Performed at Mt. Tabor Church yesterday.
Star Carol from Peg Baker on Vimeo.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Blue Tango
A selection from our Winter Concert on December 12th. Portland's Community Music Center Orchestra.
Blue Tango from Peg Baker on Vimeo.
Blue Tango from Peg Baker on Vimeo.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Raspberry Ribbon Strips
This recipe is from the stack of "oldie" cookbooks that I believe I haven't used since my daughter was a little girl! The dough tastes subtle, like a butter cookie, but not sweet. The jelly adds the sweetness and texture. I used raspberry jelly mostly, but ran out and used spiced blueberry jelly, both made and canned last year by my friend Melanie.
The cookbook cover displays the oil, crumbs and finger prints that denotes as well-used and loved cookbook. There were some errors in some of the recipes, though. You can see that this recipe didn't say "baking soda" or "baking powder". It's definitely "baking powder"!
The cookbook cover displays the oil, crumbs and finger prints that denotes as well-used and loved cookbook. There were some errors in some of the recipes, though. You can see that this recipe didn't say "baking soda" or "baking powder". It's definitely "baking powder"!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Gifts from my kitchen
First loaves: a little odd looking, but delicious. |
After refining my technique, I tried a whole wheat recipe from the KitchenAide Cookbook. This recipe uses fast acting yeast so we had bread by the end of one day, rather than a day and a half with "natural yeast" sourdough. I made three sets of this recipe: we're eating them faster than I can wrap them up for bread!
Whole Wheat Bread |
Finally, the "Hearty Herb Loaf". This recipe is from a bag of Bob's Red Mill Unbleached White Flour. We like the multi-grain qualities of this bread. It's moist (minced fresh onion is included) and has a fine grain with a delicate herb favor.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Catching Up....
It's been a while since I've updated, so here's what's been happening in our lives since March!
April 8, 2012
April 15, 2012
Spring 2012 - Michael built our long-dreamed of deck. This was our favorite place to spend our evenings this past summer when, from July to the end of October, we had rain-free lovely outdoor weather.
September - our vacation at Crater Lake, Oregon.
November - Thanksgiving at Molly's House
April 8, 2012
My mother, Molly Baker, had her 90th birthday. My sister Marilyn and I joined Mom and many friends for a big celebration at Wicomico Shores Country Club in Maryland. |
Our granddaughter Eva Wiznerowicz received her First Communion at St. Michael Church in Richmond, VA. |
April and May - Michael painted our living room and dining room, crafted custom molding and installed wood blinds.
June - My sister, Sister Marilyn Baker celebrated her 50th Jubilee as a Sister of Providence.
L to R: Molly, Molly's sister Phyllis Gervasi, Sister Marilyn, Blaire, me, Eva, Mimi and James. |
Marilyn at her reception into the novitiate at St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana, with our parents, Bill and Molly in 1962. |
September - our vacation at Crater Lake, Oregon.
Summer and Fall - I'm still studying cello!
Portland's Community Music Center Orchestra - Summer Concert |
November - Thanksgiving at Molly's House
Sunday, March 18, 2012
A Happy St. Patrick's Day
Gloria, Julie, Peg & Mike |
A tribute to Don Younger (RIP 1941 to 2011), Horse Brass owner and champion of Oregon's craft beer industry. |
Monday, January 16, 2012
Our living/dining room finally getting a redo
Michael's working his "handy man" magic, giving our LR/DR a fresh coat of paint. Last time he painted it was in 1989! Of course, we weren't here long enough to get bored with beige, but I'm so glad (and thankful to him) that it's looking "leaf green" now! There's more to be done but here's how far he's come so far.
I have realized that I didn't post the photos of the new paint in the kitchen and sunroom done in June 2011. Another great re-do by the Gnat-ster
Thursday, January 12, 2012
I'm still at it....
For those who have asked about my cello study, I know I haven't posted on that for a while. However, I'm still pursuing the study of this wonderful instrument, although I'm still a few years away from making it sound wonderful. Soon after we arrived in Portland last February, I found a new teacher to take the place of my beautiful Rebecca Caulk in Fredericksburg.
Anna Fritz, a member of the Portland Cello Project, took me on in April and has been a great guide for me in the cello world. I've also joined a beginner adult string quarter (there's actually seven of us) to improve our sight reading and ensemble skills. No performing.
OK, so it might be a while before my cello playing will be something someone might want to listen to, but I just want to let you know: I'm still at it!
Anna Fritz, a member of the Portland Cello Project, took me on in April and has been a great guide for me in the cello world. I've also joined a beginner adult string quarter (there's actually seven of us) to improve our sight reading and ensemble skills. No performing.
OK, so it might be a while before my cello playing will be something someone might want to listen to, but I just want to let you know: I'm still at it!
Peg, Angela, Mona, Dennis, Roderick, Tom and Rachel |
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