Author: Virginia Ellen

  • Garlic and Herb Dipping Oil Recipe

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    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

  • 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

  • Stone of the Month—Tree Agate aka Moss Agate or Dendritic Agate

    Stone of the Month—Tree Agate aka Moss Agate or Dendritic Agate
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    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Spinach Feta and Artichoke Dip

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    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

  • Happy St. Brigid’s Day!

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    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

  • No Beans About It – Chili Recipe

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    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