Friday, February 1, 2008

Pink Ladies

6x6"
pastel on archival sanded paper
Today's painting goal was to not overwork,
overdo or overstate. Paint quickly yet achieve a likeness.
I had fun with this and am pleased with the outcome.

This was the 3rd place winner of the miniature category
at the Ozark Pastel Society -Passion for Pastels
Competition 2008.

The following recipe is a great snack.
Apple Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients for Cinnamon Chips
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 8-inch flour tortillas

Ingredients for Harvest Apple Salsa

  • 2 medium tart apples, chopped
  • 1 medium pear chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red seedless grapes
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
Directions for cinnamon chips

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl
(I put this mixture in a spice bottle with holes so I could just sprinkle it on).
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Brush tortillas with water.
Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over both sides of tortillas.
Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges; arrange on baking sheet.
Bake 5- 7 minutes or until golden brown/crisp.
Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Directions for the Harvest Apple Salsa

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Add walnuts just before serving as it will turn the mixture brown.
Chill overnight to create more juice.


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