Anna left a comment a few days ago in response to a question I posted on Handmade Gifts for the Kitchen.  I was asking for any ideas people would have on gifts one could make for the kitchen.  Anna responded that she likes to crochet potholders and dishcloths for the kitchen. I’ve received a few crocheted dishcloths in the past but had forgotten all about it.  Thanks for the suggestion, Anna. Here’s one my aunt gave Serenity which she placed away in her hope chest.  (I’ll have to show you the hope chest her brother just gave her – AFTER our 31 Days of Kitchen Inspiration is over ) I do…

Do you remember when you had your children the meals that were brought to you afterwards and what a blessing it was?  I’ve had 6 children and although I was only brought a few meals throughout the years of having children, they were so wonderful to receive. I was inspired to start organizing meals for new moms after visiting my sisters church in Pennsylvania.  They plan meals for the new moms for 2 weeks after she has had her baby.  Wow!  What an act of love to show to new moms.  I’m not sure if they do it for moms that having their 2nd and 3rd but I think it’s almost even more necessary…

Christmas Gift Ideas Handmade gifts are so special and I love the thought of giving them but because I’m not sure of myself in this area – it paralyzes me.  Anyone else like that? I love to quilt (if and when I ever get the chance) and have wanted to make pot holders for a very long time as gifts.  But then my niece beat me to it because she didn’t let her thinking get in the way.  She just did it.  And I love them. The picture shows some graininess on the white muslin – not sure why.   I’ve also received another set of pot holders a few years ago that…

Plenty of cooking happened while I was at hunting camp.  I was supposed to make breakfast for 11 but ended up making it for 14.  Evening meals were group efforts with the main item being brought by yours truly. Campfire Cooking – Chicken Packets One night we did campfire cooking.  I don’t have it completely mastered but since this is my second year to try it, I’m starting to get some things figured out. Since I was cooking for over 50 people I needed a large grate.  We had brought some hog panel fencing along and so we took 2 hog panels and tied them together for my “grill” trying to…

 I’m home from hunting camp and plan to be back tomorrow, Lord willing, with more Kitchen Inspiration.