Five Minute Pizza

What’s on the cutting board?

• Whole-wheat pita bread
• Balsamic vinegar
• Fresh tomatoes
• Broccoli
• Basic tomato sauce
• Basil
• Shredded cheese

How is it done?

Spread sauce on pita bread. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and then layer fresh tomatoes. Place whole or finely chopped basil on top of tomatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and broccoli. I use raw broccoli for a nice crunch, but you can always cook it first if you prefer. Place in toaster oven until cheese is melted.

Hint:

You can always store pita in the freezer. Then you will be ready for pizza any time.

Enjoy!

"Hooter Hider" or "Knocker Blocker"

My older sister started making her “hooter hiders” as soon as she received her sewing machine. Purchasing a nursing cover at a baby store can cost $25-35. That is why my sister started making her own for her friends. As I recently made my first one my husband coined the creative name of “knocker blocker”.

What you need:

• ~1 yard of fabric x2 typically matching pattern for a more “fashionable look”
• ~12” of boning
• 1 set of D-rings 1” to 1.5”

How to:

Honestly, I will post later

Other fabric ideas:

Check out my Sister's blog http://mobabysewing.blogspot.com/

Quick & Easy Fish Tacos

To make something homemade it doesn’t have to take a lot of time. It can be a few simple items to make a quick and healthy dinner.

So what’s on the cutting board tonight?

• Tortillas
• Shredded cheese made from 2% milk
• Fresh salsa (tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, lime juice)
• Crispy lettuce
• Extra tomatoes
• Spices: Ground Coriander and Ground Paprika
• Breadcrumbs
• White fish (such as mahi mahi or tilapia)

How is it done?

Mix together breadcrumbs with coriander and paprika. If you like more heat, add more paprika. Pat dry fish fillets. Lightly coat fillets with a spray olive oil or a few drops out of the bottle. Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the fillets and pat directly onto the filet. Place on parchment paper on a cooking sheet under the boiler until done, depending upon type and thickness of the filets.

Waiting time: while the fish cooks, dice up your homemade salsa and chop crispy lettuce. Once fish is cooked, turn the oven off and place tortillas in the oven for a few till warm.

How to finish?

Put together as desired, and eat!

Enjoy.

Welcome to Stitch and Stew, a blog about Handmade Crafts and Homemade Food.

How this all started. I have always envied those with a strong passion for one skill or trade. However, I am an individual with a passion for many things, jack-of-all-trades. I am a dietitian, culinary trained chef, group fitness instructor, educator and sales rep just to name a few. On Christmas 2009 I received my first sewing maching and became a seamstress.

This blog is for me to share my many passions in hopes of educating others on food, nutrition, and sewing. I hope I can make it easier for others to incorporate something handmade or homemade into their lives.

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