Lorraine’s This2That

Broccoli and Beef Pasta 10 oz frozen broccoli 1 onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 Can (14 oz) Italian-style tomates, drained - I actually used 1 Can of Rotel 3/4 C beef broth 1 pd lean ground beef 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Cups cooked rotini pasta 3/4 Cups (3 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons tomato paste Layer broccoli, onion, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes with juice and broth in Crock-pot, cover, cook on low 2 1/2 hours. I actually browned the ground beef with garlic the night before so it was ready in the morning. The reciped says to put ground beef in 2 hours before you're ready to eat but I put the beef in with the first step and let it simmer all day. I added the cook pasta about 30 minutes before we were ready to eat. I added the cheese on top when serving. Wow, it was yummy! I also put the mix in the bread maker timed everything to be ready at the same time. It was a great recipe. You sho...

I can't believe I got three purses out of this top. I have been busy sewing all day and I can keep going! It's fun to do something you love. It's recreating for me that is so fun. I think I'll use the big purse not sure it's me but I'll give it a try!

Wow, I finally got two apron give-aways and one apron for my helper Mari P. I have been sewing all day and loving ever minute!! I'm so glad that I got them done because I have to take two of my machines in for servicing this week. I don't know what I'm going to do with out them. I have others but these two are my favorite. Two full length aprons and the one at the bottom is a half apron.

Yesterday I made an apron from a dress. Well today I made an apron from the jacket that went with the dress. I made two aprons for the 4th of July celebration Chili cook-off and Pie bake-off winners. This one turned out so cute I thought I would keep this one for myself so I can wear on the 4th of July. So now I have to make another apron for the 4th. Time is running out!! LOL I used the front of the jacket for the top of the apron and the back of the jacket became the bottom. I used a decorative USA flag cotton fabric for the ties. Please let me know that you think. Thanks!

I can't help that my passion is recreating. This apron will be given away to the the Pueblo West 4th of July Chili Cook-off/Pie Bake-off winners. I was assigned to help with theChili Cook-off/Pie Bake-off portion of the event. There will be a lot of other fun things to do. I thought since I make a lot of one-of-a-kind aprons I would make an apron for the winners of each division. It should be a lot of fun! Come out enter your chili or pie and see if you can win. I have to make another apron too. Take a look at the before and after pictures and tell me what you think. Thanks!

I have this adorable white cotton skirt cut on angles and this purple camisole top. With some ribbon and other embellishments I think they will make a really really cute apron. I might just have to keep this one. Who knows. I really do grow attached to my aprons I'm not sure when I might part with them. I seem to love them all. But realistically you don't need as many aprons as I have, right?

I tried another fantastic recipe for the crock pot. Chicken and Vegetable Chowder. 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces 14.5 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 can) 10.75 oz condensed cream of potatoe soup, undiluted 1 pkg frozen (10 oz) broccoli florets, thawed 1 C sliced carrots 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup whole kernel corn 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/3 c half-and-half Combine chicken, broth, soup, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, onion, corn, garlic and thyme in crock-pot slower cooker, mixed well. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours Stir in half-in-half, cover, cook on high for 15 minutes or until heated through. You can add 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese just before serving, stir over low heat until melted. YUMMY, YUMMY! Let me know if you try it and like it.