Thai Garden in Andrews NC

Thai Garden Cafe in Andrews NC

Took Gary to the Thai Garden Cafe in Andrews NC yesterday

for his 79th birthday. We both had duck, was delicious.

Thanks for reading and for all your comments.

Pineapple Quick Bread

Pineapple Quick Bread

1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs room temperature
1-3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained slightly

Mix ingredients in order creaming the butter and sugar.
Preheat oven to 350 F.  Pour into parchment lined loaf pan
and bake ro 60 to 70 minutes. Cool in pan for 20 minutes,
turn turn out on rack and cool completely.
Meanwhile a pineapple frosting can be made
with some of the pineapple juice and sugar.
You could even add a bit of chocolate to the frosting for a nice visual.

Eco Printing on Silk Scarfs

Eco Printing on Silk Scarf

Eco Printing on Silk and Wool Scarf

I took a local class at an alpaca farm on eco printing on silk
and mordanting with soy milk. In my estimation
using more than soy milk for a mordant might show the leaves better.
The background color was achieved with dyed fabric blankets.
All in all I am happy with the results.

More information coming up later.

Greek Potato Salad

 

Greek Potato Salad

1 bag small potatoes cut in quarters
5 hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup kalamata olives cut in half
1 shallot chopped fine
1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mint leaves chopped medium
1/8 cup fresh chives chopped small
salt and pepper to taste

Boil potatoes whole in cold water till fork comes out easily. Cut potatoes in quarters. Mix all ingredients and still gently but well. So delicious.