tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post7084429467213659001..comments2024-03-17T05:15:43.804-04:00Comments on A Growing Tradition: In the Kitchen - Oodles of NoodlesThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-69681200761559394382011-03-24T12:48:29.949-04:002011-03-24T12:48:29.949-04:00What a sweet helper you have! Enjoy every minute ...What a sweet helper you have! Enjoy every minute of it. He'll be up and grown in a blink of an eye!<br /><br />Would you perhaps sell copies of your noodles recipes once you put them together? I would love it!Toni aka irishlashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439209726767685697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-83086476180818607232011-03-20T22:05:19.859-04:002011-03-20T22:05:19.859-04:00I just picked the new hobby of sewing. Recently I...I just picked the new hobby of sewing. Recently I borrowed a book from the library that I highly recommanded, actually it's the DVD that comes with the book. It contains some sewing techniques. I like to learn by watching other people sew. I've watched the DVD at least three times already. The book is called "Make It You-Sew Hip" by Shannon Mullen. The book itself doesn't have a lot materials, just the DVD that I think is useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-91234325605774673872011-03-19T13:36:17.063-04:002011-03-19T13:36:17.063-04:00Oh there's a recipe and some instruction, time...Oh there's a recipe and some instruction, time to cook for my kids, hope they like it. Thanks! great blog.dell ink and toner cartridgeshttp://www.inkjetsuperstore.com/ink-cartridges/dell-ink-toner-cartridgesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-55092576300075739422011-03-18T13:19:15.830-04:002011-03-18T13:19:15.830-04:00I love that photo of Jonathan using the noodle mak...I love that photo of Jonathan using the noodle maker! Good job we don't live closer or I'd be round every week for home made noodles!!!<br /><br />Re the sewing machine. Use the instructions to teach you how to thread it and how to fill the spool - generally quite straight forward. Then get some scraps of different materials and practice sewing using the different stitch types, tensions etc ....just keep your fingers out from under the needle as sewing your own finger really hurts!!!<br />It's not rocket science and once you've done your first straightish line you'll love it! Just don't try anything too complicated early on or it'll put you off - and don't try velvet or silk yet!Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-60362747163712514752011-03-18T10:02:07.591-04:002011-03-18T10:02:07.591-04:00This picture could be a magazine ad! So cute and s...This picture could be a magazine ad! So cute and soul-warming. From time to time I buy self published books through lulu.com. I don't know what the deal is exactly but it might be a publishing route.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466219357796921244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-44753398610333852162011-03-16T22:57:32.534-04:002011-03-16T22:57:32.534-04:00Back to the book - I do hope you'll think abou...Back to the book - I do hope you'll think about it. I know it will be good, and I'll be first in line to buy it. Gardening, cooking, where you started, your recipes out of your head and onto the page, your pictures, your family. The New American Family Cookbook? Ha. Sorry to sound so pushy. Just enthusiastic. It's a winner!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-91058646034009616992011-03-16T18:33:13.534-04:002011-03-16T18:33:13.534-04:00Wow, Jonathan is growing up so fast. What a handso...Wow, Jonathan is growing up so fast. What a handsome little man. So cute that he is helping you make the noodles. I love Asian noodle dishes and never thought of making my own. I even have a pasta maker that I haven’t used for years. Time to take it out and get cranking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-41853637150801979032011-03-16T16:33:20.291-04:002011-03-16T16:33:20.291-04:00For sewing I highly recommend starting with the Bu...For sewing I highly recommend starting with the Built by Wendy book Sew U. It gives an easy to understand overview of sewing, pattern reading and comes with a pattern for skirt, shirt and pants that you can customize.Marshahttp://www.splendidhandicraft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-82215377367467375572011-03-16T16:30:12.317-04:002011-03-16T16:30:12.317-04:00It's about time we got our Jonathan fix again!...It's about time we got our Jonathan fix again! He looks so handsome, stylish glasses, making pasta, this kid is going to be amazing! BTW, you ARE a "sowing machine" too LOL.<br /><br />I didn't take any sewing classes and I am now very comfortable with my machine - I recommend starting on something you do not need a pattern for, why add fuel to the fire? My first project was simple gift bags in varying sizes with drawstrings. Get some holiday looking fabric, probably on clearance now, and just sew some up, just using your own common sense, you'll see once you get going. Highly recommend getting a few library books on basic overall sewing techniques, mostly so you can learn the lingo and what different things are called, you can always learn the "technique" later once you have the vocab down LOL. Another thought is to get some plain muslin fabric and have Jonathan stamp or paint the gift bags, it will keep him busy while you are learning - I've been there! I went straight from gift bags to quilts, and am only now after 2 months trying my first paper pattern, I personally think they are harder than quilts! good luckErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-6551804766231312762011-03-16T16:13:05.718-04:002011-03-16T16:13:05.718-04:00Love those noodles! Homemade ones are so good tast...Love those noodles! Homemade ones are so good tasting. FWIW, I use the Living Cookbook software to enter and organize my recipes. It also has several output options to share and/or publish your recipes.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-8201241725205244402011-03-16T14:30:39.186-04:002011-03-16T14:30:39.186-04:00GZMC - that's for catching my mistake! I have...GZMC - that's for catching my mistake! I have since edited. :)<br /><br />Marie - Thanks for the encouragement. Marc just published a law book (which I am so envious of) with the American Bar Assoication. I don't think I'm up to the task but we'll see where this goes. At the very least, I might self-publish and let people buy an e version for a nominal fee.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-82376074210251390412011-03-16T12:30:21.840-04:002011-03-16T12:30:21.840-04:00Wow! Thomas, I hope you decide to go the standard ...Wow! Thomas, I hope you decide to go the standard publishing route so that we can by your book. Seriously. You have the platform, you have the beautiful pictures, the technique...Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086277483606295046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-6540815584758282522011-03-16T11:00:34.434-04:002011-03-16T11:00:34.434-04:00Better than play doh!! It's SO good that you a...Better than play doh!! It's SO good that you are teaching your (adorable) son to enjoy spending time in the kitchen. Nothing like being able to feed yourself GOOD food.Michelle @ Give a Girl a Fighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020971191511530538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-5718835628966481262011-03-16T10:14:30.160-04:002011-03-16T10:14:30.160-04:00Do you mean sowing machine or sewing machine? I co...Do you mean sowing machine or sewing machine? I could see you using either!Green Zebra Market Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030147550078130741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-83945353768153235882011-03-16T10:10:23.480-04:002011-03-16T10:10:23.480-04:00Yum! We've just started making some homemade n...Yum! We've just started making some homemade noodles too.. the kids love them! it's great to get them involved in the process..<br /><br />I'd love to see a book of your recipes!Year Round Vegetable Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089013518729172122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-52424492374966540522011-03-16T08:55:20.660-04:002011-03-16T08:55:20.660-04:00weaverpat - thanks for the offer. At this point, ...weaverpat - thanks for the offer. At this point, I just want to be able to make some simple curtains. Can you imagine? We are living without curtains. I'm sure our neighbors get an eye full (not that they would care).Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-15021032398178112072011-03-16T08:00:49.707-04:002011-03-16T08:00:49.707-04:00Thomas, I would surely appreciate it if you would ...Thomas, I would surely appreciate it if you would post your lo mein recipe. Thanks.domehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276687607221325205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-58017991698578961472011-03-16T07:40:49.170-04:002011-03-16T07:40:49.170-04:00I used to make homemade noodles all the time, but ...I used to make homemade noodles all the time, but haven't in over a decade. <br /><br />Sewing isn't hard. I learned without a book and without any outside help at all. I just took a pattern and some cloth. I did learn that silk and velvet are really hard to work with. Cotton is easy to work with and is cheap so start with that. I just played around with my sewing machine settings until I understood them. And I read the manual.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-32259953734801280912011-03-16T07:32:12.385-04:002011-03-16T07:32:12.385-04:00You never cease to amaze me! Your noodles look de...You never cease to amaze me! Your noodles look delicious!!! I think the recipe book is a wonderful idea. Because of you're excellent parenting, Jonathan is enjoying so many exciting learning experiences.<br /><br />What are you hoping to sew? If you email me and give some specifics, I could maybe suggest a book or give directions. I've been sewing all my life, and I'm OLD! haha!weaverpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533327863909312395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-55510454625388178562011-03-16T07:23:54.167-04:002011-03-16T07:23:54.167-04:00Thomas, if you ever finish that cookbook you shoul...Thomas, if you ever finish that cookbook you should post it as a PDF on your blog. I, for one, would love to read through it.mediaOrganichttp://www.media-organic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-57118653436531432152011-03-16T03:21:51.838-04:002011-03-16T03:21:51.838-04:00Oh my, home made noodles. Totally amazing!Oh my, home made noodles. Totally amazing!meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-59122498882080823022011-03-16T01:58:25.406-04:002011-03-16T01:58:25.406-04:00Love the picture. It's great having a little ...Love the picture. It's great having a little helper in the kitchen and garden. You're teaching him some great skills. My son has taken over watering "his" seedlings every day and likes to help me bake bread.Ken Toneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03125500192498692012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-68115106097035809442011-03-16T01:52:36.708-04:002011-03-16T01:52:36.708-04:00Noodles! They're my favorite! How sweet of Jo...Noodles! They're my favorite! How sweet of Jonathan to help you. Great kid you have there!Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-49782506232771041122011-03-16T01:47:09.520-04:002011-03-16T01:47:09.520-04:00Looks like fun! You're such a good dad Thomas ...Looks like fun! You're such a good dad Thomas :-)Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778141609680363377.post-88547942044224835352011-03-16T01:44:39.155-04:002011-03-16T01:44:39.155-04:00Thanks for the recipe. Making my own noodles and ...Thanks for the recipe. Making my own noodles and pasta is on my list for this year too. I love the photo of your boy...look how fast his hand is moving...it is blurred!Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577208643431414375noreply@blogger.com