An Ant's Face

 Isn't this incredible?

It was a sunny, blustery day outside yesterday, it discouraged us from walking!  It is time to bring the windbreakers and warm clothes out although we are promised a few more warm days midweek.  

On Determination

 I like the center piece how about you?

My neighbour has 3 young children. The little 3 year old boy was looking very upset.  His mom said his older sisters (ages 6 and 8) kept beating him in their bicycle race.  I thought they could let him win sometimes but their mom didn't think it was a good idea.  She said when he goes to school the other kids will not favour him like that, he has to learn the reality.  

So the past few days I have seen the little boy on his bike speeding down the sidewalk, so focused with his grandpa watching from behind.  I would say he is determined to win a race on his own!  This gives me such a chuckle too!

Autumn

I pick A, how about you?

And sharing some photos of some early fall colour that I took about 3 weeks ago.
 

Paint Party Friday - Flowers

 Welcome to Kristin and Eva's Paint Party Friday!  I have no idea what this flower is called, but I saw a photo of them so here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 /12").

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Being Watched

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date's 'Being Watched' theme!  Here is my ACEO (2/12" x 3 1/2") interpretation!  Halloween is coming closer!

Meme Wednesday

 

Nicole's Pizza recipe

 Nicole recently posted her pizza recipe and I immediately tried it.  It is delicious and baked up exactly as she said it would.  I copied this bit from her post so you can see the recipe easily here.  I did substitute a cup of whole wheat flour for one of the 4 cups required in the recipe.  I did also use  1 1/2 tsp salt instead of the 2 tsp that Nicole uses but it is delicious as is.  This will be my pizza recipe from now on, thanks Nicole!

 This makes 2. One can be frozen for later.

You will need

2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 

and 1 1/2 C warm water.

2 Tbs sugar

1/4 C  oil plus a little more to brush the bowl.

2 tsp salt

4 C all-purpose flour. Plus a little for the work surface.

Pour 1 1/2 C warm water into large bowl: sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Wish sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl the turn over so both top and bottom are oiled. Cover bowl with plastic or a T towel and set aside in a warm draft-free place until dough has doubled. This should take about an hour. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently kneed 1 or 2 times. Roll out and place on pan to be cook on. Add your pizza ingredients and bake in 450°F (233°C) Bake until dough is brown around the edges and ingredients are hot. In my oven this takes about 15 minutes.

You can also use this dough for rolls and braided bread.

Enjoy!