tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25936714756596678912024-03-14T02:31:40.964-04:00KreativoneKreativone. Live simple. Be creative.
A blog for those interested in simple, more sustainable living and love to be creative.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-72489073443700661982021-01-30T16:09:00.005-05:002021-01-30T16:14:03.538-05:00Hummus fans, ....homemade is so much better! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0aobIhbLdxU/YBXFb59Cr_I/AAAAAAAAthM/Cf-n_bu6LFMvSPHcvA6CrhUZYQKoeAdmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1800/144471195_10223120919784793_6240250904400173643_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pinto hummus with red pepper" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0aobIhbLdxU/YBXFb59Cr_I/AAAAAAAAthM/Cf-n_bu6LFMvSPHcvA6CrhUZYQKoeAdmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h400/144471195_10223120919784793_6240250904400173643_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Homemade pinto bean hummus, ...from dry beans! </span></h1><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">So easy, ...beans, garlic, onion, lemon juice and EVOO in a blender/food processor. It comes out to about 5 cents a serving. The batch I made this week, I used half for hummus, half for homemade baked beans. </span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>TIP: </b>Process a batch of dry beans on the weekend to have for recipes throughout the week. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">When I have extra, I bag and freeze for soup. </span></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I do the "quick soak" and pre cook them as directed on the bag. I'll do a batch on the weekend (cup and half dry for just me) yields about 3 cups of beans for recipes for the week. This week I made homemade baked beans and a batch of hummus.</span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>General Hummus Recipe (adjust to taste)</b></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Place the following ingredients, one and a time into the blender/processor and blend in between adding ingredients.</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Quarter of a small onion</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Couple cloves of garlic</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 -1/2 cup of pre-soaked and pre-cooked beans per bag instructions</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice (taste and adjust to taste)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) drizzled in while blending</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Taste and adjust as needed. A sprinkle or two of sugar can cut through the onion flavor if desired. Blend until desired consistency and smoothness.</span></div><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">#hummusrecipe #pintobeanrecipe #homemadehummus #cleaneating #homemaderecipe #pintobeans </span></p></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-22865861323474943012021-01-28T22:43:00.000-05:002021-01-28T22:43:43.389-05:00Valentine's gift giving TIP 💗💋<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look stylish with this fashion forward heart art inspired shoulder bag--perfect for Spring through Summer! Fill this tote with goodies, treats or books for a more personalized gift. https://etsy.me/3t2SCGG Designed using original mixed media featuring florals and heart art by Karen A. Mesaros, @mesaroscreative on Etsy. #valentinesdaygift #shoulderbag #grocerybag #reusablebag #fashiontote #bookbag #bookclub </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-26634115355477893692017-07-03T12:58:00.000-04:002017-07-03T12:58:20.156-04:00New guided art events (Johnstown PA) - Create Slovak Inspired Pottery or a Mixed Media U.S. Flag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MesarosJohnstown.Events/" target="_blank">Mesaros Arts & Entertainment - Johnstown PA</a> at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VenueOfMergingArts/" target="_blank">Venue of Merging Arts (V.O.M.A.)</a> through mid July, 2017. </h2>
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<b>Two dates! THURSDAY, JULY 13,</b> learn about and create Slovak inspired pottery similar to the popular Modra and Pozdišovce designs (or create your own). <b>FRIDAY, JULY 14,</b> we'll guide you step-by-step for a mixed media, flag painting blinged out with glitter paint and gems! See event and ticket details below. Advance reservations required.<br />
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<b>JULY 13 (THUR) ALL AGES - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.</b><br />
<b>Slovak Inspired Pottery - Paint Plates or Mugs</b><br />
Create two pieces. Adult $30, Youth $20.<br />
All ages event.<br />
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<b>TICKETS:</b> <a href="https://vomajuly13modraall.eventbrite.com/?aff=VOMAModraFBInsta">https://vomajuly13modraall.eventbrite.com/?aff=VOMAModraFBInsta</a><br />
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<b>JULY 14 (FRI) BYOB - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.</b><br />
<b>"Red, White, Blue & Bling" mixed media painting.</b><br />
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<b>TICKETS:</b> <a href="https://vomablingflag.eventbrite.com/?aff=vomablingflag714fb1">https://vomablingflag.eventbrite.com/?aff=vomablingflag714fb1</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-80316787794868994382016-07-06T09:30:00.000-04:002016-07-06T13:04:15.286-04:00StudioPM New Art - Daisy Bouquet scheduled for two fundraiser dates!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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TWO DATES ~ NEW DAISY PAINTING with StudioPM at Venue of Merging Arts (V.O.M.A.)! RESERVATIONS (advance sales) REQUIRED! Follow links for ticketing details. Have fun while being creative and help support a local cause. <br />
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JULY 9 SAT - FUNDRAISER #Conemaugh #Valley #Football Boosters (Daisy Bouquet) at Venue of Merging Arts (V.O.M.A.) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1759341477683126/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1759341477683126/</a><br />
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JULY 14 THUR - FUNDRAISER #Light the #Night #Walk for Lisa (Daisy Bouquet) at the Venue of Merging Arts. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/759058437529468/">https://www.facebook.com/events/759058437529468/</a><br />
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© Copyright 2016, Karen A. Mesaros and StudioPM LLC. All rights reserved.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-47332461969901703402016-07-05T18:04:00.000-04:002016-07-05T18:07:58.902-04:00StudioPM Zen Garden Painting- Guided Art Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New Zen Garden painting -- guided art party, FRI JULY 8 at the Venue of Merging Arts (V.O.M.A.). Reminder: EVENTBRITE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Reserve your seat here: <a href="https://studiopm-zengarden-july8-voma.eventbrite.com%20%E2%80%AA/#StudioPM" target="_blank">https://studiopm-zengarden-july8-voma.eventbrite.com #StudioPM</a></span><br />
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"Zen Bamboo Garden" original art ©Copright 2016. Karen A. Mesaros and StudioPM LLCUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-48976430874202784772016-03-30T15:08:00.002-04:002016-04-24T23:16:30.798-04:00<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Johnstown, PA, USA40.326740699999988 -78.921969840.229898199999987 -79.0833313 40.423583199999989 -78.7606083tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-78944723310858074932015-07-05T17:05:00.001-04:002015-07-05T17:40:18.473-04:00StudioPM Pittsburgh Guided Art Party - Village Tavern, July 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Paint your own #wine, #martini and #beer #glasses or mini canvas! Follow one of our designs or create your own. All materials included with ticket, instructor available for guidance.<br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">Appreciate art? Love a treasure hunt? Stay tuned for photos and clues for my first Pittsburgh #artdrop</span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">. Finders keepers. First one to find it, keeps it. #freeart <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1640713526142015/" target="_blank">Follow on Facebook here.</a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-38428203798224620882013-11-18T12:20:00.001-05:002013-11-18T12:20:42.103-05:00Featured Business: StudioPM Guided Art Socials :: Small Business Saturday #shopsmall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>Featured Business: </b></span>Studio PM - Johnstown, PA<br />
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>Coordinators:</b> </span>Natalie Poldiak Cheek and Karen Mesaros<br />
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>Product:</b> </span>Guided Art Socials (all skill levels welcome)<br />
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>Facebook Fan Page: </b></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudioPM.Johnstown">https://www.facebook.com/StudioPM.Johnstown</a><br />
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Natalie and Karen met when working together on a gallery show at the <a href="http://www.thevoma.com/" target="_blank">Venue of Merging Arts (V.O.M.A.), </a>Johnstown, PA. Two artists trying to fulfill their creative calling found themselves in a brainstorming conversation one day (having each their own program concept) only to find out their ideas were identical! On that day StudioPM was born. Natalie is a fine artist and certified art educator. Karen is an artist, visual communications, graphic design and social media/marketing professional who has also worked in higher education as an art and design instructor.<br />
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Why StudioPM? The letter "P" represents Poldiak and "M" for Mesaros. And although Natalie (a recent newlywed) is now Mrs. Natalie Cheek, Karen is strict on image branding and refuses to change the logo.<br />
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~| <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesaros/8449631127" target="_blank">A Mesaros Marketing Promotion </a>#shopsmallUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-13045303727858827572013-11-17T13:17:00.001-05:002013-11-17T13:18:17.238-05:00Featured Business: Pampered Chef w/ Erica :: Small Business Saturday #shopsmall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Featured Business</span>:</b> Pampered Chef with Erica<br />
<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Owner/Independent Consultant:</span> </b>Erica Fetsko Crum<br />
<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Product: </span></b>High quality kitchen and entertaining products<br />
<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Facebook Fan Page:</span></b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pamperedchefwitherica">www.facebook.com/pamperedchefwitherica</a><br />
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" I always loved Pampered Chef products and needed some new things. I decided to share my love with others. It's a win/win! I enjoy sharing recipes and ideas with people and love having parties - especially Facebook parties where it's much easier for a host to be able to have a great party, without having to worry about schedules and cleaning!"<br />
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Featured Business:</span> </b>Clementine</div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Owner:</span><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"> </span></b>Alisa Pavick Barnhart</div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Product: </span></b>Handmade Designer Jewelry </div>
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Facebook Fan Page:</span> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/darlingclem">https://www.facebook.com/darlingclem</a></div>
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"After the sudden death of my husband in 2006, I began to bead. It gave me something to obsess on, therapy of sorts. As I gained more skills, I began giving my pieces as gifts. Folks loved my work with requests to buy. </div>
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Why the name "Clementine?" It's a nod to my late husband, Marty, who enjoyed those little citrus fruits. He would request that I bring him home a box of "oh my darlin's" from the market.....just my way of subtlety incorporating him into this venture."</div>
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~| <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesaros/8449631127" target="_blank">A Mesaros Marketing Promotion</a> #shopsmall</div>
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A virtual online market promotion for small businesses, vendors and shoppers to connect. Campaign begins Wednesday, November 13 and ends Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2013. #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday To learn more, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/225960147577236/" target="_blank">join the event here</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mesaros/8449631127" target="_blank">message Mesaros here</a> for details. https://www.facebook.com/events/225960147577236/<br />
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Campaign begins Wednesday, November 13 and ends Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2013. Remember this holiday season to #shopsmall.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-84423879261161426092013-11-04T09:56:00.000-05:002013-11-04T09:56:38.422-05:00New MESAROS online fine art and photography gallery!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Order from the Abstract Flower collection <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/abstract-flower-karen-a-mesaros.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />Available in paper, canvas, acrylic and metal prints (with framing options); also greeting cards and iPhone cases.</td></tr>
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I've just opened an online gallery with fineartamerica.com featuring my signature abstract flower. In the next few weeks I will be adding new art and photos collections in time for the holiday shopping season. While visiting my galleries, don't forget to sign up for the mailing list for updates - <a href="http://mesaros.artistwebsites.com/">http://mesaros.artistwebsites.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-46625897104094716472013-10-23T15:44:00.000-04:002013-10-23T15:44:25.622-04:00Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StudioPM.Johnstown" target="_blank">StudioPM Johnstown</a> has a few seats left for Friday's BYOB guided art social at the <a href="http://www.thevoma.com/" target="_blank">Venue of Merging Arts</a>. This month will feature pumpkin painting. Enclosed are a few designs to inspire your take-home masterpiece or come up with one of your own! Event is also BYOP (bring your own pumpkin), all other materials supplied. <br />Registration required here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/orjmqug">http://tinyurl.com/orjmqug</a></div>
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<i>Pumpkin art (top): Folk Art inspired pumpkin by Karen A. Mesaros; (second row left to right) Spring/Irish and breast cancer awareness themed pumpkins by Karen A. Mesaros; (third row left to right) Pittsburgh sports theme pumpkin by Karen A. Mesaros and Festive Pumpkin by Natalie Poldiak Cheek; (bottom) Embellished Blue pumpkin by Karen A. Mesaros</i></h4>
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Only a few more days until this golden cutie will leave the shores of Point State Park in Pittburgh. For the last month flocks of locals and tourists have made it to Three Rivers to take selfies and show their best "duck face" with this art installation courtesy of the <a href="http://www.trustarts.org/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Cultural Trust</a>. Although this 40 ft guy has been seen around the world, Pittsburgh was the first in the U.S. to honor its presence.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-65197820300721434872013-10-11T22:59:00.000-04:002013-10-13T10:34:54.130-04:00StudioPM Pumpkin Painting - OCT 25 (BYOB Guided Art Social)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>October Take-Home Masterpiece:</b> Painted pumpkins!<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;">TWO TICKET PRICES:</span> </b>Option to bring your own pumpkin for a $5 discount otherwise StudioPM will provide a real pumpkin for you. <b>NOTE:</b> Reservations for StudioPM to provide pumpkins is Monday October 21, 5 p.m. Bring your own pumpkin reservations close Thursday, October 24, 10 p.m.<br />
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<b>This session's instructor:</b> Natalie (Poldiak) Cheek<br />
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Seating is limited to 20 guests. Payment options include credit (online), or check and cash (at the door). StudioPM welcomes all skill levels. No artistic experience necessary! Take home masterpiece: your own hand-painted holiday pumpkin.<br />
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Thank you Pittsburgh Pirates for a wonderful season and bringing back so many good memories. You see this keychain. It's from 1988. I carry it everyday. It was from the last Pirates game my Dad and I attended before he was diagnosed with cancer. One of the first childhood memories of my Dad was him playing baseball and the last memories of him was of us watching the Pirates during the '92 season. He passed away that July and never saw the playoffs.<br />
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This season lifted the spirits of many fans like myself--in a time when a lot of unsettling things are going on in this world, ...for this you should be proud. Looking forward to 2014! #thankyoubucs #Buctober2014Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-47860281214186400252013-10-09T10:10:00.000-04:002013-10-09T10:10:37.547-04:00Boys of Buctober, let's do it! Bring it back home to the Burgh!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was sorting through some of my photos from a 2012 Pirates home game and this one caught my eye. Wanting to capture the spirit of the fans, I didn't realize I had our World Series years in the frame. And yes, I mean "our" World Series years. That's one thing I've always admired about the Pittsburgh Pirates (even more so this year) how much the fans mean to the team and vice versa. Whether the Pirates make to the final series this year or not, the fans are behind you either way and appreciate the positive spirit the team has brought to this season after so many years.<br /><br />So tonight in St. Louis, Boys of Buctober, LET'S DO IT and bring it home to the Burgh riding the Cole Train. Generations later, we still believe. Let's go Bucs! <br />
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Knowing I had a jammed packed day ahead of me I was looking for something more substantial for breakfast so it was <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mesaros22/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>to the rescue and found this taquitos recipe under "quick breakfast" search. As usual, I had to modify the recipe according to ingredients on hand but was thrilled to be using up the last of my tortillas. Modifications were: filling included scrambled egg and caramelized onions, fresh diced tomato from my garden and sharp cheddar cheese, seasoned to taste sprinkled with a little bit of Hungarian Paprika.<br />
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Okay confession time, mine turned out more like burrito size but hey, I was hungry and divided the filling proportionally to tortillas I had left. :) Accompanied by my homemade applesauce, it was exactly what I needed this morning! Check out the full recipe here:<a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/06/12/breakfast-taquitos/" target="_blank"> Breakfast Taquitos by Damn Delicious.</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-28665119455388408232013-10-04T11:56:00.000-04:002013-10-04T11:56:00.289-04:00Generations later, we still believe. No bandwagon fan here.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lovin' the energy of the Pittsburgh fans! Took this photo a few weeks ago. Reminded me of watching the games with my Dad back in '92 every night during his battle with cancer. Unfortunately he passed away before the Pirates made the play-offs. Wish he was here. #Pittsburgh Pirates fans, it's finally #Buctober, ....#LetsGoBucs!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-32861630334491521522012-03-28T11:52:00.001-04:002012-03-28T11:52:25.019-04:00Trompe L'oeil and Street Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A nice collection of trompe l'oeil and street art from <a href="http://nextwd.com/street-art-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Web Design</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-71646235880379000302012-03-22T22:42:00.001-04:002012-03-22T22:42:39.067-04:003D Printing and Additive Manufacturing (Video)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just saw this exact clip on additive manufacturing and 3D printing on the evening news. New solution for large complicated designs with very little waste. Video: <a href="http://youtu.be/LuXvZt887D8">http://youtu.be/LuXvZt887D8</a> as published on Mar 20, 2012 by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/CNNMoney">CNNMoney</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-55737602550400620922012-03-17T22:03:00.002-04:002012-03-17T22:03:48.051-04:00Exploring the Book of Kells (Video)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HMvfMVBhUXI" width="420"></iframe><br />
To continue the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, explore Ireland's most precious medieval artifact, the Book of Kells.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-78124294260167933842012-03-16T21:53:00.002-04:002012-03-16T21:53:31.961-04:00HDR Style Brightening Technique (Adobe Photoshop CS4)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have a underexposed photo? By using some borrowed layering HDR style techniques in Adobe Photoshop (CS4), I'm able to shed some "new light" on this image. Shown in the photo is St. George's Orthodox Church, Johnstown PA which is now the home of the Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA). <a href="http://www.thevoma.com/">www.thevoma.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2593671475659667891.post-83612428600935764912012-03-11T18:48:00.001-04:002012-03-11T20:22:53.698-04:00Coming Soon! - Register now for email updates.<div style="text-align: center;">
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