Author: Chanteuse Designs
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New Grocery Bag
Not often do I write, …..actually I don’t think I ever have, about literally constructing my designs. (Cart before the horse huh?) Any-who plastic bag use is Still rampant here (with no seen on the horizon for it ending soon), but found yet another “hopeful” solution. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean any other state or country…
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Nutella Cake and Ice Cream
My friend Joyce was passing through town and had time to stop in for a cup of tea. I wanted to fix her a sweet nosh on her way through. I had been wanting to try some recipes using Nutella and found this great bread recipe and thought it would be perfect. And, for most…
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Quinoa Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
My first attempt with this lovely grain was such a pleasant surprise. I was expecting more of an oatmeal consistency, but found it soft and smooth. This is one new item I am going to get very attached to. I skipped one of the steps by complete accident but found that it worked probably just…
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Farmers Markets 2010
One of my favorite Market bags is my Midnight Garden. The fabric was one of the remnants that I scored (probably at Britex) and then I lined the inside with a dark nylon to cut down on the appearance of dirt and stains. Most importantly, the nylon eliminated plastic bags on the inside too! While…
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Lollipops
Lollipop Apron I am often complimented on my Lollipop line of aprons. At my shows, I am always so tickled at the response I get to my little story about how they were created. So, here is the subtle story of how the Lollipops were created. Of which I honestly can take no credit! Once…
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Freedom
I need to spread the word here and I have been talking about it but wanted to get you all the details. Pertaining to the upcoming event: For more info go to www.taxfree15th.com HERE’S WHAT WE DO APRIL 15 – 18 (Prior to Patriots Day April 19) 1) NO WORK, NO SCHOOL Our future depends…
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March’s Essence Cedar
Growing up back east we would have to “change out the seasonal wardrobe” and pack all those woolen sweaters, skirts and pants in our cedar closets at the end of winter. Hence, this was my first introduction to this hearty wood and oil. Cedar is an interesting oil. Soothing and comforting, cedarwood oil extracts are…
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Banana Pancakes
The best banana pancake recipe I have found in a long time. Granted, I haven’t been looking because I just really have a hard time switching from my all time favorite French Toast if I am going to switch from something “light” or eggy for breakfast. But I have been enlightened with this one. This…
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Fried Chili Cabbage
I love Indian food and can’t wait to visit my favorite restaurant in Menlo Park soon. As much as I try to cook as though I am in one of those delicious restaurants, I am still missing the magic. If you cook vegetarian, it seems to come a bit closer but I figure with a…
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Chicken Asparagus Soup
It was one of the nights, or rather beautiful days where I just couldn’t get warm and really missed making my soups. Since the dogs were not well this week I went out and bought them a chicken. Lazy me, I picked it up at Costco so I could get back to work and get…
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Vegetarian Udon Noodles Dish
While perusing my cabinets and finding more of those lovely and delicious udon noodles, found a favorite recipe of mine (yes on www.tastespotting.com) and threw this quick and easy dish together. I didn’t have the chili oil, but have some wonderful sesame oil with this exquisite chili powder we picked up at the Asian market…
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Sesame Bread
The last time I baked bread like this one was awhile ago. This bread looked so beautiful on www.tastespotting.com that I had to try it. (She even wrapped it in a bow for her photo!! Boy, am I falling down on the job!) There is something so wonderfully natural and therapeutic about kneading bread. Honestly,…