Urbanna Shoulder Bag - Red Scooters by nicoleleedesigns

Explorer Girl Wall Canvas by Kianicole Creative Studio

Little Girl in Jazzy Outfit notecard by Oh That's So Cute

• ****1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, Shelled and deveined

Love bracelet by JmooredesignLLC

Handmade sterling silver Budding Heart Necklace by Cece St Croix

*******I so love this photo, Check out Double Stitch.

American Stories is a special exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This exhibition features more than 100 American painters whose work depicts ordinary people engaged in everyday life situations during the time of 1765 through 1915. This exhibition is on view until January 24, 2010.

**********I am trying real hard again to stay away from sugar and gluten. Kelly has some great resouces on her site about different low GI sweeteners. I haven't tried any of her recipes yet but so far I really like ingredients.

******** Leslie Cerier is a great teacher and author and I was thrilled to watch her latest video, which was shot in her beautiful country kitchen and gardens. I hope to have a garden like that someday.

I must say that I really enjoyed myself at the Maxwell concert in Madison Square Garden, NYC last night. This is the first time seeing him in concert. I think he was excellent. Great dancing and nice video, effects and lighting. I felt like he really worked the crowd. He gave a lot of shout outs to Brooklyn his home town and seemed humbled by the experience of performing in the garden. There's plenty of great things ahead for Maxwell.
This is my favorite song on his new album!

Today is one of my studio days so I'll be there finishing up on those teapots in pic and starting some new ones. Making teapots are a long process because each part is thrown on the potter's wheel separately then put together. I also have to make sure that the handle and spout are at the right angle so that the teapot pours well. I've been sketching some new teapot shapes I have in mind but because of the weather I feel like today might just be a great day to make bowls. We will see!

**********The flavors of mango and lime work so perfectly together. I wanted to share this sweet simple and refreshing dessert or snack.
Tossed 2 diced mangos in a bowl with zest of about 1 or 2 limes (save some to garnish). Let sit in the frig. a couple of hours to let flavors develop or eat right away. Taste great alone or serve it like I did mine topped with plain yogurt with no sugar added, it gives the dish a nice balance of sweet and pungent then and garnish with more lime zest. Enjoy!

********I really shouldn't eat cheese but I just can't help myself!. I have issues with dairy and I have a love hate relationship with cheese, mainly I love it :-) all types!.
With that said, I went to spend time at my moms house for labor day and she made my favorite southern style baked mac and cheese. Even though my mom is not southern she cooks a mean mac and cheese. I have child hood memories of saving it for last on my plate. Any school event I would ask my mom to make it, because it will be a sure hit! My sis makes a good mac and cheese too! I don't think I could ever give it up.

*************So this is my collection of sea salts***********

1. Himalayan Pink
2. Black Hawaiian
3. Kala Namak- Indian Mineral Salt
4. Alaea Hawaiian
5. Alderwood Smoked

*****I love natural smoked sea salt. It adds a great smoked flavor to veggies. I use it mainly when cooking leafy greens like collards, kale and swiss chard. It taste great with grilled zucchini and string beans too! There are different types on the market I'm using the alder wood smoked sea salt here.
This is the first time I use smoked sea salt on french fries. It was a happy accident. In my hungry state I grabbed the wrong container. Turns out to be very good. :-)
A former ceramic studio mate introduced my to the world of culinary salts. Including course black sea salt which is also one of my must haves. I try not to consume too much salt in my diet, but with sea salt a little goes along way. It's worth a try.

I just Wanted to take time out to show the interior of a wheel thrown ceramic vase I was making. It wasn’t the correct shape I wanted. I made a bunch and cut them all up. This is a good study because it shows if a handmade ceramic piece is well made. A well made piece should have even wall thickness and feel light weight. A thinly thrown piece can be beautiful but lack some durability Vs. a thickly thrown piece will be to heavy and uncomfortable to use. Balance is the Key to Life in everything including pottery!

Yum, This Natural food bar is my current favorite. I just got a lovely box, I will try to make this one last for the whole month. The bars are 100% natural from Mrs. May. I love that it has big pieces of fruit & nut. I was a big fan of Raw Revolution and Greens + Energy bars, well actually I still like those, but it time to switch up. Bars are great! I’m always running around, traveling to work and the ceramic studio. I like bringing my own food with me it’s cheaper and healthier.
I would love to hear what's your favorite Bar?