finally - something new to say

I have been so busy with all my year end bookwork and things like that - that I have neglected my blog - but all that is being delivered to my accountant tomorrow morning - YEA ! Things are about to change!!! Zephie has been very busy working on our new class schedule - we are having 2 guest teachers coming up from the Salt Lake area in February and March - should be fun. We are also starting a group to make and learn from the Blackbird Designs book "Women of Grace and Charm". I also have a fun one day retreat in the planning stage - stay tuned for more info about this fun event. We are also in to the planning stages for the Wasatch Front Shop Hop - mark your calenders for June 17, 18, 19, & 20. This years theme is "All Around the Town" where buildings and business's will be featured. I picked an ice cream store for our block - should be fun! I just have to mention - has any one been watching "the Bachelor"? Ugh - please share your thoughts! I am taking tomorrow off and I plan on making a sweet baby quilt from a new book - "Baby Love " maybe I will even get it done -we'll see. Take some time to do some sewing - talk with you soon, Kaye

Fresh Salsa Recipe

I think I had combined several different recipes to make the one I served on New Years Day. You can make it "to taste".
1 can corn - drain
1 can black beans - drain and rinse
1 or 2 small cans sliced olives - drain
Finely chop - one green pepper, one red pepper, one small red onion, one bunch cilantro leaves(don't use the stems)
4 -5 tomatoes - seeded and chopped
1 tsp. salt
juice of 3 limes - squeeze over 2-3 chopped avacados and then stir that into the other veges.
I think that is about it - enjoy!

Obviously - I have had a life long love affair with food - but about the only time I enjoy cooking anymore is when I think someone might really enjoy it. Thank you to all you came in on Wednesday - and want to make it a a tradition. Like I have always told my children - "We'll see"
I plan on taking down my Christmas decorations this weekend and putting the house back in order - will see how far I get. Have a great day, Kaye

New Years Day

Our gathering on Thursday was alot of fun - some ladies even got a project made! The food was a success and several people had asked for recipes - so I will put them on the blog - maybe someday I can get my "Web Master" to create a spot where I can add some others. If any of you have the South Cache Quilters 20th Anniversary Cookbook, the pasta salad recipe is on page 52 - with just a few changes in the dressing.
"Chunky Pasta Salad"
2 packages pasta - any variety - cook 7 minutes
1 cucumber - cut into bite size pieces
2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into bite sized pieces
1 bunch green onions - sliced
1 green pepper - diced
1 - 2 cans baby corn, drain and cut
2 cans pitted olives - drained
1 package pepperoni , cut each slice in half
2 cans artichokes, drained and quartered
1 zucchini, julienned
1 bunch asparagus, blanced and cut into 1" pieces ( throw it in with the pasta for about 4 min.)
2 stalks celery - sliced 1/2 c sunflower seeds
Combine all ingrediants in a large bowl.

Dressing - combine in large container - blend real well -
3/4 C oil 3/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c. vinegar - use 1 c white, and the rest balsamic and seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 Tbl. prepared mustard
1 Tbl. garlic salt 1 Tbl. parsley flakes 1 tsp. celery seed - opt.
Pour over salad - blend well - let sit over night. Makes a huge yummy salad!

Cranberry Spread
1 bag fresh cranberries - wash -drain - chop fine in food processor
1 jalepeno pepper - finely chopped
1/4 c finely chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp. cumin
4 - 6 green onions - finely chopped
2/3 c. sugar
Mix all ingrediants together - spread over a 8 oz. package of cream cheese. Serve with crackers and chips.

2009 is almost here- I can hardly believe this year is over. I hope you are all planning on coming to our New Years Day Sa-le-bratin. From noon to 5 we will have almost everything in the store 25% OFF - you can't beat that!!!! Bring your machine and sew the afternoon away. I have also come up with two different pin cushions you can make - one from wool and one from cotton. There will be some yummy treats as well - I hope you can join us. We are putting together a class schedule - so if you have any requests please let me know. The Winterfest trunk show will be coming down this week - so if you still want to see the great classes being offered, you had better hustle in. Hope you and yours are enjoying the holidays - it has been alot of fun for my family and I. So incase I don't get back here before the year is over - I hope for a peaceful, prosperious and Happy New Year for us all. Kaye

Why I don't like the snow

Greetings to all! The Christmas holiday has been so lovely with all the beautiful snow that has fallen - but now we have too much ice and as I was opening the store today I slid- fell into the metal pole outside the back door - giving a new meaning to pole dancing - hit my face, broke my glasses and landed on both knees. So missing a lens, I am trying to pull myself together to get through this day. I have always loved Christmas -even with all its extra work its' still fun. I am looking forward to the New Year - hoping it brings peace and joy to all!!!!!! Lets start the New Year off right - Come to the Red Rooster for a fun time on New Years Day. We will be having 25% OFF almost everything in the store. The class room will be set up for your sewing enjoyment. You can bring your own project or make a special pincushion we will have ready for you. Of course there will be some treats to go along with the day. I hope to see alot of you and I am looking forward to a fun day. Please come by and visit. About this time of year we are all ready to start a new project - but the economy just isn't in anyones favor. So I suggest you dig into your stash- maybe come find a new pattern and start some sewing. That always seems to make us quilters feel good. We do have some new books and patterns that will help inspire you. I must get to work, TTFN - Kaye

Happy Holidays

I am falling behind with everything - what a surprise. Christmas is less than 2 weeks away - and so much to do. I haven't kept up on this blog as I had hoped too - and I still don't have all the correct software for the website , so i get pretty discouraged. I apologize for my shortcomings!
What a beautiful snow storm we had this weekend - now it seems like winter. I don't mind the cold but I hate getting around in the snow. I hope you are all enjoying this festive time of year - getting your shopping done and making yummy treats.
I have two wonderful trunk shows currently in the shop - one from a local quilter - Vicki Inman. I met Vick at the Piece by Peace quilt guild- she is a wonderful piercer. I also have the HQNA Winterfest trunk show. These quilts represent the classes being taught at this years retreat, being held in January at Daniels Summit - this event is a first class retreat - I only wish I could go this year. They have a wonderful assortment to choose from and there is still time to register. Please allow yourself time to come and look at the wonderful quilts.
I also have all remaining Christmas fabric, kits and home decor on sale at 20% off - and lots of cute things are left. Maybe pick something fun for yourself and we will wrap it up pretty to go under your tree. I love coming up with the right gift for each person - some personal thought and care going into to each one. Lots of homemade things again this year - lots of fun.
I am off now to machine a quilt - we still have quite a few that are due out this week - so the elves are working overtime. Merry Christmas - Kaye

Happy Monday - There are two important things that I want to share with everyone as you start your holiday shopping. First - I have a Mitten Tree in the shop. To fill it, we need new mittens, hats, socks and scarves. All the items go to Head Start and Sub for Santa. I think this is such a fun and easy project to contribute too and I hope you will too. The tree will be in the shop until December 1 - Please help us fill it up. Next - On Saturday December 6th, there is a Christmas Open House at the home of USU President Albreict, where holiday decor, gifts and treats will be for sale. All proceeds from this annual event go to the Women's Center Scholarship Fund at Utah State University. Many of the items being sold are being donated by quilters from the local quilt guilds here in Cache Valley. So you know there will be lots of wonderful things that you can't live without and you owe it to yourself to visit this fun and worthwhile event. If you have any questions - call the shop and we will try to be of help. Nothing more for today - have a great evening and do some sewing. Kaye