Wednesday Memes

And here we are at the end of the month!

 

 

                                          Lion's feeling after voyage on Noah's Ark

Martinis

 Daughter L made us these martinis from a mix she received as a gift.  They were so good, with lots of ice, some watermelon, and strawberries in a blender.  She dipped the edges in sugar and salt.  This is not the drink for diabetics but husband M had a small glass. 

Big Mac Tacos

 I had a package of tortillas and decided to make some Big Mac Tacos using this Instagram video.

They were quick, easy and delicious!

Sunday Smiles - Tzatziki

 I made a quick Tzatziki mix using this link.  It was great with crackers.  I didn't grate the cucumbers, just chopped them finely and lightly squeezed them  out in a paper towel.

Linking to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.

Roses

 These are some roses from daughter L's garden.  The previous owner left a wonderful garden behind.   They do their best to maintain it. The photo was taken last month, the flowers have done so well with all the rain this summer.

Friday Art - Cicada

 Welcome to Friday Art.  This is my Cicada ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil outlined with a fine point marker.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Friday Face Off.

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Mouse and Salmon

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date! Here is my mouse ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil.

 For the Dinner date, I have some roasted salmon with mustard microgreens, dijon mustard and lime.  This cut baked up at 400F for 23 minutes.  You can see where I kept cutting the salmon to test for doneness, this works for me as opposed to a meat thermometer.  It was delicious nonetheless.  It was a nice cut on sale.

Wednesday Memes

 

Vitamin K2

 I get these vitamin K2 + D3 pills from Costco and take it daily.  It seems Vitamins K2  and D3 adds to our bone health as stated in the photo.  I don't take calcium pills.

My Coaster Art

 

I had these coasters made from a splatter art piece I did awhile back.  I plan to give the original (12" x 12") piece to a friend for her birthday.  She had commented that she liked it.

I have to find another way to print my art, Shutterfly has started charging me duty to have it shipped as it is across the border.  I usually take advantage of their 'free' offers not including postage.  

Fun Fact - Brick Roads

 I have an interesting fact for  you today, this is likely not suitable to implement in North American roads with our heavy traffic and large highways but it works for them!

Linking to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.

Poppy

 I took this photo of a poppy on a walk last month.  I love poppies.

Friday Art - Lizard

 Welcome to Friday Art!  I have a lizard ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil outlined with a fine point marker.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Arches and Smoothie

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date! The theme is 'Arches'. Here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil.

 For the Dinner date, I made a kale, blueberry and strawberry smoothie.  

Wednesday Memes

 

Wild Strawberries?

 These may be wild strawberries but I feel they are descended from a strawberry plant I put in a planter years ago.  The wildlife don't seem to eat them.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

 I made these blueberry muffins as I had fresh blueberries.  

1 3/4 c whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

8 tbs unsalted butter (I melted mine)

3/4 c brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 c flavoured yogurt

2 tsp vanilla

1/4 c milk

1 1/2 c fresh blueberries (frozen would work too)

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt together.

Mix butter (I melt mine) and sugar together.  Add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, milk.  Add dry ingredients.  Fold in blueberries.

Bake 15 - 20 mins at 425 F in a lined muffin tin.

You can substitute white flour for the whole wheat flour.

Sunday Smiles - Paprika

 I didn't know this did you?  

Linking to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.

Two Finches and some good news

 And then they were gone!

I took this photo last month when I noticed these 2 pinches atop a tree.  The birds seem to like doing that not just finches.

In some good news, I followed up on my gift card fraud dispute with Walmart Customer Service and they told me they refunded the amount as a credit on my card!

Friday Art - Mantis

 Welcome to Friday Art!  I have a Mantis for you today, an  ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil outlined with a fine point marker.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art For Fun Friday.

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Bench and Kale, Cauliflower, Celery Soup

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date! Here is my piece for the 'Bench' theme. It is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in watercolour pencil.

 For the Dinner Date, I made Kale, Cauliflower and Celery soup.  I added a bit of cream and shredded cheese to it at the end.

Wednesday Memes

 

Owl Camouflage

 I found this photo by Alan Murphy online, incredible owl camouflage don't you think?

Kale Salad

 I had some requests for a kale recipe a few months ago.  My friend S brings fresh kale over from time to time from her sister's garden so I have got used to using this healthy vegetable over the years.

This is a simple kale salad.  I found that there is no need to massage the kale leaves if you just cut them into small bits as pictured above.  I added cucumber, yellow bell pepper and a tomato to the kale leaves.  I discard the stems but you could blend those into a pesto.  The fresh dressing below makes it all delicious.

Kale salad dressing:

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 c olive oil

1 tsp sugar

1/3 c white vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard

pinch of red pepper

Millet

 I finally tried Millet grain last month.  I decided to try the basic recipe on the package first.  

2 c water

1 c millet

1/4 tsp salt

Bring 2 c water to a boil in a medium saucepan.  Add 1 c millet, 1/4 tsp salt.  When it comes to a boil again, simmer covered 20 minutes.  

Here it is with some Yves veggie round in bulgogi sauce.  This would also be good with meat and vegetables.