Go Running Gels!
Another project I've been entirely engrossed in is card making. Before Christmas I mentioned that I had gotten interested in quilling, or paper filigree, and I was lucky enough to receive several gifts that would aid my card making hobby. I've already begun making several birthday cards that I'm quite pleased with.
Yesterday David and I decided we wanted to take the day and put off work and chores, and instead spend it doing enjoyable things and relaxing. So, I spent most the day working diligently on them and was able to make 3 beautiful cards. Yes, I know. Nearly a days work spent only making 3 cards doesn't seem very productive, but I'm willing to sacrifice quantity for quality. They're really cute for some of my first quilled cards if I do say so myself.
I'm enjoying the time spent making these little butters immensely, the only problem is now I have 3 boxes of craft items instead of 1! We may have to move into a bigger place for more reasons than one...
OH! On a side note (I know I've been all over the place in this post, but I have a lot to catch up on with you ) David and I have discovered steel cut oats and oh my goodness we have oats coming out our ears! I've begun making breakfasts on Sunday night for the past few weeks and every time I ask David what he wants me to make, his reply is OATS! While I am a fan of them because they have more texture (or chew like David says), as opposed to rolled oats, I'm more looking forward to incorporating them into savory dishes. I googled several recipes online and came up with suggestions like adding them to breads, muffins, and even frittatas. But I also have a recipe for a steel cut oat polenta dish. VERY intriguing! I think they're wonderful because the texture they lend to the dish reminds me of Koljavo (whole wheat pudding) which is served at his family's Slava celebration. Which reminds me - I need to learn how to make this from his aunt....
