Here’s something a bit different for many people, but if it’s not unusual for you, then you know it’s tasty! First, cook the cornmeal. Please use whole grain cornmeal. If you are fortunate to have your own grain mill, you can use popcorn. I buy popcorn in big bags from Gordon Foods. Anyway, back to cooking the cornmeal. For each part cornmeal, you will use 4 parts water. For my batch, I used 1/2 cup of cornmeal and 2 cups of water. First I put 3 parts water on the stove to boil. (1 1/2 cups). I mixed the 1 part cornmeal (1/2 cup) with 1 part cold water (1/2 cup) and stirred that together. For each cup of cornmeal you use, stir 1 teas salt into the water. So I used 1/2 teas. When the water boils, add the cornmeal/water mix and cook until thick, stirring frequently. When the mixture is thick, pour it into a loaf pan or other container. I poured mine into two small drinking glasses. Then I set it in the fridge to chill overnight. In the morning I removed the molded cornmeal from the glasses and sliced it, then fried it. I can’t believe it took me so many words to convey something so simple. I’m sure you could have done a better job!
If you have scarves, mittens, hats and gloves scattered all around your entryway this winter, here’s a quick solution. Buy a big tub, throw them all in there and shove it into the closet. And what does this have to do with crafting? Well, you will be far more creative if you are not stressed over all that clutter! :)
Sunday morning I happened to be home alone. I decided to share our leftover popcorn with the birds, so I went outside with the dog and without my phone. It was chilly, but not windy and the fresh air was invigorating as I walked through the snow and dumped the corn along the edge of the woods. But when I got back to the house I discovered that I was locked out! Now at first that was a shocking reality. However, I am happy to report that I had hidden a spare house key on the property. So, I want to remind you to be prepared in case that happens to you. Be smart about where you hide it. Think of an unlikely place–not necessarily easy to get to–where you can put your key. Place it in a waterproof container. I have placed mine inside a pill bottle and then inside a plastic baggie. And (as I like to ask) what does this have to do with crafting? Well, how can you make crafts if you are locked out of your house?
If you place your iPod or iPhone in a small container so that it leans against the back, the container will amplify the sound. So what does this have to do with a crafting blog? Well, while you are crafting, you can listen!
Somewhere I saw a really pretty scarf that had vertical stripes. Since I have a box full of leftover yarn, I decided to put it to good use! This scarf went really fast, with double crochet. Now I am making a hat to match, using my round knitting loom. I’ll show it to you when I finish it. Keep warm!
