Persephone's Awakening: Yarn and buttons rejoice.
Jenny O of TwentySix7 did it again – another treasury featuring CK Etsy Team members! You may notice ChristyDekoning, PurplePeony, JenMerritt (my red scarf), SunnyDayRain, and TwistedByShannon. All aglory in red and aqua. Come visit us at A Spot of Colour.
Thanks Jenny!
Are you looking for something special, something so unique that no one else will have for that certain someone for Valentines Day? Well look no further. Come on out to the CK Etsy Team Valentines Trunk Show for that Locally Hand Crafted piece of Jewelry, Bookmark, Warm Knitted or Crocheted Item, Individualized item, Painted Art, and much more. And don’t forget that you will also be able to purchase scrapbooking items from the Paper Pickle to make that special One of a Kind Card for that Special Person in your life.If you were at the last Etsy show here at The Paper Pickle you will NOT want to miss this one!
Never thought I’d say it. Seriously. I used to hate – I mean HATE – Brussels sprouts. They were bitter, with no taste. They were mushy and gross-coloured and such a waste of space on my plate. Don’t get me wrong – I adore veggies – but Brussels sprouts were the bane of my existence.
Seriously.
Then, one day (a month ago) I was at the grocery store and noticed some fresh Brussels sprouts. I’m not sure what prompted me to do it, but I found myself rooting through the mini cabbages and selecting the smallest pieces to bring home with me.
Brussel Sprouts and the Art of French Cooking
They sat in the fridge for a few days until one day after a hard day’s work, I was drawn to the vegetable crisper and next I knew, was standing at the counter reaching for my new copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking Boxed Set: Volumes 1 and 2
Use care when cooking Brussels sprouts, as overcooked sprouts become, yellowish, mushy and develop the flavor of stale cabbage.
It’s true, they can. And then they look brown and unappetizing. She also suggested I slice off the bottom of the sprout and cut a tiny X into the base to help the sprout cook faster. Then immerse into a rapidly boiling pot of salted water, and allow the brussel sprouts to boil for 8 – 10 minutes. So I did it. And then I let them bake with some butter until the rest of my meal was ready.
Brussel Sprouts, Basmati Chicken Rice, and Sauteed Lemon Chicken and Onions with garlic.
It was delightful! And apparently, I am not the only one that enjoys brussel sprouts with the aide of Julia – Karen seems to have developed a love, too, as well as a source of inspiration from Julia herself.
What are you going to do next time you’re at the market and need some green? I might suggest you give Brussels Sprouts a try.
First she did purses, then she explored textiles, now she’s a muse with a camera.
For the past few years I have done random photo shoots for friends and family. I’d officially like to welcome you to Persephone’s Photography – a division of the Persephone’s Awakening empire. Please feel free to browse through my site, leave comments, suggestions, questions, etc.
Here are some snippets from past photo sessions…
August 16, 2008 – My shoes at a friend’s wedding in Kelowna.
August 27, 2008 – Promotional photograph for Sally Joyce, owner & creator of BALANCE POINT ENERGETICS, who has a goal of ” co-creating a harmonious, beautiful, healthy & sustainable world by assisting individuals and groups to reclaim wholeness, and awaken to the awareness that they are an interconnected part of all life.”
September 4, 2008 - While I was waiting for one of the instructors to put on the one white shirt that someone remember to bring for the photos, I had the chance to sneak in some fun shots of the competition team.
April 12, 2009 – Easter on the Dresden Farm
July 9, 2009 – Pregnancy photos for my cousin.
August 22, 2009 – Exploring my experience with of grief, death, and the ugly beauty of life.
August 28, 2009 – Engagement photos for a friend and her fiance.
September 10, 2009 – The baby has arrived! Second cousin, once removed.
November 14, 2009 – Family portraits for a former co-worker.
December 5, 2009 – Family portraits for my Second Cousin and her son.
January 9, 2010 – Family portraits out in the cold, cold snow.
If you have questions, please leave a comment, or email me (remove the spaces).
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