Allyson Hill

Production Line Love

Really, I shouldn't be blogging right now.  I have a craft fair on Saturday and I'm totally unprepared. 

But I'm finding myself struck by the beauty of the production line process.

So I had to stop and take some photos of it all, soaked by the warm sun.

And perhaps someone out there will understand this strange love. 

Patiently toiling through each step of the production line until finally comes the moment when you ooh and aah with each flip.  Really, it is an exhausting process isn't it?  So worth it though.

Lately, I've been feeling like Crepe

I haven't had much time for extracurricular crafting this week, but boy have I felt like being in front of the oven with the cold weather coming on.  I've been enjoying cooking for me and only me.  I cut this recipe in half and felt no worries over whether anybody else would like it or not.  I liked it.  Just to be sure, I made it for lunch 2 days in a row. 

This recipe called for mascarpone cheese, which I found to be rather bland so I added some feta on top for a little extra flavor.  It was good, real good - though I'd be interested in coming up with an alternative to mascarpone.  I whipped up some chocolate crepes with the leftovers.  For the filling, I basically tossed in the remaining mascarpone, a bit of light cream, sugar, vanilla, whipped cream and melted espresso dark chocolate.  On top I drizzled some whipped cream and chocolate.  It was goood.  Crepe-loving sister enjoyed it too. 

Here's the recipe for the Roast Asparagus Crepes si le gusta:

   

   

a few of my favorite things (mostly in red, black and white)

this boy relaxing after a hard day at school

finally some suitable prints for a boy by John Golden and if you go quickly you'll catch his BOGO sale.

the morning sun on the most wonderful shower curtain ever.  (thank you Martha Stewart)

the security of having an apron wrapped tightly around your waist

peek-a-boo-red-shoes

Happy Halloween!