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Summer Tomato Pie
Summer Tomato Pie There’s a spectrum to Tomato Pies. There are the Tomato Pies that think themselves Apple Pies: double crusted, savory but spiced, and very very wet…. There are the Tomato Pies that should really be called Cheese Pie and the good Lord knows there’s not a thing wrong with those pies and the […]
Roasted Tomato Cheese Quiche
Roasted Tomato Cheese Quiche INGREDIENTS: 1 store bought pie crust (or you can use your favorite recipe) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 Tbl. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. salt ¾ cup half and half 1 egg plus 1 yolk ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp.n pepper cup goat cheese 1 ½ Tbl. […]
Gallery, Studio and Life: 53, MiniARTure Golf in a Museum?
Things to Do in West Michigan: What a fun idea at the Muskegon Museum of Art? MiniARTure (Miniature) Golf in a museum? The staff has created a fun course through the museum using their Permanent Art Collection. This 9-hole course will take you through a fun and challenging array of obstacles. Almost 250 feet of [...]
Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad – Recipe
Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad – Recipe We were hosting a dinner party awhile ago and thought it would be fun to focus on Mediterranean food. One of the recipes was a Chili Mango salad. I have included a suggested dressing but you could also make an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing too. Chili […]
Life, Studio and Gallery: 79, Breast of Chicken with White Wine Sauce and Garlic Wilted Spinach Recipe
I made this meal about two weeks ago. The house smelled wonderful and everyone enjoyed the food. Brining is a method that tenderizes and adds about 10% more moisture to the meat. Since you lose about 20% moisture during the heating process, the added moisture is very noticeable in the finished product. The sugar counterbalances [...]

Just Sayin’: Studio, Gallery, & Just Life…

Just Sayin: Life, Studio and Gallery 92, Do you worry about getting older?
Life: How are you? Today, I realized, a month has slipped by since I last wrote a note to you. How can this be?! I visited my Arizona kids a couple of weeks ago. It was so much fun. My oldest son and his wife joined us. Only my daughter was missing from this gathering. [...]
Just Sayin: Life, Studio and Gallery, 91
Life: How are you? I am having a nice start to 2023. Last week, I got to spend time with four other gals in San Diego. We talked, laughed, walked, had great meals together and talked some more. We visited two museums and a ceramic studio. I want to share two of the meals with [...]
Just Sayin: 90, Life of a Cup. How is one made?
How are you? I have been wanting to create this video for quite awhile. So, unlike other blog posts. I am only going to share the video in hopes that you will enjoy it. As one of many clay artists who create cups, tumblers, or mugs, I thought it would be a good idea to [...]
Just Sayin: Studio, Gallery, and Life 89: 2023 Happenings
How are you? In Michigan, we have had a mild winter. A snowstorm during the holidays and then some snow last weekend. Just in time for Grand Haven's Winterfest. When, I had the brick and mortar gallery, visitors would always say "you always have fun things happening in Grand Haven". I agree with them. Year [...]
Studio, Gallery, and Just Life: 88, Dead of Winter
Studio time: How are you? In West Michigan, we had quite a winter storm during the two holidays. It's now mid January and strangely mild. I would rather have snow than rain. But, my fingers and toes are so much more comfortable with 39 to 42 degrees than 20 degrees. Most January's I don't work [...]
Gallery, Studio and Life: 87, Just Food
I have been thinking about food and what to cook over the next couple of days. I think I found three interesting recipes. Maybe 4. If you will be cooking, have a look. Hopefully, I have helped you. This recipe, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes and Feta sounds really yummy. Spinach, Sweet Potatoes and Feta Cheese Veggie [...]