Elsie on canvas

We had to send a photo. I asked for mine to be cropped to head shot. First we painted the background. Then we started with black or the darkest colors and moved to lighter and lighter. I saw purple in my painting so I added some variations.

Before we get started I need a volunteer...

Painting our fur babies

More Pies!

One for jimmy's dad. The second for painting party at pinot's.

The Mavericks at the Cap in Clearwater

Mavericks at the Capitol Theatre

Marinated Olive and Cheese Plate

• Use any cheese you want and as much as you need for your group.  For mine above I used four packages of various cheeses.   I also doubled the marinade amounts. 

1. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, parsley, basil and garlic until blended; drizzle over cheeses and olives. Sprinkle with pimientos. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.

• 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
• 1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jar (2 ounces) pimiento strips, drained and chopped
• Toasted French bread baguette slices