Author name: patternprincess1

You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties.  She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.

How to Make Roux 1

How to Make Roux

How to make roux is a basic recipe that will be used over and over in cooking. Use this to thicken sauces, gravies, soups, stews, and more. Learn something that professional chefs use often in their cooking.  *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Why use […]

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Creamy Ham and Potato Stew

Creamy Ham and Potato Stew

This creamy ham and potato stew is very easy to make and the best thing about it is that you can add other ingredients and it still turns out great. Delicious with full-bodied flavor.  *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Stew on a Cold Day

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Warm Cranberry Walnut Brie Appetizer 1

Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie Appetizer

This warm cranberry-walnut brie appetizer is one of the easiest appetizers I have ever made with only 5-10 minutes of prep. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Simple yet elegant, an absolute crowd-pleaser! Once baked, it does tend to cool quickly; therefore, if serving this

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How to Make Pom-Poms Easily

How to Make Pom-Poms Easily

Learn how to make Pom-Poms easily. Having a big fluffy and poofy ball of yarn on top of a handmade hat is just the right amount of fluff to make the hat complete. Pom-poms are one of the most popular crafts around. They’re easy to make, and can be used for a variety of purposes,

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Salt and Pepper Cowl 1

Salt and Pepper Cowl

This salt and pepper cowl crochet pattern is crocheted in the round. A great weekend, one skein of yarn crochet project. Beautiful black and white fashion. Crochet a beautiful cowl for yourself or as a delightful gift for someone special.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the

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Weekend Comfort Cowl Pattern 1

Weekend Comfort Cowl Pattern

The weekend comfort cowl pattern says it all. Crochet this snugly cowl in a weekend. This is a cowl that can be completed quickly with lovely results.  *Post contains affiliate links*at no additional cost to you for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. The cowl is really a cross between a cowl

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Cowboy Caviar Recipe

This cowboy caviar recipe is a fresh and healthy salad with simple ingredients. Talk about color! If you like black beans, black-eye peas, corn, avocados, and tomatoes, this recipe is for you. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. This delicious bean salad is so versatile

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Pickled Beets Recipe 1

Pickled Beets Recipe

If you are looking for the best pickled beets recipe, in my opinion, this is it. This recipe was finally given to me from a neighbor. What a joy it is to have something that tastes so good the whole family clamors for. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on

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Easiest Crab Salad Recipe 1

Easiest Crab Salad Recipe

This crab salad is a quick and easy recipe that can be used in a variety of ways. Have it plain, as a dip, with macaroni, or even on bagels. Whichever way you decide is your favorite, this is a recipe that you will want to save so you can make it often. There are

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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket

This classic pigs in a blanket recipe is wonderful for getting kids involved in cooking. Once they help make these, they will be willing to eat them too. They are the perfect party food, and they’re so easy to make. Just wrap little sausages in Crescent rolls, and bake them until they’re golden brown. Serve

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Classic BLT Sandwich 1

Classic BLT Sandwich

This classic BLT sandwich is one of those awesome summer foods. When the tomatoes from the garden are ripe, it is time to break out the bacon and lettuce. This BLT sandwich has been a family favorite since my childhood. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us

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Graham Cracker Pie Crust 1

Graham Cracker Pie Crust

This classic graham cracker pie crust recipe has been a staple in dessert making for many years. Three simple ingredients make a no-fail pie crust. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. A Word About Crushing Graham Crackers Depending on what I have available to me

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