Voting Day Again

After a long break it's time to vote again for Foodbuzz's Project Food Blog.

We are now immersed in Challenge #7: Video 411. If you'd like to take a peak at my video entry just click here.

Again, I encourage you to look at all the fabulous entries and vote for more than one! There are only 48 left...

My video was inspired by a recipe I posted in January 2010. Back then I used to include only half a banana, now I pop in a whole one. Yum-my.

Ice Cube Trays

Well, we made it through chilly January on ice.

See you on Monday, when we move on to cocktails...and painting on drink coasters. I'm looking forward to the change.

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Hawaiian Shave Ice

I had a request to post a Hawaiian shave (no "d") ice illustration. My question...what is the difference between this and a snowcone? Snowcones are crushed ice and shave ice are very finely shaved ice (of course!). So fine, that the flavor is soaked into the ice, rather than falling to the bottom of the cup. {There you go Denise!}

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Iced Hot Cocoa

Not sure if it's the ice theme or my need to create, but I've been experimenting with a iced hot cocoa recipe. In its simplest form I just mix hot cocoa mix with water, then throw in a bunch of ice. I'm trying to take it to the next level with crushed ice, chocolate chips and whipped cream. I'll let you know when it's perfected. {print available}

Snowcone

Nothing beats a snowcone on a hot August day. I know, I know...it's January. Ice is really an odd theme for this month. What was I thinking? Though it is hot somewhere right now...right?

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Smoothies

I love making smoothies with my new blender. My favorite (and easiest) includes half a banana, orange juice, vanilla yogurt....and ice. It's amazing how crisp a drink becomes with crushed ice.

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Ice Cube

Here we are in a new year with a new project. My goal over the next twelve months is to focus my food illustrations (and newsletter) on monthly themes. I plan to post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

This month's theme is ice. I'd love to hear your ideas on recipes that include ice, plus future monthly theme ideas.

Thanks for sticking with me! I look forward to the year ahead. {print available}