Paint Party Friday - Watercolour Save the Date

 I did a Save the Date wedding card in watercolour pencil on watercolour paper for Paint Party Friday the information is fictitious and for example only.

 We were trying out different designs to use for a wedding invitation suite for daughter L's planned wedding next year.  L has already chosen her favourites for a wedding invitation suite but I thought I would show some of the designs we are not using in my PPF posts. 

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Sweets: Cakes

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date.  The theme is "Sweets:Cakes". Here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") outlined in a PITT fine point marker, coloured in with alcohol ink and Sharpie water-based metallic markers.  It is a wedding cake.

Baked onion rings parmesan

 I came upon this recipe for baked onion rings parmesan and was inspired to make it.  Here are my adjustments:

1 large onion

1/2c breadcrumbs

1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 egg with 2 tbs milk, whisked

cut onions  into 1/4" thick slices

Separate into rings.  In a shallow dish combine breadcrumbs, cheese, basil, oregano, garlic powder.  Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Dip rings into the egg mixture then into the breadcrumb mixture.  Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake 350F for 20 mins until browned and a delicious smell is evident throughout the room.

Vanilla Cake

 Marie of the English Kitchen posted a recipe for a Vanilla Wacky Cake and I set about making it.  It comes together quickly needing neither butter nor eggs.

2c flour

1 1/4c granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbs vanilla

4 tsp white vinegar

1 c milk

1/2 c oil

icing sugar for dusting

pre heat oven 350F

mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda

in a separate bowl mix together oil, milk, vinegar, vanilla

bake at 350 F for 25 mins in a 9" pan lined with parchment paper.  

Ways to Reduce the Glycemic Load of a Meal

 I found this interesting article which discusses ways to reduce the Glycemic Load of your meal.   Wikipedia says 'glycemic load (GL) of food is a number that estimates how much the food will raise a person's blood glucose level after eating it.'

Simple things such as adding tomato juice, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to your meal,

eating cheese with a slice of pie or cake,

having your pasta or rice al dente instead of being overcooked,

eating fruit that is not overly ripe,

having your apple with some peanut butter,

eating a boiled egg with your cereal breakfast.

Well I will have to keep these tips in mind how about you?  It was funny that the article warns that eating cake with dairy reduces the glycemic impact, NOT the calories, haha.

Nachos

 Daughter L made these delicious nachos for our lunch one day with some leftover chili.  We had sour cream and salsa toppings on the side.

My May 2021 Calendar Page

 Sharing my May calendar page with you today.  It is a caterpillar painting.  The quote I chose to go with it

"May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel alive." 

- Fennel Hudson