I was coming up on the home stretch for this build. This was good because Christmas was rapidly approaching. 3/4" walnut dowels gave eyes to the horse and a 3/4" oak dowel would give Remi something to hold onto. It was at this point that tragedy struck! While I was sanding … [Read more...] about Rocking Horse Part 4
Pasties (handheld meat pies)
Another favorite food from my childhood is pasties. These little meat pies come from the Lewis side of my family. They are passed down through my grandmothers Welsh heritage. Pasties are also a regional favorite in many parts of the United States. I have read of festivals … [Read more...] about Pasties (handheld meat pies)
Homemade Potato Chips
I can't decide which is my favorite thing to grow in the garden. Potatoes or corn. But, I can tell you that I absolutely love growing potatoes! I love it all. From handpicking the seed at the local Agway, to plunging my spade into the soil and exposing a rich bounty of … [Read more...] about Homemade Potato Chips
Rocking Horse Part 3
The legs of the rocking horse are splayed away from the body. The angle on each leg needs to be consistent with the other three. To maintain uniformity, I decided that the easiest thing for me to do, would be to build a simple jig for the router. I built the jig at an angle … [Read more...] about Rocking Horse Part 3
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is Trisha Yearwood's recipe. Most people know how well Trisha sings. However, everyone may not know that she is an excellent cook. If you like Mexican food, you need to make a pot of this spicy goodness! The chips and sour cream are the perfect … [Read more...] about Chicken Tortilla Soup