Basketball Regional Semifinals are the topic of most every conversation around town. I am curious, is your team still in the hunt?
To go along with all of the wonderful game foods this weekend at our house there will be at least 1 healthy choice...Gluten Free Tuna Salad. It's never too early to start working on a healthy diet. Now don't start feeling sorry for my friends and family, there will be a well stocked kitchen overflowing with delicious Gluten Free game food...Brownies, pizza, wings, meatballs, chips, cheese, dips, salsa and possibly a veggie tray.
Tuna Salad
How many different
ways do you serve Tuna Salad? By the scoop on a bed of lettuce, stuffed in the
cavity of Avocado or Tomato, on toasted bread as a sandwich, in a croissant, on
crackers, as a dip for vegetables, baked?
Basic blend or mixture can easily increase or decrease volume as needed.
3 large cans of Chunky Tuna in water, drained removing as much water as
possible
1 small sweet Onion, minced
½ cup minced Celery
1 small jar of diced Pimento Peppers, drained removing as much liquid as
possible
¼ cup Pickle Relish, drain slightly
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Mayonnaise
In large bowl break apart Tuna chunks before adding Onion, Celery, Pimento,
Pickle Relish, and Black Pepper. Blend these ingredients well. Slowly add
Mayonnaise until lightly coated, you do not want the mixture to be dominated by
the Mayonnaise to the point the colors change or appear milky. Place in tightly
covered container and store in the refrigerator.
Variation:
* Use Dill Pickle Relish
* Add 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
* Add 1 teaspoon Dill
* Omit Pickle Relish
* Add 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
* Add 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
* Top with crushed Cashews
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
Friday Night Feasts~ Gluten Free Chocolate and Popcorn
Who can think about eating a real meal at the start of tournament season? All I have is visions of junk food! Corn is a vegetable and chocolate is plant based so the way I see it is this is a perfectly healthy junk food! hahahahaaaa Seriously though, this is delicious! Slightly salty, crunchy, sweet and chocolate! If you are expecting a large crowd you will want to prepare an extra batch or two.
Variation:
*Also add melted White Chocolate Chips and drizzle over Popcorn
*Add melted Dark Chocolate Chips and drizzle over Popcorn
*Add mini Chocolate Chips once chocolate has cooled and set
Enjoy the games!
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Chocolate
and Popcorn
2 – 3 servings of Popped Plain Popcorn, more if serving in large group
3 cups of melted Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Place prepared Plain Popped Popcorn, [no salt or butter] in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle melted Chocolate Chips over Popcorn toss and allow to cool until chocolate sets.
2 – 3 servings of Popped Plain Popcorn, more if serving in large group
3 cups of melted Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Place prepared Plain Popped Popcorn, [no salt or butter] in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle melted Chocolate Chips over Popcorn toss and allow to cool until chocolate sets.
*Also add melted White Chocolate Chips and drizzle over Popcorn
*Add melted Dark Chocolate Chips and drizzle over Popcorn
*Add mini Chocolate Chips once chocolate has cooled and set
Enjoy the games!
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
17 Syllables An Alphabetical Collection of Haiku is Available for Purchase!
Hot off the press! My latest book, 17 Syllables An Alphabetical Collection of Haiku .Why Haiku? A simple rhythmic collection of words quickly captivates your attention. Perfect for reading pleasure, ideal for inspiration for Doodles or other creative pursuits. Haiku adds a mysterious element. How can three lines and only 17 syllables pack such a punch? Haiku eliminates distractors and streamlines the reader’s focus which allows for the audience's imagination to complete the message. Words, their sounds, the memories they evoke, the rhythm, their meanings all communicate on an individual and corporate level. 17 Syllables is more than a simple collection of Haiku,182 original Haiku, 182 prompts to launch your creative flow, 182 thematic pages waiting for your Doodles, 182 Haiku filled with images from A – Z. [Yes, you can write, Doodle and draw within the pages of 17 Syllables, space has been provided for just that purpose!]
You can grab a copy of 17 Syllables An Alphabetical Collection of Haiku at Amazon.
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You can grab a copy of 17 Syllables An Alphabetical Collection of Haiku at Amazon.
My author page:
amazon.com/author/carollanefleming
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheART#17Syllables
amazon.com/author/carollanefleming
© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
2019 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship AKA My Quilters Challenge
My 2019 Quilters Challenge has begun! Hope you have your supplies ready! And are well rested there will be several challenges throughout the Championship.
First Challenge.
Choose your teams and fill out your bracket! Always hard for me...do I fill it out with teams I know will win or do I fill it out with teams I want to win or do I fill it out by the colors of the teams! Keep reading, you will understand more about the team colors.
Challenge 1:
Using only the colors of your teams selected in the 2019 NCAA Men's Championship Bracket create your creative project. {Quilt, table runner, mug rugs, beach totes, painting, flower garden, spring wardrobe, cookies...}
Here is a link to the 2019 bracket, once you select your teams, research and use their team colors as your palette.
https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/images/2019/03/17/ncaa-bids-2019-bracket-march-madness.pdf
For Challenge 1 I will be creating a basic 9 Patch Quilt top / picnic blanket and using a low contrast neutral sashing between the blocks.
Happy Spring! So thankful Winter has gone and the flowers and bird song has returned to my corner of the world.
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First Challenge.
Choose your teams and fill out your bracket! Always hard for me...do I fill it out with teams I know will win or do I fill it out with teams I want to win or do I fill it out by the colors of the teams! Keep reading, you will understand more about the team colors.
Challenge 1:
Using only the colors of your teams selected in the 2019 NCAA Men's Championship Bracket create your creative project. {Quilt, table runner, mug rugs, beach totes, painting, flower garden, spring wardrobe, cookies...}
Here is a link to the 2019 bracket, once you select your teams, research and use their team colors as your palette.
https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/images/2019/03/17/ncaa-bids-2019-bracket-march-madness.pdf
For Challenge 1 I will be creating a basic 9 Patch Quilt top / picnic blanket and using a low contrast neutral sashing between the blocks.
Happy Spring! So thankful Winter has gone and the flowers and bird song has returned to my corner of the world.
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Oh Happy Day~ It Is the First Day of Spring!
SPRING!
I hope that the weather is delightful in your corner of the world today.
CELEBRATE!
Song of Solomon 2:11 - 12
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
What have you been anticipating with the arrival of Spring?
I have had Spring Fever since January, I am excited with the arrival of Spring and my return to the Garden, creating Art En Plein Air.
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I hope that the weather is delightful in your corner of the world today.
CELEBRATE!
Song of Solomon 2:11 - 12
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
What have you been anticipating with the arrival of Spring?
I have had Spring Fever since January, I am excited with the arrival of Spring and my return to the Garden, creating Art En Plein Air.
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#HiddenInYourheART
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Selection Sunday~ Let the Games Begin!
March Madness begins today, Selection Sunday and St Patrick's Day. Looks like a full day of exciting adventures awaits!
Now time for a confession. I am not a huge basketball fan, that is until the tournaments begin. Years ago, I even had a 'career' keeping stats for all of the basketball teams at my school. I was raised in the heart of the SEC where Football is King and where basketball was a sport to 'fill in' the year until Baseball / Softball season and the return of Football.
So why now do I print brackets, watch the games and follow the hype during tournament season? I relocated a while back to the heart of the ACC / Basketball World. So, to be fair, during tournament season, I become a fan of Basketball. And what can I say, tournaments are a great excuse for Game Nights and Game Food celebrations. Watch for Gluten Free Snack ideas throughout the tournaments, as I will be posting recipes for tasty treats.
Also, just because the tournaments will be beginning soon in earnest it is NOT the time to neglect your creative efforts. There will be several creative challenges posted to carry you through the season.
As for St Patrick's Day~
Do you wear Green or have other traditions to celebrate the day?
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Now time for a confession. I am not a huge basketball fan, that is until the tournaments begin. Years ago, I even had a 'career' keeping stats for all of the basketball teams at my school. I was raised in the heart of the SEC where Football is King and where basketball was a sport to 'fill in' the year until Baseball / Softball season and the return of Football.
So why now do I print brackets, watch the games and follow the hype during tournament season? I relocated a while back to the heart of the ACC / Basketball World. So, to be fair, during tournament season, I become a fan of Basketball. And what can I say, tournaments are a great excuse for Game Nights and Game Food celebrations. Watch for Gluten Free Snack ideas throughout the tournaments, as I will be posting recipes for tasty treats.
Also, just because the tournaments will be beginning soon in earnest it is NOT the time to neglect your creative efforts. There will be several creative challenges posted to carry you through the season.
As for St Patrick's Day~
Do you wear Green or have other traditions to celebrate the day?
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#HiddenInYourheART
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Saturday, March 16, 2019
National Quilt Day!
Ready. Set. Quilt!
Truly an exciting day. A day set aside for all of your quilting pleasures. Are you a quilter or a quilt collector? Or...a fabric hoarder? I can personally answer yes to two of these questions. I collect quilts and create quilts and I also collect fabrics to create more quilts. You can insert hoarder her if you want, however, a hoarder never uses their fabric stash.
Seriously though, quilting brings much pleasure to so many. In creating quilts out of need or for gifting with every stitch love is sewn into the quilt. We all recognize the world could use more love. Which is comforting to those of us who feel there is always room for one more quilt... There is always room for love.
Were you aware that currently in the USA there are over 10,000,000 active quilters? Quilting is no longer a hobby or recreational activity for the retired! Research and demographics indicate quilting has been embraced by a much younger crowd. Long live quilting!
I hinted at a quilt pattern a few days ago. I'm going to keep it simple...who am I kidding...I am sharing one of the most versatile patterns I use. The humble 9 patch. 9 squares to create 1 block...I have yet to reach the end of the possibilities with this pattern!
Dust off your templates or create a new set, gather your scraps or raid your fabric stash, sharpen your scissors, clean your machine and prepare your work area for my 2019 Quilters Challenge. You will need the following templates: 5 inch square, 4.5 inch square, 2.5 inch square, 1.5 inch square and 2.5 X 4.5 rectangle.
I am excited, keep a close eye here for all the details concerning my 2019 Quilters Challenge.
Happy Quilting!
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Truly an exciting day. A day set aside for all of your quilting pleasures. Are you a quilter or a quilt collector? Or...a fabric hoarder? I can personally answer yes to two of these questions. I collect quilts and create quilts and I also collect fabrics to create more quilts. You can insert hoarder her if you want, however, a hoarder never uses their fabric stash.
Seriously though, quilting brings much pleasure to so many. In creating quilts out of need or for gifting with every stitch love is sewn into the quilt. We all recognize the world could use more love. Which is comforting to those of us who feel there is always room for one more quilt... There is always room for love.
Were you aware that currently in the USA there are over 10,000,000 active quilters? Quilting is no longer a hobby or recreational activity for the retired! Research and demographics indicate quilting has been embraced by a much younger crowd. Long live quilting!
I hinted at a quilt pattern a few days ago. I'm going to keep it simple...who am I kidding...I am sharing one of the most versatile patterns I use. The humble 9 patch. 9 squares to create 1 block...I have yet to reach the end of the possibilities with this pattern!
Dust off your templates or create a new set, gather your scraps or raid your fabric stash, sharpen your scissors, clean your machine and prepare your work area for my 2019 Quilters Challenge. You will need the following templates: 5 inch square, 4.5 inch square, 2.5 inch square, 1.5 inch square and 2.5 X 4.5 rectangle.
I am excited, keep a close eye here for all the details concerning my 2019 Quilters Challenge.
Happy Quilting!
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#HiddenInYourheART
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Friday, March 15, 2019
Friday Night Feasts ~ Gluten Free Pulled Pork BBQ
This is going to be an adventure filled weekend! We have tons of events planned and tonight's feast is perfect for providing leftovers which can be easily transformed into tasty time saving meals. I'm going to make a large batch of Potato Salad and Fresh Coleslaw to have on hand, freeing myself from the kitchen this weekend.
Pulled Pork BBQ
3 – 6 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder
½ cup Water
¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar
¼ cup prepared Yellow Mustard
¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Celery Seeds
1 teaspoon ground Cloves
2 cloves minced Garlic
Place all ingredients in slow cooker on Low Heat setting. Meat will easily shred apart when fully cooked. Great as is or on Gluten Free Buns or Rice.
Variation:
*Use your favorite brand bottled Gluten Free Barbeque Sauce
*Omit Pork and use Chicken instead 😊 for Pulled Chicken BBQ
*Omit Pork and use Beef instead 😊 😊 for Pulled Beef BBQ
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Pulled Pork BBQ
3 – 6 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder
½ cup Water
¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar
¼ cup prepared Yellow Mustard
¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Celery Seeds
1 teaspoon ground Cloves
2 cloves minced Garlic
Place all ingredients in slow cooker on Low Heat setting. Meat will easily shred apart when fully cooked. Great as is or on Gluten Free Buns or Rice.
Variation:
*Use your favorite brand bottled Gluten Free Barbeque Sauce
*Omit Pork and use Chicken instead 😊 for Pulled Chicken BBQ
*Omit Pork and use Beef instead 😊 😊 for Pulled Beef BBQ
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Youth Art Month
March is Youth Art Month! An exciting time for youth to have their creative efforts acknowledged and encouraged by the communities in which they live. It is great to have dedicated an entire month for this purpose however as an artist I long for the time when everyday is Art Day!
How will you be celebrating Youth Art Month? Need ideas?
1. Take an adventure and visit as many art galleries and museums as you can visit.
2. Purchase art supplies and invite the neighborhood children over for Art Day.
3. Donate art supplies to a local school, the art teacher will thank you!
Below is a teaser from my recently published book, Hidden in Your heART to encourage you to embrace your inner artist as you celebrate Youth Art Month.
16. Psalms 1:3 Like a tree planted by the rivers of water
Like a tree planted by the rivers you too are receiving from those around you, you are maturing, growing and becoming a creative individual. Consider your family: are there artists or creative individuals known to you within your family tree? What about your coworkers? Who inspires you to excel? Where do you gain inspiration throughout the day? Like a tree, you have deep roots which are supplying resources of creativity. You are multifaceted, consider the limbs of the tree how they provide shelter, shade, oxygen. You also bear fruit of your labors and your creative force within stands out, you are unique in your presentation of life.
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
How will you be celebrating Youth Art Month? Need ideas?
1. Take an adventure and visit as many art galleries and museums as you can visit.
2. Purchase art supplies and invite the neighborhood children over for Art Day.
3. Donate art supplies to a local school, the art teacher will thank you!
Below is a teaser from my recently published book, Hidden in Your heART to encourage you to embrace your inner artist as you celebrate Youth Art Month.
16. Psalms 1:3 Like a tree planted by the rivers of water
Like a tree planted by the rivers you too are receiving from those around you, you are maturing, growing and becoming a creative individual. Consider your family: are there artists or creative individuals known to you within your family tree? What about your coworkers? Who inspires you to excel? Where do you gain inspiration throughout the day? Like a tree, you have deep roots which are supplying resources of creativity. You are multifaceted, consider the limbs of the tree how they provide shelter, shade, oxygen. You also bear fruit of your labors and your creative force within stands out, you are unique in your presentation of life.
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#HiddenInYourheART
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Sunday, March 10, 2019
This is a Reminder
The return of Daylight Savings Time.
This is the day we lose one hour of creative adventures...
Did you remember to Spring Forward One Hour?
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This is the day we lose one hour of creative adventures...
Did you remember to Spring Forward One Hour?
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Friday, March 8, 2019
Friday Night Feasts~ Gluten Free Broccoli Salad
Winter weather is still hanging around our corner of the world but I've decided to start preparing for Spring! Tonight's feast is brought to you by one of our favorite salads! This recipe along with other Gluten Free salads can be found in my recently published cookbook, Art in the Kitchen A Starving Artist's Survival Guide a Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book.
Broccoli Salad
1 large head of fresh Broccoli or several large crowns
1 large Red Onion minced
1 cup chopped Pecans or ½ cup Roasted Sunflower Seeds
1 cup Dried Cranberries
1 cup thinly sliced Carrot disc
1 small can crushed Pineapple, Drained
½ - 1 cup cooked Bacon crumbles
1 bottle Sweet Onion Salad Dressing, there will be dressing left over for other salads
Wash and prepare fresh Broccoli into small bite size pieces, you may discard the stalk if preferred. Place all ingredients into large mixing bowl, tossing with Sweet Onion Salad Dressing.
Cover and chill. This is a crowd favorite, make extra if you are counting on leftovers. 😊
Variation:
*Add 1 cup small Cauliflower florets
*Add Golden Raisins
*Exchange Pecans for other nuts: Walnut, Almonds, Cashews
Enjoy!
And remember, Spring is just around the corner!
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Broccoli Salad
1 large head of fresh Broccoli or several large crowns
1 large Red Onion minced
1 cup chopped Pecans or ½ cup Roasted Sunflower Seeds
1 cup Dried Cranberries
1 cup thinly sliced Carrot disc
1 small can crushed Pineapple, Drained
½ - 1 cup cooked Bacon crumbles
1 bottle Sweet Onion Salad Dressing, there will be dressing left over for other salads
Wash and prepare fresh Broccoli into small bite size pieces, you may discard the stalk if preferred. Place all ingredients into large mixing bowl, tossing with Sweet Onion Salad Dressing.
Cover and chill. This is a crowd favorite, make extra if you are counting on leftovers. 😊
Variation:
*Add 1 cup small Cauliflower florets
*Add Golden Raisins
*Exchange Pecans for other nuts: Walnut, Almonds, Cashews
Enjoy!
And remember, Spring is just around the corner!
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#HiddenInYourheARTArt in the Kitchen A Starving Artist's Survival Guide A Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Thursday, March 7, 2019
A Whole Month to Celebrate Quilting!
March is National Quilting Month, as well as National Youth Art Month and Crochet and Knitting Month along with many more celebrations. Today's focus will be on Quilting. Brace your self, I could talk for hours about Quilting. Mark your calendars~ March 16th is National Quilt Day!!!
Quilts, quilting..... what comes to mind?
Are you a quilter or are there quilters in your family?
Have you always wanted to quilt but were not sure where to begin?
I know, questions questions questions....
Quilts are magical in a way. Quilts can warm or comfort us in a time of need as well as, transport us into a world of fantasy where the quilt draped over furniture becomes a cave or a castle. Or wrapped or tied can become clothing for royalty or even a magic carpet. Quilts are also gifts of love, an investment of time and creative flow most often given to those loved dearly by the quilter. Quilts can be a record of events and keeper of the past guarding memories cherished of those we love. Quilts range is size from quite small to enormous! They can be used as decorative installations or more utilitarian purposes, bed coverings or picnics come to mind. And the saddest quilt of all, is the quilt boxed and placed in storage out of sight. Quilters intended and intend for their quilty creations to by used frequently.
March 16th, National Quilt Day I will be sharing more about quilts in today's society. Quilts have come a long way from their roots in many ways and still remain 'traditional' on other aspects of the process. There will also be a FREE quilt pattern available for you.
Happy Quilting!
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#HiddenInYourheART
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Quilts, quilting..... what comes to mind?
Are you a quilter or are there quilters in your family?
Have you always wanted to quilt but were not sure where to begin?
I know, questions questions questions....
Quilts are magical in a way. Quilts can warm or comfort us in a time of need as well as, transport us into a world of fantasy where the quilt draped over furniture becomes a cave or a castle. Or wrapped or tied can become clothing for royalty or even a magic carpet. Quilts are also gifts of love, an investment of time and creative flow most often given to those loved dearly by the quilter. Quilts can be a record of events and keeper of the past guarding memories cherished of those we love. Quilts range is size from quite small to enormous! They can be used as decorative installations or more utilitarian purposes, bed coverings or picnics come to mind. And the saddest quilt of all, is the quilt boxed and placed in storage out of sight. Quilters intended and intend for their quilty creations to by used frequently.
March 16th, National Quilt Day I will be sharing more about quilts in today's society. Quilts have come a long way from their roots in many ways and still remain 'traditional' on other aspects of the process. There will also be a FREE quilt pattern available for you.
Happy Quilting!
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#HiddenInYourheART
amazon.com/author/carollanefleming
© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Pancake Day!
Celebrate! Today is set aside for the humble Pancake. I encourage you to think out of the box and experiment with flavors and toppings for your Pancake Feast. Yes, it is possible to eat Pancakes and maintain a Gluten Free lifestyle. Thankfully today's markets carry a wide variety of Gluten Free Flours and Grains to help make this possible.
Decisions. I am considering a Pancake Bar for Dinner tonight to include savory and sweet Pancakes and Toppings. And no Pancake Celebration is complete without a huge stack of children's picture books about none other, Pancakes!
5 Children's Books about Pancakes to inspire your Pancake Celebration
Pancakes, Pancakes! Eric Carle
Pancakes for Breakfast Tomie dePaola
Curious George Makes Pancakes Margaret and HA Reys
If You Give a Pig a Pancake Laura Numeroff
Green Dinosaur Pancakes Kat Pigott
Possible toppings to consider for your Pancakes.
Gravy, Fresh Fruit, Cheese, Sour Cream, Whipped Cream, Salsa, Grilled Vegetables,
Bacon Jam, Sausage, Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Maple Syrup, Honey, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Pumpkin Spice....
Then the batter...so many options! Sweet or Savory?
It appears today is going to be filled with many creative experiments in the kitchen!
Just a reminder, cooking is a form of creative expression.
What is your favorite Pancake and Topping Combination?
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#HiddenInYourheARTArt in the Kitchen A Starving Artist's Survival Guide A Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Decisions. I am considering a Pancake Bar for Dinner tonight to include savory and sweet Pancakes and Toppings. And no Pancake Celebration is complete without a huge stack of children's picture books about none other, Pancakes!
5 Children's Books about Pancakes to inspire your Pancake Celebration
Pancakes, Pancakes! Eric Carle
Pancakes for Breakfast Tomie dePaola
Curious George Makes Pancakes Margaret and HA Reys
If You Give a Pig a Pancake Laura Numeroff
Green Dinosaur Pancakes Kat Pigott
Possible toppings to consider for your Pancakes.
Gravy, Fresh Fruit, Cheese, Sour Cream, Whipped Cream, Salsa, Grilled Vegetables,
Bacon Jam, Sausage, Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Maple Syrup, Honey, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Pumpkin Spice....
Then the batter...so many options! Sweet or Savory?
It appears today is going to be filled with many creative experiments in the kitchen!
Just a reminder, cooking is a form of creative expression.
What is your favorite Pancake and Topping Combination?
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheARTArt in the Kitchen A Starving Artist's Survival Guide A Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Friday, March 1, 2019
March FREE Check List Art Supplies
MARCH CHECK LIST ART SUPPLIES
1. Pencils, Graphite, Colored, Watercolor
2. Oil Pastels, Chalk
3. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
4. Paper: Drawing, Decorative, Tissue, Watercolor
5. Fibers, Yarn, String, Thread, Rope, Hooks, Loom
6. Markers, Pens
7. Clay: Modeling, Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain, Air dry
8. Scissors, Hole punchers, Shredders, Die cuts, Pencil Sharpeners
9. Tape, Glue, Staplers, Tacks, Nails, Screws, Nuts and Bolts
10. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
11. Wire, Pipe cleaners, Tooth picks, Twist ties, Paperclips, Zip ties
12. Canvas, Canvas Paper, Canvas Panels
13. Crayons: Waxed. Oil, Conte Crayons
14. Oil Paint, Paint Thinner, Linseed Oil, Brush Cleaner
15. Glitter, Sequins, Sparkle, Fairy Dust
16. Ink, Pens, Ink Pads, Stampers
17. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
18. Water based paint: Acrylic, Latex, Watercolor, Gouache
19. Fabric, Cloth, Ribbons, Buttons, Snaps, Needles, Zippers
20. Wood, Carving tools, Sand paper, Saw, Hardware, Files
21. Rulers, Compass, Yardstick, Tape measure, Protractor
22. Art Books, Artist Biographies, More Art Books, Craft Books
23. Easel, Smock, Frame, Table, Drying Rack
24. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
25. Brushes, Rollers, Sprayers, Screen, Rags, Newsprint
26. Buckets, Storage, Shelves, Broom, Mop, Jars
27. Art Journals, Art Notebook, Sketch pads, Portfolio
28. Foil, Waxed Paper, Plastic Wrap, Bubble Wrap, Sip Plastic Bags
29. Water color paint: tubes, boxes, pencils
30. Stencil, Light boxes, Stands, Windows
31. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
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2. Oil Pastels, Chalk
3. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
4. Paper: Drawing, Decorative, Tissue, Watercolor
5. Fibers, Yarn, String, Thread, Rope, Hooks, Loom
6. Markers, Pens
7. Clay: Modeling, Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain, Air dry
8. Scissors, Hole punchers, Shredders, Die cuts, Pencil Sharpeners
9. Tape, Glue, Staplers, Tacks, Nails, Screws, Nuts and Bolts
10. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
11. Wire, Pipe cleaners, Tooth picks, Twist ties, Paperclips, Zip ties
12. Canvas, Canvas Paper, Canvas Panels
13. Crayons: Waxed. Oil, Conte Crayons
14. Oil Paint, Paint Thinner, Linseed Oil, Brush Cleaner
15. Glitter, Sequins, Sparkle, Fairy Dust
16. Ink, Pens, Ink Pads, Stampers
17. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
18. Water based paint: Acrylic, Latex, Watercolor, Gouache
19. Fabric, Cloth, Ribbons, Buttons, Snaps, Needles, Zippers
20. Wood, Carving tools, Sand paper, Saw, Hardware, Files
21. Rulers, Compass, Yardstick, Tape measure, Protractor
22. Art Books, Artist Biographies, More Art Books, Craft Books
23. Easel, Smock, Frame, Table, Drying Rack
24. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
25. Brushes, Rollers, Sprayers, Screen, Rags, Newsprint
26. Buckets, Storage, Shelves, Broom, Mop, Jars
27. Art Journals, Art Notebook, Sketch pads, Portfolio
28. Foil, Waxed Paper, Plastic Wrap, Bubble Wrap, Sip Plastic Bags
29. Water color paint: tubes, boxes, pencils
30. Stencil, Light boxes, Stands, Windows
31. Free Day! Rest. Relax. Create as you desire!
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Friday Night Feasts Keeping it Simple
Some weeks simple is best. You know the weeks, when every second of the day has been filled with a month of tasks and exciting creative adventures. The week you forgot to go to the grocery on the way home. Keep it simple, left-overs can be a wonderful base for a creative tasty Friday Night Feast.
Our family has been known to enjoy comical dinners and interesting combinations of delicious Left-over Wonders. For example, green beans, potatoes and summer squash make great pizza toppings when you are not in the mood for vegetable soup.
Today I challenge you to Keep It Simple. Working with your weekly left-overs be inspired to explore and invent a delicious Left-over Wonder for your next Friday Night Feast!
I can hardly wait to learn of your new recipe and your guests reactions.
Happy Friday! Grab your apron, empty your refrigerator and get creative!
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#HiddenInYourheARTArt in the Kitchen A Starving Artist's Survival Guide A Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book
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© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
Our family has been known to enjoy comical dinners and interesting combinations of delicious Left-over Wonders. For example, green beans, potatoes and summer squash make great pizza toppings when you are not in the mood for vegetable soup.
Today I challenge you to Keep It Simple. Working with your weekly left-overs be inspired to explore and invent a delicious Left-over Wonder for your next Friday Night Feast!
I can hardly wait to learn of your new recipe and your guests reactions.
Happy Friday! Grab your apron, empty your refrigerator and get creative!
https://whatboxacreativelife.blogspot.com/
#HiddenInYourheARTArt in the Kitchen A Starving Artist's Survival Guide A Gluten Free & Time-Saver Cook Book
amazon.com/author/carollanefleming
© 2019 Carol Lane Fleming
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