Friday, September 2, 2022

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 2nd September 2022, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Easy listening music and chat, Friday 2nd September 2022, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome!


Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, its your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

Chuck Berry & Etta James - Rock and Roll Music (1986)


Tatiana Eva-Marie – A Paris 



Sometime Yesterday - Helen Shapiro (1962)


The Association - Windy - 1967


Van McCoy - The Hustle 



Cajun Country Revival - You Won't Be Satisfied


The Black Velvet Band - Luke Kelly & The Dubliners


Kyle McKearney - Ghost Riders in the Sky 


Forever And Ever, Amen - Southern Raised


Blowin' In The Wind, Jessica Rhaye & the Ramshackle Parade



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Thursday, September 1, 2022

September Open Thread



At last, summer days come to a close 
as a new season is near.








Cooler days ahead

but coffee is bliss

to a new day ahead













 


By evening, perhaps a dessert coffee after a comfort

meal




Let us not forget the highlights of fall

as spooky characters appear for

trick or treats

















Remember to step out of your

element and create!












As leaves change, take a drive or walk to

enjoy the scenery.  Take a break from the norm,

see the beauty of nature's brush of colors.








A time for fun




As September greats us,

keep looking ahead


Work hard, work true

on your project















Remember to take a rest
to recharge, regroup



















Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Curried Vegetable Samosa Pies

Curried Vegetable Samosa Pies

By Lisa Starr,  Meatland 

https://www.meatland.net/


Spice Trail Hand-Held Pies

Curry in a heatwave?

You may be surprised to hear that it's just what the doctor ordered.

Curry dishes - and especially those that contain healing turmeric -  are proven to speed up blood circulation which consequently cools you down.

How fortunate that my most recent discovery - and my family's currently most requested dish - is appropriately curry-based.

Curry up and put these absolute fabulous flavors, magically-made pastry, and refreshing health benefits to the test!



Ingredients 

AMAZING PASTRY*

1 cup water

170 grams butter

2 3/4 cups plain flour

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon paprika OR curry powder

FILLING

Canola oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 teaspoons crushed garlic

1 tablespoon grated ginger**

1 tablespoon curry paste OR 2 teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds (optional)

1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots

1 - 2 cups boiled, lightly crushed potato

Lemon zest or squeeze of lemon

Salt to taste
1 - 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
Egg to brush over 

*Substitute with puff pastry if you have to but this is the most amazing, flaky pastry with unlimited uses and is so easy to make.

** Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions
1: Heat the water and butter in a small pot until fully melted. 
2: Whisk the flour, salt and paprika/curry powder together, pour in a little of the water mixture and mix to make a paste, then add remaining liquid and mix in with your fingers to make a slightly oily dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours till cool.
3: Fry the onions, garlic and grated ginger till softened then add curry paste/powder and crushed coriander seeds if using.
4: Add the frozen peas and carrots, cooked potato, lemon, herbs, and seasoning and mix to make a flavorful vegetable filling. Allow to cool which can be hurried up in the freezer.
5: Break off a golf ball of pastry, roll into a round, place a heaped tablespoon of mixture in the middle, and then fold over to make a half-circle.
6: Crimp edges with a fork - don't worry if they are a bit rough - then place on paper lined tray and brush with egg wash.
7: Repeat with remaining pastry and filling then bake at 200 C for approximately 20-25 minutes till golden. Absolutely incredibly delicious served warm or at room temperature. 

COOK'S NOTES: These are wonderful just as they come but I serve with a fabulous herb chutney. Blend 1 cup mint leaves, 2 cups coriander leaves, chilli flakes or paste to taste, chunk fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and water to make a sauce. Amazing with all curries.

I'm sure this pastry would work with margarine too. It's amazing as a pastry for beef pies or empanadas. I personally love the lemony flavor of crushed coriander seeds - crush in a food processor or with rolling pin - and use these in all curry dishes. Leave off egg to make these vegan. Samosas freeze perfectly. An absolute must-make and easily adaptable recipe.


ENJOY ! 


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