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Saturday, November 8, 2008

What's in a chair




Vinage chair
What's in a chair
Tswana (Setswana), is the National language of Botswana and a name that reflects the importance of the original antique chair the design is based upon as something the village elders have used during traditional court sessions, or to sit and chat with friends and neighbours. Above: Traditional Botswanan folding chair.
Patty Johnson, inspired by this commonly seen style of chair, has made a new version for Mabeo Furniture.
Patty Johnson
read more here

Quote by~Albert Camus
A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.

facts
November
gemstone topaz
flower chrysanthemum
8th of Nov. 1920 the news paper The Daily Express publishes the first
Rupert Bear strip cartoon

Tip
For more efficient time manager by using the rule of two.
Focus the two most important taskd in your day & you'll
become more productive.
STOCKING CAPCover the bristles of your broom with an old pair of pantyhose before sweeping extra-dusty spots-the nylon will capture dust bunnies rather than just scooting them across the floor.

Recipe
Cinnamon coffee Scones
Ingredients:
2 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup strong, brewed Folgers coffee
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
Extra milk and sugar for toppings
Directions:
1. Stir together the flour, cinnamon, and sugar.
2. Cut the butter into tablespoon pieces and blend with the pastry blender or two knives intothe dry mixture. (Butter pieces should be the size of small peas.)
3. Mix together the eggs, coffee, and milk.
4. Stir into the dry mixture to form a soft dough. Stir in the fruit and nuts.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured board and gently pat into a circle of dough about 1/2" thick.Cut out rounds with floured biscuit cutter and place them on a greased baking sheet. Gently brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar.


6. Bake in a preheated 400° F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Maple Coffee Butter
Ingredients:2 teaspoons Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals granules 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softenedDirections:1. Stir the Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals granules into the syrup in aheatproof glass measuring cup.2. Heat in the microwave until hot (a minute or two).3. Stir until the coffee is dissolved.4. Cool and chill until cold.5. Whip the butter in the food processor or with an electric mixer. 6. Drizzle in the maple-coffee mixture and whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Spread onto hot waffles, pancakes, bagels, English muffins, toast, or bread.
http://www.folgers.com/recipes/breakfast.shtml

Crafts and Tutorials
Have a wonderful weekend!

2 comments:

Lisa & Gerald said...

Hehehehe We been having the most Beautiful sunny weather in the 20:)But I think its getting back to the colder weather again :( the skies are starting to go real grey again If it does snow I will make bunch of snow angels for ya k

Pecos Blue said...

Thank you.