Jumping into June - Chat Thread

[#1]

Who we are:


AbellaBlue = Jessica
AlegraJewelry = Vicki
AlexSharDesigns = Gaynor
AlisonMooreDesigns = Ally
anidem = Jesse
artdi = Diana
bagsnstuff = Dianna
BeatrizFortes = Beatriz
BellaBijouJewellery = Jaime
BellaBijouToo = Jaime
bddesigns= Christen
bijoutery = Jen, Jennifer, or bijoutery
Brokentreasures= Amanda
Brontotheroocity= James L.
cabbingrough = LauraH
CGWhitfield = CG, or Cliff
Chrissilynn2=Chrissi
Chrissicabs=Chrissi
corybethy = Cory
DaisiemaiCreations = Janea
DiemDesignsJewelry = Sarah Jo (CarpeDiemGems)
DominicanLounge= Alpha
Doxallodesigns = Janice
Doxallostudio = Janice
Duffy Designs= Duffy
Eklektisch = Cole
EmilyWiserJewelry = Emily
evelynjewelry = Evelyn
evittscreekarts= Lois
ericafreestone = Erica
EyemaginationRSB = Robin
fix8ion = Tammy
GirlLovesGlitter = Lilian
HappyTortoiseSupply = Jason
Hartleystudio = Ann
HRBeaDesign = Heather
InbarBareket = Inbar
JackStones = Jack
JaneaPauline = Janea
JazznJewelry = Kathy
JelliesJewelry = Jack
JenniferCasady = Jen or Jennifer
Jewelrytutorials = Janice
KarlaWheelerDesign = Karla
karmahjean = Karen
kiliari = Raina
KimberlyBellDesigns = Kim
KimVGlass = Kim V
KriksSilver = Kristie
lamazonian = Vema
LauraRoberson= Laura
LeahBestDesigns=Leah
Lilnut = Caroline
litapsilverj = Lita
lsueszabo = Sue
Luxedesignworkshop = Peg
MarcusBerknerJewelry = Marcus
Markaplan = Mark
Maythenwolfbane= Nicole
Metalluxe = Peg
MieleMelograno = Liz
MissToryDesigns = Lina
novadesigns = Tess
novaofsweden = Tess
NRjewellerydesign = Nikki
OrmanaDesign = Katya
OverThinkingIt = Bree
Ppennee = Pennee
RadianTrace = Ronnie
rockaholic=Peggy
sbevisdesigns = sue
ScrapMetal = Addie
ShireJewelry = Lisa
SilverBlueberry = Esmeralda
SilverLinesJewelry = Jenny
SilverMade Studio = Teresa
StoneTemple = Mark
SToNZ = Susan
SugarCity = Grace
thebutterflygirl = Veronika
TheSpeeceCollection = Pat
ThirteenGems=Melissa
tinkertown = Sue (tinkerSue)
Treasuregypsy = Darcy
TreeFrogJewelry = Sheryl
TwoSilverMoons = Birgit
valerietyler = Valerie
verysmallbird = Heather
VillainAccessories = Brandi
VisionQuest = kim or VQ
WednesdaysDesign= Kristina (Wednesday)
2trickpony = Rachel


Join in one and all!

[lsueszabo]

i just found this enamel shop that has lalique-style enamels. when i looked at some of the prices, they don't look high enough. then i read the guy's profile and he keeps referring to himself as "a designer". no where does it say he actually made the pieces like a bench jeweler. it's nice work but it's unclear to me what the deal is- i know enamelists who do this kind of work and they charge in the range of 5-8,000 dollars for hand made plique a jour and gold work.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Xidni?ref=seller_info

[cgwhitfield]

I don't think I'd want to comment. You know....

Wouldn't know enough about it anyway.

[cgwhitfield]

So, there's mail.

[lsueszabo]

back at ya.

[Former_Member]

Stuffed.

Found some beefy-cabbage-something in the freezer. Could not determine it's exact provenance, but given enough shitake and beef stock gravy I made fresh, it was delicious.

And sourddough bread from yesterday's market.

And orzo pasta salad with geriatric garden chives and balsamic vinegar.

Think I will crash and let my body convert the whole thing to fat for any potential future famine.

[cgwhitfield]

On that note, I still have to think of something for dinner.

Back over the net to you.

[Former_Member]

It's a long shot, but look in the far back left corner of your freezer for a qt yogurt container labeled, "Rstd bf cbbg onyns".

Otherwise, I got nothing.

[lsueszabo]

i had a 4oz hamburger, some grilled asparagus and a cracker. oh yes, let's not forget the nice glass of water.
cg- do you like to make soup? i have the best simple southern recipe for potato soup. wish i could have some now.
marcus- you're a brave man.

[cgwhitfield]

Nope, nothing like that there.

Going with a lazy day fallback, egg salad sandwiches, green onions, dill pickle, chopped spinach, paprika and pepper. I'll live.

[Former_Member]

When dealing with food-born bacteria, laziness and bravery are nearly indistinguishable.

[tinkerSueshop]

Lunch/Dinner at the YardHouse was yummy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinkersue/5825898197/in/photostream

After that, Chicken Nachos and Seared Ahi Caesar Salad....mmmmmm

[cgwhitfield]

Well, I like good soup, never buy it of course (shudders) , but it takes care and time to make what I like.

I do make a decent clam chowder, waiting for part of my sister's special order of BC clams. They're not available at the local Safeway - canned - but there's apparently a case coming. Neither of us trust clams that aren't from North America. Anyway, it's a favourite.

Do also like pea soup, and I think I'd better make some for the freezer.

[cgwhitfield]

The smallest victory, found bit of usable red pepper to thrown on.

[kitkingdesigns]

Hi, guys.
On the reticulation, mix pickle with peroxide and soak the piece for a few minutes. That's worked for me sometimes, not always. But, as CG, I reticulate with sterling.
Do love good soup. In fact, I love soup so much I can eat canned if that's all that's available.
Marcus, do hope you celebrated for M. He loves Grants scotch, so have several for him.

[Former_Member]

Aw dang Tink, I could have had broiled blue puff puff.

night all!

[cgwhitfield]

Goodnight, Marcus.

So I guess it's up to me to have a sip. Later.

[PPennee]

Marcus you are a brave man- I spend too many yrs in hospitals to trust any food in the fridge more than 4 days!

Thanks Sue and Kit- I think I haven't heated it enough if you do 7 or more times. Back at it tomorrow with the H2O2 as a back up.

[Former_Member]

5 days is my fridge limit... so far I have never gotten sick from leftovers. others may have... but not me!

I forgot to mention a wee bit of sales dust! It has been a while since I have had any to share.

night Marcus, until tomorrow!

[SToNZ]

MarcusBerknerJewelry says
It's a long shot, but look in the far back left corner of your freezer for a qt yogurt container labeled, "Rstd bf cbbg onyns".
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I just looked. No such luck.

I do, however, have two large containers of pea soup.
(Which I detest)
It's nice when my hubby cooks and freezes stuff, but when he does that I unfortunately don't get to choose the recipe.

[SToNZ]

Congrats on the sale Peg!
(rolls around in her dust)

[cgwhitfield]

Susan, is this where I say 'you just haven't had good pea soup'?

[SToNZ]

OK....could be, I suppose.

[cgwhitfield]

Just kidding. There are a few foods I don't care for and the standard response, say from avocado aficianados, is 'maybe you just haven't had good ones'.

No, I just don't like the taste. As odd as that may be.

[SToNZ]

I am sure there is good pea soup out there... just NOT in my freezer!
:)

[lsueszabo]

ok, i have to say just for the record, that i may be one of the best soup makers out there. period. i can make a pea soup that will knock your socks off susan. soups and desserts are my specialties although i'm a very good all round cook. my secret ingredient for my pea soup is rosemary and very good bacon. i usually stir in creme fraiche and/or float homemade parmesan croutons in it too. i'll convert you, give me a chance :)