Friday, July 17, 2009

Who are you and where have you really been?

For about a year now, I've been trying to keep my identity private with some exceptions about my first name being "Coleen." I've also tried to keep my two blogs (this one and Clinically Clueless) and a website that I guest write for all separate. Click on any of the pictures below to go to the site. Warning that Clinically Clueless is quite personal.

So, ~sjts aka Coleen is the same person as ClinicallyClueless aka Clueless aka cc. I also write under the name ClinicallyClueless on GO! Smell the Flowers/Coffee. Right, now there is a little legal trouble with the name. The situation should be resolved, but in the mean time please listen to the radio interview with Jim Wheat, owner of GO! Smell the Flowers/Coffee.

So if you really want to know what has been happening and what has really been going on for the first part of this year go to both links to Clinically Clueless.

Thank you,
Coleen
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Toby and Max's First Contest!!!

Sandy Comstock of Toby and Max are having their first contest. The following was stolen...ah...borrowed from her blog: Please visit her blog and leave a comment...it is that easy. Please participate and take a look at her work on the top left side of this blog.
This is a substantial piece of Sterling. Not the light weight, can't tell if you have them on, (or lose them) neck charms that are so common now. I made this pendant first in clay, forming the wings into a beautiful sculpture.
Then on the back I stamped the words "Protect Me". You can use this as a talisman for protection, a reminder that you are not alone, or just as a beautiful piece of sterling art. It is almost 1" across and quite thick. Reminds me of those lost treasures that are found at sea, when the trunks are opened and all the silver and gold coins fall out.

You can win this "treasure" by visiting my website and looking around and then come back to this blog post and leave a comment telling me your favorite item in my shop. Click here to go to my website www.TobyandMax.com.

***Please make sure to include your first name and your email address or some way I can contact you if you should win the contest*** Also, just to make it a tad more interesting please put the name of the state or country you are currently in.

This is my FIRST contest EVER!! You want to be part of it don't you?

Contest is over the end of August, so enter now, and I will notify the lucky winner shortly thereafter.

ALSO, if you can't wait, or want one for a friend, then now is the time to buy, as I have just put them on sale. 25% off only for the length of the contest. Click here to go to sale.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Spicy Baby Back Ribs

Happy 4th of July !!!!











(Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken)
Ingredients

1/4 c Paprika
1/4 c Ground Ancho chiles or chile
1/4 c Cumin2 tb Salt
4 1/2 lb Pork baby back ribs

=== HONEY GLAZE ===
1/4 c Chopped garlic -; (abt 153 lg Jalapeno chiles; stemmed,; and seeded if desire
1 tb Ground cumin
3 tb Tabasco sauce
1 c Freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 ts Salt
1 c Honey
Instructions

Combine the paprika, anchos or chile powder, cumin and salt in a small bowl. Pat the spice mixture all over the ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the ribs in a single layer in a baking pan and pour in water to a depth of about 1/4-inch. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Cover with foil and return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the honey glaze by combining the garlic, jalapenos, cumin, Tabasco sauce, lime juice and salt in a food processor or blender and puree. Pour into a small saucepan and stir in the honey. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly and being careful not to burn, 20 minutes.

Turn the oven heat up to 450 degrees or heat the grill. If finishing the ribs in the oven, brush generously with the honey glaze and bake another 10 minutes per side, basting with the honey glaze every 5 minutes. To grill, generously glaze the ribs and grill 5 minutes per side, frequently brushing with additional glaze. Cut the ribs apart and serve hot. This recipe yields ?? servings.

This is simplier than it sounds and much more mild in taste that you would expect.


Recipe Source: TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-6135 broadcast 09-19-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 09-21-1996 Recipe by: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.


(By the way, the time off was good, but now I have brochitis...I'll post as I am able...then, get back to my schedule.)

Thursday, May 7, 2009

I Will Be Back~Just Taking A Break!!!


Too much has happened in my life during the past six months which is why my blog has been so inconsistent. I missed celebrating this blog's one year anniversary which is quite an accomplishment. However, due to personal reasons I am taking a break. It is only a break and I will definitely be back with lots of new things to share. I anticipate that I will return sometime in June 2009. Thank you for your support.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Gone Too Soon!!!


I love you and will always miss you!!!
(I have another delay in getting things going on this blog. My husband's father passed away this past Sunday. It has been a tough time for all.)

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter!!!



Friday, April 10, 2009

Good Friday!!!!


Saturday, March 14, 2009

...NEWS FLASH UPDATE!!

In case you have been wondering, if I am neglecting this site the answer is "NO!!!" I just spent over a week in the hospital for pneumonia and am still recovering. So please be patient as I need to focus on getting better and up to speed.

Thank you so much for those of you who knew and sent well wishes. I really appreciate it.

Talk to you soon,
Coleen

Monday, March 2, 2009

...NEWS FLASH...delayed again!!

Grrr. I'm getting really frustrated. I recoverd from the flu only to have some sort of allergic reaction including a horrible rash...all over!!! My goal is for Wednesday.

So here is another preview. (I'm sure you are correct. Ruthie from Rose Works Jewelry!!!)




Monday, February 23, 2009

"We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Programming..."

I thought today was the day that I start posting regularly again. Alas, life doesn't always go as we plan, now does it. I wasn't really on vacation I was away taking care of a family emergency and now I have the flu. I need to stop writing before I fall off my chair or someone should stop spinning the room...maybe, I'll end up in Oz...not Australia either.


I plan to be posting again next Monday. I have an artist that I'd like to introduce to you. I sure have a lot of fun with her pieces...but it will have to wait until I can stand upright without the room spinning. Heck, while sitting would be a good start.

However, here is a little preview...

Saturday, January 17, 2009

On Vacation!!!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Great Personalized Valentine's Day Gift!!

Bailey Doesn't Bark brings you postcups for Valentine's Day!!!




Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
When you're loved one is far,
A Postcup will do.

{ P O S T C U P }
Your message can have a meaning and also be useful!

(Back of postcup where your personalization goes!)

1) Choose one of the following front of postcard message:
HI
LOVE YOU
MISS YOU
THINKING OF YOU
WISH YOU WERE HERE


2) Pick the color of your custom message:
BLACK
BLUE
(the message is hand written as shown in photo)



In honor of love, shipping is FREE for U.S. orders and five dollars only for international orders. Until February 5th, 11:59 PM EST.

3.25H x 3D Porcelain Cup.
hand decorated. decals fired.
microwave + dishwasher safe.
please note: avoid abrasives on hand written part.

original creation by re jin lee @ bailey doesn't bark