Slinging

A big thank you goes out to all who braved the rainy weather and came out to visit or purchase from me. The turnout was suburb for both shows and the old axiom "If you don't like the MN weather, just stick around for another 5 minutes" really does ring true, I just wish there were a few less 5 minutes in any given day!

Hopefully since we got the flooding all out of the way the rest of the summer will be much drier, warmer (but not to hot)... Looking forward to seeing you again.

My upcoming show dates are:
July 4th- Historic Fair Village, Nobles County Fairgrounds
July 10th- Rushmore School Gym, Rushmore MN
July 17th- Art in the Park, Jackson, MN

I would like to thank all that stopped by my booth at the Round Lake Spring Bazaar and Craft Show this past weekend. If you were lucky enough to win one of my door prizes, they are redeemable at any future show, online or here at the studio for a year.

Some of the pieces are still available. If interested in a particular piece, feel free to contact me and inquire.

I have posted the information for Regatta Arts on the Shore for visitors and patrons. Also there is the printable entry form for interested artists. The information can be found here: http://www.spaffordpottery.com/arts-on-the-shore/Arts-On-The-Shore/

Just core an apple, put it on the post, drizzle with one tablespoon each butter and water, garnish with raisins, nuts, honey, maple syrup, sweet spices or anything you fancy. Place in a cold oven, then bake 20 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees, Time varies with the size of apple.

Microwave instructions: Prepare apples as above and cook on high for 1 and 1/2 to 3 minutes.

Another Recipe
1 Apple (cored)
1/8 Cup Sugar
1/2 Tablespoons flour
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons melted butter
1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 Tablespoon water
Core apple and peel (optional). Combine sugar, flour & cinnamon, mix well. Roll apple in melted butter then in sugar mixture. Place in Apple Baker. Put on the nuts and add water. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
The flour in this recipe turns the juice into a caramel.

I came across this recipe on the internet. It makes a small cake that will fit into my bakers. Its easy and simple enough that my 2nd grader does it all himself when he wants a special treat- or when he wishes to treat the whole family! Ice cream does make it better- as would some chocolate syrup (Hershey's) for "frosting".... Really is YUMMY!
~Dawn

5 Minute Yummy Chocolate Cake

4 T Self Rising Flour
4 T Sugar
2 T Baking cocoa
1 Egg
3 T Milk
3 T Vegetable Oil
3 T Chocolate Chips
Small splash of Vanilla

Spray Yummy Pot with Pam. Mix dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and mix again. Pour into Yummy Pot and microwave on High for 3 minutes. Cake will rise over the top of Yummy Pot, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a few minutes and enjoy. It is even yummier, if you add a scoop of ice cream. Serves 2.

With a Yummy Pot and this recipe, you are only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake any time of the day or night! Enjoy!

I am working on compiling information on Spafford, MN. When I am at a show I hear a lot of "I remember when" or "I grew up in Spafford" so I know the stories are out there. Also interested in older stories retold by children of former residents.

If you could leave your stories in the comments area, I would really appreciate it. I am hoping to get enough of them to dedicate a web page for the subject on the main website complete with historical photos (email me using the contact form if you have any). Don't be afraid to be the first, as there most likely is not a huge amount of former residents/children of past residents to go before you!

Your story may spark a memory that someone else forgot about- and make their day just a little brighter! Thank you for all of your help.