Rain's Thursday Art Date - Yellow

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date's 'Yellow Theme' for her 'Colourful June'!  I did a mountain scape ACEO (2 12"x 3 1/2") in permanent markers, based on Valle Blanche, France which came up on my screensaver one day.  

Wednesday Memes

 

Bridal Shower

 Daughter L had a beautiful bridal shower at the end of May, it was perfect.  I made the flower arrangements pictured above.  Friends and family made the day such a beautiful occasion.  It was hosted by me and the mother of the groom.  All the bridesmaids helped us so much make it a success, planning and executing fun games.  The food as pictured below was delicious.  

The event was held at a local golf club.  It was a lovely atmosphere.  Everyone is now looking forward to the wedding in 3 month's time.  One highlight was that one of my sisters came all the way from California to attend!

Baby Greens with beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, sherry vinaigrette

Roast Chicken Breast, Pommery Jus, red potatoes and veg

Dulce de Leche cheesecake

I didn't get a photo of the vegetarian option which was Mushroom and Spinach Risotto with Asiago Cheese

Wind Storm

 On Sat May 21 we had an amber alert on our phones and TVs that a severe thunderstorm was imminent, asking us to take cover.  There were at least 10 deaths in the province  from falling trees and being in the wrong place at the wrong time.  The storm lasted maybe half an hour but did a lot of damage.  Many were without power for days.  We went for a walk in the neighbourhood a few days after that and saw many downed trees.  In the photo above, this tree was blocking the road completely.

Meatballs with small shell pasta

 I made some meatballs with pasta sauce and small shell pasta, a one pot meal.  I used a healthier bottled pasta sauce with less sodium but it still tastes good.  I added some grated parmesan cheese toward the end of cooking.

Chive Chips

 

My neighbour gave me some chives from his garden, I used to think they were garlic scapes but now I think they are chives.  Anyway I decided to try roasting them and they reminded me of kale chips so I am calling them chive chips!

Preheat the oven to 400F 

Soak the chives in water then trim the ends off.

Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and bake for 15 minutes until crispy.

Friday Art - Tap Shoes

Welcome to my Friday Art!  I painted some tap shoes for you today on watercolour paper using water based paint markers.

Linking to Gillena's Art For Fun Fridays.

 I called this piece 'Horse Love', based on a photo of my niece that I did awhile back.

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off.