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Stitching

Monique sent me the scariest pattern (from her new line, The Primitive Jewel) this week but also the cutest! If you read my blog, you have read my issues with squirrels and while I used to adore these frolicking little critters, now I loathe them. However, Monique designed a most appropriate design as they most probably do possess witchy magical powers to snatch as much food from the birds as they do. Anyhoo, I heart the pattern ~ it makes up into a necklace, wicked cool.

Reading

Can't put this book down and trying to savor ever page. It goes fast and I hope the author has the next book in the series out quickly.

Eating

Recently discovered a passion for Israeli Couscous. At a church dinner this past weekend, the dinner included pearl Israeli couscous and it was delicious. It had pumpkin seeds and raisins in it - absolutely fabulous. So I fixed this recipe as a side dish last night with grilled chicken and it was wonderful. I will say, you will want to half the salt suggested because it was too salty so next time I'll be sure to cut that way down. Otherwise, excellent flavors together. If you have kids who eat anything, they'll gobble it up but my boys examined their portions and opted to just eat the chicken on the other side of their plates.

Link Love
If you haven't already discovered Floss Box, then check them out ~ fun stitchy stuff!

Pumpkin Spice Coffee is now at Trader Joes ... go hither and fetch ye some! Their website has recipes too!!
Cheerful blog with great ideas.
Another beautiful stitchy blog.
These are on my list to make - don't they look carb-delicious?

This & That
Yesterday I took Z to feed some horses in the area. We took apples and carrots; some horses looked more appreciative than others but it was a fun Fall morning spent with my little man. We went to Chick Fil A for lunch which sweetened the day even more. Don't worry -- we hadn't seen chickens before, just horses.


Have a blessed Wednesday -- Friday is coming.