Beth 
I found this cute fabric at Joann’s in the remnant bin. I knew that this would make the cutest shift dress for the girl. I had found the pattern at Savers- it is still available on the Simplicty website & anywhere the budget line of Patterns are sold. The … Read more
April 1950 was the first time that Diocese of Buffalo awarded the newly created Boy Scout Pelican award. The Most Rev. John F O’Hara (yes the high school was named in honor of him) presented the award at St. Joseph New Cathedral. The men receiving this award were: Buffalo Council: William F Payne, George Weinfurter, … Read more
Placek Coffee Cake Dough: 2 cups lukewarm milk 6 eggs 1 (2oz) yeast cake 4 cups flour 3 Tablespoon sugar Rind of Lemon 3 cups flour Dash nutmeg 1 cup butter Raisins (optional) 2 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon Salt Crumbs: ¾ Cup Sugar ¼ cup soft butter ½ Cup Flour Nuts (optional) Crumble yeast cake … Read more
Surówka Kiszonej Kapusty (Sauerkraut salad with carrots and apples) recipe ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. Caraway seeds 1 tsp. Sugar ½ tsp. Salt 1 pound fresh sauerkraut 1 medium sized tart cooking apple, peeled, cored and cut into ½’ dice (approx 1 cup) 2 carrots, scraped and coarsely grated (approx. 1 cup) In … Read more
One thing that I think should be apparent to any reader of my blog is my love for things vintage. This includes Big Band style of music. One of my favorite local bands is the Alex Rene Big Swing Band. I have been lucky enough to attend many of their performances and their CD is … Read more