Deux Poires Rouges

Deux Poires Rouges • sold

Gâteau aux Poires

2 pounds pears 100 g butter
250 g confectioners sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tsp Calvados or Pear Schnaps
250 g flour
1 1/2 tbsp backing powder
3 egg yolks
125 ml milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
a bit salt
28 cm pie plate

Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter the pie plate very well and sprinkle with sugar. Peel and core the apples and cut them in thin slivers. Melt 1/2 of the butter in a pot and add pears and 1/3 of the sugar, the Calvados and let caramelize. Take out the pears and keep the remaining liquid and let it reduce to a nice syrup.

On a clean counter pile up the flour and baking powder and make a well add the remaining ingredients and with your fingertips form a dough and fill in to prepared pie plate. Arrange the pear slice nicely on the cake.

Bake 30-40 min till the dough is golden brown. Minutes before you take the cake out sprinkle with a bit Calvados and salt if you like! Drizzle with the syrup and let bake a bit. Let the cake rest couple of minutes and serve with whipped cream or crème fraîche.

Enjoy It tastes best eaten the same day - but you can also keep it up to two days in a cake tin.

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Perrier

Perrier • sold

I remember my first taste of sparkling mineral water. It was several years ago ... I was artist in residence in Schwaeabisch Gmuend, Germany. The sparkling mineral water was heavier than tap water and refreshingly bubbly ... it tasted great and made me feel great. Each morning when I was artist in residence in Antibes, France, I started my day with sparkling mineral water ... and then took my two hour brisk walk around the Cap. It made me feel sharp and healthy and alive.

The spring in Southern France from which Perrier is drawn was called Les Bouillens. It has been used as a spa since Roman times. Local doctor Louis Perrier bought the spring in 1898 and operated a commercial spa there; he also bottled the water for sale. He later sold the spring to Sir Saint-John Harmsworth, a wealthy British visitor.

Harmsworth was the younger brother of the newspaper magnates Lord Northcliffe and Lord Rothermere. He had come to France to learn the language. Dr. Perrier showed him the spring, and he decided to buy it. He sold his share of the family newspapers to raise the money. Harmsworth closed the spa, as spas were becoming unfashionable. He renamed the spring Source Perrier and started bottling the water in distinctive green bottles. The shape was that of the Indian clubs Harmsworth used for exercise.

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Angostura Bitters

Angostura Bitters * this painting is sold

Well, I am happy to report that this little 6" x 6" oil painting has a new home ... in Trinidad ! More exactly, at the ANGOSTURA company itself !!

My Grandma used to mix a great 'Old Fashioned' and then sit on her porch across from West Park and sip and enjoy and listen to the Allentown Band ! How wonderful those times must have been ... to sit across from the park, set up the card table, play some Bridge and enjoy. I still wish that I lived in that beautiful home ... where my Father and Aunt Betty were born ...

When Hess' Department store closed its doors (then The BonTon) several years ago, my brothers and sisters and I visited 'The Patio' on its last day ... and we sipped Old Fashioneds ... what a great drink ! Those people really knew how to enjoy themselves back in the day. And, I enjoy the taste of Bourbon too so .... maybe tonight on my way home I'll stop at Pistachio Bar and Grille (where my cocktail paintings hang) and treat myself to an Old Fashioned and think of Grandma.

Thank You Angostura !! I appreciate it ! Cheers !

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Two Pears

Two Pears • sold

If Apples Were Pears

If Apples Were Pears
And peaches were plums
And the rose had a different name
If tigers were bears
And fingers were thumbs
I’d love you just the same.

-Anonymous

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Brer Rabbit Molasses

Brer Rabbit Molasses

This is possibly the fourth time I painted a bottle of Brer Rabbit Molasses. My Mother used to keep a bottle on the pantry shelves lining the steps to our basement. I don't remember what she used it for ... maybe pancakes and desserts ... Wouldn't it be the best gift to go back in time and have that chance to bake with your Mother ...

Brer Rabbit Spiced Fruit Cobbler

Ingredients

• 4 cups apples and/or pears, unpeeled and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 1/2 tsps. baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup BRER RABBIT Molasses, light or dark
• 1 egg
• 2 tbls. margarine, melted
• nonfat vanilla yogurt, optional

Directions

In 8x8x2 inch baking dish, arrange fruit; set aside.

In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Stir in milk, molasses, egg and margarine just until blended (Batter will be lumpy). Pour batter evenly over fruit. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm topped with yogurt if desired. Makes 9 servings.

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ILE de FRANCE • Le Brie

ILE de FRANCE • Le Brie • this painting is sold

This is the 576th painting completed in my 'Painting Each Day' project (actually there are lots more but I didn't document them ...)

In 1936, Ile de France Brie was brought to the United States aboard the famed Ile de France ocean liner - the first refrigerated sea vessel. It was the first time Americans had access to the delicate French fromage. Ile de France takes its name from the famous ship and continues to supply authentic French Brie to American cheese lovers.

The Ile de France Ocean Liner

The SS Ile de France was a French ocean liner built in Saint-Nazaire, France for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT). Known to cheese lovers as the first ship to carry Brie Cheese to the United States (it also was the first ship ever equipped with refrigeration) it had a long and illustrious story beyond its role in the history of fromage.

The first major ocean liner built after World War I, it is often considered the most beautifully decorated ship ever built by the CGT and was the first ocean liner decorated entirely in the Art Deco style.

The Ile de France was launched in 1926 at the Penhoët shipyard and was greeted by thousands of government officials as well as workers, journalists and French citizens.

In 1927, the Ile de France traveled from Le Havre for its maiden voyage to New York, where it received great attention from American media. A crowd of thousands congregated at the docks to see it.

Later, the ship served members of the American and British military after being converted to a troop ship in 1941. It would serve the Allied interests until September 1945.

In 1947, it was returned to France and underwent a two-year reconstruction to once again become a luxury passenger ship. It played a major role in a 1956 rescue operation after a collision between two other passenger liners near Nantucket. About 750 out of the 1,706 passengers and crewmembers on the Andrea Doriawere ship were taken aboard the Ile de France during a six hour rescue operation.

By 1959, air travel had become commonplace and business for posh ocean liners was rapidly declining. The last public appearance of the Ile de France was as a floating prop for a Hollywood film - "The Last Voyage." After filming ended the ship was taken to a scrap yard.

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Christmas Bulb Earrings

Christmas Bulb Earrings • this painting is sold

Well, today marks 65 days until Christmas. Sooo ... if you are considering a hand painted gift exclusively for that 'special someone', just let me know. I have painted fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants. I've painted board games, sports items and items in jars and cans and wrappers and bags. I've painted instruments and ballet slippers ... sneakers and hats and earrings and brooches. I've painted cat toys and toys for children. I've painted antiques and modern items ... and mostly everything under the sun.

If you would be interested in owning - or giving - one of my 'Painting Each Day' paintings, just let me know. You can check out my website and click on the link 'site map' under my name on the left panel to give you some ideas ... just scroll down to the 1000 6"x6" paintings listed there. Or maybe you already have an idea of what you would like ... perhaps it's something that I haven't already painted ...

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Corkscrew and Cork

Corkscrew and Cork

Well, we had a great time at the Bacchanalia on Saturday ! That is a great event ! With the price of admission you are treated to several delicious restaurants from the Lehigh Valley including Cactus Blue, Bolete, Blue Sky Café, Tally Ho, Sal's, Molly's, Claudio's and Yianni's ... AND each restaurant is paired with a lovely wine.

All that while listening to the fabulous The Gary Rissmiller Trio ... nothin' better than great food, great wine and great jazz !

Hopefully we will see you next year - get your tickets early because they sell out fast !

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GOYA Capers

GOYA Capers

Goya was started in a small storefront in Lower Manhattan, New York, catering to local Hispanic families by distributing Spanish foods such as olives, olive oil and sardines. Driven by the belief that there was a growing consumer market for high-quality, fresh-tasting, Latino foods, the Unanues infused their personal philosophy throughout the company. This commitment to excellence is the cornerstone of Goya's popular credo, "If it's Goya, it has to be good". The result of this simple, yet deeply resonant pledge is the evolution of Goya Foods into a leader in the Latin American food industry, with operations spanning the globe.

Chicken Breasts in Caper Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper, salt, dill weed, and garlic powder.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place breasts in skillet, and increase heat to medium-high. Turn chicken frequently, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until breasts are cooked through. Remove chicken to a warm serving platter, and cover with foil.
3. Return skillet to stove, and increase heat to high. Whisk in whipping cream, whisking continuously until reduced to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in capers. Pour sauce over chicken, and serve.

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Lime Wedges

Lime Wedges • this painting is sold

Le Margarita Des Artistes Drink Type: Cocktail

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Cuervo Tequila
1/4 oz. Grand Marnier
1/2 Lime (Juice of, fresh)
1 splash Triple Sec
1 splash Orange Juice
2 drops Vermouth
1 oz. Sour Mix

Instructions Shake to a froth and pour into a chilled and salted up-glass.

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Apples 2

Apples 2 • this painting is sold

I am happy to say that I am beginning my Painting Each Day project again ... after a short hiatus this summer. I painted all larger scale paintings and now look forward to my daily discipline of affordable paintings. It's nice for me to know that mostly anyone can afford one of my Daily Paintings.

I also accept commissions ... sooo ... if you have a nostalgic idea, don't hesitate to drop me an email. They make very nice and personal gifts ... and the holidays will be here before you know it.

If you're a little short on ideas, check out my website where you can view many, many of the Painting Each Day paintings.

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Apples

Apples • this painting is sold

So, after a summer break from my 6x6 painting project, I have now rededicated myself and am beginning again. I did create many larger works over the summer and even organized an exhibition in Schwaebisch Gmuend of my 'Parade People' paintings. They can be found on my comprehensive website listed below:

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Over the summer I also participated in an exhibition in the Cote d'Azur entitled 'Art et Vin'. The painting 'Enchantément' was featured at the Chateau de Saint Martin in Taradeau, Var. It is incredibly beautiful there ... and happily six of my cocktail prints sold to boot !

I am pleased to say that this painting 'Apples' and another that I have previously painted are sold and will be brought to beautiful France. That makes me very happy.

So ... after painting 1000 6x6 paintings, I begin again. Please feel free to visit my blogging website to see what the latest painting will be. If you would like one for your home or office ... or maybe for a friend or to bring to your favorite foreign country, just drop me an email. I also take commissions in case you have something specific in mind.

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