Over the last few days, I have been thumbing through a new cookbook. I know. I know . It is much easier and quicker to look up recipes on the Internet, but I do enjoy looking at a good ole' cookbook from time to time, especially when it is a vintage one.🤗
Last week, I picked up this cookbook called Favorite Mormon Recipes Casseroles Edition for a mere 50 cents.
It was published in 1962 and is choked full with not only casserole recipes but breads and sweets as well. The original owner placed check marks beside favorite recipes. Perhaps she prepared them or was going to in the future.
I found several recipes that caught my eye.
FRESH TOMATO CASSEROLE
6 tomatoes ,sliced
1/2 tsp. of salt
1/8 tsp. of pepper
1/2 tsp. of celery salt
1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup on onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups of crushed potato chips
DIRECTIONS : Place half of the tomato slices in a casserole dish; sprinkle with half of the seasonings. Top with half of the cheese and onion slices; repeat layers. Cover with crushed potato chips. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
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I am sure I will find more yummies to prepare as I continue looking through this wonderful cookbook.
into a a little pin pillow. The trim is yarn that I simply twisted and tacked along the seams.
Since I finished one tomato stitch, it is time to start a new one( Hmmm ... Should that be my new rule for Spring and Summer stitching? Maybe. Hee! Hee!)
I am working on a simple stitch called "Tomatoes" . If you are interested in stitching it, just snatch the charts below . This is a CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS chart. I will certainly update this post as I decide on the colors. At this point , these are my thoughts on what colors I am going to use --
POSSIBLE FLOSS COLORS:
WORDS: DMC 3371
TOMATOES: 815 & 895
SPOOLS: 840 (wooden spool) 931 and 782 (threads)
NEEDLE and PINS- 413
DOOHICKEYS ( bottom border) 931
If I change my mind on the colors, I will let you know, but again choose whatever colors make your heart sing.
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If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.
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UPDATE: August 10 , 2026: I fully finished Tomatoes into a pin pillow using bits of cloth and crocheted ribbon as a trim along the seam. Easy Peasy!
A few weeks ago I told you about 9 four patches that I found sitting sad and forlorn in the "Quilt Nest. " "Work on us?" they replied as I passed by. Gently , I scooped them up and went to the task at hand.
The four patches were made up of 1 1/2" squares ( unfinished).
I added 2 1/2" squares and strips (unfinished).
It was not long before I added the borders which measured 3 1/2" wide (unfinished). The little four patches were quite gleeful to be made into a wee quilt.
Today this little quilt will go into a hoop.
Do you like to make little quilts? If so, do you decorate with them?
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| In the works: "Where the Strawberries Grow" |
Oh gosh, I have been chatting your ears off. Please do forgive me. I know you have much to do, and I do not want to keep you too long . I so appreciate that you stopped by to visit me today. If you are in the neighborhood tomorrow , please stop by. We can enjoy some coffee as we chat about Summer stitching and a little bit of this and that. I wish you the most delightful day!
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| I will be decorating with strawberries today. |
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"The fabric may fade, but the memories stitched within will last a lifetime. . " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
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