Author Archives: Jenny

Plein Air Watercolor Painting

A friend of mine, Patti, invited me over a week or two ago to paint with her, since she is also an artist and has Fridays off.  We decided to paint in her backyard, en plein air, painting the outside … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Pulled Pork

As we come into fall when the days and nights are cooler, I recommend you make this dish that I found last year at the Tasty Kitchen.  Not only will it warm your house up, but it also tastes delicious. … Continue reading

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A very delayed wedding gift

Two good friends of mine, Terrence & Liz, got married two years ago, a destination wedding held in Italy on the island of Capri.  Although I really wanted to travel to their wedding (and see Italy, much less Capri!), I … Continue reading

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Insurance Advertisement

Sometimes posting about my work has been really helpful to get me more work.  A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by an insurance agent named Anna in the San Jose area who wanted help preparing an advertisement for … Continue reading

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Celery Seed Salad Dressing

In addition to this basil salad dressing (which may be one of my top favorites), I discovered recently this celery seed salad dressing (recipe below).  I found the recipe through the book Simply in Season: Recipes that celebrate fresh, local … Continue reading

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First Art Show – Complete!

My first art show is now complete.  My friend Marsha put up about 15 of my watercolor paintings in her office lobby from about early- to mid-August until the end of September.  Although somewhat unconventional, we had the reception on … Continue reading

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My Art Show is On!

So, you may remember this post and this post and this post about me having an art show at a local restaurant!  And you, like others, may have wondered, “Did I miss the show?  Did Jenny post about it?”  The … Continue reading

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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Salsa

Have I got a great way for you to use your summer squash!  I found this recipe from Real Simple and really loved it.  Enchiladas with a fresh, summer-y twist.  What I particularly loved is that they are only in … Continue reading

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Chinese Chicken Salad: One of my favorite summer recipes

A year or two ago a second cousin sent my dad a photocopy of a recipe of my Granny Marge’s chinese chicken salad recipe, written in her own hand.  Apparently she made it all the time, although I had no … Continue reading

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