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Spane the Train Conductor - How to Make a Train Conductor Hat

Spane wearing his train conductor hat. You have to watch this video to the end, it's so cute!

So, last night, after we had our wonderful Fried Green Tomatoes with Basil Garlic Mayonnaise, it was time to get started on Spane's hat for the annual chorus performance at his school.

Spane came home with a rather large piece of dark blue construction paper, out of which we were to make a hat that expressed his personality. Spane loves trains - a conductor hat was the obvious choice.

So, I looked for vintage conductor hats for my reference - all the other hats were from costumes for engineers - not conductors. The train conductor hat is similar to an airline pilot hat, but not quite. Once I found one, it looked pretty simple.

Myriad Deviled Eggs - Happy Anniversary Amber and Stevie!

This post used to have two recipes in it, but I thought both recipes needed their own post. If you were looking for the Myriad Deviled Eggs, you've found them. If you were looking for the Boston Baked Beans, they are over there --->.

Boston Baked Beans - Crock Pot or Instant Pot

This recipe for Boston Baked Beans used to be with the Myriad Deviled Eggs, but I thought these were good enough to have their own spot. I will show two methods, the crock pot method and the Instant Pot method.

Barbeque Salads - Red Cabbage and Steamed Red Potato

My friends, Amber and Stevie invited me over for barbecue ...

Holy Thursday - Our Catholic Seder Meal

Charoset is a part of the traditional Seder plate. It represents the mortar used for the bricks used by the Jewish slaves in making the Egyptian buildings, temples, and tombs.

Lasagna alla casa di Boswell

lasagna with ricotta and spinach — Lasagna with ricotta, spinach, and sausage

This lasagna with ricotta, spinach, and sausage is rich and delicious. It's time-consuming but a lot of it can be made ahead, so enjoy it with friends, a big salad, and a bottle of red wine.

Great Northern White Chicken Chili

On my birthday, I wanted something special. Since it was cold, I wanted chili, but not any chili. I wanted a bowl of white - Great Northern White Chili, that is.

New Years Eve Asian Chicken Wings

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Asian Chicken Wings

When I was a little girl, my mother took me to some function where there were Asian chicken wings on the buffet table. I have always loved chicken wings, and these were wonderful.

For years, I have been trying to duplicate them, never with success. Either they were burned, or they tasted flat, or they were too salty, or they were too sweet, or they were not brown at all. Yuk! Well, I was determined to finally start the New Year with a great recipe.

Without further ado, the recipe!

Spicy Ham Rolls - Birthday Impossible! Spane's 7th Birthday Party

Creating the perfect seventh birthday party for Spane.

Thanksgiving Prep - Keep Your Sanity

Thanksgiving prep can be challenging for several reasons, making it a holiday that can sometimes be stressful for those responsible for hosting or cooking. Here are strategies to help you have a great celebration.

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