Take-out Tuesday, Butterscotch Toffee Blondies
Last week, knowing my family was on the way, I got busy filling the snack jars on the island, {the first place they look} and wanted a sweet to put in the cake dome I looked through my saved recipes on Pinterest and found a pineapple coconut cake that sounded great When I make a … Continue reading
Holidays, Celebrating the Flag!
In honor of Flag Day, the day that commemorates the adoption of the US flag in 1777, Let’s celebrate with all things flag! Stars and Stripes Bottle Flip Flops, Firecrackers and Flags Red White & Beach Flag Tree Sand Dollar Flag … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Flowering Cactus in Colored Pencil
A good set of colored pencils is a great addition to your studio or stash They are great to use with markers and watercolor, or just by themselves for the delight of coloring Cactus fascinates me and when I saw this painting by Dyana E. Hesson I had to paint/draw/color … Continue reading
Party Panache, Creamsicle Cheesecake in a Jar
I have an easy summer treat for you today Creamsicle cheesecake in a jar Crumbled shortbread cookies layered with a creamsicle filling and whipped cream cheese A few simple ingredients Jello Mixed with Cool Whip Cream cheese beaten with sugar and vanilla and orange extract Then combined with Cool Whip Crushed cookies And 1/2 pint … Continue reading
Holidays, Father’s Day Vignette and Dad’s Favorites
Last year I made a Father’s Day tree to honor one of my favorite Dads This year I decided to make a vignette on the kitchen bar Things that represent this Dad and his loves, boating, fishing, grilling His alma mater is … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Sausage & Vegetable Squash Boats or Crescent Squares
This recipe is so versatile! You can change it up and make it vegetarian, substitute different cheeses, use a different combo of vegetables, stuff zucchini, peppers or tomatoes Use the filling for stuffing dough or a pizza topping It’s a jumping off point for your own ideas! Squash, cut in half with seeds scooped out, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, 3 Cheese Zucchini & Corn Pie
Summer produce is one of the best parts of summer, and I recently filled my fridge with fresh corn and squash, and my neighbor brought me garden tomatoes and cucumbers I’m a very happy girl! I decided to make a corn and zucchini pie with sweet onion, garlic and 3 cheeses plus eggs {not pictured} … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Blue & Green Bottles
Bottles have fascinated me lately I couldn’t resist painting these beautiful blue and green bottles… This was my inspiration photo source I simplified it down to just the center blue bottle and the 2 green bottles I started with a light pencil … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Dinner with an Octopus
Today is all about stress relief… Sit back, relax and feel the sea breeze We’re going to have dinner with an octopus if you please! He’s not on the menu, just on the plates Let’s have some fun, and dinner awaits! He’s very friendly, all jiggles … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Surprise Flatbread
My go to favorite meal is a one dish salad, casserole or flatbread loaded with different ingredients, with lots flavors and textures Last week I made a flatbread topped with my favorite summer ingredients, corn and strawberries, plus asparagus and bacon 😋 I partially baked the thin pizza crust dough, then spread it with Alfredo … Continue reading
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