Monday, March 14, 2011

Finding time to be creative . . .

http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=4606

Anyone interested in crocheting/knitting, this site has some great, FREE patterns! Free is always a good price. I made a couple of prayer shawls a few years ago and keep meaning to get back into this. My husband always drives whenever we go somewhere so I'm aiming to keep my yarn and project at hand for easy grabbing on the way out the door.

In order to get some extra crocheting time in this week, I looking at dragging out my ever faithful crockpot. This is something I've made for the family and it always gets a good welcome. Yes, they prefer a meal they see me prepare at the stove but don't mind me taking a day off and still provide the dinner.

Easy Crock Pot Meal

1 - 1 1/2 pounds beef, cut into chunks or just buy stew meat
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 packages dried onion soup mix
1 cup water or wine
3-4 large carrots, sliced
2-3 potatoes, peeled and quartered

Place the vegetables in the bottom of the crock pot; put the meat on top of the vegetables. Add the rest of the ingredients and set for 6-8 hours.

Can be served as a stew with bread and salad or served over rice or pasta.

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