Wednesday again ... and so it's time for the Wednesday Hodgepodge at From This Side of the Pond. Joyce writes the questions, bloggers provide the answers! Here we go ...
1. June 10th is National Herbs and Spices Day. Besides salt and pepper what herb or spice container do you reach for most often? Is there a spice you truly dislike? What's a recent dish you made that called for more than salt and pepper?
Most used spice? Probably it's a toss-up between Italian seasoning and chili powder. I use smoked paprika quite often, too.
Spice I truly dislike? I don't love rosemary or thyme, and I don't love anise, but I don't truly dislike them.
Recent dish calling for more than salt & pepper -- these Juicy Baked Pork Chops, which call for smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and chili powder in addition to salt & pepper.
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2. It's been said 'variety is the spice of life'...in what way is this true for you? Elaborate.
I have more recently tried approaching my crafting in the same way. You can read about that here. I haven't really got off the ground with that as yet.
3. What's something in your life that adds 'spice' (excitement, intensity) even if also comes with challenge or unpredictability?
Hmmm ... having grandchildren?
4. If you could instantly master one skill or hobby, what would it be and why?
Sewing. Just because I'd like to do more of it, and I'm getting to the age where I mostly sew smaller things with straight seams.
5. We're halfway through the year...what's one book, movie, or activity you've loved this year that you'd recommend to others?
I am very much enjoying Even If, the Daily Grace Co's Bible Study on Habakkuk. A slim volume, it is intended to be a 3-week study. It has taken me months since I work on it only one day a week. What I find so impressive (along with the timeliness of the subject matter) is the additional material included in this book -- a word study on the Hebrew word for "everlasting"; a fascinating comparison between Habakkuk and the Psalms; a section on the imagery of God's power in Habakkuk chapter 3; a diagram of the book's flow of content; a section on the 5 woes in Habakkuk chapter 2; and an explanation of the Gospel.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Looking forward to some time spent at our little cottage. I hope to work on a few hand sewing and crochet projects. Some scrapbook journaling, too!
That's the Hodgepodge for this week, friends!
I love your cottage.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is a seamstress, I on the other hand can sew, but I am very slow. ;-)
Good morning! I so enjoyed your answers to this week’s questions. I’m going to check out that Bible study. I am a word nerd and love the Easter eggs, so to speak, that are sprinkled throughout God’s Word.
ReplyDeleteI think you will enjoy that study. I have been blessed by every one I have done from Daily Grace Co, and the books are so beautiful!
DeleteOh, I do not like anise either. Forgot about that one. I look forward to reading about your variety in devotional reading. Going to check it out now. Happy Wednesday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday to you too! I saw that you did check out that devotional variety post. Glad it was a blessing to you!
DeleteThe Bible Study sounds interesting and I enjoy one I can work through slowly. Thanks for mentioning it. Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteIt's one I've really been enjoying, Joyce. Any of the studies I've done from Daily Grace Co. have been really good, and the books are lovely in themselves.
DeleteMy grandmother used to make anise cookies at Christmastime, but once they retired and moved to Florida she had a hard time making the recipe work because of the high humidity or something. I always loved those cookies, but I've never tried to make them. That's the only time I think about anise. Garlic powder is my go to extra spice besides salt and pepper, but I do make my own taco seasoning mixture and use that for all things "mexican". Sewing is something that I wish I had more patience for. I used to make all my own clothes when I was a teenager, but have never done much sewing since. If I had had girls or lots of grandchildren I might have tried harder. I really need a better sewing machine. The one I have keeps jamming up (an inexpensive Singer from Walmart). They don't make them like they used to...and I am too impatient. I love that you are going to be spending some time at your camp cottage. I can imagine that will be delightful and relaxing. Enjoy the New Hampshire summer weather for me!
ReplyDeleteI make my own taco seasoning too, and quite a few other spice mixes.
DeleteMy sewing machine is an inexpensive White from Joann Fabrics. You're right that they don't make them like they used to. Mine often frustrates me, but I don't see a point to getting a new one at this stage of life.
Yes, we are looking forward to time at our camp, staying there at least once each week, and my hubby suggested recently that we plan to spend every Sunday afternoon there.
I enjoyed your answers. I'd like to learn to sew also.
ReplyDeleteYou should give it a try! I can sew but as I said, I am sticking mostly with straight seams and smaller projects at this point. I used to make many of my own clothes and sewed a lot for my girls as well. I am seriously thinking of finding a simple pajama pattern and making some for myself. I'm having trouble finding affordable ones that I like.
DeleteI would suggest, if you have a friend or relative who owns a sewing machine, that you might borrow it and try a simple project and see if it's for you!