Eating Out Loud

Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips Recipe

Allen Williams — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:36:49 +0000

What’s better than a savory pita chip? I think it would have to be these dessert pita chips coated in cinnamon and sugar! Tired of the regular pita chips I normally make, I decided to explore a sweet pita chip version that could be used at brunch with a creamy, citrus ricotta dip and fresh [...]

Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Allen Williams — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:47:55 +0000

Christmas is gone for another year. And, on an even sadder note, I ate the last chocolate crinkle cookie yesterday. Its chewy, chocolate goodness will live on in memory though – everyone loved them! The chocolate cookie recipe comes from The Moveable Feasts blog that I pinned last week on Pinterest. Although I vowed no [...]

Meatball & Rutabaga Soup Recipe

Allen Williams — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:47:08 +0000

Last night, I made a quick soup that is one of my favorites. I never measure anything and never make it the same way twice, but instead use whatever I have on hand. The two components that I think make it special and unique though are the tender meatballs and sweet rutabagas. (...) Read more [...]

Quilt Project #4: ‘Plus Quilt’ Layout Madness

Allen Williams — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:06:11 +0000

This quilt project started with a simple request from Joe to make a new living room throw in shades of greys and browns. He wanted something urban and less colorful than my previous quilting. So, I shopped and shopped to find interesting fabrics for the quilt. My mom even sent a scrappy care package from [...]

Connecting Threads Fabric Review

Allen Williams — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:03:45 +0000

Connecting Threads may just be one of the best kept secrets in the quilting world. I rarely see it mentioned anywhere on the web and when I do, it’s usually people enticed by the prices who are afraid to purchase the fabric. The Vancouver, Washington based fabric company really seems too good to be true [...]

Granny Square Stocking Ornament Crochet Pattern

Allen Williams — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:50:29 +0000

Christmas will be here before we know it and I’m behind on getting holiday crafts made. This little Christmas ornament (that also serves as a neat little treat holder) is one of my favorite things to crochet when I was a kid. I remember spending an afternoon crocheting the Christmas stockings to cover our entire [...]

Buttermilk Buckwheat Yeast Waffles Recipe

Allen Williams — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:06:45 +0000

My parents spent the week of Thanksgiving with us and I wanted to make a few special recipes while they were here. This recipe for buttermilk buckwheat yeast waffles is amazingly delicious — fluffy waffles that are full of flavor. Everyone loved them and I even made them again today. And although you must start [...]

Cuisinart Griddler Adds Waffle Plates as New Accessory

Allen Williams — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:18:53 +0000

The Cuisinart Griddler recently added new waffle plates that broaden the appliance into a full-fledged waffler maker. When I discovered this a few weeks ago, I immediately ordered the waffle inserts and gave them a good workout over the Thanksgiving holiday. For anyone seeking a holiday gift for a loved one (especially one who already [...]

IKEA Borje Dining Chair Seat Cover Makeover

Allen Williams — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:14:20 +0000

In a whirlwind of activity last night, I completed the dining room chair seat covers in a decorative mossy green and blue fabric. My parents arrive tomorrow and it was one of my last sewing tasks to be completed. Now I can focus on grocery shopping and the menu for the week ahead! (...) Read [...]

Kate Spain Central Park Quilt – Part 3

Allen Williams — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:02:29 +0000

I can’t believe it’s done. Fully quilted, bound, and washed. Although we were having the in-laws over for dinner last night, I decided to make it my mission to get this quilt done. After grocery shopping in the morning and preparing two salads, I set to work building my quilt sandwich by 10am. I sewed [...]