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.

The Best Dressing Recipe 1

The Best Dressing Recipe

This dressing recipe is a recipe that I have been making for over 30 years. This recipe is wonderful for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and wedding dinners. Anytime that you want a wonderful side dish to go with your chicken or turkey, this dressing would be a perfect fit. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please […]

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Grandma's Sloppy Joes 1

Grandma’s Sloppy Joes

Use pantry ingredients to make sloppy Joes that will please a crowd. My grandmother never used a canned mix for making hers. Here is Grandma’s Sloppy Joe recipe. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Delicious Homemade Recipe Canned Versus Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce I do

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Zucchini Bake 1

Zucchini Bake

This zucchini bake casserole is almost like a pizza bake. The spices give it that Italian flavor; however, the vegetable taste comes through along with the hint of bacon. It is just a delicious way to use zucchini in a meal that your family will enjoy. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read

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Apple Blondies

Apple Blondies are just a perfect way to use those fresh apples in the fall. Send these apple bars over the top with a large scoop of ice cream. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. In the Fall, we have many kind neighbors and friends

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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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