There hasn't been much of interest happening around Chez Magpie I'm afraid. I did finish knitting a sweater for #2 grandson but I will wait until it's blocked and the buttons are on to share a photo. So...instead of that....
Resident Chef served this yesterday afternoon and it was SOOO good, so thought I'd share a photo and the recipe in case you'd like to try it over the warmer months....
MOCHA FRAPPE
2 c. cold coffee
2 c. milk (we used unsweetened almond milk)
3 1/2 T. chocolate syrup (we make our own)
1 3/4 T. white sugar
whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish
Freeze coffee in ice cube trays. Add frozen cubes, milk,
chocolate syrup and sugar to blender and blend until
it's the texture you like. Top with whipped cream, a
drizzle of choc. syrup and shaved chocolate.
I happened to be talking about my clock in my sewing room and took a picture to share with my friend, so thought I'd also share it with you. This was a Christmas gift from a friend a number of years ago and was found in a thrift store. She added the bits of lace and buttons before she gave it to me.
Today's quote is from Harold Kushner..."Do things for people, not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of YOU are"
I LOVE that mask making tutorial thanks SO much--I need to make extras for us and the family...will be choosing fabrics tomorrow...
ReplyDeletethat is the cutest clock--what a lovely thoughtful gift...the Mocha Frappe looks delish...prosit!!
~ ~ ~ waving beneath overcast skies julierose
You're quite welcome! I had two extra masks I had set aside and those will be going out in the mail tomorrow because it appears the last two I sent to #1 son and DIL got lost in the mail...argh. And yes I love my clock!
DeleteThanks for the bird sounds. Very relaxing while sewing.
ReplyDeleteI love the bird sounds too, and it was fun to discover that there are a number of you tube recordings to listen to.
DeleteYes, YouTube has some lovely nonrepeating sounds, forest birdsong, river and birds, I played one when I couldn't sleep last night.
ReplyDeleteAt one time I did listen to a lot of the 'sounds' but for some reason hadn't for quite awhile. Nice to rediscover them.
DeleteI am looking forward to Karen's next class. She is amazing! I love your clock!
ReplyDeleteI agree that Karen is amazing. Her work is so different than anything else I've seen. I've followed her for years (and taken several of her classes) and it's been a joy to watch her work evolve. (and I love my clock too!)
DeleteThank you for the mocha frappe recipe! Freezing coffee is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I love coffee - hot, cold, lukewarm - doesn't matter.
DeleteI just got to the second sleeve on a tiny sweater before deciding beyond any doubt that I do NOT like the sweater at all, and will rip it all out and try another pattern. Grrrr.
ReplyDeleteSad that you'll be reverse knitting the sweater but there's nothing else for it if you're not happy with it. I would do the same.
DeleteYour Mocha Frappe looks delicious! Just right for warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for sharing the link to the bunny 'recipe'. So cute with her Liberty fabric dress.
Looking forward to seeing your newest sweater when it's all finished up.
It was delicious! There will be a few of them consumed over the summer I suspect. The sweater is done but I have a couple other things to share here first.
DeleteThe bird sounds is so nice. Saving that for when I'm quietly working in my craft room and want something other than an audio book, or a podcast. Love your clock So fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm saving the bird sounds too - they'll be wonderful to listen to when I'm working. And yes, that clock is fun. I'm surprised she didn't keep it for herself!
DeleteResident Chef really knows how to spoil you! Your clock is perfect for your creative space. I really relate to today’s quote.
ReplyDeleteI found that recipe online and of course he couldn't resist tweaking it a little. It was so good!!
DeleteThanks for the links. Your clock is perfect for your sewing space.
ReplyDeleteI love that clock - it's perfect for a sewing room. I'm still surprised my friend didn't keep it for herself!
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