by Kelli Donley | Sep 24, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal
Fall is my favorite season, hands down. For Phoenicians, it’s like a big scoop of ice cream on top of homemade apple pie after suffering through a dry, disgusting pot roast of a summer. I simply cannot wait for the cooler temperatures to arrive. I’m...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 17, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Goals
“If you do a good job for others, you heal yourself at the same time, because a dose of joy is a spiritual cure. It transcends all barriers.” — Ed Sullivan Three new vision journals for Madison, Katie and Maria — girlfriends who are working...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 12, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recycle, Uncategorized
I promise this is my last prickly pear post for a bit. I used the remaining prickly pear tunas last night for the latest Jars of Renewal project: syrup! Great in margaritas, other mixed drinks and even on pancakes. Yum. To local gardeners, a reminder that...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Prickly Pear Jelly is a success. That said? Canning is a much smarter hobby to take up during the WINTER. Ingredients: 8 – 10 prickly pears, washed and sliced crosswise 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup lime juice 1 package fruit pectin 5 cups sugar Zest of 1 lime...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Flora and Fauna, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
My friend Heather mentioned she had some prickly pear tuna in her yard. Would I want to come over to prevent “borrowing” from neighbors? Indeed. The prickly pear are nearly over-ripe by now. These ruby red gems were easy to pluck. I used my trusty tools...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 7, 2008 | Arizona, CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal
Living in the present can be a challenge for me. I’m always working toward something and need to take more time to enjoy the moment at hand. Being present, enjoying the journey and not just the result, is a new practice. (Ha! A new goal. Oh, I’m hopeless.)...
