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 11, 2008 | Arizona, Journal
When I recently read about this Chihuly exhibit in Glendale, I was overjoyed. Chihuly has been one of my favorite artists for years; I was once able to visit his museum in Tacoma and take a craft class at his workshop. There is something about the colors he uses and...
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 8, 2008 | Arizona, Journal
Butternut squash lasagna for the boys — step by step in photos. My house guests are providing me with hours of thoughtful conversation. They’ve just returned from a quick road trip to Las Vegas. Considering one lives in Malawi (one of the world’s...
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.)...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 4, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal
The vision journal idea created so many encouraging comments I’ve decided to share the idea. Tell me what inspires you, what you envision in the next year, in a comment. I’m going to make 10 journals this weekend and will select comments at random to win....
