Month: May 2020

french toast

French Toast « New Orleans Style »

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I went on a hike up the hill this morning. Two kilometers, 3,000+ steps, 28 floors. Not bad. All I could think of on my way down the hill was the almost complete loaf of challah bread laying on our kitchen counter. It has been there for a few days, and by now, nobody wants to eat it. So… what to do with challah bread? Of course, you know the answer to that! At our house, only Patrick and I like French toast. The kids have never really wanted to try it. (I know! I don’t get it either.🤷🏼‍♀️ ) So, I’ve learned to make just enough for two. It’s super easy to make. But ever since I visited New Orleans when I was a teenager, I’ve liked to serve mine « New Orleans style. » I don’t know if there’s such a thing. I just remember that when I ordered French toast for breakfast at the inn my mom and I were staying at, what they brought to our table was the definition of …

dusting off the sewing machine to make masks

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With the new order to wear face covers due to the coronavirus, I was motivated to try making my own. I found a pretty photo that led me to a very easy DIY pattern and I gave it a go — by hand, that is. I don’t know what it is about the sewing machine. Just the thought of threading it exhausts me. So, I figured sewing with thread and needle would be easier – and it was. It took me about two days to finish my first mask, with a little work here and there and it turned out all right. But then, I wanted to make a few more for everyone in the house, and I knew that if I kept sewing them by hand I would soon be sick of the project and my hands would be very achy. I couldn’t remember how long it had been since I had plugged in my sewing machine. I’ve had this machine since before Sarah was born, so I guess it’s at least 16 years …