Christmas Love Heart Ornaments

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Christmas Love Heart Ornaments
By: Red Heart Yarns

Ornaments
Crochet Hook: I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

MATERIALS:
Red Heart Holiday, 1 ball each:
A: 9040 Red/Silver
B: 140 White/Silver
Crochet Hook (I/9 or 5.5 mm)
Split-Ring Stitch Marker
Small Amount of Stuffing
Yarn Needle

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Recipe: "Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup"

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I made this today. Now I regret all the leftover mashed potatoes that I've tossed in the past. If you have leftover spuds, this is well worth considering.


"Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup"

Ingredients:
1/8 cup diced bacon (about 2 strips)
1/2 sweet onion, diced
about 1 cup leftover instant mashed potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
about 1/4 cup shredded Gouda cheese

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