Some good no GREAT news came my way a couple of weeks ago. I'm super excited and super nervous at the same time. I GOT A JOB!!! WOOHOOOOO!! As much as I was enjoying my time at home these last 6 months, money has been super tight. So I start a new full-time job on Monday. I need some good vibes my way on Monday, okay?
Onto some other things. On Monday, my aunt and grandmother came over and we had a "Pierogi Making" lesson. Only my aunt and grandmother know the recipe and process. My cousin has no desire to learn how to make them so I stepped up. 4 hour lesson and I have 15 dozen pierogi in my freezer. Homemade. YUM YUM!! Now, I would like to post the recipe and I can for the filling but for the dough? I have no measurements. It's all by look and feel and I had my grandmother coaching me all the way. But at least I know what to look for. Here are a couple of snapshots from my lesson.
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| Grandma hard at work, rolling and cutting dough rounds |
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| My batch before getting boiled |
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| 13 dozen - cooling for the freezer |
One last thing. Ellyn received her chickens so I can post them here. She and I had a mini swap and I made her a little chicken family.
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| Cute chickens! |
Amelia is going to be home from school soon and I have to get a light dinner ready for her so that she won't be starving at her Karate class.
Enjoy your day!
Jen
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you've been a busy bee! Amelia's quilt top is beautiful & your pierogis are all so nice & pretty & even.... when I made them years ago mine were all wonky! LOL Hooray for the new job! Best wishes to you
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job Jen! I will be sending good thoughts your way on Monday. Amelia's quilt is beautiful. Now, when are we having that pierogie dinner? :o)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you about your new job!! Yes, very good vibes will be going your way on Monday. Love Amelia's quilt..and those pierogie's--very YUMMMMY looking.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job! Amelia's quilt top looks great! And so do those cute little chickens! :0)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new job!! What will you be doing? You've been busy over there! Were you able to get to Lowes for your Jacks?
ReplyDeleteI'll be on the lookout for my gifts! Yeah! Congrats on the new job, that's awesome news! I only have half of your gifts done....I'll let you know when I have something ready to mail. And, I love Amelia's quilt! Its beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYeah Jen, so glad you got a job, we will want details on Monday of your first day. I love, love, love Amelia's Bennington quilt, very cute! Did you show it to Amelia or is it a surprise?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new job Jen! Hope it is everything you are looking for. Amelia's quilt looks beautiful already, even before the quilting.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I can eat a whole tray (or two) of peirogies! lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Christmas gift!!!
Congrats on your new job! Hurray! I'll be thinking of you on Monday as you head off on a new adventure.
ReplyDeletePunkie's quilt looks great. Are those bow ties I see? And I love the chickens. They are SO cute!
Mmmmm...pierogies...they are very popular here in Alberta with our huge Ukrainian population.
Congrats on the new job! As a fellow unemployed for a while person, I know it's a great relief to find something. The quilt and the chickens both look great!! I've never had a pierogi but they look yummy!! I'll make sure to send some good vibes your way for your new adventure :)
ReplyDeleteOh what a special day for you. There have been a couple of recipes that I wish I would have picked my grandma's mind for. Love the quilt...very cheerful. :) Hope your first day went well.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the job!!!! LOVE the quilt top....and those pierogis love so good!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow -- a loaded post!!!
ReplyDelete-- CONGRATULATIONS on the job!!! I hope it's been a smooth week for you.
-- Clearly, we're all just going to have to come to YOUR house for pierogi making lessons.
--Super Cute Chickens.
--And WOOHOO -- the quilt top is done -- it's just adorable -- Miss Punkie Pie is going to LOVE it!!!
Wow Jen, the quilt top is gorgeous!! Congrats on finishing it. Amelia will love it. The chickens are the cutest things EVER. Yum, those pierogies looks delish! xo Jen
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