Some of my Favorites

I came away from the MacRostie Art Center opening last weekend determined to buy one of Karin Kraemer’s Maiolica pieces. I know the stuff as Majolica, but I guess there are two ways to spell this form of intricately handpainted pottery that takes me to sunny Spain and sumptious Italy. Kraemer is also known around these parts for her floral mugs made for Brewed Awakenings Coffee House.Read the rest of "Some of my Favorites" ...

walnut dill tuna salad

This tuna salad from eatingwell.com was a quick lunch as I finish my last project due for the present college term. It is a nice change of pace from the traditional mixture. Serve it on a lettuce leaf strewn with toppings (e.g., raw sunnies, pumpkin seeds, and sprouts) alongside homemade yogurt and fruit.     Walnut Dill Tuna Salad 1 slice whole-grain bread ¼ cup chicken broth 3 tbsp chopped walnuts 2 tbsp plain yogurt 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic pinch cayenne pepper 1 6-ounce can tuna* (I used a 12-ounce can.) 1 carrot, diced (I shredded mine.)  1 stalk celery, diced (I used 2 stalks.) 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (I used 1 tbsp dried dill weed.) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (I used garlic pepper.) Puree bread, broth, walnuts, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne in food processor.Read the rest of "walnut dill tuna salad" ...