Holly.Rae.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
20% Off
Well today is the final day of our scarf sale, head over to our shop ScissorSistersCreate and check them out! All scarves in stock are 20% Off!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Weekend in a Nut Shell
I am pretty sure that we can all agree that the weekend always goes to fast. It doesn't seem to matter whether you have 2 days or 3 days off. You blink and it's gone!
Hub-E. and I spent Friday running errands and taking care of much needed chores. Eww.
Saturday was spent working on custom orders for our Etsy shop -ScissorSistersCreate- and taking it kind of easy. I made one of our favorite dinners; Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Pizza. I will post the recipe in a later post, so stay tuned for it.
Sunday was my fun day. I have been wanting to make purses and bags for a super long time, and on Sunday I took the plunge.
You see, I have this fear of sewing patterns. The fear of not being able to understand what they heck they're telling me to do! I am sure there is some sort of scientific "phobia" name for that, but I am unaware of it. If anyone knows what it is, let me know!
I spent the majority of the day cutting out fabric, very carefully (for those of you who don't know, I am a bit of a perfectionist) and working my way through the pattern. Slowly, trying not to mess anything up. I am probably 3/5 of the way through, but had decided I should stop for the day and rest my brain.
I am happy to say that it has been nothing to be afraid of. Sometimes I have to read through something 2 or 3...or 4 times to make sure that I am reading it correctly AND processing it correctly. I am in love with the project so far and can't wait to finish it up and post pics!!
How was your weekend, have a Sunday fun day like I did??
Happy Monday World!
Holly.Rae.
Hub-E. and I spent Friday running errands and taking care of much needed chores. Eww.
Saturday was spent working on custom orders for our Etsy shop -ScissorSistersCreate- and taking it kind of easy. I made one of our favorite dinners; Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Pizza. I will post the recipe in a later post, so stay tuned for it.
Sunday was my fun day. I have been wanting to make purses and bags for a super long time, and on Sunday I took the plunge.
You see, I have this fear of sewing patterns. The fear of not being able to understand what they heck they're telling me to do! I am sure there is some sort of scientific "phobia" name for that, but I am unaware of it. If anyone knows what it is, let me know!
I spent the majority of the day cutting out fabric, very carefully (for those of you who don't know, I am a bit of a perfectionist) and working my way through the pattern. Slowly, trying not to mess anything up. I am probably 3/5 of the way through, but had decided I should stop for the day and rest my brain.
I am happy to say that it has been nothing to be afraid of. Sometimes I have to read through something 2 or 3...or 4 times to make sure that I am reading it correctly AND processing it correctly. I am in love with the project so far and can't wait to finish it up and post pics!!
How was your weekend, have a Sunday fun day like I did??
Happy Monday World!
Holly.Rae.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
I'm back and OMGnocchi!
Phewwww. The last couple of months have been super crazy. A friend of mine, Sydney, and I opened up our Etsy shop ScissorSistersCreate where we sell handcrafted items like glass fabric magnets, pot holders, fleece blankets, scarves (which we're having a 20% sale on all scarves) and other fun items. I've been busy sewing, sewing, sewing trying to get our inventory up, and we're proud to announce we've made it to 50 items! We'd love it if you stopped by and check it out!
Meet Sir Walter. We acquired him a couple weeks ago. He is a very happy and mellow Nigerian Dwarf billy goat. We put him in with our 5 older does and we're hoping for some kids in late June or July.
I also want to share this recipe for this mouth watering Potato Gnocchi. Potato Gnocchi is a type of pasta that resembles small dumplings.
Ingredients:
1 lb russet potatoes (approximately 2 large)
4 large egg yolks
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, powdered (or shredded and finely food processed)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (make sure there are no large clumps)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 cup flour, plus more for dusting
Directions.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Wash/scrub the potatoes then rub with olive oil and kosher salt (or sea salt)
- Prick them with a bunch of holes and back for 45 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Cut in half and scoop out the flesh then press through a potato ricer. If you don't have a ricer use a box grater and shred on the side with the large holes or put in a food processor and processed until lumps are gone, but the ricer works the best.
- You should now have about 2 cups of potatoes. Place them on your counter top in a mound and make a well in the center.
- Place 3 of the egg yolks in the well along with the parmesan, nutmeg, salt and white pepper.
- Mix the potatoes into the egg yolks with your hands.
- Pour in half of the flour and continue to mix, use your knuckles to press into the dough.
- Fold the dough over itself and press down with your hands (as if you're kneading bread dough)
- Slowly work in the rest of the flour. Add the 4th egg yolk if the dough seems dry. The dough should give under pressure but be firm and not sticky.
- To check if the consistency is correct, take a piece and roll it into a 1/2 " diameter rope, using your hands, on a well-floured surface. If the dough holds together it's ready. If it doesn't work in a bit more flour and test again.
- Cut your ball into 4 pieces or smaller if you don't have a lot of room to work in. Still using your hands, roll out the pieces into 1/2" diameter ropes on the well-floured surface.
- Cut the rope into 1/2" long pieces. These can be cooked like this or you can form them into the classic gnocchi shape (check out the link at the bottom for that).
- As you cute/shape them lightly dust them with flour and place on a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm them up a bit (we skipped this step and they came out just fine).
- When you're ready to cook them place a small batch of them in a pot of salted boiling water (you don't want to crowd the pot, if you do they will stick together).
- Once the gnocchi starts to float, put 2 minutes on the timer. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander.
- Repeat cooking process until all gnocchi is cookes.
- Serve with your favorite sauce or make Gnocchi Mac 'n Cheese YUM!!
Where I dug it up: deliciously declassified
I have also spent a lot of time reading this winter. I've read five books, which were parts of two different series. That is a record for me! I have just started the Outlander series, which I have to admit, is going a bit slow. But I've heard from three different people that you just have to get through the first part and then you'll be captivated; guess we'll see!
Last but not least, we've started out workout routine and "healthier" eating again. This morning was P90X2 Core; wow that felt good!
I'm hoping I am able to keep up with this again, I've missed it!
Happy Tuesday everyone.
Holly.Rae.
Meet Sir Walter. We acquired him a couple weeks ago. He is a very happy and mellow Nigerian Dwarf billy goat. We put him in with our 5 older does and we're hoping for some kids in late June or July.
Ingredients:
1 lb russet potatoes (approximately 2 large)
4 large egg yolks
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, powdered (or shredded and finely food processed)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (make sure there are no large clumps)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 cup flour, plus more for dusting
Directions.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Wash/scrub the potatoes then rub with olive oil and kosher salt (or sea salt)
- Prick them with a bunch of holes and back for 45 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Cut in half and scoop out the flesh then press through a potato ricer. If you don't have a ricer use a box grater and shred on the side with the large holes or put in a food processor and processed until lumps are gone, but the ricer works the best.
- You should now have about 2 cups of potatoes. Place them on your counter top in a mound and make a well in the center.
- Place 3 of the egg yolks in the well along with the parmesan, nutmeg, salt and white pepper.
- Mix the potatoes into the egg yolks with your hands.
- Pour in half of the flour and continue to mix, use your knuckles to press into the dough.
- Fold the dough over itself and press down with your hands (as if you're kneading bread dough)
- Slowly work in the rest of the flour. Add the 4th egg yolk if the dough seems dry. The dough should give under pressure but be firm and not sticky.
- To check if the consistency is correct, take a piece and roll it into a 1/2 " diameter rope, using your hands, on a well-floured surface. If the dough holds together it's ready. If it doesn't work in a bit more flour and test again.
- Cut your ball into 4 pieces or smaller if you don't have a lot of room to work in. Still using your hands, roll out the pieces into 1/2" diameter ropes on the well-floured surface.
- Cut the rope into 1/2" long pieces. These can be cooked like this or you can form them into the classic gnocchi shape (check out the link at the bottom for that).
- As you cute/shape them lightly dust them with flour and place on a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm them up a bit (we skipped this step and they came out just fine).
- When you're ready to cook them place a small batch of them in a pot of salted boiling water (you don't want to crowd the pot, if you do they will stick together).
- Once the gnocchi starts to float, put 2 minutes on the timer. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander.
- Repeat cooking process until all gnocchi is cookes.
- Serve with your favorite sauce or make Gnocchi Mac 'n Cheese YUM!!
Where I dug it up: deliciously declassified
I have also spent a lot of time reading this winter. I've read five books, which were parts of two different series. That is a record for me! I have just started the Outlander series, which I have to admit, is going a bit slow. But I've heard from three different people that you just have to get through the first part and then you'll be captivated; guess we'll see!
Last but not least, we've started out workout routine and "healthier" eating again. This morning was P90X2 Core; wow that felt good!
I'm hoping I am able to keep up with this again, I've missed it!
Happy Tuesday everyone.
Holly.Rae.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
My How Times Flies
Hey everyone! These past couple of weeks have been super busy for me. I am working hard trying to get some stock built up for the grand opening of our Etsy Shop. In addition to that we're hosting a give-away on our Facebook page The Scissor Sisters. All you have to do to enter is head over there and become a fan. If we can reach 80 fans by 1/1/13 we'll be giving away one prize. If we can reach 100 fans by 1/1/13 then we'll be giving away 3 prizes. Here is a picture of the prizes being given away.
Hope you guys like what you see and head over to sign up! We sure love give-aways, don't you??
Holly.Rae.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Husqvarna Viking Tribute 140C
Well it's FINALLY here. My Husqvarna Viking Tribute 140C. Isn't she a beauty!?!
I have wanted a new machine for years, and found a screaming deal on this one, so I went for it. So far I am more than satisfied! She drives so smoothly, like a Lincoln Town Car as my mom would say. So I put her to work right away and made up some rice pack shells. What do you think??
Can't wait to hop back on tonight. Feels good to look forward to creating!
My cousin asked me what I was going to name her. After I pondered for a bit I decided to name her Astrid which is of Scandinavian origin meaning divine strength, beautiful goddess, and/or fair.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Holly.Rae.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
The Scissor Sisters' Give-Away!
Head over to The Scissor Sisters Create on Facebook and become a fan. We're hosting a give-away there. Once we reach 50 fans we're going to do a random drawing for the winner. Hope you stop by!
Holly.Rae.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Coming Soon!
Holly.Rae.
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