Author Archives: Jenny

Strawberry Peppermint Sorbet

I don’t know if you can tell, but one of my more favorite things to make is frozen dessert, aka: sorbet, gelato, ice cream, frozen yogurt, popsicles, etc.  Usually I have some sort of concoction in the freezer for Gavin … Continue reading

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Easy & Delicious Homemade Biscuits

Even though we’re heading into the season of “I don’t want to turn on my oven to make my entire house overheat” season, I thought today I’d share the recipe I use for biscuits, which I have taken from the … Continue reading

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Calla Lily Watercolor Painting

The other day when I gave you a tour of my workspace, I told you I’d scan in the painting and upload it to show you.  Well, it only took me about a gazillion years to do it, but here … Continue reading

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Mexican Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing

Last year, I made this salad (recipe from Sunset magazine) for my family’s pseudo-potluck Easter.  It was so good that not only have I been thinking about it all year long, but I had a request to bring it back … Continue reading

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Paintings displayed in my art show – Vol. 2

My watercolor art show at The Cafe Victory in Glendale is still coming!  Preliminary details are in — the paintings will be hung sometime the week of May 15th, and there will be a reception Saturday afternoon, May 21st…time still … Continue reading

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Article: Networking can be enriching for female entrepreneurs

I went to the Verdugo Hills Business & Professional Women’s meeting the other day and they called attention to this article (article text pasted below) in the LA Times about the importance of networking for female small business owners. I … Continue reading

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Easter Candle Watercolor Painting

Last November Glenmary Home Missioners called to commission me again, to do a watercolor for their Easter appeal for the second year in a row.  I have been doing their Christmas appeal paintings for the past four years or so. … Continue reading

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A Passover Treat: Toffee-Chocolate Matzah

A couple of years ago when I was working in the spiritual care department at the hospital, there were a few boxes of matzah crackers leftover and the rabbi was offering them to any takers.  I jumped at the opportunity … Continue reading

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“Tour” of Jenny’s Watercolor Workspace

I don’t know about you, but for me March and (most of) April have whizzed by.  I have no idea where they went!  Anyway, I haven’t really painted anything lately because I’ve been so busy…and when I haven’t been busy, … Continue reading

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