Friday, May 1, 2026

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 1st May 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 1st May 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

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



May Open thread 2026

   



 Come what May our works are in progress.  Summer is near as the days get warmer and the mornings are best here before you get to work.  May it be a productive day!













We writers keep a note pad or idea box wherever we go.   If something is said in a certain way, it is also written down for possible later use.  While scientists have "Labs"  I call the world around me
 my "Lab."




Think outside the box, read someone else's work, a book, take 
a walk, go to a festival. I hear the Renaissance Festivals are in full swing now.










Don't worry about the critiques, there are good ones and terrible ones, but some
where you least expect it from. 

Remember your creativity is yours alone
May you create to the best of your ability.
Some projects take a lot of time










For the Star Wars Fanatics this month or 
forever be one with the Force.  
Let the story simmer some more











To create a strong ending










Be who you are, all the time and creativity   
It will set you free.
















Dream, reflect and tap into that subconsciousness.   Go take that walk to refresh the mind. 









A project takes time, effort, letting go as images and colors beacon in your mind.  Creativity is a gift from God to share with others. What dreams may come.
























Be eccentric, be you, there is no 
other like you.
 













All great works of art take time on their path.  Stay on the path,









Remember, it is your story, your work of art. 









Spend a time with us for tea or coffee,
whichever is your fancy!  Try something new
and different, outside your element to empower yourself.












Let it pour from the brush or 
the pen, be in your element.   Great projects take time, late nights, revisions, looking for the right angle of the project, to repaintings, reconstructions for others to enjoy. Be you, stay creative!









Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Classic steak marinade

Classic steak marinade

By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, April 18, 2026

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-893198



In our family, meat is always a favourite, but we try to keep it for special occasions like religious holidays, when we have company, and, of course, Israels Independence Day.


Sometimes the steak is simply grilled with salt and black pepper. But when we want to elevate it just a bit, a good marinade adds depth and brings all the flavours together. This works beautifully with cuts like rib eye, chuck steak, shoulder, or London broil, so you can use whatever you have on hand.

Yields 4-6 servings.

Ingredients:
2 kg. steak (rib eye, chuck, shoulder, or London broil), about 4-5 cm. thick
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed (or 3 frozen cubes)
1 tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:

Whisk together all the marinade ingredients until well combined. Place the steak in a large zip-top bag or container and pour the marinade over, making sure the meat is well coated. Let marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavour.

If marinating for about an hour, you can leave it at room temperature. If marinating overnight, store in the fridge and let it come to room temperature before grilling.

Preheat your grill, grill pan, or oven to a high heat (about 200°C / 400°F). Remove the steak from the marinade and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for several minutes before slicing.



Enjoy! 
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