Carole’s Creamy Scone Spread

Funny how a thread on a forum can get you thinking. Years ago I made a recipe from Southern Living Annual Recipes 1997 for Cream Scones - http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cream-scones-10000000257797/ and it was wonderful.  So good in fact that I make them on a regular basis.  I have a post-it note in that annual cookbook sticking up …

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Block of the Month – January catching up

It has been a while since we started the block of the month, but I had to wait for some missing fabric pieces to be mailed to me. Both kits that I purchased at the third block of the month meeting were missing something. They arrived yesterday, so here goes the first catch up block …

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The Sharper Your Knife The Less You Cry

Foodie books are a real delight for me.  I enjoy reading the stories behind the scenes, especially for places I will never go, like Le Cordon Bleu.  I particularly enjoy books that teach me something as I am reading about someone’s adventures in the food world.   The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry is …

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Spring Wreath Tutorial

I am so ready for warmer weather and more flowers, so I decided to make a wreath for the front porch.  I was inspired by several I found on Pinterest, but as usual, I have to do things my own way.  While we are doing this, I'll share my secret for deciding what to use …

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Planting from the kitchen

Here in the mountains, our last frost date is in mid-May, yet the weather right now is warm enough to dig in the dirt.  I really enjoy planting things and watching the flowers bloom.  Every year my local garden center plants torenias by the flat for me, and I will pick those up in May.  …

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April at My Carolina Home

Finally, warm weather!!  The trees are taking it to heart and have burst into a perfusion of blooms!!  These are weeping cherry trees on a neighbor's property.  These are 60-80 feet tall with long fronds of blooms. Beautiful, aren't they?  I wish I could capture that shade of pink, it is a pale cherry pink, …

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2014 Ultimate Blog Link Party

Welcome to From My Carolina Home!    I am participating in The Ultimate Blog Party, so this post covers what my blog is all about.   I am a quilter, crafter, sewing enthusiast, wool worker, stamper, gardener, hiker, reader, photographer, and I like to cook.  I am a longtime foodie, with a kitchen full of …

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A Weeknight Fish Dinner

I really enjoy eating fish, it is easy to prepare and light.  It is a go-to meal for weekdays because it is fast.  Here is one of my favorite ways to cook it.  This works well with just about any kind of fish.  I like tilapia and swai the most, while my husband prefers cod …

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Summer Bliss in Purple

Have you ever just fallen in love with a magazine cover? Usually, this isn’t what I do. Books and magazines are sources of inspiration, and lots of ‘maybe someday’ plans, but this one really grabbed me. I love tessellating designs, and this one spoke to me.   I am not a fan of blue, but the …

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How To Square Up A Block

Squaring up a block is the best way to be sure that your blocks are all the same size. This is easy, but can be time consuming with a lot of blocks, on say a king size quilt. But it is worth the time.  It will ensure that your quilt lies flat, and that the …

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