Pretty sure I forgot to post this.  I think Miss J made this 5 years ago!  She is 17 and might not want to see this again.  It was very creative.  I think I was watching some grandkids, trying to think up things for them to do.  I always have lots of felt and thread.

I have creative grandchildren!

Seems like a new trend in cooking is the Instant Pot.
I've had one for over a year, but have been afraid to use it.

I went to a class at Kitchen Kneads and got many recipes that my family enjoys.
They also showed how to use the Instant Pot and it is no longer so scary.

Our family's favorite is:

Chicken & Rice

2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces (or a pound of hamburger)
2 t. oregano
1 onion
chopped cilantro & parsley
1 can tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup capers
2 T balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic
3 T. sugar
1/4 c coconut oil
6 cups chicken broth (or beef with the hamburger)
4 c basmati brown rice

Brown the meat with the onion, green peppers and garlic on saute.   Add everything else. Close the lid.  Put the pressure on high for 20 - 25 minutes.  Let it "rest" for 10 minutes.  Release the pressure and it's ready to eat.

I have found that HALF of the recipe is plenty for dinner and leftovers.

Going through some old pictures and found this cute "present"

I LOVE it, even more now than in 1988.