Cleopatra Style Halter Top - Crochet Pattern

Designed and written by Patty Kubitzki

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This is a fun top to make and to wear. It works up quickly and is easy to personalize. Four versions provided in size Large/Extra Large with instructions on how to adjust the sizing.
The density of the cup stitches provides ample coverage without the need for a lining. Recommend using weight 3 or 4 yarns. The yarns listed are acrylic but cotton yarn would be another good choice. The size detailed in the pattern fits a ladies bra size 38" - 44", B or C cup. The pattern provides instructions on how to alter the sizing to customize the fit.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry

Recipe Serves 1

Ingredients:
Prepared steamed rice
Sweet & Sour Sauce – recipe enough for 4 servings here
1 garlic clove – chopped
½ of a 1” slice of sweet onion chopped in large pieces
1 carrot, peeled and diagonally sliced
about 1 c. broccoli florets
about 1 c. cooked chicken in bite-size pieces
1 –2 T. olive oil

Heat oil in medium size skillet on medium-med. high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the rest of the vegetables and cook with lid stirring a few times until vegetables are just starting to brown around the edges.

Add chicken and enough sauce (Recipe Here) to compliment, about 1/3 c. – ½ c.

Heat through for about 3 minutes.

Serve on steamed rice.

For variety try: adding more garlic, chunks of green pepper, some hot sauce or some chopped red pepper.

Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

This light sauce is great for dipping Chinese wontons, crab Rangoon or egg rolls, or to add to vegetables and meat in a stir fry dish.

1 T. cornstarch
1 c. pineapple juice
1/3 c. sugar
¾ t. salt
¼ c. ketchup
2 T. rice vinegar or white vinegar
¼ t. mustard powder

In a small saucepan, mix a little bit of the pineapple juice with the cornstarch to avoid lumps. Then add the rest of the juice and the remaining ingredients. Stir well and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until thick.

Daisy Halter Top - FREE Crochet Pattern

Three simple 7” squares join together to form a quick halter top. Made of feel-good cotton yarn, I love to throw on a top like this after a shower while I am working on getting dressed for the day.

Original inspiration and square instructions at:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daisy-granny-square-3

Difficulty Level: Beginner / Easy
Size: Adult L / XL
Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton
Hook size: H (also an I hook for the ties)

Abbreviations and Terms Used:
beg = beginning; ch(s) = chain; dc = double crochet; ea = each; hdc = half double crochet; rnd = round; sc =single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; sp = space; st(s) = stitch(stitches), tc = treble crochet; yo = yarn over

Making the Squares - make 3 with H hook
Work beg ch and rnds 1 –4 according to instructions at link above.

Rnd 5: Join white in 2nd dc before a corner. Ch 1. Work hdc sts around the square, working 3 hdc in ea ch 1 corner. Join to beg ch 1. Fasten off.

Joining 2 Squares Together
With right sides facing, sc the edge sts together. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Ties at Neck – make 2
Using an I hook and holding together 1 strand ea of white and blue yarn.
Start from the back side and insert hook under the top center hdc post; yo, pull through and cont to ch 70 sts (25”). Fasten off. Knot end and trim fairly close to knot.

Side / Back Ties – make 2
Make similar ties as for the neck but make these 80 sts (28”).

Fringe on Bottom
Using 1 strand ea of white and blue yarn, cut strands 10” and hang on top bottom skipping 2 sts between ea fringe.

Italian Salad Dressing

Patty's Oil & Vinegar ~ Italian ~ Salad Dressing

This dressing is a constant staple in my refrigerator. It is made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand and I enjoy it better than any other Italian Dressing I have purchased. This is also a good marinate for fresh broccoli.

I have used this salad dressing for years without the Italian Seasoning but added it fairly recently and now always include it. Enjoy!

1/4 c. apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
2 T. water
3/4 c. Mazola or other corn oil
1/4 t. garlic salt
1/8 t. ground black pepper
1 T. honey
1/4 t. Italian seasoning (optional)

Put all ingredients in salad dressing cruet and shake thoroughly. Refrigerate before using.

Filter Out the Nasties in Your Shower

We are being hit with toxins in so many ways. Since I don't have a whole house water filter, I decided to give this filtered showerhead a try.

I have been using this type of showerhead for a while and absolutely LOVE it! It was a snap to install because I already had a hand-held showerhead with hose. This filters chlorine and other bad stuff out of your water so you aren't breathing in and showering in toxins.

This is very powerful and I find I don't turn need the water pressure up very high, so I am saving on water usage. But on a higher pressure the jet stream can blast off some types of mold! It's great. I liked it so much that I bought a spare..just in case.

I use one and highly recommend it!

Neuropathy & Pain Relief - Topical Oil

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I am currently testing this product but finding it does give pain relief from neuropathy in feet. The effects start right away and last for hours. Can be used several times a day and they declare that effectiveness improves with usage. It is also good for other inflammatory types of pain.