40,000 years of beading and I
Beadwork is a return to childhood. Some people might find it boring, some might find it creative, but I simply find it relaxing. I like to think about a model but not down to all details. I leave some room for instant creativity. One day while doing a necklace for my little daughter I realized that I don’t know that much about an activity that is so pleasant for me. So I searched the net for a bit and here is what I found Read more
Organic hearty bread of our childhood
Do you remember the bread of our childhood? Full heavy bread not the stuff that sits in plastic bags on the store shelves for months and it is still puffy, do you remember it? Or did you have a chance to taste it? I remember it all, the smell from the oven, the heaviness of the warm slice and the amazing taste that made you think of sun and farms and open spaces. Read more
Meat or Rice Stuffed Grapevine Leaves
This is a recipe widely spread in Eastern Europe. The name varies by country and also the recipe varies slightly by country. Using the same recipe you can stuff not only grapevine leaves but also cabbage leaves (fresh or pickled) and horse radish leaves. It is even better if you combine them and make a mixed pot. The taste is simply delicious. An excellent combination is with sour cream and polenta. Cooking can be done in the oven or with a slow cooker. Read more
How to sell used baby stuff online
If you have children, for sure you know how many things they need right from the beginning. You would imagine that, being so small, they would need just a few things and they would take just a little bit of space. Nope! The truth is the exact opposite Read more
10 must have items when traveling with kids to the Caribbean
I traveled twice to Cuba with my children, now 4 and 6, and I was surprised to learn that they are such good young travelers, always in wonderful mood, even when they were woken up at 2 A.M. in the morning at the beginning of the trip. I believe that all children really know how to enjoy the moment and it is only the parents who stop them from being always incredibly happy 
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Flower shaped chicken pie
This is a very nice recipe for an unusual chicken pie. It comes from Eastern Europe and it is a perfect addition to any special meal like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. It is also very easy to make, cheap, and it doesn’t take too long to cook.
On top of the great taste and all the advantages I already mentioned it looks great on the table. Try it and expect the guests to ask for details and the recipe. It goes perfectly with a cool white wine. Read more
European style pickled eggplants ready in two days
Today I will share with you a very special recipe: pickled eggplants. They are delicious, easy to prepare and it only takes 2 days to have them ready. They are a superb side dish to any grilled meat and in many other combinations.
I got the recipe from my grandmother many years ago and I was never able to find anything like this in the stores. Read more
Make your own little fluffy tassels
Do you know those little tassels? Nice, fluffy bright colored tassels? I recalled the other day how I used to decorate my hats with them and it seemed like a good idea to do it again for my children’s hats and clothes. In the end I got a bonus, my little kids were very excited by the activity and they wanted to join and make their own little tassels. And how creative they proved to be in combining the colors… Read more
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