Today I did some slipwork and then threw a couple pieces. Above are plates of different sizes and a bowl... I am ready to try a new slip design. Gotta think about that some.
Also did some sgrafitto on a yunomi for Peter Mayer. Listened to a bunch of songs that he wrote and wrote down a phrase from each of my favorite songs. Above is the list of phrases that caught my attention... the sgrafitto tool, and the yunomi. Check out his music at the link above. It's really, the best.
Here are the yunomis. This form comes quite easily. They'll need to dry some and then be trimmed.
A bunch of people were in the studio today... maybe because it was raining out and because it was Saturday. John threw a bunch of cylinder/mug forms and evidently, a juicer which is on the wheel in the pic.
I also went to Earth Fare, one of my favorite stores (I love to buy organic food!) and decided to not buy my favorite soy protein powder. It may sound gross, but I begin each morning with some of that in orange juice. Yet, without work (gosh, I really need work!), I've got to save $. So, I bought just a few things. I was hungry for indian food, so I got some lentils and made lentils with a little of cumin, onion, and salt. I bought lentils also because they have lots of protein. Any lentil recipe ideas? I am a bit picky about food, but willing to try some new recipes, although I don't have alot of spices. Oh well...Tomorrow I'm going to throw some new forms and I'll post some new pots on my etsy site.
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Oooh! a blogger I like in CA posted a recipe I am going ot make today--it is very simple, and I think you can spice it any way you like
http://www.thesaladgirl.com/2009/02/19/lentils-with-cilantro-an-interview/
Hi Amy, great new work. I haven't been able to find a job either and my husband's been laid off due to rain. The unemployment office here doesn't make contact for more than a month after people apply. Do you have any art fairs coming up where you can sell some of your pottery? I did that last year and made a few dollars. Anyway here is the link for my bean recipe post - just beans, canned tomatoes and spices. I make it about once a week in a crockpot and we can eat almost all week from one large pot.
http://bluestarrgallery.blogspot.com/2009/01/secret-ingredient.html
Gary- Thanks for the recipe link. Good to hear from you.
Linda- Thanks for the art and recipe ideas. How I wish I could make and sell pottery for a living! Maybe someday.
Nutty Lentil Loaf
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp veg oil
2/3 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
3/4 cup unsalted raw cashews, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp dried thyme
In a medium saucepan, cook the lentils in the water until soft, about 45 minutes. Set aside. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil, stirring until onion is translucent. Add carrots and celery. Simmer uncovered until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes, let cool.
Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large bowl mix lentils, vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients. Spoon into oiled loaf pan. Bake until firm, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.
(From the Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook)
That's one of our favorite lentil recipes. It's really good with dried cranberries instead of raisins. And we sometimes put a smear of ketchup on it before baking, just like regular meatloaf.
Jerry- thanks! I will definitely try this... even maybe with cranberries!
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