you that compels you to make your life a full and meaningful one. You are beautiful not for the shape of the vessel, but for the volume of the soul it carries.”
— Unknown (via yourgroove)

finshing up knitting

schultztroupe — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:50:59 +0000

Quick project! 2 days!

Wool set - scarf and fingerless gloves.

More knitting.

schultztroupe — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0000

Mardi Gras fingerless gloves for Miss B

fingerless gloves for me

Lamby Pie

Time for pictures!

schultztroupe — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:06:10 +0000

Loved making this internet meme!

Crochet chocolate!

Birthday cake made by the birthday girl!

Spending the week finishing up on knitted fingerless mitts, a lace scarf, an embroidery piece and a little purse. Man, I really want some of that snow in the northeast! But, alas, Atlanta is just COLD!

Cheers!

2010!

schultztroupe — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:54:05 +0000

Now is the time to revisit my blogging! I am working on a series of stories for children and illustrating them myself which is scary! I love writing and I am going to get the nerve to post some of the initial drawings. Please be kind!

Ok, off to begin the day!

Cheers!

Earrings and Aprons

schultztroupe — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:11:13 +0000

Here are some fun things I whipped up yesterday!

This apron is embellished with vintage buttons and crochet lace. It has three deep pockets.

This apron has a vintage embroidered scarf.

New Project

schultztroupe — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:36:08 +0000

An antique embroidered cloth that I put into an apron.

Embroidery

schultztroupe — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:50:37 +0000

Time to share some pictures of my latest needlework.

I wanted to make pillows of sayings from our family, but decided that would be too many pillows! So I worked them up and placed them in a multi frame.

Then there was one that needed a frame of its own. Those that know my mother understand this one!

Yeah, those were my first words. It’s in my baby book. Children learn what they live!

I also finished an apron. LOVE the owl!!

This is on the bottom of the apron.

Happy cook!

This is a tea towel swap. It is off to a new home!

I’m still finishing up on weaving some kitchen towels. I am so close to be being finished, but it is like a great book that you don’t want to end! I put a couple of rows in every day or two in order to prolong the project! I LOVE WEAVING! Thank you Jenny!!!!!

Cheers!

Loving spring!

schultztroupe — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:11:57 +0000

Just working on the deck, watching my Topsy Turvy Tomato plant grow! Ah, farm life!

Must share recipes!

schultztroupe — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:09:10 +0000

Want to get these great recipes up for all to see!

No Tahini Low-Fat Hummus

1 teaspoon curry

dash of pepper

1/2 Tablespoon sesame oil

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 cloves of garlic

1 can chickpeas – reserve liquid

Blend the above in a food processor adding the reserved liquid to thin.

makes 10 servings

serving size is 2 Tablespoons

Sesame Chicken and Noodles

1/3 cup rice vinegar

2 Tablespoons honey

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1 Tablespoon grated ginger

2 teaspoons Asian garlic-chili sauce

2 6-oz. packages of cooked grilled chicken strips

12- oz. spaghetti

3 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 medium yellow, red or orange sweet peppers

Stir together the first 5 ingredients.

Add chicken and stir to coat. Set aside.

Cook noodles and drain.

Return noodles to pot. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.

Add chicken mixture and toss to combine.

Top each serving with pepper strips.

Makes 6 servings.

Quick meal!

Spicy Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter – low fat

2 garlic cloves, quartered

1 Tablespoon chopped ginger

1 small hot pepper, cleaned and diced

1/4 cup peanut oil

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

2 Tablespoons Splenda granulated several drops of Stevia

2 Tablespoons rice vinegar

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

1/4 cup strong black tea.

Puree in food processor.

Serve over noodles or chicken.

Makes 1 1/2 cup sauce.

White Beans and Brown Rice

1 1/2 cup chopped onions

1 3/4 cup water

1 1/2 cup uncooked Instant Brown rice

1 16-0z. can not-salt navy beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh parsley

1 Tablespoon dried basil

1 medium clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

3-oz. fat-free feta cheese

Heat 12″ nonstick skillet on medium high.

Remove and spray with Pam.

Cook onions until soft.

Add water. Boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 min. Remove.

Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients except feta into rice.

Let stand for 5 min.

Stir in feta.

Serves 4

Very quick!