Fearless Friday, Daisies & Watermelon with Gouache
We are painting with gouache today, a medium that shares qualities with watercolor and acrylic Gouache can be thinned with water and applied like watercolor or it can be painted directly on paper remaining opaque In the Cardinal painting below, everything is done with watercolor except the snow, which was put on the branch with … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday, Asian Peach Slaw & Pulled Pork Wrap
This is a great recipe for Summer The slaw is light and refreshing and is a wonderful side dish with whatever you’re grilling from hot dogs and hamburgers to BBQ chicken or fish It’s made with bean sprouts, snow peas, coleslaw mix, fresh peaches, cucumber, and green onion with a tangy Ginger Mandarin dressing by … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Formula for Quiche
I am relaxing at the beach with my family this week and my son, the Chef has been spoiling us with our favorites, delicious Hamburgers, Coconut Shrimp, BBQ Ribs Since we haven’t made anything new I am re-sharing one of my favorite things to make for dinner without having to go to the grocery store~ … Continue reading
Celebrate the Red White & Blue!
Happy Memorial Day! We are celebrating Memorial Day in the USA honoring all those who have selflessly served to protect our freedom~ Thank you for your service! Memorial Day is the “unofficial” beginning of Summer, Let the fun begin!! Celebrate with red, white, & blue! Tiered Tray and Table Flag Glasses and Uncle Sam Hat … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Rose Collage
Last week we talked about Collage Art and how I wanted to make one but couldn’t seem to get started~ I enjoyed all your comments and as I was sitting in my studio, I finally got an idea! This Pink Roses painting was on my easel because I had recently used it in a photograph… … Continue reading
Recipe Box, 1 Recipe 4 Different Ways
This is a recipe that can be used as an appetizer or a side dish~ It only has 3 ingredients AND you can change the ingredients to make a different combo! I made it with roasted Brussels Sprouts, blue cheese and bacon For an appetizer serve it on a small skewer, like a mini kebab, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, 3 Festive Fruit Recipes to Kick off Summer
I’m heading to the Gulf Coast for Memorial Day weekend and have been thinking about our menu~ Memorial Day weekend in the USA is the unofficial kick-off to Summer, so it calls for some summer fruit recipes How about a sweet and savory flatbread topped with pear, nectarine, raspberries, blueberries, ham and bacon with sharp … Continue reading
Sunday Supper, Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake
Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Parmigiana, is a classic Italian American dish, consisting of crisp breaded chicken breasts covered in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and served on a bed of spaghetti I gave this traditional dish a new twist that is delicious, satisfying and much easier! Instead of chicken breasts, I used … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Collage Art
I have been thinking about making a collage using parts of my own sketches, pieces of paper, etc. but I just can’t seem to get started! This pretty flower collage was done by my artist blogging friend Patty Anne I love the way she made the white leaves from parts of her own sketches and … Continue reading
Tablescapes, May Flower Shower
We celebrated Mother’s Day and 2 birthdays last weekend Big E’s birthday is May 11 and Super Teen’s birthday is May 14 My daughter came over with her family and we also invited her husband’s mother, his brother and his wife It was a shower of flowers! It was a beautiful May afternoon and we … Continue reading
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