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  • black moss opal

    black moss opal

    Virginia Ellen

    Black Moss Opal is a milky-white to brown stone with dark green dendritic inclusions that resemble moss. The term “dendritic” is derived from the Greek word for “tree” – “dendron”.  This stone was mined in Australia. A stone of great beauty and power, black moss opal contributes many beneficial qualities to its wearer. Opals have… Read more

  • Garlic Grater Dish Instructions

    Garlic Grater Dish Instructions

    Mary Szakmeister

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    In case you misplaced your copy, or didn’t receive one, here are our garlic grater instructions with some ideas for how you might use your grater. This simple to use, hand-made dish offers a more efficient way to puree and grate foods like garlic in order to preserve flavor, use more of the food, and… Read more

  • Irish Cultural Community Day

    Virginia Ellen

    MAR 19 SAT Irish Cultural Community Day 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM FREE Open to the public. This event is presented by the Allentown St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, Inc. and sponsored by the West End Alliance of Businesses as a contribution to the community to highlight the Irish culture in dance, song, art, music, sport… Read more

  • Updated White Chicken Chili Recipe

    Virginia Ellen

    After making this recipe many times, we have refined it a bit, and have added a large version for parties and occasions where you have more hungry folks. I made the mistake of taking this off the menu for one of our parties, and can’t tell you how many people asked “Where is your chicken… Read more

  • New Venture

    Virginia Ellen

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    In collaboration with Debi Rice of Fun-Nominal Events, Artists At Heart has launched a new venture – Party in a Bowl.  In addition to beautiful hand-made stoneware bowls, we are selling delicious dip mixes.  We love celebrating, and what could be better than easy, delicious and beautiful – all in one? You can sample our… Read more

  • Garlic and Herb Dipping Oil Recipe

    Virginia Ellen

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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

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

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

    Virginia Ellen

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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

  • Velveteen Chicken Soup

    Virginia Ellen

    You know all about the velveteen rabbit, but this is a velvetty chicken—soup that is.  Perfect for a cold winter day, but also suited for a spring luncheon.  It’s easy and so delicious! Serves 4 as an appetizer  6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup light cream or half and half… Read more

  • Irish Coffee in Style

    Mary Szakmeister

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    Try one of these Irish coffee recipes in a beautiful hand-made stoneware Celtic Spirit mug. Irish Coffee with Kahlúa Prep Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 3 minutes Yield: 1 Cocktail Ingredients: 1 part Kahlúa Coffee Cream 1 part Jameson Irish Whiskey Freshly brewed coffee Whipped cream for garnish Preparation: Combine ingredients in an Artists At Heart… Read more