Fearless Friday, Fearless florals
Time in my studio is precious these days since I’m often away on the coast. When I have a dedicated painting day, I often work on several things at once This is a good way to maximize time and materials, if something needs drying time, work on something else for a while, or … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Zucchini & Corn Enchiladas or Creamy Zucchini & Corn Crepes
My family loves enchiladas, and I’m always looking for variations This vegetarian version can be served as a main dish or a side with grilled meat If you’re not a fan of Tex-Mex, wait! Substitute a white sauce or a creamed soup* for the enchilada sauce for a delightful twist on this comfort filled dish, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
This salad makes a satisfying summer meal, and you can load it up with summer veggies Start by roasting corn in the oven and after 20 minutes add bacon and broccoli While everything is roasting, cook the pasta al dente and toss with basil pesto I like to use spirals because the multi-surface noodle holds … Continue reading
Flavor of the Month, Peachy Bread Pudding & a Peachy Recipe Round-up
Okay, I’ve got good news and bad news…and good news! The good news is I did make the eagerly anticipated Peach Bread Pudding from the June Bucket list The bad news is that I don’t have tons of drool worthy photos so we’re going to have to use our imaginations… The other good news is … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Watercolor & ink
The hardest part of painting for me is editing what I see Food fascinates me not only because I love to cook, but because of all the magical colors and textures Painting every single detail is not my thing, I’m just not that patient…my style is more impressionistic than realistic … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Seashells & Sunshine
It is hard to imagine this view we enjoyed just a few days ago, as we are being pounded by Tropical Storm Cindy on the Gulf Coast today Let’s enjoy this other beautiful day as we’re wishing the rain, rain, would go away Simply set, this table for two … Continue reading
Party Panache, Super Star Shortcuts
We do a lot of cooking and entertaining, but I must confess, to make this happen, I have learned the art of the short cut… Today I’m sharing some recipes we had during our Friends & Family Weekend that made things very effortless Pesto Parmesan Biscuit Bites Canned biscuits, cut into pieces, and tossed with … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars
Celebrate the official beginning of summer with these no bake, fill, chill and serve key lime cheesecakes in a jar! Perfect for parties 🎉, picnics 🍉, boat rides ⛵️ and outdoor BBQs 🍔 Portable and ready to serve! Have you seen this ready to eat cheesecake filling by Philadelphia? It makes cheesecake happen instantly! 💃 … Continue reading