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.

Easy Chicken Chop Suey Recipe

Easy Chicken Chop Suey Recipe

If you’re craving a delicious and wholesome Asian-inspired dish, look no further than our Chicken Chop Suey recipe. Packed with colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and a savory tasty sauce, this stir-fry dish will transport your taste buds to a world of delightful flavors. Best of all, it’s easy to make and can be customized to […]

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French Bread Bake for Two 4

French Bread Bake for Two

The French break bake for two is so simple and yet fancy enough for a special breakfast in-bed kind of meal. Mix the ingredients, bake, and enjoy the full-flavor creamy bread. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Easy Baked Recipe This meal is very easy

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Colorful Crochet Easter Eggs

Colorful Crochet Easter Eggs

These colorful Crochet Easter Eggs are a great DIY project to make by yourself or with your children. This is a great project for a person just starting out crocheting. Getting ready for Easter has never been easier or more fun with this crochet craft. Crocheting your own Easter egg is the perfect way to

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Embroidered Flour Sack Towel 1

Embroidered Flour Sack Towel

The This embroidered flour sack towel features a cute dog. This whimsical needle work on this towel notes that it is wash day. I am sure that the dog is not thrilled that it is wash day! Our little Corgi will go hide under the table when we say “lets take a bath.” This design

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Effortless English Toffee

Effortless English Toffee

This recipe has been in the family for over 100 years. It has been tweaked through the years until it is the only English Toffee our family likes to eat. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
What a treat it is!
Cook time: approximately 30 min. Prep time approximately 15 min. Plus cooling time

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Quick Peanut Butter Balls

Quick Peanut Butter Balls

Lots of peanut butter and chocolate taste. Only cooking required is melting the chocolate in the microwave. This recipe is requested at the holidays. 2 ½ Cups powdered sugar
2 Cups crushed graham crackers (can purchase this in a box or use a food processor to crush them fine)
24 oz. peanut butter, any kind. (I prefer Jiff or Skippy creamy)
¼ lb. soft butter (1 stick)
Melting chocolate for coating (I prefer

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Sweet Pepper Soup _ Stuffed Peppers

Sweet Pepper Soup

30 minutes cooking. I prep the vegetables while the hamburger is cooking to save time. I also turn off the soup once it is boiling and let the rice continue cooking in the hot soup.
Ingredients:
1 Tbl. Oil
4-5 Lbs. of Hamburger (I prefer Ground Chuck)
1-10 ¾ oz. can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup
1-14.5 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes (not drained)

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Fresh Garden Salsa

Fresh Garden Salsa

No cooking required! Here is a recipe for a salsa that is so good, it will not last. We even drink the juice. It just doesn’t get any easier than this! Yum!
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
4-6 Cups of tomatoes, diced

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Cheesy ham and potato bake 2

Cheesy, Ham and Potato Bake

This recipe for cheesy, ham, potato bake goes together quickly and is very creamy with a good flavor. It is comfort food. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Using Leftovers It is often very hard to come up with something new to make out of

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