Precarious Soul

Thursday, January 13, 2011

(252) Biscotti

Tonight my creative energy came in the form of cooking some delicious scones for the upcoming beach cabin trip this weekend. Voila:

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Ingredients

* 1/4 cup light olive oil

* 3/4 cup white sugar

* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

* 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

* 2 eggs

* 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1 teaspoon baking powder

* 3/4 cup dried cranberries

* 1 cups pistachio nuts

Glaze

* 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

* 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest (finely minced)

* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

* 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

1. Mix oil and sugar, add in the extracts (vanilla and almond), and beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Then add cranberries and nuts by hand.

2. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and form dough into two logs (~12 inches).

3. Bake for @ 300 for 35 minutes (logs should be a light brown).

4. Cool for 10 minutes, then cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices, and reduce oven to 275.

5. Lay on sides and bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes (until biscotti is dry), let cool.

6. Whip glaze, then dip biscotti, and set on wax paper to dry.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

(254-253) Karly Invitations for the January Shower

Here is a quick peek at the second invitations for Karly's shower. Since I was short on time I ordered the design from Tiny Prints, then embellished them with some cute lady bugs.

Inside the invitations I also whipped a quick invite for the Man Shower:

Invitations are done, now I have to work on the cupcake toppers and inserts for the floral arrangements.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Tonight I completed another wet-on-wet style painting. My technique was good (I was pretty excited that I remembered had remembered because I had not painted for a while), but I coated the canvas with too much liquid and got a little bit of a sagging effect in the paint which I was battling with through the process.

Regardless, here is the results:

(256) The Nollkamper Holiday Portraits

Though I posted the photos to my family blog, here is a link to my creativity for the day -

http://www.nollkamper.com/2010/12/s-squared-and-benny-holiday-photos.html

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

(257) Baby Shower Banner

Tonight despite being exhausted I pushed myself through the process of creating a banner for the shower this weekend for little baby Addison.

I can't wait to use it this weekend. It turned out super cute!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

(258) Another Photobook for the Holidays

For those who follow somewhat...back in February a did a photo shoot with my friend Dave & Stephanie to highlight the new addition to their family Liam. As a surprise for the holiday I put together a photobook for them and Dave's parents (as they are family friends).

Here is the final result: http://www.mypublisher.com/?e=OHm3Q8zJl3RcfNgCXMEW4TsL29jJECtN&_mp=H/rHHKNPuBsrl8Ht6gt9l6AxVELqnXDk%0A

Saturday, December 4, 2010

(259) Latch Hooth from the 70s...

Today I started a latch hook project that Tiffany got me at a garage sale. It is a 70s-tastic orange an yellow with seagulls. I managed to get about a third done.

Pictures to follow soon.