tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26937179795854245592024-02-18T21:32:33.512-08:00The absent minded JewelerNafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-32353877583453824462015-09-09T23:34:00.001-07:002015-09-09T23:34:12.317-07:00Etsy Greek Street Team: Ten Reasons you are not Getting Etsy Sales!<a href="http://etsygreekstreetteam.blogspot.com/2015/09/ten-reasons-you-are-not-getting-etsy.html?spref=bl">Etsy Greek Street Team: Ten Reasons you are not Getting Etsy Sales!</a>: image from printsbystellachili Έχεις μαγαζί στο Etsy και ανυπομονείς για εκείνη την πρώτη πώληση…. Αλλά μάταια! Αναρωτιέσαι τι...Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-63131881867107415252013-09-26T01:43:00.000-07:002013-09-26T01:43:23.204-07:00Autumn is here<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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even here in Athens and daylight get less and less by day. It's a funny
thing but even thought I love summer, autumn has a special place in my
heart. In autumn all the colors around me are more vivid. I have
noticed that the evening sky has the best color variations during
September and October. Also, during Autumn is more easy for me to work.
Warm temperatures and working with wax don't go well together :). Also I can finally focus and finish new pieces.<span id="goog_904705891"></span> What do you like about Autumn?</span></div>
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-60803731430642305082013-05-12T07:06:00.001-07:002013-05-24T03:07:31.615-07:00On a Sunday MorningI made some muffins using this basic <a href="http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/muffinsquickbreads/r/Chocolate-Chocolate-Muffins.htm">recipe</a>..they turned out better than I would have hoped! They made a lovely mothers day gift!<br />
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Then Dimitris and I, decided to go at the Flower Show that is held every Spring in Kifisia. Walking though the flowers and seeing all these wonderful colors and shapes really makes ones day! The weather was a bit weird, at some point came a sudden spring rain but it soon stopped and we continued our walk. <br />
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We bought some tomato trees from Santorini and herbs to use at cooking...I am not so good at keeping my plants alive unfortunately but I hope this time I will do better.</div>
<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-12214898426204436972012-11-23T03:09:00.001-08:002012-11-23T03:09:37.398-08:00Being Thankful!I am thankful for being healthy!<br />
I am thankful for my loving family and friends!<br />
I am thankful for my amazing colleagues!<br />
I am thankful for the support of my customers through out this year!<br />
I am thankful for my team mates in Etsy Greek Street Team! <br />
I am thankful for living in Greece despite everything that's going on!<br />
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What are you thankful for?Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-17723745915593867122012-10-29T12:04:00.003-07:002013-05-24T03:08:20.594-07:00A long weekendLast weekend Dimitris had a sailing race to and fro <a href="http://www.hydra.com.gr/">Hydra </a>Island so I thought it was a good chance to tag along. Hydra is only 1 hour and a half away from Piraeus port but it's a completely different world. It has maintained it's unique identity over the years and it's an ideal weekend getaway.In Hydra there are no cars or motorbikes and the main means of transportation are donkeys! It's so quite and lovely!<br />
Getting back from Hydra proven a bit more difficult. Due to strong winds the small vessels that connect Hydra to the mainland couldn't sail so my only chance of getting back was to go with the sailboat. The weather conditions where indeed extremes for non-sailor like me to travel that way but all in all it was a great experience!<br />
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-8543596901345424672012-09-20T05:27:00.000-07:002012-09-20T05:27:08.865-07:00Things that made me smile today...Some days are just so.....bad. I can't think of a better way to say it. But some days, even though you may wake up with the best of spirits, things happen that really screw up your day. Plain and simple. Today was a day like that. In order to turn my spirits around, and after being inspired by a lovely blog call <a href="http://www.houseofhumble.com/">House of Humble</a> I decided to post about the things that actually made me smile today.<br />
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My best friends baby!!!! I sent her a super cute tomato hat and today I saw her wearing it. She is the sweetest little girl ever :)</div>
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My kitties! Well they always make me smile :) </div>
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A custom order that I finished and turned out really well.</div>
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My new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/33675323/moss-planter-sterling-silver-pendant">item </a>:) </div>
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The fact that there was no line in the post office today!!!What a rare treat</div>
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I actually smiled at my scales today because I have actually lost some weight. I wish to loose some more but it's a start!</div>
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-59778490459603665702012-08-28T02:44:00.000-07:002012-08-28T02:44:58.452-07:00Vegetarian Moussaka <div style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">My version of vegetarian moussaka</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have never been a big fan of moussaka even back in
the days I wasn’t a vegetarian. Something about seemed to heavy for my tastes.
My mother’s version was better since the vegetables weren’t fried first but
baked but still she used to put zucchini in which felt a bit to squishy for me. Yesterday, after checking the fridge I
decided to give it a go using red peppers instead of zucchini and in my opinion
they give a great sweetness to the dish. I also use white eggplants that are
more sweet and tasteful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So here it is:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 white eggplants, thinly sliced </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">4 tablespoons olive oil (as a Greek it's really difficult to measure how much olive oil I use...probably I put in more than this amount!)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 red peppers, cut in half</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 large potatoes, thinly sliced</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 large onion, sliced</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 clove garlic, chopped</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon dried oregano</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh
parsley</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper to taste</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup crumbled feta cheese</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For the bechamel (or just use instant bechamel to save time)</span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 tablespoons butter</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/4 cups milk</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">black pepper to taste</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 pinch ground nutmeg</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 egg, beaten</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">(If you use white eggplants proceed to step 2 if
not then) sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and set aside for 30 minutes.
Rinse and pat dry. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) on
the grill</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place the sliced vegetables in baking pan covered
with non stick paper and place them in the oven (for more taste sprinkle
some salt and a bit of olive oil). Grill them until they get a nice color.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Saute onion and garlic until lightly browned. Add
salt and pepper.. Stir in tomatoes, oregano and parsley. Cover, reduce
heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remove the vegetables from the oven. Take the
skin off the peppers. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a 9x13 inch casserole dish layer the potatoes,
eggplant, pepper, eggplant, and feta. Pour tomato mixture over vegetables;
repeat layering, finishing with a layer of eggplant. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine butter,
flour and milk. Bring to a slow boil, whisking constantly until thick and
smooth. Season with pepper and add nutmeg. Remove from heat, cool for 5
minutes, and stir in beaten egg. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour sauce over vegetables and sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for another 25 to 30 minutes until the béchamel
cream has a nice gold crust.</span></li>
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Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-66678706473233250922012-08-21T04:49:00.000-07:002013-05-24T03:15:30.087-07:00Summer memoriesSummer vacations came and gone as quickly as I feared. It has been a difficult summer and my escape was shorter than what I would have hoped for. This year we went to <a href="http://www.skopelos.net/gr/index.htm">Skopelos </a>island! An amazing place covered with pine trees and with some of the best beaches in Greece. I highly recommend it for those who wish to spend quiet and relaxing vacations.<br />
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Perivoli beach (amazing waters!) </div>
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The chapel of Ai Giannis (the final scenes of Mama Mia where shot here) </div>
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Sweetest fig ever picked by Dimitris :) </div>
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Blackberries! You could find them all over the island! </div>
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My summer reading! </div>
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Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-23516157954271678632012-07-06T13:56:00.000-07:002012-07-06T13:56:23.451-07:00The secret life of catsWell the cat was found.<br />
He actually has a second home, another name, and another family just two houses away! What can I say, I never saw that one coming. He lives there for 1,5 years pretty much the same time he lives with us and does exactly the same routine. I am so happy that he is ok but at the same time I am amazed of his "bigamy" :)Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-42121482250640097852012-07-05T01:07:00.001-07:002012-07-05T01:07:04.902-07:00Compassion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="hw">compassion</span> <span class="pron0x">[kəmˈpæʃən]</span><i>n</i><br />
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a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another, often including the desire to alleviate it<br />
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[from Old French, from Late Latin <i>compassiō</i> fellow feeling, from <i>compatī</i> to suffer with, from Latin <i>com-</i> with + <i>patī</i> to bear, suffer]</div>
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Today I am sad, I lost my cat. He disappeared a week ago. He was a little kitten when we first moved in to the house about 2 years ago. He was a feral cat and I earned his trust little by little. What a great treat it was the moment when he finally let him pet him for the first time. From then on he resided on the balcony. He had his cat house filled with blankets to keep him warm. He came inside when he felt like it and in the winter months he stayed in for hours next to the radiator. When summer came he only came inside to eat and if the food wasn't of his liking he sniffed it and went away without a second glance. I chased him with another can of pet food, of a different flavor to satisfy his whim.That was our everyday routine.</div>
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Last week I found a poor kitten. It was sick and I felt compelled to bring it in and take care of it. The cat didn't like that. He felt threatened and refused to come in to eat. The last time I saw him he jumped out of the kitchen window just to get away. The days pasted and there was no sign of him. I called and called but he never came. I searched the neighborhood, put up posters and cried my eyes out every night. </div>
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Finally a neighbor who had seen me searching, called and told me that she saw somebody with a pet carrier pick a cat looking like mine and taking it away... at first I thought it wasn't him, he wasn't a cat easily caught. Then I panicked at the thought that someone took him to harm him, or maybe he was injured. </div>
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But yesterday it all came to me. The neighbor (who lives on a busy street) must have seen what happened to the cat and so thought it was "compassionate" to let me believe that somebody took him in and that he is still alive.But it actually isn't, it made me think a million negative thoughts, made me feeling sick and made me cry some more. I think compassion should be matched with truth. </div>
<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-50834517139453649662012-07-02T02:44:00.001-07:002013-05-24T03:16:18.536-07:00Summer is finally here!Summer is finally here! It always amazes how quickly time flies.<br />
It has been a difficult year for all Greeks and our lives have all been altered in some way...Still the future seems bleak but one can only hope for better days to come.<br />
As for me I have been so busy lately. Between my full time job, the jewelry making and everyday chores I feel like the past few months flew by me. But at least summer is finally here and with it warm weather, summer weddings and going out with friends!<br />
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Last weekend a good friend of mine got married and we had such a good time.<br />
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I ate a lot :)</div>
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With the bride :)</div>
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Pretending I caught the bouquet!</div>
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The table arrangements were made by the mother of the bride and I loved them!</div>
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-7894709359711141042012-02-10T23:16:00.000-08:002013-05-24T03:16:58.033-07:00The process of a custom orderAs I might have mentioned before I really like custom orders! I find them intriguing and challenging and also a way to push me in to the creation of something new.<br />
This time I have an order for a forget me not flower ring. Love it! I have always thought about doing something like that but always other ideas came up and I forgot my little forget me not!<br />
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So first off I made a scetch to make sure we were on the same page with my client. She was very specific and that made it a lot easier for me to picture the ring she wanted. A double band ring with a small forget me not.<br />
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After having the OK from the client, I made some wax models of the ring and in particular the flower and send them to her for approval<br />
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Then it was time to cast them...to see what they look like in sterling silver, btw I love this process!!<br />
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My client choose the flower she liked the best and now all that's left is for me to "assemble" the ring and paint it with enamel in the colors of the actual flower.Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-90681181534003678932012-01-19T01:20:00.000-08:002013-05-24T03:17:30.411-07:00New pieces for Valentines day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been working on some pieces for Valentines day.<br />
I am especially happy with my little matches! I think they make a very special gift! <br />
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I also had to custom orders for engraved rings. The first a small band ring with "Love conquers all" engraved on to it. </div>
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-71024434586946380212011-12-09T23:15:00.001-08:002013-05-24T03:17:44.440-07:00Be the 100th customer and win a lovely gift!I am so happy! My etsy shop has reached 99 sales!! Be my 100th customer and win this gorgeous set of Acorn Studs!<br />
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-12314667658240500732011-12-09T02:16:00.001-08:002013-05-24T03:19:09.083-07:00Xmas Craft Fair@BlissThe annual Christmas craft fair of EGST was held at <a href="http://www.purebliss.gr/">Bliss </a>last weekend! I was eagerly expecting it but due to family troubles at first I thought of cancelling my participation. I thought over and decided to go literally on the last minute!<br />
And a good thing I did! :)<br />
It is as always a pleasure to see familiar faces and meet new ones.We had a great time even though the hours were loooong and I by Sunday I was beat. Every time we have such an event I am reminded of the importance of getting together with others who share your passion for creating and how remarkable it is how connected you can feel with people you spend scarce but precious time! In other words:<b> </b><br />
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This year I decided to change my display to something more bright to show better the colors of my pieces. I used the frames from IKEA that we had at the house, bought me some white mat board, 3 vintage volumes of National Geographic and our tiny Christmas Tree. I think it looked very nice and its cost was next to nothing!!<br />
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Can't wait for the next one!!!Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-24515128086066049552011-11-28T01:37:00.001-08:002011-11-28T01:42:00.557-08:00D.I.Y. Repurposed Book Page Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A wonderful idea! <a href="http://livingwithlindsay.com/2009/11/librarians-please-avert-your-eyes.html" target="_blank">DIY Repurposed Book Page Wreath</a> from the <a href="http://livingwithlindsay.com/" target="_blank">Living with Lindsay</a> blog would make a perfect solution if you are looking for a different Christmas wreath! Love it!!!! Add a bit of glitter for more Christmas sparkle! <br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-1660903830217624422011-11-24T02:43:00.001-08:002013-05-24T03:18:15.546-07:00EGST BAZAAR @ Bliss!<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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I am a bit behind the happenings in the music bussiness but I really do love this song by Coldplay! I find it ideal to listen to it while driving :)<br />
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I turn the music up,<br />
Got my records on<br />
I shut the world outside until the lights come on<br />
Maybe the streets alight,<br />
Maybe the trees are gone<br />
I feel my heart start beating to my favorite song<br />
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-20311302340699878942011-10-13T00:03:00.000-07:002011-10-13T00:03:59.641-07:00Midnight in Paris - Rhinoceros scene<br />
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<br />Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-61235462561689630132011-10-11T02:33:00.000-07:002011-10-11T02:33:48.144-07:00Blackberry Muffins :)So...i promised blackberry recipes....here is the one i used to make the muffins<br />
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<strong>Blackberry Muffins Recipe</strong>
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1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
1/2 stick unsalted butter (4 tablespoons or 60 grams), melted and cooled<br />
1 large egg, beaten<br />
3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoon milk<br />
1 1/2 cups blackberries<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Line a muffin pan with 10 paper muffin
cups or spray with non-stick cooking spray. If you have a twelve-hole
muffin pan, fill the two empty cups halfway with water (this makes the
muffins moist).<br />
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Stir in
the sugar. In another bowl, together the melted butter, egg, and milk.
You can also use an electronic hand mixer. Pour the wet ingredients over
the dry ingredients and whisk until just blended (mixture should be
slightly lumpy).<br />
Add the blackberries to a bowl and stir them in just enough to combine.<br />
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffins cups. Bake the
blackberry muffins until golden, for about 20-25 minutes. Remove the
blackberry muffins from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Blackberry muffins are best served warm.Nafsikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591381146561037584noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2693717979585424559.post-71047201459837038102011-10-10T03:10:00.000-07:002011-10-10T03:10:04.833-07:00Small Luxuries!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvltaBJagePvu-Wvle1pZm1PBDwMCvNb_ZQcZMUHOA9YDaNysVeTSSIrXhxHPEEuaCU5T4LbHLRHBd6RJsTeoE-tumHso83rEuxYv9szxQEnkm9ht3u8w7xb-1GA5FX4E-4CjxGHi3O8/s1600/IMGP6993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Do you love blackberries? I know i do! So D. and I decided to make an excursion to Tatoi and pick some! In the beginning is seemed as an easy project but the blackberry bushes had a different idea. It took us 2,5 hours (and a lot of scratches) in order to collect 500gr of blackberries! But it was worth it!<br />
I made a lovely jam with them and i kept a cup for muffins! Here are photos from the picking ...recipes will follow!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tatoi</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blackberry shrub (these berry will be ready to pick in about a week)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mission Impossible!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trying to get out of the shrubs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">our precious blackberries!</td></tr>
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Some tips for picking them!<br />
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When you go out to <b>pick blackberries</b> there are some useful tips to remember. <b>Blackberry juice</b>
will stain hands and clothing, and the brambles are covered in many
sharp thorns. Therefore wear something old and sturdy (trousers not
shorts, and a long sleeved shirt), and give small children gloves.<br />
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The most flavoursome blackberries are those which have grown on plants in <b>direct sunlight</b>. Often the best blackberries will be found in difficult to reach positions where they have had the chance to fully <b>ripen</b> without being eaten by birds.<br />
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If picking berries on <b>verges</b>, only pick berries above knee height
which will not have been splashed by rain hitting the ground, or
urinated on by dogs and other animals. Pick only the fully <b>black</b>
blackberries (not red or purple) as under-ripe berries will not ripen
further once picked. Good blackberries will come of the plant with just a
light tug.<br />
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When you get your blackberries home, <b>soak</b> them for a good half hour in water just before you intend to use them, and then <b>rinse</b> them well before eating or using them in recipes. If you do not intend to use the berries for a few days, refrigerate them <u>unwashed</u> so they do not spoil, or wash them and pack them into an air tight bag or container for immediate <b>freezing</b>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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source: http://www.self-sufficient.co.uk/Picking-Wild-Blackberries.htm<br />
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