Sunday, July 21, 2013

cherry almond crumble

I found this recipe via pinterest from
 pastry affair blog.
This is so good with the freshest fruit in season. 
I've made it twice this weekend. 
One I brought to NY which we had for breakfast and
I just made another to take to my favorite boy in NH. 
I substituted agave for sugar, 
agar agar for cornstarch, 
and used whole wheat pastry flour.
  In addition to cherries,
I added 2 plums, a peach and lemon juice.

Cherry Almond Crumble
Cherry Filling
1 1/2 lbs (0.7 kg) dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brandy or dark rum (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch round or cast iron pan.
In the prepared pan, mix the cherries, brown sugar, and cornstarch together until the sugar and cornstarch dissolves. Evenly pour the brandy over the top. Bake for 20 minutes.
Almond Crumble
4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, room temperature
1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (60 grams) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (45 grams) old fashioned oats
1/2 cup (60 grams) sliced or chopped almonds
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Mix in the cinnamon and salt. Stir in the flour, oats, and almonds. The mixture should hold together in your hand when squeezed together. When the cherries have finished baking, evenly sprinkle the crumble over the top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled, with ice cream or whipped cream. Keep chilled in the refrigerator.


Thursday, July 18, 2013

bringing back the cap




Seriously folks.
Maybe a purchase
of one of these gems
and a run through the sprinkler 
is all a girl needs today.

I think so.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

summerART !

   Before we head into 
take a looky at what we've been up to.

                                                                 printed and painted 
                                                               these masterpieces


                                                                marbled colored circles
                                                            to create these cool mobiles
                                                    sewed and stuffed these tie dyes 
                                                                    into big pillows
                                                    designed and painted bug bags 
                                                              for summer adventures

and made mustaches with all my friends!
                                                
                                    WE have spaces available for
                     summerART (4 week sessions, Tues - Thurs 10- 1:00)
                                     email or call the studio 
                                     to reserve your spot!

hands


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

HBD to me


   June  25, 1963
   June  25, 2013
      holey fifty moley. 
I'm in, 
I'm ready, 
I'm fifty. 
Watch me.
xxxo

Monday, June 24, 2013

early bird gets the WHATTT?

 
                                                                                          rolling fish
                                                                                  painting portfolios
                                                                                   the puppet gang
                                                                             stuffed striped bass
                                                                      masterpiece with gems
 
                           wood sculptures 
                                                                   rubberband printing
                                                                                      pompom eyes  


 Many great shots from 
last week's Early Bird ART, 
these are some of my favs.
     
Early Bird gets the worm 
AND some really great ART! 

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

beehive ART is back







We're back and in the swing of Summer ART!
 We are LOViNG our new studio, 
I think these pictures sing a happy tune.
 I know I am. 
YAY for beehive!
YAY for kids ART!



Tuesday, June 4, 2013

hydro flask

Since I'm doing the 
June 30 day Bikram challenge,
I treated myself to this 64 ounce bad boy.
Several of my yogi friends swear by them.   
They are BPA-Free and resistant to bacteria and odors,  
and keep hot contents hot and cold contents cold. 
They come in a variety of colors and sizes, 
check them out for yourself here.

Drink up buttercup!




Friday, May 31, 2013

One Hundred Dresses

I have a mission to make myself
a few sweet summer dresses. 
I  found the perfect A-line dress,
created by talented seamstress Sonya Philip.
She made 100 dress over the year. 
 I'm going to buy her book, complete with A-line pattern.
     You can read more about Sonya here and at 100 acts of sewing.
   I'm crossing my fingers she sews her way to Boston.