Una diseñadora, que utiliza el papel a modo de escultura para ilustrar sus obras. Sue piezas son coloridas y con un cierto aire romantico que me encanta.
Para muestra este video, mas en su tienda online y en su blog.
Paper scuptures used as illustrations are her especiallity of this artist. A touch whimsical and romantic but about all enchanting. See more of her work on her webpage, and an interview on Anthology Magazine which also features her work on its cover.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Preparando leche de soja- Making soya milk
Hace tiempo que compro leche de soja, y me llama la atencion la poca cantidad del producto que aparece en la etiqueta (6%). Busque por varios supermercados asiaticos pero las marcas con mas contenido solo vendian en pequeñas cantidades a precios mas altos. Y ayer mirando un libro de cocina vegetarina encontre una receta para prepararla. Coteje la receta con otras en la web y este es el resultado. Delicioso y muy sencillo de hacer.
Ingredientes para 1 litro
Cubrir la soja con agua y remojar durante 30m.
Eliminar la cascarilla con las manos. Tomar un puñado de soja entre las manos y restregarlos entre las palmas. No importa si quedan algunas, la mayoria se separan flotando en el agua, la aparto sin mas. Esto ayuda a reducir el remojo , ademas de mejorar el sabor.
Cambiar el agua y dejar remojar hasta completar 8 o 9 horas.
Tirar el agua del remojo, pasar la mitad de la soja por la batidora ,añadiendo agua y triturarando hasta conseguir una masa ligera. Repetir con el resto. Añadir agua hasta completar un litro.
Pasar por el colador / chino un par de veces, para eliminar los restos solidos llamados okara. Estos pueden comerse y cocinarse, pero suelen eliminarse.
La leche no es aun comestible , para eso tenemos que hervirla suavemente durante 15/ 20 minutos .
Guardar en la nevera, dura hasta 3 dias.
I often use soya milk, but I noticed the small amount of soya within the ingredients often just 6%. I searched for higher percentage brands but only managed to find some in small tetra pack units available only in oriental supermarkets at higher price. Chance got me to browse a vegetarian cookery book where I found a recipe. I checked it agains others online and today I prepared my first homemade soya milk.
See the spanish text above for the ingredients list to make a litre.
Preparation
Put the grains to soak, after half hour, rub the grains between your hands to get rid of the membrane. You might not get all of them but enough to make it more digestible and reduce the soaking time. They will float in the water pull them out and change the water. Leave soaking for 8 or 9 hours.
Throw away the water, take small amounts of the grains put in blender add water and pulse until getting an smooth pulp. Add water until getting 1 litre. Eliminate the solid protein or okara by filtering the milk through a sieve or muslin bag twice. The milk is not drinkable yet, we have to simmer it for 15/20 m. while stirring. Add any flavorings at this stage, mine were cinammon bark and vainilla. Filter again and now is ready to drink. It will keep for three days in the fridge.
Ingredientes para 1 litro
- 125 gr soja ecologica en grano / organic soya beans
- Agua / water
- Canela en rama / Cinnamon bark
- Esencia de vainilla / Vainilla esence
Cubrir la soja con agua y remojar durante 30m.
Eliminar la cascarilla con las manos. Tomar un puñado de soja entre las manos y restregarlos entre las palmas. No importa si quedan algunas, la mayoria se separan flotando en el agua, la aparto sin mas. Esto ayuda a reducir el remojo , ademas de mejorar el sabor.
Cambiar el agua y dejar remojar hasta completar 8 o 9 horas.
Tirar el agua del remojo, pasar la mitad de la soja por la batidora ,añadiendo agua y triturarando hasta conseguir una masa ligera. Repetir con el resto. Añadir agua hasta completar un litro.
Pasar por el colador / chino un par de veces, para eliminar los restos solidos llamados okara. Estos pueden comerse y cocinarse, pero suelen eliminarse.
La leche no es aun comestible , para eso tenemos que hervirla suavemente durante 15/ 20 minutos .
El sabor es aun demasiado fuerte o harinoso, ahora es el momento para aromatizarla, yo le puse canela en rama y vainilla y resulto igual que la que compro. Tambien se puede utilizar zanahoria y/o carbon vegetal con el mismo fin.
Agregar mas agua si la preferimos mas ligera.Guardar en la nevera, dura hasta 3 dias.
I often use soya milk, but I noticed the small amount of soya within the ingredients often just 6%. I searched for higher percentage brands but only managed to find some in small tetra pack units available only in oriental supermarkets at higher price. Chance got me to browse a vegetarian cookery book where I found a recipe. I checked it agains others online and today I prepared my first homemade soya milk.
See the spanish text above for the ingredients list to make a litre.
Preparation
Put the grains to soak, after half hour, rub the grains between your hands to get rid of the membrane. You might not get all of them but enough to make it more digestible and reduce the soaking time. They will float in the water pull them out and change the water. Leave soaking for 8 or 9 hours.
Throw away the water, take small amounts of the grains put in blender add water and pulse until getting an smooth pulp. Add water until getting 1 litre. Eliminate the solid protein or okara by filtering the milk through a sieve or muslin bag twice. The milk is not drinkable yet, we have to simmer it for 15/20 m. while stirring. Add any flavorings at this stage, mine were cinammon bark and vainilla. Filter again and now is ready to drink. It will keep for three days in the fridge.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Un jardin de papel - The paper garden
Mi ultima lectura, "The paper garden" (El jarding de papel) de Molly Peacock. La biografia de Mary Delany una aristocrata britanica quien a los 72 años comenzo la creacion de sus collages de flores por los que es aun conocida. El libro es tambien un estudio sobre la creatividad, la relacion entre hermanas y la vida de las mujeres en el siglo 17th en UK. Todo ello intercalado con las biografias de la autora y Mrs Delany. Original y muy interesante, de los que merecen una segunda lectura, aunque me temo que no hay version en castellano.
My latest reading "The paper garden" by Molly Peacock. A biography of Mary Delany , who at 72 started the creation of the flower collages for which she became famous . That interesting as it is, is just one of many of the areas that the book touches on. I enjoyed the sections on creativity, the relationship between the sisters, the glimpses into 17th century women's lifes. The author established paralels between her own life and Mrs Delany which were full of insight and a very interesting way of dealing with her subject. It was delighful and inspiring.
My latest reading "The paper garden" by Molly Peacock. A biography of Mary Delany , who at 72 started the creation of the flower collages for which she became famous . That interesting as it is, is just one of many of the areas that the book touches on. I enjoyed the sections on creativity, the relationship between the sisters, the glimpses into 17th century women's lifes. The author established paralels between her own life and Mrs Delany which were full of insight and a very interesting way of dealing with her subject. It was delighful and inspiring.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Semanas Santa Griega - Greek Easter
Ayer celebramos la Semana Santa Griega, salimos a comer, rompimos los huevos rojos y comimos mi dulce chipriota favorito flaounes. Que por cierto tengo que aprender a hacer, pues me encantan. Hoy bajare las decoraciones que hice para las ventanas de la oficina. Mi forma no solo de celebrar la Semana Santa sino tambien de llamar la atencion sobre el estado de los cristales.
Yesterday we celebrated Greek Easter. We went out to eat, craked some red eggs and ate my favorite Easter Cypriot delicacy flaouna. Today I will take down the Easter decorations I made for the windows at work. The intention not only to celebrate the season but also to draw attention to the (non) cleanliness of our windows. 
Yesterday we celebrated Greek Easter. We went out to eat, craked some red eggs and ate my favorite Easter Cypriot delicacy flaouna. Today I will take down the Easter decorations I made for the windows at work. The intention not only to celebrate the season but also to draw attention to the (non) cleanliness of our windows.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Palomitas al microondas - Microwave Popcorn
Mi ultimo descubrimiento culinario. Palomitas al microondas, faciles, saludables y listas en minutos. Poner un puñado de maiz en una bolsa de papel, doblar la orilla de la bolsa un par de veces asegurar con una cinta adhesiva. Hornear a la maxima potencia (800 w) de 2 1/2 a 3 minutos, hasta que las pausas entre los estallidos sean de dos segundos, para no quemarlas. Aliñar al gusto.
My latest culinary discovery, microwave popcorn, healthy, quick, easy and clean. Take some popcorn, put it inside a paper bag, fold its edges a couple of times, securing with some cello-tape. Microwave at full power (800) for 2/3 m. or until the popping slows to 1 -2 pops per second. Take out and add topping.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Limpiadora al aloe con rosas - Aloe vera and rose cleanser
Sigo haciendo potingues, esta vez un gel limpiador con aloe y rosas. Ingredientes:
- 50 ml olive oil / aceite de oliva
- 30 ml aloe vera gel / gel de aloe vera
- 30 ml rosewater / agua de rosas
- 6 drops rose essential oil / gotas de aceite esencial de rosas
Mezclar todos los ingredientes, embotellar y guardar en el frigorifico. Agitar antes de usar, extendiendo el gel por la cara y cuello dando un masaje. Se elimina con una toallita empapada en agua tibia.
Still making potions as I ran out of cleanser. This time I prepared aloe vera and rose cleanser. Blend all the ingredients, decant into a small bottle and store in the fridge. To use massage into face and neck and remove with a wet wash cloth.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Amigos de broche - Beaded friends brooch
Encontrado en la seccion de ofertas a 0.50 p en la tienda de caridad. Creo que son jugadores de futbol, buscando instrucciones encontre estas bailarinas que quedan bien para regalar a niñas. Aunque para piezas interesantes las etnicas con influencia nativo-americana como las que hace wolflady.
A favorite of mine, found on the 50 p barrel at the charity shop. They look like football players. I found some patterns for ballerinas which are giving me ideas for some little girls presents. I like the ethnic pieces made by wolflady with native american flavour.
A favorite of mine, found on the 50 p barrel at the charity shop. They look like football players. I found some patterns for ballerinas which are giving me ideas for some little girls presents. I like the ethnic pieces made by wolflady with native american flavour.Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tulipanes de Semana Santa - Easter tulips
El domingo decidi darme una carrerita por Hyde Park, a pesar de que la mañana amenazaba lluvia. Esta fue mi recompensa, disfrutar de los primeros tulipanes.
Sunday morning I went running around Hyde Park. I nearly changed my mind after seeing the wet , grey day we had. I am glad I didn't, as I got to enjoy these beauties.
Sunday morning I went running around Hyde Park. I nearly changed my mind after seeing the wet , grey day we had. I am glad I didn't, as I got to enjoy these beauties.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Celebrando - Celebrating
Celebrando Semana Santa en casa con una cesta de huevos de chocolate caseros (mis primeros) a la lavanda y rosa. La receta del libro "Medicinal Cookery", segun el todo un tratamiento para el sistema nervioso gracias a los efectos antioxidantes del chocolate, los antidepresivos de la rosa y los relajantes de la lavanda. La receta es bastante simple. Ingredientes / Ingredients
- 100 gr 70% dark chocolate / chocolate negro
- 1 tsp lavander flowers / 15 ml flores lavanda
- 5 drops organic lavander essential oil / gotas aceite esencial lavanda
- 10 drops organic rose essential oil / gotas aceite esencial rosa
Derretir el chocolate en un bowl al baño Maria, añadir las flores de lavanda y los aceites. Mezclar bien y pasar a los moldes. Mi receta lleva la mitad del aceite de rosas ya que me parecia muy fuerte, supongo que esto variara dependiendo de marcas el mio era rose absolut de Neal's Yard.
Celebrating Easter with (my first) homemade Lavander and Rose Easter Eggs. The recipe is from Medicinal Cookery . A treat to the nervous system according to the book, I would happily self-medicate with this anytime.
To prepare, melt the chocolate on a bain marie, add the lavander flowers and the oils. Mix well and transfer to moulds. I halved the amount of rose oil as it look too much for the amount of chocolate. I suppose this would vary according to the quality of the oil, I used Neal's Yard organic rose absolut.Thursday, April 05, 2012
Hojas de encaje - Lace Leaves
Recien encontradas en la tienda de segunda mano a 50 peniques. Creo que son de encaje a la aguja, algo que me encanta. Me pregunto cuanto se tarda en hacer este tapete con un hilo tan fino. Es una fuente de inspiracion , podrian hacerse piezas parecidas con hilo mas grueso. Es la segunda muestra de este tipo que tengo, la otra ya aparecio aqui hace años. Hice una busqueda y encontre una muestra identica , se trata de Encaje de Venecia. Aqui tienen motivos contemporaneos . Otro muy parecido a este es el encaje de Boloña, aqui tienen unos motivos antiguos, un pavo real y una cabeza de mujer quedarian bien como broches.
A piece of needlelace I found two days ago from a local charity shop for 50 p. I love needlelace and would like to have the patience to make such delicate works of art. It is my second find of this type of craft, I got one years ago which I used to customise a t-shirt. I am getting ideas like trying my hand at making it with thicker thread or maybe using colour. A bit of research got me to this piece which is almost identical to mine. It is Venetian Needle lace. I even managed to find a page with contemporary motives and some lovely old pieces from a similar lace coming from Bologna. The peacock and the womans head would make interesting brooches.
A piece of needlelace I found two days ago from a local charity shop for 50 p. I love needlelace and would like to have the patience to make such delicate works of art. It is my second find of this type of craft, I got one years ago which I used to customise a t-shirt. I am getting ideas like trying my hand at making it with thicker thread or maybe using colour. A bit of research got me to this piece which is almost identical to mine. It is Venetian Needle lace. I even managed to find a page with contemporary motives and some lovely old pieces from a similar lace coming from Bologna. The peacock and the womans head would make interesting brooches.
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