A Hands On Life

04/03/2026

Wonder what I'm about to make?

03/11/2026

01/28/2026

What am I making?!!

01/28/2026

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01/28/2026

01/25/2026

How are you staying warm and cozy? I am bundled up in my housecoat while working on my granddaughter's blanket.

01/25/2026

When it's too cold to do much else
Barbie blanket, dishcloths and some work on the grandbabies blanket

01/24/2026

Can't decide if I like the green or grey better!?

01/24/2026

Homemade Sauces!

Hoisin Sauce
Recipe:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Teriyaki Sauce
Recipe:
3/4 cup water
4 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup
water

Char Siu Sauce
Recipe:
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
4 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp five-spice powder
3 cloves of garlic - minced
2 tbsp cornstarch