Thursday, December 25, 2014

Treats For My Nutty Family

This year I wanted to make treats for my family that would pass my mom's healthy test but still be tasty enough that they'd actually eat them...hopefully love them! So after much ado, I decided on spicy garlic nuts. I am going to turn up the heat for my dad and brother and make a milder version for mom.


Spicy Garlic Nuts

Ingredients:
  • 4 cups unsalted nuts (I used equal parts walnuts almonds, and  pistachios) 
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons garlic oil (I made my own, but you can usually roasted garlic oil near the other oils. )
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (I found a great recipe for this and made my own as well - remember, I have to convince my mom)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • For extra spicy cayenne pepper to taste. I really like a little heat so I went with 2 tablespoon. Habanero could be interring as well is a smaller dose.
  • You can also squeeze a lime into the mix
Pre-heat oven to 250°F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place all nuts in a large bowl and toss well to combine.
Pour the garlic oil and Worcestershire sauce over the nuts and toss to coat. Mix the dry spices in a separate small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the oiled nuts. Again toss well to coat. Use a silcone spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl so that there are no pockets of oil.
Spread the coated nuts on the parchment lined pan. Bake the nuts for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir well with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the nuts are mostly dry to the touch. They will continue to dry as they cool, so be careful to not over bake.  
Remove nuts from oven and let cool on paper towels to remove any liquid. Sprinkle with additional salt if desired and serve. Store any leftovers airtight at room temperature.
Notes
I turned off the heat and left them in the oven for and additional 5 minutes.  Also - After making the oil, I took the garlic cloves out, diced them to tiny pieces and cooked them in a clean, dry pan until crispy. Add to nut with all the other ingredients for a little more garlic taste.
really like spicy foods  - I could've gone with more pepper.

Worcestershire Sauce Recipe   
Taken from the little house living blog. Great blog with lots of great recipes
What You Need:
(Makes about 1 cup of sauce)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 cup molasses
  • 1/8 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon or ground clove
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
In a small saucepan, mix ingredients together and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and pour into a blender.  Blend until smooth. Store in a dressing bottle, or covered bowl in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Garlic Oil Recipe
  • 4 garlic peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
Add the garlic and oil into a small sauce pan. Use medium heat until the oil just starts to bubble, then turn it to low for about 5 minutes. The garlic used start to brown. Let oil cool. You can use it just like this, add the garlic to a jar and put the oil over it. Should last a few days in the fridge. I like to put the garlic back in the pan and cook until it's crispy and dry.

I hope everyone has a safe and stress free holiday and that 2015 is very good to you all!!

Dawn
Winter Schedule in the works


Jan 13  Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios ***CLASS FULL**
Jan 17 10 - 3  Palette Knife Workshop: Boats on the Water Spruill***CLASS FULL***
Jan 28 - March 4  Wed 10:00 am - 12:45pm Joy of Painting - painting techniques / beginning painting  DawnArt Studios
Feb 21 9:00 - 12:00pm Palette Knife Workshop Binders Art Materials Expo http://artmaterialsexpo.com/product-category/instructor/dawn-k-martin/
Feb 28 10:00 - 3:00am  Palette knife workshop: Vibrant Sky Callanwolde
Class code PAD121 Palette Knife Workshop:Vibrant Sky 

March 28  Spring Tues Painting Studio start back Dawn Art Studios 
3 day workshops
April 17 - 19 Callaway Gardens/ Warm Springs  - Plein Air Retreat - Azaleas in full bloom!
May 14 - 17 Parker Ranch -  No Stress plein air workshop in the beautiful North GA Mountains.
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Monday, December 15, 2014

Winter Projects

Now that classes are winding down for the year, it's time to start new wood working projects!
 My inlaws gave me a sawsall for my birthday and it is awesome! No more ripping these pallets apart with a crowbar, just put in the wood and metal blade and go to town! I have about a month in the studio without classes. So I am going to build storage shelves for students to keep their materials and I need about four or five more work tables for the class room. Check out all the wood I've been able to get from palettes already. I so love having all these free wood! And, I still have eight more palettes. Should be enough to keep me busy for awhile.
Winter Schedule in the works


Jan 13  Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios ***CLASS FULL**
Jan 17 10 - 3  Palette Knife Workshop: Boats on the Water Spruill***CLASS FULL***
Jan 28 - March 4  Wed 10:00 am - 12:45pm Joy of Painting - painting techniques / beginning painting  DawnArt Studios
Feb 21 9:00 - 12:00pm Palette Knife Workshop Binders Art Materials Expo http://artmaterialsexpo.com/product-category/instructor/dawn-k-martin/
Feb 28 10:00 - 3:00am  Palette knife workshop: Vibrant Sky Callanwolde
Class code PAD121 Palette Knife Workshop:Vibrant Sky 

March 28  Spring Tues Painting Studio start back Dawn Art Studios

3 day workshops

April 17 - 19 Callaway Gardens/ Warm Springs  - Plein Air Retreat - Azaleas in full bloom!
May 14 - 17 Parker Ranch -  No Stress plein air workshop in the beautiful North GA Mountains.

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Palette knife workshop-Boats in the water

1 Day Workshop 10:00-3:00 Sat, Jan 17

1 Day Workshop 10:00-3:00 Sat, Jan 17  
Palette Knife Workshop:Boats in the Water  
Spruill Art Center 770 394-3447
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, 
Dunwoody, GA 30338
140.00 or 120.00 for members
I love to be on the water and boats are one of my favorite things to paint. This 3 hours course will cover issues like different way to handle the knife,blocking in design, color mixing , and capturing reflected light. Students should expect to loosen up and  create expressive paintings with a palette. Working with a palette knife allows a broad range of textures.  Students learn the nuances of value, working wet in wet and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant.  There will be an emphasis on color mixing and keep you colors clean (no muddy colors) This course will begin with a demo to cover the basic approach.  Demonstrations will continue as well as working one on one with the students as you work on your paintings. All levels welcome. Appropriate for beginners. The class will be taught using oils. Please contact instructor at dawn@dawnart.com with any questions.

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May 22 - 26 - 17 Parker Ranch No Stress plein air workshop

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

1 Day workshop Nov 22 , Sat 10 - 3:30 Color 2

1 Day workshop Nov 22 , Sat 10 - 3:30  Color 2 - Controlling  Your Mixtures
DawnArt Studios
180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA
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Color Confidence 2 -  Learn to control your mixtures
Now that you have mastered pure color and are comfortable moving color from one hue to another, learn how to manipulate your colors to make neutrals, and make colors recede back in space.  In this class you will learn the best way to get the most life out of your mixtures and how to keep your mixture clean and other store bought hues.
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Dec 2, 9, 16  Mini Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30  DawnArtStudios
Dec 13 Capture the Light Spruill

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Winter Schedule in the works


Jan 17 10 - 3  Palette Knife Workshop: Boats on the Water Spruill
Jan 28 - March 4  Wed 10:00 am - 12:45pm Joy of Paintng - painting techniques / beginning painting  DawnArt Studios
Feb 7  10 - 3 Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios
Feb 20  2:00 - 5:00 Color confidence 2:00 - 5:00 AME
Feb 21 9:00 - 12:00am Palette Knife Workshop : Vibrant Sky AME
See more paintings at www.dawnart.com
My art now available to purchase online click here to go to my secure market.

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