Improving my talents

I have been thinking a lot about my talents and how I should improve upon them. So when I am not blogging or working or doing church things, this is what I do....

This is my "Log Cabin" quilt square. It will be part of a Joseph Smith tribute quilt. There are several quilt blocks with different names that make up a story about the prophet. "Brightness and Glory, True Lovers Knot, Broken Dishes, Tree of Life", etc. I will post each of my squares until the quilt is done and show you the quilt at the end.

This is also another recent hobby. I learned to crochet while on my mission and I have made several baby quilts and large afghans. But I wanted to do more. So I found this adorable bunny pattern and adjusted it to my taste and I call him "Harvey". I now sell him to anyone who is interested for $15.

(He's about 14 inches tall, machine washable

and any color you desire)

Ben Can Cook

Hearty Apple Pecan Pancakes

Dress up your favorite pancake mix with a dash of vanilla, a pinch of cinnamon and chopped pecans. Then top with applesauce, a sprinkle of brown sugar and some whipped cream.

*These pecans actually came from Sister Bell at church whose Father in-law has a large pecan orchard in St. David. So we shelled a few. And let me tell you it is much harder to open pecans than you might think.

Rattle Snake Eggs

(aka: jalapeno poppers)

NOT SPICY! if you take out all the seeds and the white fiber stuff in the middle they will not be hot. Fill insides with mozzarella, wrap bacon around pepper, secure with toothpick and deep fry until bacon cooked. Very Delicious.