Conserving Power

Here is some good advice on unplugging appliances when not in use.

Inspiring Meme

I really liked this one:

Pork Dumplings

These Chinese pork dumplings are sold frozen at the grocery store. My friend S told me to boil them first (from frozen until they float) then pan fry in a bit of oil. They disappeared really fast!  I like them dipped in a bit of hot sauce.

Paint Party Friday - Wedding Carriage

Welcome to Paint Party Friday! I did a wedding card today, a cake in a carriage actually! I did a scanned version and took some photos to try to show the silver and metallic rose colours I used.

Thanks to Eva and Kristin for always hosting!

scanned version

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Mechanical

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date, it's 'Mechanical' week! I did a robot on grey textured cardstock (6" x 6") in permanent marker outlined with a PITT fine point marker. I am not in the least bit mechanical so I settled on a simple robot here.

Peruvian Restaurant

My sister was visiting from Florida last week and a friend recommended they try this Paracas Peruvian restaurant.  Here are some photos, the food was  delicious although expensive.  We got a lot of seafood dishes, we were a party of 13.

Paella

latte

Early fall photos

Here are some early fall photos I took last week while I was out walking. This is the pretty part of fall, before the biting cold wind comes.

crabapples

marigold