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speaking of bonnets,
happened upon this today while I was digging through my fabric stash. no, I didn’t sew it, my sister did, for me, circa 1978. And yes, the back detaches! and my model still can’t sit entirely still and the tripod is at work with the Artiste so things aren’t as clear as I’d like but there you go.
I fancied myself Half-pint/Holly Hobbie’s big sis back in the day, and that’s my original Holly Hobbie, the only doll I’ve ever owned (besides the 1950’s Barbies my sisters let me sew outfits for - but I never played with them like I did with Holly).
here she is brand spanking new on Christmas morning:
did anyone else love her or am I hideously old?
on to the recipe (I doubt Ma Ingalls ever made this one), a wonderful and quite garlicky dressing I recently enjoyed over a salad of organic romaine, aside some NY KC strips and roasted fingerling potatoes. heaven.
creamy caesar dressing
chop fine and put in pint jar with lid
- 3-4 large garlic cloves
add
- 1 c olive oil
- 1 t worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 t lemon juice
- 1.5 t red wine vinegar
- 1/3 c hellman’s mayo/lite mayo
- 1/2 t salt
- cracked fresh pepper to taste
shake it baby!
from this great cookbook
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Oh, I loved my Holly Hobby too. Mine was smaller than that one.
Yummy recipe- thanks! I’ll try it soon.
Comment by Alicia A. July 20, 2006 @ 10:47 pmI had a giant Holly Hobbie. I called her Hobbie Bobbie though. Her hair fell out. She had issues. My mom glued strands off yarn to replace it. Classy. I still have that sad, but loved doll.
Comment by Angela July 20, 2006 @ 11:18 pmThe bonnet is funny.
I had Holly Hobby wallpaper when I was little. I had a bonnet, too, but that was because I idolized Laura Ingalls. The bonnet makes for a very easy Halloween costume if you can get your daughter into the Little House books!
Comment by amy h July 20, 2006 @ 11:29 pmI had Holly Hobbie too. I think I still have her around. I had her sister too - her name was Carrie and so I liked her more.
And, I had that VERY SAME bonnet with the removable back. My grandma made it for me along with a pinafore and dress. I was Laura Ingalls/Holly Hobbie for Halloween that year.
Comment by CarrieG July 20, 2006 @ 11:32 pmI didn’t have the Holly Hobbie..but do remember it (so we’re not old) :) Isn’t it magical how your daughter now holds the doll you held once..that’s priceless!
Comment by Ingrid July 21, 2006 @ 12:01 amMmmmm… yummy recipe. I HAVE TO figure out a gluten-free alternative to worcestershire sauce.
When I was four I had Holly Hobby everything — curtains, sheets, comforter, etc.
Then it all got traded in for Annie.
Comment by capello July 21, 2006 @ 1:03 amI had a Holly Hobbie doll, but she wasn’t my favourite. I don’t know why.
Love the bonnet!
The recipe sounds fabulous!
Comment by Bethany July 21, 2006 @ 2:10 amI had a sunbonnet when I was a kid too! I loved Laura Ingalls, but never got into Holly Hobbie.
I think I am going to have to see if I can find my old bonnet in my parents’ attic during my next visit…
Comment by MarCee July 21, 2006 @ 6:56 amOh I would have loved to have that delicious lunch with you.
What cute kids-and the bonnet is adorable-very little house which I love love love
Comment by Thea July 21, 2006 @ 7:44 amI grew up in Italy and Holly Hobbie Dolls were THE thing. Infact, Holly Hobbie anything was THE thing. I had a tiny doll with a blue bonnet, very similar to your very own one. Oh… I haven’t thought about it in decades… I feel all nostalgic now…
But, with three boys, there’s no chance of reliving the dream.. Sad.
Comment by Monica July 21, 2006 @ 12:12 pm