Because of an autoimmune disease, I have to make every bread product from freshly milled grains. It tastes better anyway and is so good for you! Tortilla dough has been one bread item that I had to try a few different recipes beforeI settled on a favorite. You can make this dough so easily in the bread machine using the dough cycle! I love my bread machines. :) Of course you can cook these in a hot, dry skillet, but my cooktop is often full. I use this electric tortilla press and love it! I have ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Still Life Bowl of Fruit & VIDEO
Every artist needs to paint the proverbial still life bowl of fruit. :) It's a right of passage. Seriously, it is a great way to practice color, shapes, and value. I'm using my favorite Strathmore toned tan paper journal and taped off the edges for a clean finish. I have a video at the bottom of the post, so be sure to check it out! Nature has the best colors, textures, and shapes! I love organic things and never get tired at the miracle of creation. What is your favorite subject to paint? I ... View the Post
Do I Still Love These?
Almost every artist was trying acrylic markers from a few brands. Mostly, Arrtx. Was it a fad, or are they here to replace Posca? I have to say that I still love them. They are so easy to use in a sketchbook when you want gouache-like opacity with a matte finish. I have a few videos on my channel featuring acrylic markers, and one is at the bottom of the post. I still love my white Posca? Can anything separate us? :) But for all the other colors in the world, I think these are brilliant and ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Floral Painting on Toned Paper
This bright and cheerful palette is bold during a time of season where botanical life has not yet bloomed. Sometimes, we must paint our blooms when we are impatient. I have my favorite Strathmore toned tan paper for this oil pastel painting. I used a Sennelier bronze for the final details. I LOVE their metallics! One of my favorite oil pastel styles is to have a creamy, smeary background with more textured foreground (in this case, the flowers). Tape off the edges for a nice clean finish! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel & Colored Pencils Gazebo Painting & Video
I love flower gardens, and when they have a lovely gazebo, so much the better! I started this with my Prismacolor colored pencils and decided to finish with oil pastels. I have a video at the bottom of the post! Working on Strathmore toned tan paper is always a joy. It's nice when you have the right surface! It keeps the painting free of frustration. There is a bonus apple to the left. :) I think I was just warming up. Wouldn't it be lovely to sit there and read a book? Look at ... View the Post
Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks & VIDEO!
This simple lamb shank recipe with veggies could be your next favorite dish! Lamb has so much flavor, and slow cooking with comforting veg is great for any time of the year. I used my Instant Pot Electric Dutch Oven. It is perfect for searing and slow cooking right in the same pot. Less dishes for me. :) I got my lamb shanks HERE! You can also use the bones to make delicious broth. The ingredients are humble and affordable. Ingredients and directions: We were hungry! I forgot ... View the Post
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