There is something about egg cups that I like.
I especially like these blue/white ones.
I must admit I have never eaten an egg out of an egg cup. I don't even like soft-boiled eggs, which is what they are made to be used for.
So for years, I have just admired the beautiful color and form of these objects and used them only for decorative purposes, usually with artificial eggs.
One day last week I had an extra onion and voila!
A new purpose was born! Instead of walking the extra 22 feet to the pantry to get an onion, I now have them right on the counter top where I need them. They are just the right size for cooking for only two people.
Friday after work we immediately took off for the weekend. We went to a casino where we were both in a slot tournament. It was such fun. We had to play 5 different rounds and all five scores were added to determine the winner. There were 96 people in the tourney. After the first round, I was in FIRST PLACE! What a thrill it was! I had visions of winning the $1000 top prize...at least for two hours until the next round when I bombed---I think I had the lowest score of all 96 that round. Nonetheless, I finished in the top ten, but there were only five prizes, so I may as well have been number 96. Oh, well, I didn't win the tournament, but I did hit a
which required I fill out a tax form. If you gamble at all, you may know that you only have to fill out tax forms if the haul is $1200 or more. So, it was a good weekend!I finished reading "The Quilter's Homecoming" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Is anyone else reading this? I feel like I missed something........whatever happened to Mae? I sure thought she would make another appearance at the end. Did she and I missed it?
On Friday my bulbs from Breck's arrived. When we got home at 1 p.m. today, I ran inside changed into grubby clothes and went out to plant the 55 tulips and 24 allium. I really wasn't in the mood, but knew I had to get it done. I didn't even take the time to pull up pictures of this past spring to see where I have tulips planted. I just grabbed a shovel and dug. I only overtuned a couple of other tulip bulbs so hopefully I remembered and they will look fine where I planted them.
Well, off to get a few things done before I have to get up to go to work. Weekends do zoom by, don't they?
Congrats on your winnings! Sounds like fun even if you weren't in the top 5!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use for the egg cups - they are really pretty.
I love the fans on your xmas tree - cute idea.
Good for you getting your bulbs done - mine are still waiting to get planted. Maybe this week...
Congratulations on getting your bulbs planted. I still have about 150 bulbs to plant and it won't quit raining!
ReplyDeleteWhen I go out ot plant bulbs in the fall I try so hard to remember where everything is planted, when it comes up, how high and wide it is, and what it looks like. I make maps and lists, but it really doesn't seem to help. In the end,though, most spots I choose to plant them end up being good spots where they blend well. Sometimes things end up where I probably never would have consciously planned and they look fabulous; so now I try not to fuss too much.
I let it all be my springtime surprise!
Luck be a lady this weekend! Woo hoo! Good for you. : )
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the egg cups. I buy big ol' Vidalia or red onions, so they go in the frig.
I know, sometimes you have to do stuff when you aren't in the mood. I really need to dig up gladiolus bulbs, but they didn't do much this year, but I will dig them up in a week or so. It's still warm here!
Lucky you, Zoe! Think of all the bulbs and flowers you can buy with that windfall! I like eggcups too, but I don't think I own any at the moment. Like you, I don't eat eggs that way. Your blue and white ones are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWish I could help you with the book, but I haven't read it.
Zoey,
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever use of egg cups and a bit of a conversation starter when people see them in your kitchen. I love, love, love your latest quilt. Such talent!
Susan
Our eggs are usually scrambled with peppers so I haven't bought any egg cups... do have a plastic Humpty Dumpty version that was my husband's when he was a kid. It would tip over if I put an onion in it!
ReplyDeleteAnnie at the Transplantable Rose
What a neet idea for those pretty eggcups! And wow.....your quilt is stunning!!!
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xo
Kris, Yes, it was a fun weekend. Winning money always seems to put a smile on a person's face! :)
ReplyDeleteSylvana, I used to do the map thing, too. Like you, I finally gave it up. I agree that sometimes the unknown combinations turn out the best.
Dianne, We love the Vidalia onions, but we can only buy them in early summer. I didn't think onions were supposed to be stored in the frig????????? Doesn't it break down the sugars or something? We should probably google that one. :)
lostroses, I am having fun spending it. I bought two large Samsonite pieces of pull luggage and I have made reservations for two more weekend trips in November.
Hi Susan,
Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by.
Annie, I haven't seen that one! I do prefer the porcelin over the plastic! LOL.
Tea, thank you so much. I am going to work on it now.