Refrigerator Magnets

Following this super simple DIY, I was able to make these cute little terrarium magnets. I used spice jars available at World Market for $1.99. I liked them because I could push out the clear lid. Then I simply cut one in half and popped a half into each lid. No glue necessary. Each tin is stuffed with moss and three air ferns are gently inserted thru the front lid.

Air Plants

Peace came upon me, and it leaves me weak.
So sleep, silent angel, go to sleep.

Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe and to love you.

Constant air circulation -- as the name indicates -- is paramount to keeping your plant happy.
Air plants need some moisture; from late spring to mid-autumn, mist daily. In winter, mist only once or twice a week.
Fertilize monthly in spring and summer using a low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer mixed at only one-quarter strength. In general, fertilize weakly.
Although they love warm weather, most air plants need protection from full sun. If it's a type that grows naturally wild on trees, keep it in moist, partial shade. If it is a ground type, such as T. cyanea or T. lindenii, grow it indoors in bright, filtered light and outdoors in partial or dappled shade.
Don't let an air plant sit somewhere that's colder than 45 degrees; it will die at those temperatures. If you live in Zone 9 or warmer, you can grow an air plant outdoors all year if you keep it dry during the winter.

Pork Marsala

Pork tenderloin
flour
salt and pepper
mushrooms
Marsala wine
butter
chicken broth

Cut tenderloin into chops, cover in Saran and pound until flat. Dredge cutlets in flour and season with salt and pepper. Gently fry the cutlets in oil two minutes each side. Remove from oil and let dry on a paper towel. Clean frying pan. Cook mushrooms in butter. Add 1/2 C. wine and boil until no longer smells like alcohol. Add 1/2 C. chicken broth and gently simmer until semi thickened. Spoon sauce over cutlets served on spaghetti.

Truffles

Basic truffle recipe, rolled in freeze dried strawberries pulverized with mortar and pestle.

DIY Deodorant

1 fluid ounce witch hazel
1/2 fluid ounce flower water
1/2 fluid ounce colloidal silver
20 drops essential oils, your choice
10 drops grapefruit seed extract

Add all ingredients to a 2 ounce mister bottle. Shake well. Apply to underarms as often as needed.
how to make flower water

Fruit Plate

I did the fruit plate at work today with pineapple, papaya, cantaloupe, musk melon, grapefruit, starfruit, strawberries, and orchid blossoms.

Trout

1 Tb chopped cilantro
1 Tb chopped green onion
1 Tb grated ginger
1 Tb sliced shallot (I omitted)
1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 tsp. black sesame seed
1 Tb. red chili paste (sambal oelek)
2 Tb. honey
1/4 C. sushi rice vinegar
1/4 C. soy sauce (I omitted)
1/2 C. canola oil
recipe