tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32396520103011404012024-03-05T02:17:21.564-08:00The Gluten Free Illustratornourishing the body, soul and imaginationerin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-2255317145947960742018-06-12T07:35:00.000-07:002018-09-16T08:07:43.950-07:00Produce of the week - Pineapple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some days putting one foot in front of the other is like climbing a mountain. And if you are able to keep moving forward, even baby steps - it is enough. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Some days getting up and doing one good thing for your body, is enough. And, if you can do that every day (just add one thing good for body, mind, spirit) the benefits will add up. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But for now - just focus on today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And focus on that gorgeous pineapple you were inspired to buy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Because it's fresh and organic. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And gluten free, and detoxing, and loaded with vitamin C, and manganese, and fiber, and antioxidants, and bromelain, and reduces inflammation. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's refreshing, juicy and smells (and tastes) incredible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But first you face the task of cutting it. It takes time and effort, and is easier if you have a plan. And a big sharp knife!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I researched and created this for <a href="https://simplygluten-free.com/glutenfreemagazine/">Simply Gluten Free Magazine</a>, May/June 2013 and it was a tremendous thing to learn. So I am off to cut my pineapple, and I will take my time. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Then I will eat some, add some to my lunch salad, and tonight will grill a few slices to add to our grilled chicken.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What will you add today to support you body, mind or spirit? </span><br />
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<br />erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-17416067305189071372018-04-04T06:00:00.001-07:002018-04-04T06:00:35.809-07:00Produce of the Week - Peaches<span style="font-size: large;">March is not exactly peach season in the North East, but they have been a current food obsession of mine. With all the meds currently in my system my taste buds are very funky (even what I can eat is limited) so I am in constant search for appealing and appetizing foods. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Peaches and nectarines are in my top 10 this week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I went in search of some new recipes to try:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love salsa and with peach added it has a lovely sweet zing:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think we will make this for dinner tonight:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.destinationdelish.com/peach-caprese-grilled-chicken/">Peach caprese grilled chicken</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My mouth was watering when I found this selection on pinterest, I intend to work my way through these salads:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=peach%20avocado%20salad&rs=typed&term_meta[]=peach%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=avocado%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=salad%7Ctyped">Peach and Avocado salad</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another chicken entree that will make it into rotation:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.cookingclassy.com/balsamic-peach-chicken-skillet/">Balsamic peach chicken skillet</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be back to share my thoughts and reviews as I try these recipes. If you have any favorite peach recipes to share please let me know in the comments below! I would love to try them.</span><br />
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erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-87397190643173835472018-03-16T17:02:00.002-07:002018-03-16T17:02:39.760-07:00Zucchini Cheesy Bread<span style="font-size: large;">My Facebook page is riddled with video recipes these days. They come across as so quick and easy. But much more time consuming then they appear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently though a friend shared this <a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54806/zucchini-cheesy-bread-recipe/">recipe by Delish</a> on Facebook and I was intrigued. Intrigued and haunted! The <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54806/zucchini-cheesy-bread-recipe/">Zucchini cheesy bread</a> was in my dreams that night, so the next morning I ran out and stocked up on the ingredients. I had to!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Truth be told - any 'bread' that doesn't use flour or grains grabs my attention. That, and anything that even resembles pizza in any way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luckily I was given a food processor recently and it makes all the difference in speeding through the grating/grinding process. Hand grating 3 zucchinis and all that cheese could be quite laborious and time consuming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The recipe was easy to follow though, and impressively mine came out looking exactly like the video. And the taste! The taste was a winner and everyone raved. I have made it successfully three times now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Be sure to squeeze all the liquid out of the grated zucchini. If it's too wet it takes twice as long to bake (how do I know? don't ask!) and it doesn't firm up as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Excellent leftover too!</span><br />
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<br />erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-79673905503516820202017-11-06T06:40:00.004-08:002017-11-06T06:40:57.989-08:00Monday Motivation - The Beauty of Fall Produce<span style="font-size: large;">Buying seasonally gives you the opportunity to eat produce with greater flavor, and the best value.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What if the veggie art looked at tasty as the donuts or the pie? Would it inspire us to buy more - and eat more - vegetables!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What if we kept looking at beautiful vibrant pictures of vegetables, would it shift what we crave? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was following an FB forum discussion this weekend on weekly food prep and there were so many who roast vegetables in bulk for the week. A brilliant and a mouth watering suggestion. Simple enough with olive oil, some fresh herbs, salt and pepper... I will certainly be roasting veggies today - and ignoring the rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-48413793777422559832017-10-20T10:02:00.000-07:002017-10-20T10:03:20.098-07:00Leaves, Color and the inspiration of change<span style="font-size: large;">When I was in 2nd grade we had a family reunion picnic at <a href="https://parks.ny.gov/parks/13/details.aspx">Bear Mountain State Park</a>. It was October and it must have been peak leaf weekend that year! The entire park was filled with a carpet of the most magical eye popping color this 6 year old had ever experienced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spent most of the day joyously collecting leaves. Each one was a surprise and delight. The memory is SO vivid I can see it, feel it and smell it. I was so absolutely captivated and lit up by the colors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am still that person picking up leaves every fall. Delighted with any and all I find. When my daughter was little I came up with dozens of projects for us to make with them - and it gave me an excuse to collect them with her. I have decorated with them, photographed them, painted, sketched, and just sat in awe of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bring them to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ErinGoPaint/photos/a.158371267522523.40731.148448575181459/2124734980886132/?type=3&theater">classes I teach </a>- the range of colors in a single fall leaf is astounding. Great practice for wet on wet watercolor painting, or blending colors without losing the purity and beauty of each hue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No matter how many decades pass, every fall, there will always be a bit of that 6 yr old picking up leaves, </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">gathering color</span>, collecting magic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-43390657326451527432017-10-17T07:01:00.001-07:002017-10-20T09:59:17.371-07:00Food, Art, and Anxiety<span style="font-size: large;">Recently I was showing my work at an event, and my painting of the 7 Fishes, which was displayed among many others, became the magnet of many conversations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">People were drawn to it by the whimsy, the colors, the splashes of water drops, the frame... and the list went on and on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I explained the back story and that my inspiration was my friend's Christmas Eve party last year - and the dinner of the 7 Fishes - the reactions were all very powerful! And surprisingly very polarizing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The conversations triggered memories in all... varied memories - the joy of childhood holidays, melancholy</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, sadness </span>of missing a loved one, the like or dislike of eating seafood, the creativity of food preparation, and one woman reacted with absolute pure anxiety! She was so stressed out she bolted from me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I felt terrible that a piece of my art and a conversation about inspiration could elicit that response, and yet not surprised.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The painting terrified one woman, and so captivated another that she purchased it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Art can do that.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Food can do that. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Memories can do that.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It all depends on where you stand and what you have lived. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fall is here, school is open, and with it comes structure - structure that I desperately needed to keep myself on track. I am getting back to my regular sketching practice - and sharing it with anyone who also needs to be reminded to carve out more time to create! </span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I even bought a 'messy' sketchbook when we were back to school supply shopping. A book purely for messing around in. No pressure. No assignments. Just experimenting and playing. It feels like freedom - and an open door!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As summer is exiting and Fall is in the morning air in New Jersey I suggest picking up a leaf or a small branch outside for your sketch model. Everything is still pretty green at the moment but the colors will be changing quickly now.</span><br />
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erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-76961043723000841222017-06-19T06:37:00.001-07:002017-10-17T06:58:17.059-07:00My favorite Bob Ross quotes - Monday Motivation<span style="font-size: large;">I hate to admit it but when Bob Ross was on television I was not a fan. Something about the show drove me nuts, never sure if it was his voice, the way he painted, maybe it was too quiet - I couldn't put my finger on it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looking back from where I stand now I would say it was watching someone paint - when I was barely touching art supplies. I had been convinced by others - and then myself - that it wasn't a worthwhile pursuit. Sadly, I went through the better part of a decade creating no art. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was a mistake.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just as it was a mistake that it took me so long to appreciate Bob Ross. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> (<i>"but there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.</i>")</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I create art pretty much on a daily basis, and though I don't watch his videos - I love reading his quotes and his thoughts on art and life - All gems!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Earlier this year family we had family in town to see a Community Theater performance that my daughter was in. They came to the house for pre-show dinner, and my niece made lemon bars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now my daughter loves all things lemon.... Ices, sherbert,
ice cream, cookies, pie, pudding, you name it - if it's a sweet treat
and it has lemon, she is all over it. She was so into the lemon bars I was afraid she would miss her curtain call. But, we jumped in the car in the nick of time, with lemon bar number 3 tucked in a little dish for her intermission snack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since everyone was enjoying them as much as her we had precious little leftover. We baked another batch ourselves before the week was out. I even made it in a pie dish a few months later for PI day at school. Such a delicious buttery shortbread crust and creamy lemon custard - there was none left over that day!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's an simple recipe to adapt to Gluten-free, just sub your favorite GF flour. It is especially easy if you have a baking partner - while one zests and juices the lemons, the other is mixing the batter. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We used <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/lemon-bars/">The Pioneer Woman's recipe</a> but there are ton of <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=lemon+bars">recipes out there (all quite similar)</a></span> and I highly recommend trying one. The lemon bars are very much a crowd pleaser!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I am not sure how you could really mess any of it up - but still I avoided because I thought I couldn't do it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have have more than a few assignments for <a href="https://simplygluten-free.com/glutenfreemagazine/">Simply Gluten Free Magazine</a> that involved cutting, carving, chopping, etc and my confidence has grown over time as I try more things. I have found I can carve a turkey, open a rock hard raw spaghetti squash, butterfly a pork chop, create lovely pineapples cubes from a whole pineapple - and make my own drums and wingettes from whole chicken wings!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was challenging for the first few but I got the hang of it as I went along. Also I figured if they weren't perfect nobody would care - the family was just eagerly anticipating the wings that were soon to be on the grill. So, no judgements, no mistakes, no problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saved money buying the whole wings as opposed to the pre-cut packs, and put on a pot of stock with the end tips while the the wings were marinating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Spring blossoms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Dreaming of warm sunny spring days - they will arrive, eventually!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every Monday is an opportunity for a fresh start! What extra vegetable can you add into your day? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jamaican Patties.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My Caribbean born husband's all-time favorite!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But, that gluten-filled flaky pastry - my nemesis as it crumbles and falls everywhere. Everywhere.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I freak out when they are in my house as it will mean diligence, and cleaning and an unsafe kitchen. It totally stresses me out. Then it puts a strain on us. Not a good scene.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But still, Jamaican Patties.</span><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/46271431/artisan-baker-gluten-free-bread-basket?ref=shop_home_active_18" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/46271431/artisan-baker-gluten-free-bread-basket?ref=shop_home_active_18" border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFZX0p19-nyQ8WGqA6SfrZT4dWPCT41n2U0QmFthyphenhyphen6Z2MeVvI01VHn6d-ABUNmJzQWHhZ314V7rTLtC7MOsicg45lbI27cahE4yDKDLuLp8Q9l9GOCEa0DOgldIJc37RrkYsHVOeklhk4/s200/ArtisanBakerA.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So I finally put my fear aside and tried my hand at them. Full disclaimer I have always lived in fear of baking anything that is billed as PASTRY. Sounds like something for a much more seasoned, experienced baker. Not me. I prefer boxed mixes so I can't mess up. Baking has always been a little scary for me. It's like magic and I didn't get the wand, or the spell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I was feeling daring so I decided to make a pan of Jamaican beef and intended to bake biscuits to serve with the beef, and a salad. Drop biscuits I kinda have down pat. <a href="http://www.pamelasproducts.com/drop-biscuits/">(using Pamela's GF pancake mix)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I suppose I was feeling more daring than I even thought and on a whim started the pastry! Yes. Pastry! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They would win no awards for visual presentation - they were very haphazard looking, let's say. I will need to practice a bit (or a lot) and make them a few times to improve the shape and folding, and cute fork lines around the edges (love those cute fork lines!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, the taste - the taste was incredible!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My St Thomas husband said that I nailed it! My (gluten-free) daughter who has been desperately missing patties ate a few bites, stopped, breathed and said "and then the angels sang"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That my friends, was the best review I have ever gotten, for anything!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/jamaican-beef-patties-aka-meat-pies-or-pasties-373127">this recipe from Food.com</a> and I used <a href="https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-home/aldi-brands/livegfree/pantry/pantry-detail/ps/p/livegfree-gluten-free-baking-mix/">GF baking mix from Aldi</a>, even though the recipe calls for flour. And, this is why I haven't been given a magic baking wand - I am always kind of flying by the seat of my pants! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More raw vegetables! - one of my resolutions as we rolled into 2017. Easy to say, and even easier for that decision to slip away in the day to day routine.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I realized even if I made the effort a few days a week it would be an improvement. Every little bit counts. Every little bit adds up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the top of the list was to add more dark leafy greens (<a href="http://theglutenfreeillustrator.blogspot.com/2017/01/gluten-free-snacking-oven-baked-kale.html">the kale crisps</a> are a tasty option), second only to <b>more celery</b>! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have been reading so much on the tremendous health benefits of celery so I keep looking for interesting ways to add it in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Reduces inflammation</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Detoxes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Helps prevent kidney stones</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Aids digestion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I chop it into tuna, egg or chicken salad, tossed salads, soup, jambalaya, but recently I have been experimenting with my magic bullet for breakfast... blending a stalk or two with a combination of the following that I have on hand: carrots, bananas, frozen strawberries, orange juice, yogurt, etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like to play and make different combos each time to see what I can create.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 oz of OJ</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Refreshing and</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> inspiring!</span></span></span><br />
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<br />erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-25868148702777672202017-01-23T15:42:00.002-08:002017-02-23T08:50:09.393-08:00Ode to Pie... National Pie Day!<span style="font-size: large;">Monday January 23rd - National Pie day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pie is awesome, I would say we can all agree on that, but I know there are others that for some crazy reason prefer cake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I am, and always have been, a pie person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To me they are all incredibly delicious...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pecan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sweet Potato</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cherry</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Banana Cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Coconut cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Meringe </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Blueberry</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Buttermilk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apple </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And while we are at it - Shepard's Pie and Pot Pie</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Not a bad one in the lot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that I have made myself really hungry... I may need to bake one this evening - what is your favorite pie? and your favorite gluten-free pie topping? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am a huge fan of either whipped cream or meringe.</span><br />
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<br />erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-9870606639747759372017-01-10T06:19:00.002-08:002017-01-23T10:53:26.857-08:00Gluten-Free Snacking... Oven Baked Kale<span style="font-size: large;"> This weekend we were warming up the house with every kind of baking we could think of! Ignoring the frigid outside temperature, unless it was your turn to take out the dog. But those trips were quick for even our new rescue pup was keeping close to the kitchen and the warm oven.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After baking a few sweet treats we were in the mood for something different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead of reaching for a bag of chips we grabbed the kale from the crisper and made my daughter's favorite... Oven-roasted kale crisps.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Satisfying the craving for </span><span style="font-size: large;">savory, crispy - and salty while getting a <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=benefits+of+kale">mega dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber</a>. Given how easy they are to make - it is truly a win-win situation.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The most time consuming part is the washing (and drying) of the kale leaves. You want to be sure to dry them thoroughly so they will crisp well. Then break off the big stem bits and rip the leaves into a few pieces each. We usually use curly kale but you can try any type of kale leaf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Toss the leaves in a bowl with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper before laying them out on a baking pan. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oven bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes or until crispy (but don't let them burn)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The kale gets crisp and airy baked this way. My 10 year old just gobbles them up!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&biw=1358&bih=898&q=oven+roasted+kale&oq=&gs_l=&pbx=1&sns=1&pf=p&cad=cbv&bvch=u&sei=B-l0WK-BKYSomwGTg4voCA#q=simply+gluten+free+roasted+kale+chips">There are lots of variations of seasonings for all tastes.</a><br />A delicious, fun way to get in a serving of greens. The crisps can also be crumbled on top of your salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-71445344368594250682016-12-08T09:14:00.000-08:002017-01-25T08:06:27.748-08:00Daily Sketching, Drawing Human Head Basics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have one more <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geralynsartstudio/photos/a.247429394568.176543.179996879568/10155626991629569/?type=3&theater">sketch class before the Holidays, on December 13th</a>, and the group requested we focused on faces. In preparation for drawing from a live model I suggest filling some pages with basic head structure... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the overall shape</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">the center line (that runs between the eyes and down the nose)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ear placement (between the eye line and the bottom of the nose)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and the lines for the mouth, nose and eyes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Paying special attention to angle of the head - the way the eye line tips - up, down or straight on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can practice in a coffee shop, train station, on a bus, etc or grab a magazine and sketch as many heads as you can fit on a page.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Leave out the details for this assignment - right now you are looking only for the basic structure. And getting comfortable with the placement and angles.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have fun!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #993300;"><i>"You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.” John Singer Sargent</i></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am constantly in search of gluten-free dinner recipes - simple and flavorful are my biggest qualifiers. And on day that I am on the run - a crockpot meal will seal the deal!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other day I felt I covered half the state of NJ and ended the marathon with a nighttime drive back from my daughter's basketball game in a combination of heavy rain, flooding, snow, sleet and fog! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The light at the end of the stressful tunnel was Apricot Chicken waiting for us - hot, tender, flavorful and ready upon arrival! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found <a href="http://www.ayearofslowcooking.com/2008/03/crockpot-apricot-chicken-recipe.html">Stephanie O'Dea's Apricot Chicken recipe from A Year of Slow Cooking</a>. The apricot sauce was easy to make and started with a jar of Apricot Preserves... I used <a href="http://www.polanerspreads.com/">Polaner All-Fruit</a> (clearly labeled gluten-free).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only change I made to the recipe was the addition of 5 cloves of garlic, minced. (We are a garlic loving family).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The aroma that met us when we dragged in wet, tired, cold was truly delightful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The chicken with it's sweet and savory sauce were poured on piles of steamy rice - a huge success! It will be part of the regular dinner rotation going forward.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The most evident sign that avoiding gums is working, is the sudden re-growth of my fingernails - my fingernails are always the key. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Most days it really doesn't bother me (yesterday I baked brownies and really had no desire to indulge). To me how I feel is everything, and far outweighs giving up baked goods and the like. If I feel great and energized - I have no need for those foods. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This weekend I tried the Cauliflower toast from <a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48901/avocado-cauliflower-toast-recipe/">The Delish website</a>... oooh wee! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">LOVED it - and so did my daughter. Not quite sure I would call it toast, resembled more of a potato pancake. But, I would be quite happy to stack a burger on one, or the lovely combo of guacamole and a fried egg. I had mine with a tomato and basil salad drizzled with olive oil. It was divine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love bananas and they have always been my fruit of choice, my snack on the go, nature's multi-vitamin, and my favorite yogurt add-in. I <i>love</i> that they are naturally protected from cross-contamination. To me the perfect banana is ripe but right before the brown spots start appearing on the skin. If they are too soft they start to lose their appeal, but become perfect for use in recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't tried this <a href="http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/recipes/desserts/paleo-banana-bread/">recipe from Civilized Caveman Cooking</a> yet.. but it is on my list to bake some up soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a child I was always so excited to see the good china come out for the Holidays - especially when we were old enough, and deemed responsible enough, to handle the gravy boat. The gravy boat always stood out as the coolest and most fascinating piece on the heavily laden table. They still fascinate me - the unlimited variety of shapes and curves, spouts, handles and accompanying spoons. So much fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to Thanksgiving, seeing the gravy boats come out - and getting to pour a generous amount - as I continue to deem myself grown, and responsible enough to handle the iconic boat!</span><br />
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<br />erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-53307526005742485142016-10-15T19:47:00.000-07:002017-01-25T07:54:29.216-08:00American Woman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/485612923/american-woman-8x10-art-print-election?ref=shop_home_active_1"><img alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/485612923/american-woman-8x10-art-print-election?ref=shop_home_active_1" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUye9mOwJZvwVIMW5AKC6w2VdFo3oVQgtJ2fdMitZY3yMJlSYaHvkjqJuGE7zvM8b4EGFuvo2_mrqnpcyuAUKQG_Xv7naXCgR630DO8oJHnsd6sZfwjQmog7ECdtNxaXRqOQ2FLbMmYI/s400/Americana_DressForms_Pickering.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/485612923/american-woman-8x10-art-print-election?ref=shop_home_active_1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"American Woman" watercolor & ink, 8x10, copyright Erin Rogers Pickering</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Inspired by the 2016 Presidential election. Women make up half the population, in turn - hold half the votes. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">That power should never be underestimated, ignored or demeaned. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;">A special thank you to the American Suffragettes who fought for our right to be heard - and counted! </span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can view my more of my work in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/eringopaint?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Etsy shop Erin Go Paint</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;">Or take a look at my recent <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eringopaint/">100 Day Project on Instagram</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span></div>erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-32252202890561798432016-10-11T06:55:00.000-07:002017-01-25T07:54:29.246-08:00Eating Chocolate, Drawing Chocolate<span style="font-size: large;">Today I am looking for joy and lightness of spirit. The weekend and current election climate and the high level of negativity and pain are weighing heavily on me.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I could stay buried under the covers eating chocolate all day, but not sure how much that would accomplish. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFbFweOZ9dl7ifDQNkIBbEgZxC3nLAfSCGYEJs6si6UhuNVbcuLCV2Se5kZmzCJ50qAx1cqqnycN0w9YtMplajGBu5cUpW5_llCqb2ndiIXAzfFeuBRlPEJpzwGO_LUxYNnFmGkRdoI4/s1600/Day+21+Devils+food+Pickering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFbFweOZ9dl7ifDQNkIBbEgZxC3nLAfSCGYEJs6si6UhuNVbcuLCV2Se5kZmzCJ50qAx1cqqnycN0w9YtMplajGBu5cUpW5_llCqb2ndiIXAzfFeuBRlPEJpzwGO_LUxYNnFmGkRdoI4/s320/Day+21+Devils+food+Pickering.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Instead I am up, painting and preparing to sketch and paint chocolate! Which will bring me longer lasting happiness, and no guilt! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSp9IGeGho6uzPSJQ7VhLlRyXnvBcLnns4XT3F91cbFlTcbTCllwLTj2zjZ2oIYljUvqLkVE0WasaqF3h48geMtHMk71Rnr0m2Iu_ngj1hq6vllIRgv0-7cffpm7emuqiM1uyWzNM3a0/s1600/Day+80+Chocolate+Truffles+Pickering.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSp9IGeGho6uzPSJQ7VhLlRyXnvBcLnns4XT3F91cbFlTcbTCllwLTj2zjZ2oIYljUvqLkVE0WasaqF3h48geMtHMk71Rnr0m2Iu_ngj1hq6vllIRgv0-7cffpm7emuqiM1uyWzNM3a0/s320/Day+80+Chocolate+Truffles+Pickering.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">And hopefully shift my overall mood. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It also serves to ease me into a productive day. What will you do today to bring joy?</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="left: -99999px; position: absolute;">It is all very well to copy what one sees, but it is far better to draw what one now only sees in one's memory. That is a transformation in which imagination collaborates with memory.<br />Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/transformation.html</div><span style="font-size: large;">You can view my more of my work in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/eringopaint?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Etsy shop Erin Go Paint</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;">Or take a peek at my recent <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eringopaint/">100 Day Project on Instagram</a></span>erin rogers pickeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740956377167488942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3239652010301140401.post-22501330815177797092016-10-07T08:05:00.004-07:002016-10-07T08:32:49.102-07:00An Indoor Herb Garden - Fresh Herbs with Dinner<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am terrible with plants. I love them but they are pretty much in the process of dying while in my care. <br />The bad-with-plants expression is quite often referred to as 'A Black Thumb', but I prefer to call it a RED thumb. Red being the opposite of green, seems a more accurate description. <br />Red like - STOP, before you kill that poor unsuspecting plant! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />But, though I truly stink at it, I can't help but keep trying. I love having fresh herbs and flowers around. The aroma and the beauty are unmatched. As for cooking with fresh over dry - there is no comparison in flavor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Now as we say </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">goodbye to summer </span>I have been possessed to get an indoor herb garden set up. We have been in our house over a year I have identified the best spot for them to soak up the shining sun! The ledge has been cleared, the area set, and I started with two plants from the kitchen window sill to pre-populate the spot. A basil plant and gerbera daisy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday I added rosemary and cilantro. The smell of the rosemary in the living room is amazing. Looking forward to adding more to the garden and more fresh herbs to my cooking.</span></div>
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