New at Around the Block – with the Bamasteelmagnolia

Posted on Thursday,May,8,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Over at Around the Block – with the Bamasteelmagnolia today we conclude the series on the Amish and their quilts. Today’s offering: What Makes a Quilt “Amish”?

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The Latest at Around the Block with the Bamasteelmagnolia

Posted on Wednesday,May,7,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Over at Around the Block – With the Bamasteelmagnolia I did a piece today on The Plain People. As a quilter I fell in love with Amish quilts years ago and as a result became intrigued with the people behind the quilts. This piece is the first in a two part series.
Bev

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Heirloom, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Posted on Friday,May,2,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Heirloom
By Beverly Hicks Burch

Over at Helium.com I wrote an article about collecting cookbooks. Of course, as many of you know Tall & Handsome and I enjoy cooking and collecting cookbooks. We both have our own individual cookbooks, and then ones we have gotten together since we’ve been married.

In the Helium article I mentioned [...]

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Cocoa Indians, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Posted on Friday,May,2,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Cocoa Indians

From The Modern Family Cookbook

1 cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt, scant
¼ cup cocoa
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup milk
2/3 cup raisins (*we have used all nuts…which of course we know are healthy, or you could use a combination of nuts and raisins)

Sift  the [...]

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Cookie Road Trip – Connecticut, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Posted on Thursday,May,1,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Cookie Road Trip – Connecticut
By Beverly Hicks Burch

Our latest jaunt on the cookie trail takes us to one of my favorite regions of the USA – New England. Connecticut is called the Constitution State and has played an important and long part in the history of the United States.

Some of the first [...]

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Raspberry Thimble Cookies

Posted on Thursday,May,1,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Raspberry Thimble Cookies

1 stick butter
1 stick margarine
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
2 – ½ cups sifted flour
Raspberry jam

Heat oven to 350°.

Cream butter and margarine. Gradually add the sugar beating until light and fluffy.

Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.

Add sifted flour and vanilla.

Shape dough into 1 inch diameter balls. [...]

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What’s New Around the Block, by Beverly Hicks Burch

Posted on Thursday,May,1,2008 by bamasteelmagnolia

Latest Post at Around the Block – With the Bamasteelmagnolia:
How Not to Pack a Quilt – it’s not a pretty story!

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