A Passion for Painting

Saturday, March 22, 2014

I Love to Shop

Etsy, Home Goods, NY & Co, Macy's, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, AC. Moore, Michael's, just to name a few (lol) of my favorites. And I love a good sale, if I can get what I want at a better price I am there!

A long time ago my daughter in law taught me to always go to the clearance rack first........it took me a long time to get used to doing this but you can really find some jewels there. She changed my way of shopping!

Here at Morning Glories we love a good sale too. All our large wine glass sets and Martini sets are on sale now

Large Wine Glass sets on SALE now 2 @ $35.00

And many more designs to choose from

And an array of Martini sets too!

So start shopping and while your at it stop my Morning Glories and check us out!

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1
http://www.zibbet.com/Morningglories

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Snowing Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Once again it has snowed again here in the eastern part of the country. Thank goodness the weather reporters scared us for really nothing, it only snowed 2 inches. Piece of cake for all of us after the 12 inch last snow storm. Glad you were wrong weather reporters!

So because of the scary report my office closed for the day so I cooked. (Can't take too many more of these snow days.........I'm starting to gain weight!!!)

These were some of the ingredients

This was the end product

So I decided to cook a recipe I've been wanting to try, Pasta e Fagioli. and here is the recipe. Try it I think you will like it.

Pasta e Fagioli

1 tbs. olive oil

1 medium onion

1 clove garlic

1 large carrot, sliced

1 small zucchini, chopped

1 tbs. fresh basil, chopped

2 tbs. fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup fresh spinach, stems removed

1-2 cups canned or fresh tomatoes

1 cup canned kidney beans or bean of your choice

4 cups chicken broth

2 tbs.lemon juice

1/2 tbs white wine vinegar (I used white wine)

1 tsp. dried oregano

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 cup cooked short pasta

Grated parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in heavy saucepan or dutch oven. Add onion, garlic & carrot & cook until the onions caramelize. Add the zucchini, basil, parsley & spinach. Cook until wilted. Add the remaining ingredients except for the pasta and cheese. Bring the mixture to a boil & simmer gently 20-30 minutes.

When done add cooked pasta and serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.

This soup was delicious but I will say the my mother in law Josephine made a mean Pasta Fagioli and it was very good also and one that I make every Good Friday.

And this was dessert, Duncan Hines brownies!

Don't you want to just lick that spatula!

So if your in the mood for cooking try this recipe, I think your love it.

And while your enjoying your soup and brownies visit us at:

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1
http://www.zibbet.com/Morningglories

Friday, February 28, 2014

Is that a Leprechan I see?

St Patrick's Day is almost upon us and here at Morning Glories we have no shortage of shamrocks. We have pilsners, wine glasses, martini's and margarita's ready for your favorite libatiion. These painted shamrocks can be hand painted on any piece of glassware. Here's what you'll see in the shop.

One of my favorite recipes for serving Martini's

2 oz. Irish Whiskey

1 oz. Dry Vermouth

1 tsp. Green Creme De Menthe

Pour all ingredients into a shaker over ice, shake and pour into you shamrock martini glass.

Erin Go Bragh!

May the green be with you!!

Visit us at:

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1
http://www.zibbet.com/Morningglories

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Just A Dollop!!

Once winter sets in and there's snow on the ground I like to come home from my day job and have a nice warm cup of hot chocolate with a dollop of whip creme (or marshmallows). And a great way to enjoy that drink is in some beautiful mugs that have been hand painted just for this reason.

There are many to choose from at Morning Glories shop but here are just a few that are available.
So whatever your pleasure please stop by the shop and pick up a mug just for you.

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1
http://www.zibbet.com/Morningglories

Snow, Snow Go Away!!!!!!!!!!!!

It has been snowing here in the Eastern part of the country for weeks now......54 inches and counting and I for one can't wait for the warmer weather.
I have had a lot of time to think about the Spring season and a few new designs and will be starting to work on them for my Etsy shop.

I have found that Polka Dots have become a trend and quite a few of my customers like them. So I am featuring a few pieces of glassware in Morning Glories shop.

Martini Glasses in pink, blue, lavender and green

Champagne Flutes in silver and gold

Butter dish in pink, sage and white

Polka Dots on glassware are a fun way to serve your family and guest and can be created in any color on any piece of tableware.

Visit our shops at:
www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1
http://www.zibbet.com/Morningglories

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Happy New Year!

As Christmas ends and the New Year begins I look forward to the best 2014 ever! As I don't enjoy taking down all the decorations as much as I love putting them up...........this year I must admit was very hectic..........and it always makes me a little sad to see such a bare house..........but the holidays must end so that we can anticipate and enjoy them next year!
This year my twin grandson really enjoyed Christmas, they finally got who Santa was and the meaning of Christmas and what part Jesus plays in it all. It was so nice to see them in their Christmas show and spend time with them over Christmas. Christopher is only 10 months old and really wasn't much into Christmas this year......but I know that will change in the years to come. He still looked so cute in his Christmas outfit and was excited to watch the boys open their gifts as he sat with Mommy and she helped open his gifts.

As New Year's Eve approaches, we will spend it with good friends and good food as always. I wish you a very Happy, Healthy New Year from my home to yours.

www.etsy.com/shop/morningglories1

http://www.zibbet.com/Morningglories

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Merry Christmas....let the cookie baking begin!!

As we get ready for that all important day "Christmas" with the dinners, visiting, gift giving and sharing lots of memories..................we won't forget to give thanks for all of these things that we enjoy doing, our families, our friends and also remembering the armed forces that keep us safe and pray that they stay safe too.

And this is a good time of year to consume as many cookies as you can! Cookies have no calories at Christmas time, did you know that??

My daughter Christa, daughter in law Jenn and myself had our traditional day of cookie baking. Now we take our baking very serious. My kitchen turns into a Christmas cookie bakery with 12 cookie recipes, 11 baking pans, 10 cups of flour, 9, cups of sugar, 8 teaspoons of vanilla, 7 measuring cups, 6 measuring spoons, 5 golden towel, 4 dozen egg, 3 kitchen aide mixers, 2 spatulas and a enough cookies to last till Christmas day!