Author: Virginia Ellen
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Garlic and Herb Dipping Oil Recipe
Bread Dipping Oil 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried crushed dried rosemary ½ teaspoon Sabrosa salt of your choice ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, to taste, optional Mix all dry ingredients together. Using your Artists at… Read more
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Custom Logo Mugs
What a fun way to promote your business or celebrate a special event. Custom logo mugs! Hand made stoneware mugs with your custom logo or design. Here are some mead goblets we made for a Meadery in North Dakota…. Prairie Rose Meadery Logo And here are some logo mugs we made for Artists At… Read more
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Family Fun at the Philly Art Museum
A Fun thing to do—with kids (or without). As the summer winds down, you may be finding it a challenge to find different activities for your children. Have you thought of taking them to the Philadelphia Museum of Art? Just visiting the place is an awe inspiring (in the true meaning of the word) experience.… Read more
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Stone of the Month—Tree Agate aka Moss Agate or Dendritic Agate
Our beautiful summery and refreshing stone of the month is Tree Agate. It has green veins on a white background, giving it a cool, leafy-glade type of feeling. The green veins or dendrites, come from the Greek word “dendron” meaning “tree.” Tree agate or Moss agate is also associated with summer in that it is… Read more
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Bacon Asparagus Quiche Recipe
makes 1 – 9 inch quiche 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, reserve a few longer pieces for decoration 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled unbaked pie shells 1 egg white, lightly beaten 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 2… Read more
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Grasshopper Pie
Another great way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day… I have to admit – this is one of my favorites! 1 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter 3 cups miniature marshmallows or 32 large 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons white creme de cacao 1/4 cup green creme de menthe 1 1/2 cups… Read more
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Irish Soda Bread Recipe
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup raisins, if desired 3/4 cup buttermilk Directions 1 Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray Artists At Heart stoneware baker. 2 Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and… Read more
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Spinach Feta and Artichoke Dip
2c fresh or 1 cup frozen spinach 1 small jar, about 6 oz., a marinated artichoke hearts 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup crumbled feta Sabrosa Fired Up! salt to taste Microwave spinach until wilted, about 45 seconds. Cool and chop; drain well. Drain artichoke hearts and chop finely. Add sour cream, feta and Sabrosa… Read more
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Happy St. Brigid’s Day!
St Brigid’s feast day is this Sunday, February 1. The date is half way between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It was a day, much like our Groundhog day, when spring weather was forecast. Brigid herself was born around 451. She was raised by converts of St. Patrick. Much to the consternation of her… Read more
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No Beans About It – Chili Recipe
Chili This hearty chili has no beans. You certainly can add any type you wish, but this is so good without them… 2 medium onions, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated with Artists at Heart Garlic Grater 2 teaspoons oil 4 pounds lean ground beef 2-14 1/2 oz.… Read more