Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Days of Creation: Therapeutic watercolor workshop

News Flash!!!!Please join Ann Cregg for a therapeutic watercolor workshop.
We will explore the wet-on-wet technique to free up your creative juices.
The theme will be the Days of Creation which is a great context for
exploring the joys of watercolor.
The workshop begins on Thursday June 17th from 9:30-12:00. We will paint
outside. Materials are included and the cost will be $10 a session.(if this
is a problem, please speak to me, I'm sure we can work something out) The
second session will be on the following Thursday June 24th and the final
session will be on July 1. You are welcome to come to one or all. Call Ann
Cregg to reserve a spot at 931-403-3674.

Almost-Raw Cheesecake Bars with Cranberry Topping

Almost-Raw Cheesecake Bars with Cranberry Topping
If you do not have cranberries you can substitute cherries, serve the bars
plain, or garnish them with berries or sliced fresh fruit.
3 cups raw cashews, divided
1 cup frozen cranberries
1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons raw, unfiltered honey, divided
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup raw coconut oil, softened, plus extra for greasing baking dish
1 cup raw walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup raw macadamia or brazil nuts
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1. Cover 2 cups cashews with cold water and soak 3 hours, or overnight.
2. Simmer cranberries, 2 TBS. honey and apple juice in a sauce pan over
med-low heat 10 -12 minutes, or until cranberries pop. Cool 15 minutes.
Pulse in blender or food processor until sauce is thick and smooth. Cool.
3. Grease bottom and sides of 3-inch square glass baking dish with coconut
oil. Process walnuts, raisins, and remaining 1 cup cashews in food
processor, until mixture begins to stick together. Press into prepared
dish, and chill 30 minutes, or overnight.
4. Drain soaked cashews. Puree cashews, macadamia nuts, lemon juice,
remaining 1/4 cup coconut oil, remaining 1/4 cup honey, vanilla extract,
salt, and 3 Tbs. water in food processor 5 minutes. Spoon cashew mixture
over crust. Spread cashew mixture on top. Freeze cheesecake 1 hour before
serving. Thaw 5 minutes, then slice into 16 bars.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Vacation Bible School Livingston, TN

Join the Livingston Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship for Vacation Bible
School, a creative and fun experience for children ages 6-12 years.
(Younger children may attend with their parents.)

Activities will include watercolor. painting, crafts, singing, and food preparation. Mark your calendars!

1stweek; July 6th, 7th and 8th
2nd week; July 13th, 14th, 15th and 17th.
Time 9:30 to 12:30 am.

Look forward to a mid-summer celebration of making newfriends and exploring new activities.