Find it Friday ~ Totally Creative E-zine

Each Friday we will showcase a product, service, offering or event that is a MUST to check out!

Have you heard about Totally Creative E-zine? Their logo says they are the E-zine for craftiness and they do not disappoint! This magazine (excuse me E-zine) is chock full of exciting projects and detailed instructions to help even the most creatively challenged crafter successfully complete their project.

Their Fall 2009 issue is on "stands" now (IE ~ your computer) with fabulous ideas how to organize your craft space, tutorials on free form stitching techniques and great back to school projects to create with your kids. There is really something for every crafter and every skill level in this magazine. It's a must read for the fall! can't wait to hear what project you like best and see the pics! Off to my craft room to get some supplies together ~ the kids and I have some Back to School crafting to do!

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Whip it Up Wednesday ~ Algerian Eyelet

Each Wednesday we will choose a stitch to explore and post stitch diagram(s) to help you practice and master each.

Algerian Eyelet ~ It is important with this stitch to be sure to pull the needle through the center hole to create an open area (hole) in the center of the stitch.

Steps ~ Start at the top center of the stitch and go down 2 threads and go through the fabric. From behind the fabric pull the thread tightly and go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 thread and up 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric pull the thread tightly and go over 2 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric pull the thread tightly and go down 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads and up 2 threads to the left and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go down 2 threads and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and come down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go down 2 threads and over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. From behind the fabric, pull the thread tightly and go up 2 threads and over 2 threads to the left and come up through the fabric. Go over 2 threads and down 2 threads to the right and go down through the fabric. Repeat as necessary. Secure end of stitch behind stitch to allow for a clear center "hole".

Algerian Eyelet

Monday Munchies ~ Pasta Primavera

Each Monday we will kick off the week with a Must have recipe to help get you out of the kitchen and back stitching ASAP!

Pasta Primavera ~ we are starting to cook more heart healthy at our house. I don’t think it is ever too late or too early to learn good nutrition. As a mom with 3 small children I worry if they are eating well and continue to try and find ways to re-work their favorite dishes to include more flavor and less fat and calories. This recipe packs a serious punch and the kids never even knew the difference!

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

½ cup broccoli florets (small tips)

½ cup mushroom, sliced

½ cup zucchini

½ cup squash

½ cup peppers (red or green)

½ cup peas

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon EVOO

1 cup evaporated fat-free milk

1 teaspoon butter

16 oz. Wheat Pasta (angel-hair or spaghetti)

¾ cup Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup Parsley

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot for 10-12 minutes according to box directions. Pasta should be cooked until tender (al dente).

In a large pot bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, broccoli, peas and squash. Steam in a steamer basket for 10 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp. Remove from the pot.

Over medium-high heat, heat the EVOO in a large saucepan. Add the steamed veggies and coat with the garlic and oil. Place in small covered bowl to keep warm.

In same saucepan, heat evaporated milk, Parmesan cheese and butter. Stir continuously until the ingredients thicken and are heated throughout.

Serve the pasta among each guest and top with veggies and sauce. Garnish and serve hot.