Godey’s Volume 65, July-December, 1862

Dear Sis,

A few more patterns for Gentlemen:

Mittens and Cuffs to Knit

Zouave Jacket in Crochet

Gentleman’s Hunting Vest in Crochet

Little Girl’s Mittens and Cuffs to Knit

Gentleman’s Scarf in Crochet

Carriage Wrapper Design

Fur Collar and Cuffs

Boa to Knit

Gentleman’s Neck Warmer to Knit

Braided Spectacle Case

New Crochet Stitches

Happy Historic Crafting!

Love,

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Instant Pot Freezer Meals: Ginger Chicken and Broccoli

Dear Sis,

Today was a busy day! We did a full morning of homeschool, took a mid-day walk, introduced our mail order ants to their habitat, made dinner, and watch a family movie. This freezer meal took me about 5 minutes of active work time and Daddy did the clean up for me:)

Ginger Chicken and Broccoli

Instant Pot Freezer Meal

Print Recipe

Course Main Course

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Preparation Ingredients

2 (1 gal) freezer bags
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thights, cubed
1/4 c dark brown sugar
2 T low sodium soy sauce
2 T sesame oil
1 T ginger paste
1 T hoisin sauce
1 T minced garlic
1 (16 oz) pkg. frozen broccoli florettes

Serving Day Ingredients

2 c rice, cook as usual
1 c chicken stock
2 T cornstarch, dissolved in 3 T water

Instructions

Preparation Instuctions

Date and lable a freezer bag. Place chicken and marinate ingredients in preapared bag. Press out air and seal. Place marinated chicken bag and package of frozen broccoli in second freezer bag. Press out air and seal. Freeze for later use.

Serving Day Instructions

Place chicken mixture and stock into pressure cooker pot. Seal and pressure cook 8 minutes. Natural release 10 minutes, quick release.
Using saute function, bring sauce to a boil. Stir in dissolved cornstarch until thickened. Stir in frozen broccoli until heated through. Serve over rice.

Instant Pot Freezer Meal Directory

Dinner is Served!

Other photos from our day:

Love,

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Godey’s Volume 64, January-June, 1862

Dear Sis,

Another interesting collection:

Another Sontag Design

Ribbed Sock to Knit

Gentleman’s Purse to Crochet

Knee Warmer Design

Fashion Plate: Boy’s Suit

Silk Mittens to Knit for a Little Girl

“The Page” to Raise Skirts on Muddy Days

Colorful Silk Purse in Crochet

Travel Bag to Bead

Satin Stitch Collar and Cuffs to Embroider

Mittens and Cuffs to Knit

Happy Historic Crafting!

Love,

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Godey’s Volume 63, July-December, 1861

Dear Sis,

So Many Patterns!

Hair Net in Crochet

Braces to Knit

Socks with Holes to Knit

New Style Infant Bib in Crochet

Beaded Velvet Sachet

Neck-Tie in Crochet

Sontag to Knit

Opera Hood to Knit

Colorful Embroidered Scarf

Baby Sock to Knit

Glengarry Cap in Crochet

Petticoat Suspenders

Happy Historic Crafting!

Love,

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Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Dear Sis,

William’s very favorite dish at Cracker Barrel is Chicken and Dumplings. This week we made some at home with success. It’s a new family favorite!

Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Print Recipe

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

10 c chicken stock
1 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 t basil
2 bay leaves
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt
1 rotissery chicken, shredded
1 1/2 c frozen peas

Dumplings

2 c flour
3/4 c buttermilk
1/4 c slated butter, melted
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt

Instructions

Combine stock, carrots, and seasoning in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil.
Whisk dry dumpling ingredients together. Add wet ingredients and stir until combined. Roll dough out on a floured surface to less than a 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares with a pizza wheel. Toss a few dumplings at a time into boiling broth.
Boil 10-15 minutes until carrots are soft and dumplings are cooked. Stir in peas and serve.

Dinner is served!

Love,

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