Together

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Yesterday was our Wedding Anniversary. It has been 41 years together, through good times and difficult times but together we got through it all.


I didn't want to go out last night and decided to make something special at home. As we are from Italian heritage something from that cuisine is a must and an easy one is Gnocchi. I have been making it for years and usually it is a family affair with large quantities made, so it was a pleasant change to just make enough for  two. Maybe I do this again!

Making the dough



Rolling the pasta. You have to roll it over a fork or special tool to make the indentations to collect the sauce. My mum used a fork and that's what I use.


Finished results with bolognese sauce. Yum! Tasty morsels that make you forget diets!


But it's not all cooking here and there has been some stitching going on of course! This is a beautiful design by Jenny of Elefantz . There was a border on the original pattern but not having the right size frame resulted in a smaller version, but I love it just the same.


I also made this gorgeous door hanger as I fell in love with it on first sight. I used some lavender in the stuffing and it smells divine! Thanks Jen for your gorgeous designs.





Well it's another day of cooking, crafting and pottering around..........you have to love holidays.


Comments

  1. Jenny of Elefantz5 August 2014 at 08:27

    I am drooling over the gnocchi...drooling.
    Be blessed for the next 41! My goodness, you'll be in rocking chairs by then!
    Can Barb make gnocchi?? ;-)
    hugs
    Jen
    x

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  2. Barb5 August 2014 at 09:21

    Heather, how wonderful it is to see that a long lasting relationship does work. You look stunning on your wedding day!!!
    Congratulations to you both!!
    Barb xoxoxo

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  3. Cheryll5 August 2014 at 10:00

    Congrats on reaching 41 years together...well done!!!
    Your two little Jennifer projects are gorgeous...and of course with the smell of lavender...well... it would be PERFECT ! :)

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  4. Bev C5 August 2014 at 10:28

    Hello Heather,

    Congratulations to you and your Husband on 41 years of Marriage. Your gnocchi looks so yummy. Lovely projects made up, love the frame you have for the stitching.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  5. Anonymous5 August 2014 at 14:31

    Hi Heather happy anniversary to you both and that gnocchi looks so yummy,love all of your projects designed by Jen you are both very clever,enjoy your day my friend.xx

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  6. Agy5 August 2014 at 15:40

    Happy anniversary to you! I've made gnocchi once and it came out all hard and too chewy. Not sure what went wrong there, but yours looks yummy!

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  7. Helen 5 August 2014 at 16:28

    Congratulations and happy anniversary love gnocchi and yours look delicious :)

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  8. Christine5 August 2014 at 18:45

    What a beautiful couple you were, so young and innocent with no idea of the journey to come. Well done.
    I love your new embroideries too.

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  9. Fiona6 August 2014 at 08:35

    Happy Anniversary.... wonderful... and home made gnocchi is just perfect to celebrate... lovely stitching too Heather...
    Hugz

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  10. Peg - Happy In Quilting6 August 2014 at 18:24

    Happy Anniversary, that gnocchi looks so good....love your projects...

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  11. Carol Ric7 August 2014 at 02:37

    Happy Anniversary Heather. Great projects and the gnocchi looks good. TFS!

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  12. Wendyb7 August 2014 at 16:44

    ooooh yeah!!! yummy and great memories! xoxox sugary hugs Wend :o)

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  13. Anonymous12 August 2014 at 02:38

    Happy anniversary AND happy birthday! Both late. =)

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