The result of not feeling well and soaking in a lot of Frida Kahlo.
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Monday, September 3, 2012
Anna Carey
My love for art and miniature has found a new muse.....
see her exhibit here: http://www.artereal.com.au/home/anna-carey/more-works
and blog: http://anna-carey.blogspot.com/
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Making me smile....
I came accross two more amazing artists once again using paper and books as their medium.
Jayme McGowan's detailed papercuts are truly amazing.....
And finally an awesome recipe to make you smile, Creamy Avocado Pasta:
Ingredients:
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted
½ lime
2 garlic cloves
¼ jalapeno
¼ cup packed basil
1 cup spinach
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup spinach
basil leaves to garnish
Method:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still al dente 9 -11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Put the cup of spinach in the bottom of a serving bowl and place the spaghetti on top and toss for a few minutes to wilt the spinach.
While the pasta is cooking make the avocado sauce. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocado and place in a food processor. Zest the lime and add along with the basil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, basil, spinach, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss everything together adding a little cooking water to loosen the sauce as needed. Top with the grated parmesan and basil and serve.
I made it last night. I added a little more jalapeno and it was fantastic!
You can find more of her portfolio here:http://www.roadsideprojects.com/portfolio/
And while reading her blog I saw the work of Nick Georgiou
And finally an awesome recipe to make you smile, Creamy Avocado Pasta:
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| via http://www.blissfulbblog.com/ |
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted
½ lime
2 garlic cloves
¼ jalapeno
¼ cup packed basil
1 cup spinach
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup spinach
basil leaves to garnish
Method:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still al dente 9 -11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Put the cup of spinach in the bottom of a serving bowl and place the spaghetti on top and toss for a few minutes to wilt the spinach.
While the pasta is cooking make the avocado sauce. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocado and place in a food processor. Zest the lime and add along with the basil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, basil, spinach, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss everything together adding a little cooking water to loosen the sauce as needed. Top with the grated parmesan and basil and serve.
I made it last night. I added a little more jalapeno and it was fantastic!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Recent Projects
Some recent projects that have kept myself and my daughter busy:
My daughter built this tomato cage, no more squirrel thievery. I think we could easily make a greenhouse out of it. She is so talented!
My lilac bushes are so fragrant that I thought I would make soap. I carefully removed each blossom and followed the directions. Unfortunately the lilac scent didn't prevail. Instead an earthy, woodsy scent did. The bars still smell good, but I was hoping to preserve that lilac heaven.
And finally, a few paintings I've finished the past month....
My daughter built this tomato cage, no more squirrel thievery. I think we could easily make a greenhouse out of it. She is so talented!
My lilac bushes are so fragrant that I thought I would make soap. I carefully removed each blossom and followed the directions. Unfortunately the lilac scent didn't prevail. Instead an earthy, woodsy scent did. The bars still smell good, but I was hoping to preserve that lilac heaven.
And finally, a few paintings I've finished the past month....
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Small Wonders
I am smitten! I love miniatures and working with my miniature gardens: http://keepingnotes.typepad.com/blog/2011/03/spring-greening.html. But this has made me want to branch out and try something new.
The artist is Annina Gunter and her work is amazing!
See more of her work on her blog: http://anninagunter.blogspot.com/
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