and candysticks too….
Friday, January 30th, 2009
Archive for January, 2009
new pillow earrings…
Friday, January 30th, 2009
plastic from a table”cloth”
and from a shower curtain..
valentine’s reception and jewelry trunk show in st. louis….
Thursday, January 29th, 2009
at craft alliance….friday, february 6th from 4-8pm. the show runs from february 3rd - 15th. swing by if you get a chance and see my new work as well as the work of roger rimel and laura jackson.
black fluffer ball….
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
i gotta get one of these…..what a schweetie pie!!!
image via cuteoverload
“kale crack”
Monday, January 26th, 2009
today i was working at the yoga studio where i am part of the work study program. i donate a few hours of “labor” in trade for unlimited classes. it’s such a great program and i feel proud to be part of it…..i’ll do anything for the yoga :O) i was cleaning the floor to prep for the expansion grand opening and began to feel my belly crying out for something toothsome and delicious. i just so happened to be sweeping in the cafe area, and saw on the shelf some dark green leafy packaged “substance”. the package read “quite cheesey kale chips”. with my insatiable curiousity to try all things health food related and potentially good for you, i busted open a bag. i have to admit my expectations were fairly low….boy, i could not have been more off the mark. these slightly salty, nicely pungent and irresistibly crunchy dark green layers of goodness were beyond any expectation for a deep fried fat filled chip. these were absolutely delightful, satsifying and, dare i say, utterly delicious. as i am typing…i am craving and wishing for another bag of green delight. so it begins, my quest for a recipe online. if anyone has tried making these at home and would be willing to share their recipe i would love to give it a try. when i find time i will definitely be trying my hand at making these dehydrated, green and flavorful chips in my kitchen. the brand i tried is from blessings alive and radiant foods. i highly recommend them.
image via kitchen dispensary
clear and tea
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
bangle bracelets made from clear resin and tea leaves. so pure, simple and lovely. more from artist claire lowe
badfruit….
Saturday, January 24th, 2009new cards by my friend trish of “bad fruit”. she makes cards inspired by typical household boxes/containers destined for the landfill and instead pulls them aside to house these sweet and beautiful art cards. these cherries rock it!!!
yellowbaby..
Saturday, January 24th, 2009some really beautiful originals by yellowbaby.
crocheted cuff with thread, hand formed stones made of ceramic.
rings made from thread, fabric, and hand sewn sequins.
sage green bracelet
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
new sage green bracelet made with (top to bottom) vintage glass, vintage button, beach pebble, part of vintage plastic button
gingerbread cake
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
1 cup regular flour
1 cup spelt flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
.5 tsp salt
.5 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup agave nectar
2/3 cup hot water + (4 T for flax seed mixture)
1/3 cup of soy butter
1 ripe mashed banana
2 heaping T of ground flax seed
preheat oven to 350. combine all dry ingredients in one bowl. put agave nectar, molasses and hot water in another. mix well and add the rest of the of wet ingredients with molasses mixture except the flax seed. place flax seed in a bowl with the 4 T of hot water and wisk and let sit for a minute or two and then add flax mixture to molasses mixture. add dry ingredients to molasses mixture and stir together. spray 8 x 8 pan and flour it shaking out excess flour. pour mixture in pan and bake away. this should take about 30-40 minutes to cook.
icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup of tofutti….soy cream cheese
2 T soy butter, melted
1/2 t vanilla
a tiny splash of soy or rice milk, better to start with less and add more as you go if you need it.
with a mixer, mix tofutti and soy butter until well blended, then add soy milk, vanilla. let cake cook (or not) and spoon over cake. enjoy!!
i this adapted from a veganyumyum recipe.