Saturday, March 1, 2025

March Open thread 2025

 


Ah, at last good bye February and March it is.    Come join us for awhile, we're a good group.  Some of us dabble in writing or art or both.  Some of us just drink coffee or tea and stay awhile.   








There's nothing like that first sip in the morning  before
starting on the project.  Creativity is everywhere, all around us.











Dare to dream,  make it happen. Let the creativity 
flow through you onto the screen, the canvas, maybe you are
the crafty type.   





































Don't forget those breaks in between to come back afresh
to get back to your project, stronger, thinking critically how to solve
a problem never thought before.  




















 










Those paintings and images tell a story.   They say have more than a few words
 to describe







Don't just think about it, just write it, paint it. Your creation.









Characters that make a story strong. 
It is your story, your creation.




















Spring and daylight savings is just around the corner.
So who is saving up the daylight I would like to know.










Remember, make it a great day, always!







 

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this site is just for you. Thanks for stopping by.

Friday, February 28, 2025

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 28th February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

 Easy listening music and chat, Friday 28th February 2025, 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!


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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: ALLISON'S UTTERLY DELICIOUS SALMON

ALLISON'S UTTERLY DELICIOUS SALMON

Recipe from Allison, a friend of Lisa Starr

www.lisa-starr.com


Ingredients:

4 skinless salmon fillets
1 ½ tablespoons dark or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Maldon salt plus more to serve
1 teaspoon mustard powder OR curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (notes)
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil



Directions: 
1: Preheat the oven to 200 C, pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place in an ovenproof baking dish.
2: Combine all ingredients apart from the olive oil, sprinkle over the fillets and press gently to coat the tops, sides and base. Increase quantities of rub if fish fillets are large or for added flavor. Drizzle over olive oil.
3: Place in the preheated oven and cook uncovered for 12 - 14 minutes until it is just cooked in the center and flakes easily. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes then sprinkle lightly with salt and serve.

COOK'S NOTES: Salmon can be rubbed with spices ahead of time. I used this quantity of spices on just two fillets as I like flavorful food. Smoked paprika is easily available at any spice shop - and in the Ta'am V'Reich range in supermarkets - and is definitely worth seeking out as it adds wonderful dimension. This dish can also be prepared in the airfryer and cooked for 7-9 minutes. 

ENJOY !



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Friday, February 21, 2025

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 21st February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Easy listening music and chat, Friday 21st February 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Energy date balls – no bake!

 

Energy date balls – no bake!


Jerusalem Post, February 8, 2025 

                                      Date balls (credit: freepik)


Despite all our time-saving technology, we’re still trying to catch our breath and juggle all the things life throws at us. In the absence of an app that can feed us energy-infused snacks, let’s make a snack that’s great to grab on the run, knowing we are fuelling our bodies with some healthy energy boosters. 

Yields 16 energy balls.


Ingredients:


  • 12-15 pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup walnuts or almonds
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup smooth nut butter
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Coating:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Ground pistachios
  • Cocoa powder


Directions:

Line a sheet pan with baking paper and set it aside. In a food processor fitted with the S-blade attachment, pulse the oats and nuts several times to break them down. Add the pitted dates, nut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil, then blend on high for 1 or 2 minutes. Stop to stir the mixture, and pulse again for 1 minute until smooth and well combined. 

Lightly coat your hands with olive oil to prevent sticking, then roll the mixture into 2.5-5 cm. (1-2 inch) balls, placing each one on the prepared pan. Once all the batter is used, roll each ball in your desired coating. 

Store the energy balls in the fridge for up to five days or keep them in the freezer for a longer-lasting grab-and-go snack – you can even enjoy them straight from the freezer!


ENJOY !




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