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Here are some random pics I took of the public Ropes Garden  here in Salem I go there for flower inspiration. It is an amazing place especially when everything in over grown in August.

So in the last three weeks, I broke my toe in an accident while in the hospital (the irony is not lost on me), then  a week later we had a series of gas explosions in my neighborhood which happened under and around my condo.  It was a very scary night, and took awhile to repair and clean up the neighborhood.  Thank god I live in a brick church built in 1832 it has seen it fair share of disasters. Needless to say I hope to be back up and running soon.

Some of my new artwork is inspired from the window boxes I see wandering around my city.

All these prints are available in my shop

Three ingredients :  fresh asparagus, sea salt, olive oil

Take the asparagus coat with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt. You can, grill, bake, or broil these.  Just cook until they look a little dehydrated and the ends are crispy. They are great with BBQ  or add them to you favorite dish like quiche.  Note:  Fresh Green Beans are great  this way too!

1. yumiyumi 2. AmyPerrotti 3. BlueClara 4. stephaniecorfee

1. leapinggazelle 2. Raceytay 3. heatherkingdesigns 4. maryvican

Giveaways are back …

As you might have noticed I have relaunched my shop with a different digital painting style.  So in order to win this 8×10 print of  Rose Trellis, please visit my shop here and then comment on your favorite print in my shop  (excluding the Sale Section).  You can also get an extra entries for following me on Twitter,or becoming a google friend just comment  on what you are following

Giveaway end 7/25 at midnight EST  and the winner will be announced on 7/26

I love Beets they are just an amazing superfood here is how I cook my beets from the Farmer’s Market

First I cut the  leaves and the tiny root bottom, and then gently wash the beet bulbs and put then in a casserole dish that has a cover.  Add water to the bottom just so it cover the bottom of the dish and then bake at 350 degrees.

 Depending on the size will depend on how long they need to bake usually at 15 to 20 min I take the beets out and poke with a fork if it is really easy to insert then they are done.  Take each beet wash under cool water and peel the top layer of the beet and then store the beets and liquid for fresh salads.