by cjacks@cjacks.com | Nov 13, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Painting
Today I decided to do some acrylic paintings in the hopes of putting together a tutorial, but the tutorial will have to come a bit later as I got carried away with the prototypes and didn’t take enough photos of the steps! But now that I have done a few practice...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Sep 15, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Sewing
Anyone who knows me knows I abhor waste. I derive joy in repurposing, giving life to neglected items and finding use for what would otherwise go into a landfill. This unfortunately means I amass a lot of materials for projects I may never get around to. This brings me...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jun 19, 2017 | Drinks, Recipes
Summertime is in full swing and with it soaring, oppressive temperatures. In the valley where I live it is especially muggy and humid in between spells of rain. So when morning hits, the thought of piping hot coffee to shake off the mental cobwebs that accumulated...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jun 6, 2017 | Dessert, Recipes
Tembleque is a delicious coconut custard dessert that I have loved ever since I could remember. I always made it using the box mix available in the Goya section, but the other day I tried it from scratch when I couldn’t find the box at the store. I was quite...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | May 31, 2017 | Musing
Today I was rejected through the mail for a rebate on some vodka because I am evidently “not of valid age to participate.” Ok. That’s a first. I mean, a few years back I’d get carded here and there – and occasionally still do, I might...
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