tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post7888403278875810476..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Another free Quiet Life pattern...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-35891662104207221782020-09-04T09:11:02.492+10:002020-09-04T09:11:02.492+10:00Gosh you get through so much owrk Jenny I don'...Gosh you get through so much owrk Jenny I don't know where you get the enrgy. Must be all that lovely home grown food!Looks delicious. Recipes on a pdf would be great. You are so generous with your help, thank you. <br /><br />Hope the hospital trip is not too long. I remember when my son was a baby & we had to take him every few weeks for check ups we had to be there for 9am & were there all day! On a good day we got out by 4pm! Take care JennyWinifredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-11794260804382021292020-09-03T07:46:02.141+10:002020-09-03T07:46:02.141+10:00Thank you for all these ideas, dear Jenny. I would...Thank you for all these ideas, dear Jenny. I would love to have some of them as PDF. You are so creativ. May your migraine disappear. Thank you for taking the time to share these things with us. Be blessed. Heike from Germanycheesesmousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665230273436085852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60618610979096860142020-09-02T12:26:21.725+10:002020-09-02T12:26:21.725+10:00It's in my recipe files. Will share it soon. I...It's in my recipe files. Will share it soon. I soak 1 cup of almonds overnight, rinse them, then add to a blender with four cups of water. Strain the milk through a nut bag and store in the fridge.Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-32112449310192583612020-09-02T11:38:46.975+10:002020-09-02T11:38:46.975+10:00The pickled onions look interesting. Where did you...The pickled onions look interesting. Where did you get that recipe? How many almonds did you use to make that pitcher of almond milk?GetSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570316747748939489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-50528578381876285952020-08-16T06:33:56.051+10:002020-08-16T06:33:56.051+10:00Thank you very much for all the work you do for sh...Thank you very much for all the work you do for sharing thoughts, pictures, patterns and everything you post on the blog, Jenny. Thank you. <br />Big hug, <br />Miriam Miriamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-49760194260703440952020-08-15T12:01:52.983+10:002020-08-15T12:01:52.983+10:00I don't have a nut issue, its mostly oranges, ...I don't have a nut issue, its mostly oranges, dairy, certain herbs, chocolate and the weather - mostly the weather here in the tropics. At the moment my migraines are all weather related and there's no cure for that. xJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-61730486234368034212020-08-15T12:00:33.901+10:002020-08-15T12:00:33.901+10:00There's no brand, they are just the generic co...There's no brand, they are just the generic containers sold at Australian Kmart (from China).Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12039277805558368912020-08-15T05:27:09.937+10:002020-08-15T05:27:09.937+10:00Well I love that quiet life design - already print...Well I love that quiet life design - already printed and in my "Jenny" tote! I'll use the same fabrics that I'm using for Psalm 23. Meal prep has been non-existent around here lately - Jeff is laid off this week and everything's a mess, lol. Oh I'm so sad to hear about Joy, I'll be praying for her family!!!!!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19756678281776444072020-08-15T04:02:18.138+10:002020-08-15T04:02:18.138+10:00What a lovely post. I always enjoy thinking about...What a lovely post. I always enjoy thinking about food, and seeing what you are cooking. I know you had some tips here that will be helpful to me when thinking about snacking. I've been eating loads of watermelon all summer, because I get it free from a friend, and it is so good. Other than that, I don't know that I've eaten all that healthy, though I did cook a few things that were pretty tasty. Thank you so much for this little pattern. It is something that can be tucked away on almost anything one makes, from a mug rug to a tote bag. Just a little bit of cheer each time one sees it. That rug makes an amazing difference in the room. I'm so glad you found it.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90908935077608464052020-08-13T23:07:00.596+10:002020-08-13T23:07:00.596+10:00Well, YOU sure do bring joy and lift my heart! I a...Well, YOU sure do bring joy and lift my heart! I always feel like I've stepped back in time, for a bit of a slow-down, when I read your blog posts. It's so pleasant to learn all you do to live a healthy life. Since I'm not our family cook, I wouldn't benefit from your recipes, but if I DID, I would sure want to eat as you do. Though without a garden, fresh produce doesn't come easily into our household. I've heard about making almond milk and that's very intriguing. Also, Blossom's favorite buckwheat granola looks interesting. I don't have a clue what buckwheat looks like, or where it's possible to buy it, but gosh, sprouting it too?! Well, I can't imagine. Clearly, you have introduced me to new things! I admire you for keeping such a tidy home. I'm the sort that does what must be done so as to have more time for sewing and quilting. Thanks for sharing! You're the epitome of a life well-lived. FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34782427898416222782020-08-13T18:50:18.706+10:002020-08-13T18:50:18.706+10:00Hello Jenny,
I have recently found your blog and ...Hello Jenny, <br />I have recently found your blog and am really enjoying it! Thank you for your lovely pictures, thoughts etc and tips for a quiet and peaceful life!<br />In the past my Mother suffered from migraines and she tried many things, adjusting her diet etc, so I'd like to pass on this small bit of information....<br />Peanut butter: "Not just peanut butter, but all nuts can be headache or migraine triggers for some people. Again, use your headache diary to see if nuts are a problem for you," advises Kostidis. The culprit in nuts is again tyramine. And you may need to watch out for all nuts and nut butters. Tyramine is also in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. Since all nuts have tyramine, if you have this headache trigger, snack on something else and have your PB and J sandwiches without the P.<br /><br />Take care and best wishes from Holland<br />NicolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-81489251977310498072020-08-13T14:39:26.285+10:002020-08-13T14:39:26.285+10:00Hi Jenny,
That's the fun thing about handwork....Hi Jenny,<br />That's the fun thing about handwork...there are so many styles and colours to like and create with ! <br />Your kitchen is an abundance of colorful joy indeed :)<br />Love seeing what's on your counter as well :) There's a blue Corning ware(?) dish that shows up....I remember seeing that by my Grandma's and parents home :)<br />Contentment, part of a quite life ...to be cherrished and enjoyed.<br />Thanks for the lovely blog posts full of photo's and creativity !<br />hugs,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60645032051599478632020-08-13T09:40:17.189+10:002020-08-13T09:40:17.189+10:00I've found it quite easy to make a menu plan d...I've found it quite easy to make a menu plan during the winter, but now in summer this just doesn't seem to work as well. With the produce from our home garden really going strong, I find it necessary to plan meals around whatever is ripe & ready to eat. I really like the idea of doing meal prep & think this could work for some of the ingredients that are used so frequently. You mentioned food storage containers that you found at KMart. Would you be willing to share the name/brand of these? I've done some looking & find that prices do seem quite high & would love to locate something more friendly to a budget. I'm trying to make our meals more plant based & really appreciate the ideas & photos you have shared. If you have any cookbooks to recommend it would be most welcome. I live in the United States so what is available to you may easily be different that I might find. Still love to hear what has worked for others, saves money from purchasing cookbooks that have few really good recipes. Thank you for the lovely stitchery pattern...so pretty...it would certainly make a very nice bookmark! - Diane in northern MinnesotaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60524826149067360482020-08-13T08:55:15.026+10:002020-08-13T08:55:15.026+10:00Hello Jen, thank you for your very sweet embroider...Hello Jen, thank you for your very sweet embroidery pattern. Will make lovely gifts for special friends. I too would like very much to have your recipes in PDF format. You also bring such joy each time I see your name pop into my inbox. I have suffered greatly with severe migraine at times and sympathise with you. May you have a blessed week. Gail.gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-73098600611042435202020-08-13T08:42:02.645+10:002020-08-13T08:42:02.645+10:00No I don't. We have a few of them and they thr...No I don't. We have a few of them and they thrive but I think it's because they love the tropical weather.Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-55754461952091117412020-08-13T07:53:01.405+10:002020-08-13T07:53:01.405+10:00I love both versions of the Quiet Life stitchery J...I love both versions of the Quiet Life stitchery Jenny ... cannot choose a favourite. Thank You for sharing it my dear friend. Gosh sometimes I wish I could reach into my screen & try a little taste test of some of your food - it always looks so delicious. My friend Shirley purchased that same book & has just lent it to me to read ... I am "rationing it to myself" each day with a cuppa !!! What a treat. xxJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-91711501989305172212020-08-13T06:05:51.374+10:002020-08-13T06:05:51.374+10:00Forgot to add that I'm losing my zygo cactus. ...Forgot to add that I'm losing my zygo cactus. I transplanted it to a larger pot and it started going downhill almost immediately. I hope to save enought "leaves" to start over because I adore these plants. Do you use a special soil mix for yours?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770299159220554163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88065282063634512322020-08-13T06:02:22.670+10:002020-08-13T06:02:22.670+10:00So enjoyable reading your posts. If you do the re...So enjoyable reading your posts. If you do the recipes, please include the green beans with the almonds, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770299159220554163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-68646473869574229462020-08-13T02:32:23.788+10:002020-08-13T02:32:23.788+10:00Your meals look delicious! Maybe someday you would...Your meals look delicious! Maybe someday you would please share your recipes? I love reading your blog. It's so simple and easy and how life should be. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01835324110414580838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59925321870704542962020-08-13T01:49:34.940+10:002020-08-13T01:49:34.940+10:00Wonderful post today Dear Jenny. Thank you for the...Wonderful post today Dear Jenny. Thank you for the quiet life stitchery design . I love the pastel version; but the red version screams my name today... Your foods sound delicious. My husband demands meats at each meal and heavy comfort foods. I so wish we could eat simpler dishes . Especially cooler dishes this time of year and lighter ones too...I hope Blossoms appointment goes quickly for you all and everything with the babe is good as well as being good for Blossom too.... I know the girls have got to be over the top excited to get a brotherTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-9686630632325815272020-08-13T00:52:07.870+10:002020-08-13T00:52:07.870+10:00What a lovely post! You made me so hungry reading ...What a lovely post! You made me so hungry reading about all the things you are preparing for future meals. Yummy yummy! I get so inspired when I read your posts. I'm trying very hard to get my house in order but it is really a mess. I have such little energy that I can only accomplish a little bit at a time. But I live in hope that maybe one day our house will be neat again. <br /><br />Love your new rug! Such wonderful colors. <br /><br />I have three cactus, each a different color. I think the flowers match yours. They are all getting old and one doesn't look like it will last much longer. <br /><br />Good luck to Blossom for a good checkup! <br /><br />Thanks for the new pattern. You have a way of making such simple and beautiful designs!<br /><br />May the Faeries Shine Upon You Always!<br /><br />CynthiaDIGBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838849822092284346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23446581449857416722020-08-13T00:51:45.296+10:002020-08-13T00:51:45.296+10:00Thanks for the kind words! We are definitely on th...Thanks for the kind words! We are definitely on the same page “literally “... ❤️😊 All of your recipes look fresh and delicious and healthy! I would love them in PDF 😋JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59303117782810236402020-08-12T21:03:25.730+10:002020-08-12T21:03:25.730+10:00A PDF with some of your recipes would be lovely Je...A PDF with some of your recipes would be lovely Jenny. I love seeing what others eat, it gives me ideas and your food always looks refreshing and delicious. The warmer weather is around the corner so it wont be long and we will be enjoying more tasty salads, we still eat salads during winter but the taste is just not there, especially in tomatoes.<br /><br />This week I wrote up a menu plan until the end of August, for the first time in ages. It feels so much better knowing what is for tea/dinner everyday. I had gotten out of the habit since my last child left home. I might even give your preparation method a try, even if only for a couple of days to start with.<br /><br />I love both of the pattern colours you tried out, the pastel one is very soft and pretty. I like the idea of a book mark, even a pocket on a simple bag sounds lovely too. I have my sewing machine out and ready to sew, my crafty space is taking shape and hopefully it wont be long and I will be able to spend time creating until my heart's content. It was one of the things on my contentment list this week so I have been busy sorting and organising to make it happen.<br /><br />Your new rug looks wonderful and that book sounds like a great read. You have reminded me that I need to give my washing machine a good scrub. I have a twin tub, so not to hard to keep clean. A good dose of vinegar and hot water usually works well. I love zygo cactus's, they always put on such a show. My mum has a big plant and it is stunning when in flower. Sadly I killed the one I had, I must remember to get another piece from mum's plant and see if I can grow another one.<br /><br />Love Tania xxxTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87658592593401457812020-08-12T19:40:37.447+10:002020-08-12T19:40:37.447+10:00Hi Jenny I love your reference of Joy and you are ...Hi Jenny I love your reference of Joy and you are so right ,such a sweet beautiful friend,who sure did spread her Joy where ever she went. I love how you are preparing your food in advance ,love the snacks that you have I am going to try these . Hope you and Blossom have a lovely time together when is she due Jenny I have forgotten. Your free stitchery is so pretty Thankyou,stay safe and take care my friend xxPink Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868216304918871262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87508347721848438912020-08-12T17:00:45.368+10:002020-08-12T17:00:45.368+10:00Thank you so much for taking the time to give us s...Thank you so much for taking the time to give us so much helpful information. I have not been as successful as you in cooking for an entire week but I am getting closer to that goal. Your posts are always so calming, too. I look forward to doing the embroidery and may make a few into bookmarks for my Bible study group. Blessings to you and your family❤️ CarolAunt Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497442655814529514noreply@blogger.com