Learn to sew with Design-a-Doll kit

Information on using a compost sac, turkey tips for all cooks and making a versatile serving tray will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.)

Curt Jaynes, owner of GardenSource Nursery and Landscaping, is going to demonstrate using the new compost sac which is affordable, easy to work with and takes gardening to a new level. It features excellent drainage, allows oxygen to reach plants’ roots and reduces thermal stress. Jaynes is from Portales.

Janet Stahl is a talk-line expert for Butterball Turkey, and she is going to share some trusted turkey tips for all cooks. These include proper thawing, food safety and testing for doneness. She guarantees a tender juicy turkey every time! Stahl is from Chicago, Illinois.

Bruce Johnson is the spokesperson for Minwax which is located in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. He’s going to show how to make a versatile serving tray for entertaining as well as create a table centerpiece that can be changed to compliment your décor or season.

Information on using a Design-a-Doll kit, making lap quilts, and smoking salmon will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Mary Mertens is with Ticche & Bea in Chicago, Illinois, and she will show use the Design-a-Doll kit to learn to sew. It provides a quick project for kids to make when they are first learning to sew.

Evelyn Terhune will demonstrate how to make use of sewing scraps by making a cute children's quilt, a senior citizens lap quilt or even a wall hanging by using decorative stitching. Her business is Ozark Crafts in Gilbert, Arkansas.

John Vollertsen (known as Chef Johnny Vee) is a chef and owner of Las Cosas cooking school. He will demonstrate how to use a stovetop smoker to smoke a side of salmon in 9 minutes. He lives in Santa Fe.

Turkey Foil Wrap-Up

• 1 package Butterball® Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage, cut into 1” pieces

• 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2” thick

• 1 medium yellow squash, sliced 1/2” thick

• 1 large onion, cut into chunks

• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1” pieces

• 1/4 cup apple juice

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

• 1 tablespoon butter

Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat. Cut an 18-inch square of heavy foil. Place sausage, zucchini, squash, onions, and peppers in center of foil. Add the apple juice and rosemary. Cut butter into small pieces. Place evenly over all. Seal the foil. Place on grill. Cook 50 to 55 minutes or until sausage is heated through (160° F) and vegetables are tender. Serves 4.

“Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.