tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47047327951836000452024-03-17T22:59:10.717-04:00Healing WomanHealing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.comBlogger394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-7234777375813582092019-01-30T09:22:00.001-05:002019-01-30T09:22:31.125-05:00THE CURSE OF KING TUT'S MUMMY
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THE CURSE OF KING TUT'S MUMMY</div><br/>
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At the Pyramids in Egypt</div><br/>
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I didn’t think I believed in curses until I got to Egypt a few weeks ago. The trip was full of mysterious happenings like those you would read about in a psychological thriller. I knew things were going downhill on day one when I climbed upon my trusty camel and found that it behaved more like a thoroughbred racing horse than one of those bactrian camels you see lumbering around the Sahara. Our guides looked to be about twelve years old, each handling about 5 or 6 camels, all linked together. I looked ahead of me and saw one such herd coming at my herd at a ferocious speed and tried to figure quickly what was the best action to take. Should I hold on for dear life at both front and back braces or should I remove my knee from the stirrup since the herd was coming directly at me.
Surely the camel guides would steer them another direction, but no. They raced full speed ahead like racehorses aiming for the finish line and brushed strongly against my camel, my foot and knee faced outward. Luckily I didn’t fall off but unluckily, the camel made a direct hit on my knee and kept on at full speed. I figured I may as well have a good time on the camel after that and view the pyramids and sphinx and deal with knee when I dismounted since I felt no pain.</div><br/>
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Before Camel Mishap</div><br/>
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The curse I am referring to has nothing to do with the mummy horror movie but of the tale of archaeologist, Howard Carter and his backer, Lord Carnarvon, also owner of the castle where they filmed Downton Abbey. Carter brought his team to Egypt and worked for five years trying to find the tomb of Tutankhamen; King Tut. The story goes, and how true it is I don’t know, Lord Carnarvon brought along a canary that they considered to be good luck. Before they could take the canary to the tomb, the team found an Egyptian python ate it! Carter and his men anxiously pried open the lid of the coffin to find the embalmed body of Tut. Shortly after, he became sick and not too long after, Carnarvan was rushed to the hospital in Cairo and died as did several of the others who were exposed to the coffin. Supposedly, there was a stone covering the mummy telling of a curse placed there to protect King Tut that Carter hid. It read “Death shall come on swift wings to him who destroys the place of the king.” More than eleven people died according to the papers, including Lord Carnarvon’s dog, who died reportedly the same time Carnarvon was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead. A month later, his secretary jumped from a window to his death. These deaths and incidents started being referred to as the curse of Tut’s mummy, Later it was believed to be poisonous mold that escaped from the coffin when opened. None the less, my journey seemed to be plagued with one onerous thing after the other.</div><br/>
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Alli Enters the Great Pyramid (Tan Jacket)</div><br/>
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The trip was in honor of my granddaughter, Alli’s upcoming graduation from VT s master program. She and I had no idea until we reached DC that there had been a bombing, possibly but not necessarily, directed at tour companies. None the less, my son, Cam, showed us the small paragraph in the paper stating that 4 people,including the tour director, had been killed after a bomb hit the bus while it was returning to the Marriott hotel at
Giza, exactly where we were headed. This attack took place just days before we arrived on January 3rd. We called our tour company and were assured they believed it was an isolated incident. When we got to Cairo, we were told the entire area was under high alert and that we were to have 2 body guards that escorted us wherever we went, sitting right at the front of the bus. Also, we had 2 armed police cars at the front and back of our bus the entire time. The guards escorted us for the rest of the tour.</div><br/>
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Alli and Me With Friend, Mike, Who Will Definately Play a Role in New Book</div><br/>
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I learned that tourism has been at a standstill in Egypt since around 2011 and all there were happy to see it coming back, only to have yet another incident by Isis. Reports said that 40 of the dissidents were shot a few days after the incident but I never saw more than a small article claiming this.</div><br/>
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Lots of mysterious events occurred during the tour, most of which might be expected while touring what could be the oldest ancient ruins in the world. I’m saving those mysteries for my upcoming book but will continue here with a few more gruesome details from the trip.</div><br/>
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Nothing that happened thereafter was normal. Nothing. When we finally landed down from Cairo and after waiting for 9 hours at JFK because our plane was trapped in a snowstorm in
Boston, we boarded our plane heading for DC. When we were just above the airport in DC, the plane started to land, but then and then took to the air again for another go around Dulles airport. We were told it was a computer glitch. As soon as the plane came to a halt and we could get WiFi, the first message was that my daughter, Kelli, had been rushed to the hospital with pneumonia. Then, the next morning, we got word that while she was in the hospital, her husband, and my son in law, Lewis, was found dead in the family bathroom. This traumatic event threw the family into turmoil and sadness. The funeral is over and at this point, I really don’t want to leave the house for awhile. Superstition? Curses? I don’t know but I can add up about 15 strange things that happened since I got to Egypt and I am on the edge, hoping it has come to an end. I am taking one day at a time.</div><br/>
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These adventure trips I take provide inspiration for my books. This time, however; I got more than I bargained for. I want to make clear, I don’t write my books- they write me. As I expected, the trip to Egypt was life changing. Hope you will stay tuned to read more and see more of the mysterious I found in Egypt.</div><br/>
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Alli and I Ventured Off the Beaten Track to Find a Nubian Village Where the Oldest Tribe of People in Egypt Live. We Were Greeted By the Chief</div><br/>
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I'm Game for Anything. Here We are Partaking Hookah in a Shisha Session!</div><br/>
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My Buddy While in Cairo (And I'm Afraid of Big Dogs!)</div><br/>
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Serenaded by Nubian Villager</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-40578019979401126202018-11-05T13:05:00.002-05:002018-11-05T13:05:46.309-05:00Burning Bowls!<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
Burning Bowls Finally Available!</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #1 Front</div><br/>
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Hello everyone! New Burning Bowls are finally ready. I broke my upper arm recently but fortunately, I had already sculpted and fired them. They are each 9” h x 4” deep and 4” wide, approximately. I use stoneware clay and fire to high temperature to accommodate the stained glass basin. I haven’t changed the price on them so still $68. You can let me know if you would like one by e-mailing me at cherdolby@cox.net and we can go from there. I accept Paypal or personal checks. Many of you already have one but they make lovely gifts.</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #1 Back</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #2 Front</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #2 Back</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #3</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl # 3 Back</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #4 Front</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #4 Back</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #5 Front</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #5 Back</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #6 Front</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #6 Back</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-41512162001260077042018-10-24T10:52:00.000-04:002018-10-24T10:52:25.534-04:00
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Morocco</div>
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A Journey Through the Sands of Time</div><br/>
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Finally! My new novel, Morocco, A Journey Through the Sands of Time, is up and running on Amazon. Maybe that will explain, partly anyway, why I have taken so long to get back to posting. Chocolate sales took off, I broke my arm etc..I know. Lots of excuses but I’m back in full swing now. Or should I say, full sling? </div><br/>
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When I returned from Morocco over a year ago, some of you might remember that I posted lots of pictures. What a country. Although there were many different aspects I could have covered in my book, I was drawn to the myth of the very young Berber lovers who cried lakes. Since it is a myth, there really wasn’t much to go on research wise. When I saw the lakes of Tislit and Isli shimmering at the bottom of the Middle Atlas Mountains, I somehow knew I wanted to write the lover’s story.</div><br/>
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You can go to Amazon.com and key in Morocco, Cheryl Dolby to purchase the book. It is available in e- book form and paperback. If you’d like a preview, just click on the book where it says “peek inside” and you can read a few chapters. Hope you like it.</div><br/>
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Stay tuned, in the next post I will be showing you a new way I found to cook delicious meals. You can even make them with one hand, as I’ve had to learn to do. Also, I will be posting several of my Goddess Burning Bowls soon.</div><br/>
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Once again, thank you for viewing and I hope you like the new book.</div><br/>
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Cheryl</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-54741012474686932762018-02-06T08:03:00.000-05:002018-02-06T09:59:08.280-05:00PASSWORD GODDESSES<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
PASSWORD GODDESSES</div><br/>
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Password Keeper: "Butterfly Goddess" $38.</div><br/>
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No matter how hard I try to keep my passwords in one place, it just doesn’t seem to work. I decided to create "Password Keepers." Now my passwords are safe in my keeper and I always know where to find them.</div><br/>
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Password Keeper: "Spring Goddess" $38.</div><br/>
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I made one for myself and a few extra ones for those of you who might be interested. Since it took a long time to do original passport journals, they are priced a bit higher than the regular journals I made with same images. The journals are actually art journals but the sky is the limit for other uses. I used various items for the original password journals including crackle glaze and embellishments and on the regular journals, I took image and used encaustic wax, yarn and other embellishments. They are standard size- 8 ½ high by 6 ½ wide with beautiful thick black leather like covers and large rings. The pages inside journals are white artists paper for sketching or writing.</div><br/>
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Close-up of inside of Password Keeper</div><br/>
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Price for Password journals is $38. and for regular journals $34.
If you are interested in purchasing. Just <a href="sendto:cherdolby@cox.net">e-mail</a> me and we can go from there. If the link doesn't work for you, address is cherdolby@cox.net Also, I have just added several pieces to my revolving Etsy shop which is located on the top right hand corner of my blog. I will be adding more as I finish pieces. Thanks so much.</div><br/>
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Be sure to use a pencil when you enter your passwords (you know how they change and you will have a beautiful Goddess Keeper for years to come.</div><br/>
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Password Keeper: "Snowflake Goddess" $38.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Diane!</div><br/>
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Purple Passion Journal $34.</div><br/>
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Butterfly Journal $34.</div><br/>
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Frida Journal $34.</div><br/>
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Grandmother Tree Journal $34.</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-31617225153833573942017-11-15T07:25:00.000-05:002018-02-06T08:15:52.105-05:00Goddess Ceremonial Tea Vessels<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
GODDESS CEREMONIAL TEA VESSELS</div><br/>
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Goddess Ceremonial Tea Vessel</div><br/>
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While I was in Morocco in the spring, I kept noticing an abundance of almond trees all along the roadways. I was lucky enough to be served some at one of the hotels and found those cookies to be the best I have ever tasted. I keep experimenting to see if I can duplicate and I have come close but not hit it at 100% yet. The recipe I am including today is one I tweaked and so far my favorite. If anyone has another favorite almond cookie recipe, I'd love to hear from you. These are easy to make as well. Recipe is at the bottom of this post. I think it is the flavor of the almonds there in Morocco that made them delicious. Of course I'm having tea. In Morocco the tea is almost always mint.</div><br/>
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Tea Vessel With Moroccan Almond Cookies (My Version)</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Enchantment found it’s way to the table where the Goddess Ceremonial Tea Vessel was placed. Three friends gathered to help initiate a healing. The pungent herbal aroma from the mysterious vessel containing the special roots and herbs chosen fresh from the garden permeated the air. The elixir was steeped to perfection and the cups were filed. Each Goddess inhaled the scent of the tisanes which opened their sensory perception as they gazed at the fascinating original clay Goddess face that was sculpted into the vessel. All were oblivious to their surroundings and time was lost to antiquity as they partook of this special potion, all the while awaiting for the magic to unfold. The tea vessel I am showing today will allow for only a party of one. But that can be a joy as well. Time alone to cherish with a cup of mint tea.</div><br/>
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Close-Up of Lid</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">My tea vessels are each an original. I hand sculpt them using stoneware clay. The Goddess faces are sculpted in the bas-relief method. I used a lead free glaze on each vessel.</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">The best way to brew tea for vessel is to place cold water in another microwavable container. Heat water and then pour into vessel in which either tea bags or a tea strainer or tea ball has been placed. Place lid back on and allow to steep for 5 minutes or so. Serve. The lids are an integral part of the vessel. Be sure to hold the lid as you pour the tea.</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Because of the various embellishments placed into the vessel, it is best not to place in dishwasher or microwave but instead use the tea vessel to steep and serve. I have used lead free glaze on the interior of each pot so that it is safe to drink the tea and after finishing, running hot water inside the pot releasing any tea having lodged there is all that is needed to keep sanitary.</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">My tea vessel is priced at $76.00 She is small, holds 1 cup, approx. 6" w x 4 1/2 " high x 4" deep. If you would like to purchase, please <a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net"> e-mail</a> me and we can go from there. I like to use Paypal but checks are ok too.</div><br/>
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Moroccan Almond Cookies</div><br/>
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Ingredients:</div><br/>
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½ lb butter ( 2 sticks) </div>
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2 ½ cups flour</div>
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½ t. baking soda</div>
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½ t. salt</div>
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1 C. sugar</div>
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3 eggs</div>
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3 t. almond extract</div>
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½ cup blanched ground almonds</div>
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50 blanched or whole almonds for top of cookies</div>
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Method:</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Cut butter into dry ingredients, add egg and extract. Shape into small balls-about 1 1/2-2 “ on ungreased cookie sheet about 2” apart. Flatten out and press 1 almond into the center and bake at 350 for about 17 minutes. Keep checking to be sure bottoms are not browning too fast.</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with tea,coffee or cold milk. Yum.</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-70931316865207024032017-11-02T07:13:00.000-04:002017-11-02T07:13:07.236-04:00Goddess Ceremonial Neckllace; Goddess of Flight<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
GODDESS OF FLIGHT</div><br/>
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GODDESS CEREMONIAL NECKLACE</div><br/>
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Goddess of Flight necklace</div><br/>
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Today I am featuring one of my Goddess Ceremonial necklaces. I have named her “Goddess of Flight.” I love using butterflies in my work. They present a sense of airiness and freedom and what fun to wear.</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Close-Up of Butterfly</div><br/>
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You can dress them up or down from blue jeans to black dresses. They can also be placed on the wall as a decorative accent or artwork in-between wearings.</div><br/>
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Close up of Unusual Embellishments</div><br/>
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Goddess of Flight is approx 3” wide by 6” high including butterfly. The chain is quite long and can be easily adjusted by using clips from craft stores such as ACMoores or Michaels. I like mine long and jangly.</div><br/>
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Idea for Hanging on Wall as Piece of Artwork. I Love Wearable Art</div><br/>
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If you would like to add her to your collection, my wholesale price is $85. I take Paypal or personal checks. You can<a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net"> e-mail</a> me and we can go from there.</div><br/>
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Thanks so much for viewing.</div><br/>
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Cheryl</div><br/>Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-17284204394204167622017-10-25T14:45:00.002-04:002017-10-29T18:15:26.288-04:00MORE CRONES!<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
MORE CRONES!</div><br/>
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Crone number 1 Years Ago I Collected African Trade Beads. I Have Quite a Few Left So Used Them Plus an Ancient Looking Bell and of Course Horsehair Taken From the Tail.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Sally!</div><br/>
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I absolutely love creating my crone series. Through the years, I have collected a lot of unusual materials for my work and now I’m digging into the reserves and finding some great embellishments. I am showing 4 crones and gave a description under each one of the materials I have used. Here is her story, for those who missed the last post.</div><br/>
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THE CRONE</div><br/>
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Winged woman of flight..
the all-mother of humanity..
wise soothsayer
Goddess
Or hag.
Her eyes burn with the wisdom
of antiquity..
Her voice murmurs a truth that
cannot be heard by the
unreceptive masses..
She has passed through the
great change and she lives
on to rewrite the burned chronicles
of ..Her Story.
She allows each wrinkle to
act as voice to proclaim and
reclaim her power.</div><br/>
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~Cheryl Dolby~</div><br/>
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Crone Number 2 Features a Beautiful Piece of Crystal and Very Old Pendant That Came From India (quite expensive as I recall)</div><br/>
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Crone Number 3 I Used an Unusual Pendant on the Top of Her Head Which Shows An Egyptian with A Snake on Her Head. I Have No Memory of Where I Got This Piece. It Also Has Some Lettering That Spells Out D O F I. If Anyone Knows What it Stands for I Would Love To Find Out.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Sally!</div><br/>
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Crone Number 4 Has An Interesting Pendant in Purple, Not Very Old But The Purple Beadwork On Her Head is Quite Old.</div><br/>
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They are for sale for just $32. Remember, even though they look big as life on the screen, they are very small. Would look good in any special nook or altar of your home. Size is only 3" w x 6" high approx. but they pack a big punch!</div><br/>
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If you are interested in purchasing. Pleased<a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net"> e-mail</a> me and we can go from there. I take personal checks or Paypal.</div><br/>
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Thanks so much for viewing.</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-44082773145462628662017-10-18T08:51:00.000-04:002017-10-29T18:20:31.524-04:00'THE CRONE'<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
"THE CRONE"</div><br/>
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Crone number 5.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Sally!</div><br/>
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Sometimes good things come in small packages. I’m referring to my new series titled “Crones.” Maybe some of you know someone who is getting up there in age. Maybe you are climbing that ladder as well. The story I have written describing the way I feel about aging kind of tells it all. I started my new series with 5, all shown below. Each comes with printed story. I hope you enjoy and want to have one of these small treasure for yourself or a gift. They take up very little space and would look lovely adorning a special nook or altar in your home.</div><br/>
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The Crone</div><br/>
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Winged woman of flight...the all mother of humanity..wise
southsayer..Goddess or hag..</div><br/>
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Her eyes burn with the wisdom of antiguity..Her voice murmurs a
truth that cannot be heard by the
unreceptive masses.</div><br/>
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She has passed through the great change and she
lives on to rewrite the burned chronicles of Her story..</div><br/>
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She allows each wrinkle to act as a voice to proclaim
and reclaim her power…</div><br/>
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Cheryl Dolby</div><br/>
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Crone number 1. Crystal adorns crown. Also featured is smaller crystal at bottom. Hand sculpted clay and horsehair from tail of horse.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Beth! I had a feeling you'd like this one.</div><br/>
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Crone number 2. It is hard to see color or glass bead on crown-it is a deep purple and contrasts nicely with the white hair and other purple embellishment.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Sally!</div><br/>
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Crone number 3. This crone features an earring my friend Val created about 27 years ago! I lost the other one so found perfect spot for remainder. Also, great crystal on crown.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Tina! This works out well since now you have an art piece containing 2 artists works that you know!</div><br/>
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Crone number 4. Worry bag attached came from some of the things I collected from Africa.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Shirley!</div><br/>
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Crone number 5 (Also shown on header of this post) Beautiful antique shoe clip and turquoise.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Sally!</div><br/>
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Each crone is 3” wide x approx 6” high-remember, they are small. They are priced at $32. each. I was surprised at how long they took to complete but very pleased with the ancient yet wise look on each hand sculpted face. I take Paypal, which usually includes all credit cards and personal checks. Please <a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net"> e-mail</a> me and we can go from there.</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-45898627336589365082017-10-10T07:06:00.000-04:002017-10-19T07:30:29.163-04:003 BURNING BOWLS<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">3 BURNING BOWLS</div><br/>
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3 Burning Bowls</div><br/>
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I just finished 3 new burning bowls. For those of you who are not familiar with burning bowl ceremonies, Unity church has one every New Year's Eve. Members are asked to write down anything in their lives that they would like to alleviate-bad habits etc. All are placed in the bowl to be burned and thus disappear from your life forever. Or so we hope. </div><br/>
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I decided to create individual burning bowls several years ago and they have always been a real hit. You can use them for your own personal ceremony and you don’t even have to wait for New Year’s Eve. When not in use, they can be used for incense or even burning a special candle.</div><br/>
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Sometimes I name each one but decided it might be more fun for the recipient of each bowl to give a meaningful name. I’ve always said that things worth owning are worth naming.</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl # 1 Front</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Cindy!</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #1 Back</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #2 Back</div><br/>
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Sold.</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl #3 Front</div><br/>
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Burning Bowl # 3 Back</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Shirley!</div><br/>
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Stained Glass Base -Representive Of Each Bowl</div><br/>
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Each bowl is approx 5” wide x 5” deep x 8” high and priced at $68. I have hand sculpted each one and fired in my kiln. If you are interested in any one of them, or more for gifts, please just <a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net">e-mail</a> me and we can go from there. I take paypal and personal checks.</div><br/>
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Thank you for viewing.</div><br/>
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Cheryl</div><br/>
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FREIDA STORAGE VESSEL</div><br/>
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Freida Storage/Art Vessel</div><br/>
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For those of you who are new to my blog, Healing Woman, welcome! Also, a grand hello to those of you who are loyal followers. The summer had me involved in various garden projects and now I am finally back, with a brand new banner to boot.</div><br/>
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I have been prolonging summer these early fall days. I just hate to see it go. Here are a few pictures of how my garden grew and the fabulous sunflower farm I visited.</div><br/>
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Overlooking pool</div><br/>
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Goddess Planter</div><br/>
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Herbs</div><br/>
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Sunflower Farm I visited-Beaver Dam Farm-100 Year Old Farm Here In Virginia. There Were 30 Acres and 600 Thousand Sunflowers Planted!</div><br/>
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I've Never Seen This Many Sunflowers In One Place and I Have Viewed Them All Over Europe!</div><br/>
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Now more about my Freida vessel. I came upon a stash of cigar boxes years ago. It's just one of many unusual things that happens to me, and always confirms my clairvoyance. Here is the <a href="http://healingwoman.blogspot.com/search?q=Cigar+Boxes"> link</a> in case any of you missed it. It's quite a story. A beautiful shaped box with picture of Mexico inside called to me and I added my Freida waxed image to the top. The image comes from a 6’ fall painting I created of her.</div><br/>
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Freida Painting with Freida Sculpture on Left Hand Side</div><br/>
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I had some antique needle point (No, I did not sew the needlepoint) with beautiful flowers, and since I know Freida loved flowers, I added it to inside. I left picture of Mexico as is since it goes so well.</div><br/>
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Inside Of Vessel</div><br/>
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Antique Rose Latch</div><br/>
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Hope you like her. She is 8"x 10" x 2" and is priced at $65. I can ship immediately. Just contact me <a href="mailto:cherdolby at cox.net">here</a> and we can go from there. I take Paypal, or personal checks.</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-13164897022044345192017-04-23T17:00:00.000-04:002017-04-23T17:00:27.187-04:00OUTLAW BROCCOLI SALAD
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OUTLAW BROCCOLI SALAD</div><br/>
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Outlaw Broccoli Salad</div><br/>
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My mother-in-law, Muriel, was a classy lady who belonged to about 30 ‘clubs.’ She was a gourmet cook and always enjoyed cooking for her family and many others. The ‘others’ often included my own family. Whenever she would entertain any of us, or any of her other children’s inlaws, she would call the party an “outlaw’ dinner party. I always thought it was clever and now I follow suit with my own ‘outlaw’ entertaining and recipes. This particular recipe comes from my daughter’s mother in law, Jeanie. That would make her my outlaw. She is by no means dangerous but she is a good cook and when I asked her for her broccoli salad recipe, she gladly sent it to me.</div><br/>
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Recipe:</div><br/>
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6 cups fresh broccoli florets</div><br/>
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1/3 cup red onion diced</div><br/>
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2 cups seedless red grapes, halved</div><br/>
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1 cup mayonnaise</div><br/>
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1/3 cup sugar</div><br/>
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1 Tbs. Apple cider vinegar</div><br/>
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8 slices of bacon</div><br/>
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1/2 cup sliced almonds</div><br/>
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Mix crispy bacon pieces, broccoli, red onion and grapes.
Whisk mayo, sugar and vinegar. Pour dressing over broccoli and mix. Mix in sliced almonds.</div><br/>
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It is easy to prepare and doesn’t take much time at all. I cut the recipe in half and still had a very large amount. It is crunchy and has that tang of sweet and sour to it which makes it so luscious. Summer is coming..give it a try. I think you will love it. I might even add some fresh strawberries to it next time too. Thank you Jeanie!</div><br/>Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-68716612022184953992017-04-20T08:16:00.000-04:002017-04-20T08:16:44.424-04:00CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE AND WINE TOTE
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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE AND WINE TOTE</div><br/>
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Finished Recycled Wine Bag</div><br/>
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From the time I was a child, I believed in recycling. All the kids in my neighborhood used to take our ‘pop’ bottles back for a refund ( I think we got 2 cents!) There was a shop that took our aluminum foil for refund and of course milk bottles from our milkman etc. I try to remember now to take my own bags to the grocery store instead of using their plastic. Having just returned from Morocco, I was pleased to hear that plastic has been outlawed in the entire country.</div><br/>
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I was tired of looking and stumbling over the huge stack of wine bags I had accumulated from my weekly trips to the grocery store. I racked my brain trying to think of some unique way to use them but finally decided to load them all in my car and take back to the store in hopes they would recycle them in some way. I was told that it was not their policy to accept wine bags back. So..they sat for a long time more and kept accumulating (I love my wine) until FINALLY I came up with a solution!</div><br/>
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Stack of Bags That Accumulated</div><br/>
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Selection of Bags Now Available for Chocolate Truffles, Wine, Bagettes, Vegetables Etc.</div><br/>
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I cut a section from the middle of each bag and then added a copy of one of my paintings or sculptures to each bag along with one of the stories I write for each one. Viola! Now my customers will have a padded, insulated, sturdy waterproof and colorful tote in which to place their chocolate. The totes accomodated 6 bottles of wine and now will hold 4 plus the truffles, baguettes, and all sorts of other shopping needs. I am offering them this week at the market (while supply lasts) complimentary with the purchase of 3 boxes of my delicious chocolate truffles. Each box is only $6.00.</div><br/>
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Inside Recycled Tote-Holds A Tremendous Amount of 'Stuff'</div><br/>
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Hope to see anyone on my reader list one day at the Farmer’s Market in Roanoke, Va. I am usually there Saturdays and sometimes Fridays and Sundays-depending on weather. Booth 18. Please stop by for a sample of my dark chocolate truffles which include: Bailey’s Irish Cream and Salted Caramel, My homemade Kalua, Mayan, Dark Chocolate with Grand Marnier and Orange extract from Morocco, to name a few…</div><br/>
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Thanks for reading my blog posts. I appreciate you!</div><br/>
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Cheryl-The Chocolate Queen</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-37765626415114505682017-04-05T07:51:00.000-04:002017-04-05T07:51:20.783-04:00DOORWAYS, ARCHES AND GATES OF MOROCCO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODYRKqCggJmhzX4Go2LdFy1rjZLjuE9iOi0jDXqTufNEh_YcMjgqCKw-HGAERppITqnnjZ7EURncuUUeN7XVMhPoQ2Ow5maHmpnUpu8X3qLKIZRRIs-DxRLTPCyR3JcerSM4JaGSC-qc/s1600/zacks+where+horseswere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODYRKqCggJmhzX4Go2LdFy1rjZLjuE9iOi0jDXqTufNEh_YcMjgqCKw-HGAERppITqnnjZ7EURncuUUeN7XVMhPoQ2Ow5maHmpnUpu8X3qLKIZRRIs-DxRLTPCyR3JcerSM4JaGSC-qc/s320/zacks+where+horseswere.jpg"style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="241" height="320" /></a></div>
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This is The Relics of the Royal Stables, Originally Built To House 12,000 Royal Horses</div><br/>
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It would be impossible to show and tell about all the exciting views and places my grandson, Zack and I saw while in Morocco. I am trying to give highlights but get carried away when I go to my pictures and remember the stories that went along with them. I want to tell you everything but you surely would be very bored having not been there. Many of my viewers are artists like myself and hopefully you will appreciate seeing the doors, arches and entryways all over the country. Here I have just touched on the gates to the old Medinas or old part of the cities, oppulent arches and doorways as well as humble abodes. Please feel free to repost or use any of the pictures as you would like. I believe Morocco should be shared. I wonder what treasures I would find If I opened any of these doors. Next post I will be showing the wonderful Moroccan people we met along the way. Please click once on any picture to enlarge.</div><br/>
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Another View of Same Stable Arches</div><br/>
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Opulence Inside of Mosque in Casablanca</div><br/>
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Zack and I outside of Mosque in Casablanca-largest mosque in Morocco</div><br/>
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Another Picture Inside The Mosque</div><br/>
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“TREE POTS AND MOROCCAN MINT TEA”</div><br/>
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My Tea Inspiration From Trip To Morocco-"Tree Pots."</div><br/>
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As many of you know, I just got back from Morocco a few weeks ago. There were so many levels in which I was inspired to create and I actually didn't think the mint tea would be my first inspiration. The Moroccan's favorite drink is mint tea. There were men and women selling mint at all the souks in the Medinas along the highways. One Moroccan told me that mint tea is a Moroccan’s scotch. They drink it at any time of day but especially love it after dinner to help prevent indigestion.</div><br/>
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Tea Preparation-45 Minutes Required For A Good Tea</div><br/>
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I learned that for a good tea, the Moroccans take 45 minutes to prepare. I had tea prepared for me several times and have to admit, they did take their time in getting it just right. The tea is brewed on a charcoal grill, allowed to steep for quite some time, strained and presented. Sometimes they even use bellows to keep the charcoal at just the right temperature.</div><br/>
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Here Our Host Has Finished Pouring and Now Serves the Tea</div><br/>
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After the Ceremony, The Tea Pot and Charcoal Burner are Placed Outside to Cool</div><br/>
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As I Leave the Tinehir Oasis and Walk Along the Todra Gorge, I Notice Someone Has Placed A Small Rug and Tea Service for A Cool Respite at Foot of the Gorge. Tea Ceremonies Are an Important Part of Moroccan Life.</div><br/>
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My first inspiration in creating art after being in Morocco are my new ‘Tree pots.” I have made several tea pots over the last few years. When my good customer, Alicea, asked me to create a teapot for her for a friend who loves trees, I immediately thought of making a ‘Tree-tea pot” Tea pots are difficult to do in the first place so in making one resembling a tree, I knew the challenge was on. It took quite a bit of time but I am very pleased with the way they turned out. I made 2 so that Alicea would have a choice, plus, I am never sure how tea pots will emerge from kiln. It could be Christmas or Halloween! In this case, it was Christmas. With spring and summer on the way, I know I will have plenty of mint and plan to brew some refreshing mint tea soon, although I don’t think I’ll brew for 45 minutes.</div><br/>
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Tree Pot number 1-She is Approx 7"wide x 4" deep and 10" High. I Used Stoneware Clay and Fired Twice-Glaze is Food Safe. She is $110. I Am Pleased With Her Branch Handle.</div><br/>
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Tree Pot number 2- Unique with Raku Candle Holder on Lid. She is approx 7" wide x 4" deep and 6" high. Also priced at $110.</div><br/>
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One of my 'tree pots' will be for sale. If you are interested in either one, please <a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net">e-mail</a> me and I will let you know if she is still available. Alicea gets first choice.</div><br/>Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-80749632574535339472017-03-15T09:34:00.000-04:002017-03-15T09:34:28.003-04:00MOROCCO-THE TAURIGS OR BLUE PEOPLE
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MOROCCO-THE TAUREGS AND THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS</div><br/>
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This is The Road We Traveled Which Went On For Many Hours. We Climbed To 7,414 Toward the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, Which is The Heart Of The Atlas Mountains. Please click once on pictures to enlarge</div><br/>
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Highlight number 3. Visit to the Taureg tribe or the Blue People and a long ride through the Atlas Mountains to get to them! They are named Blue people because of the indigo blue scarves worn by the men to cover the faces and bodies. The women actually do not wear the scarves. Sometimes the blue stains their skin and creates an eerie effect. We were given a bit of information on this tribe of Berbers before entering their small villages located just beyond the middle Atlas Mountain range.</div><br/>
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Entering the villages was like going back in time-kind of like walking through an old wild western desert town. The people were friendly and so kind. One little lady followed me around. She was shy of having a pic of her face taken but didn’t mind the pictures otherwise. They learn from the time they are children to greet the tour buses as we arrive to their desolate area. The air was filled with the smoke and scent of the tagines on the charcoal flames. The restaurant owners are actually preparing for the ‘chicken buses’ to arrive and bring Moraccans from the area into town. The chicken buses are aptly named because they are old retired tour buses, used now to transport people and livestock.</div><br/>
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We Passed All Sorts Of Livestock Trucks Along The Way. Sometimes I had To Cover My Eyes When One Of Them Came Toward Us From The Opposite Side Of The Road. There Were No Security Rails! </div><br/>
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Each Valley Was More Beautiful Than The One Before and Was Ever Changing</div><br/>
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There Was Greenery</div><br/>
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And Snow Capped Mountains</div><br/>
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There Were Crystals Ready to be Plucked Out of The Ground</div><br/>
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And Then There Were the Tuaregs. One of Our Taureg Guides</div><br/>
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Berber's With Scarves for Sale Seemed to Pop Up From Nowhere in This Desolate Area</div><br/>
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The Curves Continued</div><br/>
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Shops Were Built into The Rocks</div><br/>
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We Stopped in A Small Village and Met the Most Wonderful Berber People. This Little Woman Saw My Scarf Around My Neck and Motioned for Me to Put it Around My Head. I Followed Her Instructions and She Smiled at Me and Hugged Me and Then She Was My Friend for Life-Or Until We Left The Village Anyway.</div><br/>
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This Village Was a Stopping Point for the Notorious 'Chicken Bus.' The Bus Stops For Travelers to Barter, Trade, and Have Lunch. The Tagines Were Fired Up at Every Corner (2)</div><br/>
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Zack Made Friends with This 'Blue Man' Earlier But I Thought it Worthy A Picture Here.</div><br/>
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Here is Another Younger Woman I Met In The Village</div><br/>
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A Few Hours Later, And More Steep Highway, We Finally Came to the Film Capital of Morocco-Quarzazate. We Passed the Now Defunct Hollywood Set.</div><br/>
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Next, Ait Benhaddou, a kasbah famous for it's filming of Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. This Was My All Time Favorite Place in Morocco (Outside of the Dunes)</div><br/>
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A Stream Separated Part of The Village</div><br/>
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This Picture Was Taken by Zack. He Was Shooting From Inside One of The Rock Crevices</div><br/>
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While Zack Was Taking Pictures Elsewhere, I was Welcomed by Mohammad. He Couldn't Pronounce My Name So He Called Me Fatima-A Common Female Name Here</div><br/>
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Mohammad Invited Me Up To His Home Within The Rocks-And I Went! (Kind Of Like-Let Me Show You My Kasbah- style) It Was A Very Trecherous Path Leading Up and Up</div><br/>
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Along the Way, He Let Me Take A Picture of His Pointy Shoes. They Reminded Me of Aladdin and The Magic Carpet.</div><br/>
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Upon the Path I Met An Interesting German Man Who Came Into The Village Via A Motorcycle-He Was A Stunt Man. He Was Having Trouble Climbing Up The Stone Pathway and Said to Me "These Boots Are NOT Made For Walking." He, Mohammad and I All Had A Good Laugh At His Sense Of Humor</div><br/>
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Stepping Stones-In This Case-Sand Bags- To Return</div><br/>
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From Another Angle</div><br/>
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Mohammad and His Wise Words, Sweet Smile and Kind Manners</div><br/>
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One of the Berbers Said to Me- "You Have The Beautiful Watches That You Wear, But WE have the time.</div><br/>
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MOROCCO-THE MEDINAS</div><br/>
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Every Spice Imaginable Is Sold In The Medinas. I Love The Way They Are Piled High</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Second on my list of highlights during my trip to Morocco are the Medinas. What are Medinas exactly? Many of the cities in Morocco have a wall that surrounds the interior of the city, It is where the market vendors from time untold sell and sold their goods. We visited a goat market where goats are bartered and sold, a sheep and donkey area as well. (one of the female members of our group was offered 5,000 camels to her family if she would marry him!) Even before we entered the gates of each medina, we could smell the aroma of all of the meats, herbs, spices, leather and many unfamiliar scents as well. Zack and I visited the medinas of Rabat-capital of Morocco which lies on the Atlantic ocean-It is a fortified site. Tea leaves are a specialty there. ‘Mint tea is the Moroccan scotch’ as one Moroccan told me.</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">We walked through the Medina of Marrakesh-the ‘red city’ and Djemia El-Fna square. Fez had a large open market as did Casablanca, which means the ‘white house.’ We entered by the clock tower. Casablanca has the tallest mosque in the world which can be seen from the medina. This Certainly helps those who are lost find their way back out. So, sit back and enjoy your walk through ancient and present Moroccan Medinas. You will feel like you have gone back in time.</div><br/>
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This Is A More Elaborate Way Some Of The Spices Are Sold</div><br/>
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These Are The Largest Strawberries I Have Ever Seen</div><br/>
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Goat Market Where Moroccans Barter and Buy Goats. There Are Sheep and Donkey Markets As Well</div><br/>
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Zack and Friend, Sammi, Try Out A Popular Donut. It Tastes Like A Combination Donut and Pretzel</div><br/>
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Camel Heads-I Could Not Even Look At That Booth But Zack Took Picture.</div><br/>
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If You Felt Sorry For The Camels On The Dunes-Don't. They Have A Good Life Compared To This</div><br/>
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Goat Heads</div><br/>
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Work Donkeys Were Passing Us Constantly As we Strolled Through The Medina. When They Come Through, Someone Will Yell 'Balam'So We Know To Move To The Side</div><br/>
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This Shows How Narrow and Crowded the Aisles Are-Not For The Claustrophobic</div><br/>
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Herb Shop Within The Medina</div><br/>
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Work Bike-One of Many Seen</div><br/>
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Herbs Are Sold Everywhere-Especially Mint</div><br/>
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Metal Lamps Are Very Popular In Homes and Hotels</div><br/>
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Orange Cart-The Best Oranges I Have Ever Tasted-So Sweet</div><br/>
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Here Some Moroccan Woman Rest From Shopping</div><br/>
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I Found The Moroccan Woman To Have A Wonderful Sense Of Humor. This Woman Is Selling Her Peacocks</div><br/>
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This Pretty Donkey Doesn't Look Like It Has Done A Days Work In Its Life</div><br/>
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They Make A Special Sweet Bread And Set Up Work Stands Everywhere</div><br/>
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We Passed By This Very Tiny Barbershop
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Meat Sales Are Everywhere</div><br/>
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This Man Is Washing Clothes</div><br/>
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The Olives Were Absolutely Delicious!</div><br/>
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This Is A Passageway To Homes Within The Medina. The Exterior Walls Are Painted Blue Because We Were Told It Repells Mosquitoes</div><br/>
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Almonds Are Grown and Very Popular In Almond Delights Like The Almond Cookies We Ate. Very Rich</div><br/>
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Soaps Sold For Dishes, Clothes and Skin</div><br/>
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Food Is Cooked In Traditional Tagines-Many Are For Sale Everywhere</div><br/>
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More Spices</div><br/>
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Zack Standing By Copper Booth</div><br/>
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And Yet More Spices</div><br/>
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Each Medina Has A Unique Gate Entrance</div><br/>
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We Had A Nice Lunch On Rooftop Restaurant at Medina in Marrakesh With Our Newfound Friends, Sammi and Her Mother Julie From England</div><br/>
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Horse and Cart Ride Back To Hotel</div><br/>
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Very Scenic and Peaceful Ride Back</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-86655002163866823662017-03-07T13:04:00.001-05:002017-03-07T13:04:25.860-05:00MOROCCO-SAND DUNES
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MOROCCO</div><br/>
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SAND DUNES</DIV><BR/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">I Am On The 4th Camel From The Left.</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Here, Zack and I Finally Reach The Top Of One Of The Dunes to View The Sunset</div><br/>
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My grandson, Zack, finished Virginia Tech and then Rice University in Texas. I treated him to what I thought would be a vacation to the exotic country of Morocco but what really happened was a real travel adventure into the timeless land of medinas, kasbahs, kahirs and sand dunes of the Sahara on camel. We traveled through the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountain ranges as well. I have so much to share with you that I’m including many pictures. Please feel free to copy and paste anything you would like to use in your artwork. Included in my Morocco blog series will be pictures of the many exotic and beautiful doors we passed as well as our trip to Rick's Cafe (identical to one in movie "Cassablanca") plus many other surprises.</div><br/>
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I’m going to start with the highlight of my trip: A journey through the sand dunes of the Sahara by camel! To start with, anyone who knows me, knows I am afraid of big dogs. I’m ok with the small types but the big ones with big teeth frighten me. Who knows where it came from, maybe some childhood scare. For me to climb onto a camel and ride through the sand dunes was a surprise, especially to me.</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Just as Lawrence of Arabia, All The Women In Our Group Had Our Heads Wrapped in The Traditional Style Getting Ready For Our Journey to The Dunes. I Am Shown Here With A Delightful Berber Who Approved The Scarf.</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Ready For The Long Drive to The Camels And Dunes</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">We Stopped At A Berber Sheppard's Tent Who Was Friends With Our Guide And Approved The Visit</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Here Zack Is In Front of the goat keep-I Think You Can Click On Any Picture To Enlarge</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Can You Guess What This Is? It is A Goat Hide Hung On 3 Poles. It Is Filled With Milk, Which is Then Rocked Back and Forth Until It Turns Into Fermented Butter</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Here We Take a Peek Into The Berber Family Tent</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Our Camels Await Us</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">We Are Ready</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">My Camel-Abdulah</div><br/>
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My Camel, Abdulah, And I Take Lead Position on the way back down. I Took Lots of Chances Taking Pictures While Holding The Saddle Handle With Only One Hand. Got Lucky and Didn't Fall.</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Scarab-The First Live One I Have Ever Seen-It Brought Me Good Luck On My Camel Ride, As It Is Reputed To Do!</div><br/>
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MY CHOCOLATES ARE EVOLVING!</div><br/>
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Magical Designs Now Adorn Many of my Chocolate Truffles</div><br/>
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My chocolate truffles are definitely evolving. I am adding new ideas every day to make them what I hope to be the most special chocolates in the world. What you see in the picture above are the new color chocolate transfers I am adding to a lot of the pieces. They are so colorful and joyous. Included are my Mayan (with a bit of heat) My Cashew Surprise (guess what the surprise is?) and my Kahlua truffles made with my homemade kahlua.</div><br/>
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Found After 17 Years-Lemoncello from Capri!</div><br/>
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I’ve gone over the top though with the latest liquor I just added. In the year 2000, my granddaughter, Marcy, and I made a trip to Italy and Cicely. We went to the top of Capri and found this delicious Lemoncello that is sold everywhere on the island. It is hard for me to believe that I resisted drinking it all these years but today, after 17 years, I opened the bottle and poured a very small glass for myself. It was absolutely out of this world. The drink literally glided down my throat and was like nothing else I have ever tasted (unlike the bottle of Volcanic wine we also brought back which tasted exactly like the smell of an erupted volcano!) The whole purpose of opening the bottle was because I thought it would be a wonderful addition my chocolate truffles. I was right. I deliberated as to whether to add it to the chocolate since the bottle is so small and I wasn’t sure it wouldn’t be appreciated more here for entertaining (myself probably) But, I did proceed and it is exceptional. I will be selling all the the chocolates seen in this blog post tomorrow January 21st on our Farmer’s Market in Roanoke, Va. The weather will be beautiful and I hope you will all come by for samples of my chocolates. Both 18.</div><br/>
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Absolutely devine-17 Year Old Lemoncello from Italy Pictured in Front of My Mosaic Italian Art Piece</div><br/>Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-89472945673841738782017-01-09T07:45:00.000-05:002017-01-09T07:45:40.528-05:00GIGI AND COLOR TO THE RESCUE!<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
GIGI AND COLOR TO THE RESCUE!</div><br/>
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My Daughter, Kirsten and Her New Chalk Painted Cabinet</div><br/>
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Being an artist, everyone expects me to have a creative home. I will admit that there are some areas that are definately out of the box as far as my decorating goes but my Great Room leaves much to be desired. I have made a New Year’s revolution (I call my resolutions 'revolutions') to bring Woodloft (my home) to life even further. My great room is the first place I will tackle. It has a ho-hum crate and barrel look to it. Brown leather sofas, brown piano etc etc. Comfy but it does not have that WOW factor that as an artist I am looking for. I decided I need more color!</div><br/>
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Dark and Drab Looking Cabinet</div><br/>
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I love networking and had the perfect opportunity for that after my daughter, Kirsten, just moved into her new home. She needed a piece of furniture to fit an unusual strange space off of her kitchen. Gigi to the rescue! Gigi and Kirsten have been friends for many years and help one another with decorating ideas. Gigi has been known to carry a saw around with her on needed occasions and is an expert on decorating. She took one look at the space and then glanced over to Kirsten’s dining room and said, “What about that!” She was pointing to a piece of furniture that came with the dining room set her mother-in-law, Jeannie, gave to the family many years ago. Without hesitation, Kirsten and Gigi pulled the hutch to the kitchen and were thrilled that it fit perfectly into the space. Now there was no need to purchase a new piece of furniture. Gigi suggested that Kirsten paint the dated brown piece a modern color to match her kitchen. They chose a beautiful grey tone and used a chalk paint. I couldn’t believe the transformation.</div><br/>
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Gigi and The "New" Cabinet</div><br/>
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After Picture-Featuring Newly Painted Chalk Cabinet and Another Matching Smaller Piece</div><br/>
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Gigi had so many ideas to offer me during a brain storming session the three of us had when I went over to see the new room. I explained how I wanted to shake things up a lot in my great room. Gigi said to start with the rug. I had already in mind to change my beautiful but very dull coffee table rug but Gigi expounded that idea by telling me to get the rug first and then build all the colors around the colors found in the rug. Actually, this step was easier said than done. I found a fabulous rug and then couldn’t make up my mind whether to paint my lovely, but brown, baby grand piano and what color? I changed paint twice and now I’m almost back to the first paint I chose to begin with. It is a matt chalk paint. I keep thinking that I should use a satin finish on piano? So, I went back to my original idea and started pulling out colors of not only the rug but my life size Frida painting. I don’t know what it all will look like but I’ve got everything crossed that it all comes together. If it does,it will be a wild Frida look with a Colonial Mexican/Carribean feel to it. Stay tuned and I'll keep you updated on my progress. Thanks for viewing!</div><br/>
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My Frida Painting Situated in an Adjacent Area to Great Room</div><br/>
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Part of My 'Crate and Barrel' Dark and Overly Cluttered Great Room</div><br/>
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Baby Grand Piano with Band of Tropical Peach Tester Paint</div><br/>Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-47496756356781787742017-01-01T11:18:00.000-05:002017-01-01T12:02:33.676-05:00NEW YEAR'S " REVOLUTIONS" AND THE CHOCOLATE QUEEN
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NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTIONS AND THE CHOCOLATE QUEEN!</div><br/>
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My B-Dazle Art Car Featuring 23,000 Beads and Other Items-Give or Take A Few Hundred.</div><br/>
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Finally! My B-dazle art car is up and running again. It’s been over a year since she had her “break down” I searched far and wide to find a good mechanic who could and would work with a 27 year old car covered in beads bangles and bows. Joe Senecker, from Vinton, Virginia took on the challenge. Joe totally rebuilt her engine but in the process, her window slammed down into the door. She’s old..the girl has a right to be a bit belligerent from time to time if she wants to right? Joe is rebuilding that window motor from scratch since the part for it is nowhere to be found. In the meantime, I’m driving her to our Farmer’s Market loaded down with my new enterprise..chocolate truffles!</div><br/>
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My Line of Chocolates Including The New Chocolate Vessels</div><br/>
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Each year I make out a list of what I call my “Revolutions.” Surprisingly, I accomplish checking off most of them each year. This year, I plan to learn absolutely everything there is to know about chocolate designing. Last February, I took an adventure with my granddaughter, Marcy, to visit my friends, Chris and Betsy at their apartment in Nantes, France. It was there we all took a cooking class on how to make French Macaroons. When I got home, I found that making for family and friends is one thing, but to sell is another. I completely sold out the first week I took them to the market but the process is so time consuming that I had to finally admit it was not a good plan.</div><br/>
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The Macaroons I Made Upon Returning from France</div><br/>
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While in Nantes and Paris, I was astonished at how many chocolate shops there were. Not just one on every corner but many more than that. Each shop had it’s own ambience and type of candy..all chocolate of course but many of the shop owners were not just makers of chocolate, but authentic chocolatiers. The presentations were magnificient. I kept the ideas in the back of my mind, hoping to come up with my own style when I got back to the states.</div><br/>
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Chocolate Animals</div><br/>
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Chocolate Cars and So Many More Amazing Chocolate Sculptures</div><br/>
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I just knew I had to start making chocolate truffles. The adventure began. After experimentation, laborious work and some failures I finally have come up with my new line of deep, dark, chocolate truffles. I am now changing my DBA from Garlic Queen to The Chocolate Queen. So far my endeavors have been very successful. I’m even contemplating shipping possibilities. My friend, Deb, agreed to be the guinea pig by accepting a box of my chocolate shipped regular mail, which was a bit slow, to her home in South Carolina. I asked her to check to see if any melted or felt sticky in any way. She declared “Chocolate arrived perfectly and is delicious!” Maybe I will be able to ship in the winter months?</div><br/>
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A few of the favorites so far are, Mayan (with a bit of heat) Kahlua (with my own homemade kahlua) and my natural peanut butter. I have several other selections but I need to experiment with more exotic flavors. Do any of you have ideas about what ganache you would like to taste inside my dark chocolate truffles? I would love to hear from you.</div><br/>
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In the meantime, I’m off to work on my creations but will be back with more news from Woodloft (my home) soon. Hope everyone has a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!</div><br/>
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Cheryl</div><br/>
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Front View of B-Dazle. Lots of Repair Work This Winter!</div><br/>Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-44767568404101354392016-11-02T07:11:00.000-04:002016-11-04T08:43:43.426-04:00EXCITING JOURNALS FOR 2017<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">
EXCITING JOURNALS FOR 2017</div><br/>
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"Egypt" is 9" w x 11" h. I created her with stoneware clay. She is a bas-relief. Being substantial, she would not only make a useful journal and or day planner/art planner but she also can serve as a striking table book or even be propped as an artpiece. She is $89.</div><br/>
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Believe it or not, I have been working on my new journals for 2017 for 10 months! It’s so easy for me to get sidetracked with other art projects and planting my garlic farm that I have to make time for new series. To be honest, I am impelled to create my journals each year because of one of my customers. Deb says she just can’t think of writing in anything but my journals. What better motivation than that to come up with new and exciting things. Naturally, she will get the first choice. Deb’s penmanship far outreaches mine but you don’t have to have good penmanship to keep a journal. I actually use mine as a daily do list. Also you will find scribbled in the pages of my personal journal recipes that I jot down, important phone numbers and life changing quotes! So, here they are. If you are interested in purchasing one of them, please just <a href=mailto:cherdolby@cox.net">e-mail me</a> and I’ll send it right off. I accept paypal or personal checks. Thanks so much!
Cheryl</div><br/>
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Timekeeper was created with one of my bas-relief faces. I used interesting beads and an unusual piece of jewelry as an accent. Beads surround her face. She is 9 x 11" and is $89.</div><br/>
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I also used my bas-relief technique on this very simplistic looking journal. I had some gorgeous antique beads stashed away and decided they would be perfect for her. I named her "Highly Elevated Soul" She is $89.</div><br/>
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"Frida" This journal features my Frida face from my 6 foot high painting. I used encaustic wax, old flowers (and some new) and ribbons. She is 7" x 10" and is $65. It is a joy to carry this journal around since the wax is so comforting to hold.</div><br/>
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Sold. Thanks Trish!</div><br/>
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"The Crone" features tile work and one of my original clay faces. She is 6" x 9" and is $48.</div><br/>
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Grandmother Tree is a copy of one of my mixed media paintings. I used encaustic wax to attach vines and interesting green earthy pieces.
She is 7"x 10" and is $65.00. I purposely incorporated wrinkles in her face and tree surroundings for an aged effect. (This is the one Deb chose but I will be making similar ones in the future so if you'd like one, let me know.)</div><br/>
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Sold. Thank you Deb!</div><br/>
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Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-40421442284417048042016-10-12T07:43:00.002-04:002016-10-12T07:46:21.947-04:00CRASH GLASS ANGELS
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CRASH GLASS ANGELS</div><br/>
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Crash Glass Angels</div><br/>
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Glass has always intrigued me. Long ago, I was a stained glass artist and created just about everything I could possibly think of in glass. Now, when I work in glass, I mostly work with mosaics and crash glass. For those of you who do not know of this technique, this is what I do. I purchase a large piece of tempered glass (the kind used in windshields of cars) I then drop the whole thing on the ground and marvel at the tiny pieces of jagged glass, which look as though they belong in a jigsaw puzzle. Well, it is kind of a puzzle putting them together. Then I create my design- in this case my Angels of Sacrifice- and place colored paper on them and then add the glass. I made the halos using a technique I learned in Italy while taking a fresco class and painted the angel's faces using the Renassiance oil technique, which includes using 6 layers of oils.</div><br/>
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Turquoise Angel of Sacrifice</div><br/>
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Side View with Rough Beveled Edge</div><br/>
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The larger turquoise angel (which isn't actually an angel but looks like one with the glass acting as a halo scarf) in the center is 9" wide by 14" high. I have priced her at $125. The angel on the left which has a lime green base is 4 1/2" wide by 15 1/2" high and priced at $58.00. The dark green angel on right is priced at $58. and is also 4 1/2" wide and 15 1/2" high. If you feel there is one that you would like to adorn your home or office, I take paypal and personal checks. Just <a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net">e-mail</a> me and we can go from there.</div><br/>
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Lime Angel of Sacrifice</div><br/>
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Green Angel of Sacrifice</div><br/>
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I have given all my angels the same story because it is one I was lucky enough to write it years ago after a personal tragedy. Here it is:</div><br/>
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ANGEL OF SACRIFICE</div><br/>
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Silently</div>
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She lies cocooned beneath the gossamer
wings of her guardian angel.
She does not move, for fear her
angel will leave her</div>
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Alone</div>
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To face the universe of memories
That abide in her mind.</div>
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Unrequested</div>
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the angel came with strength, wisdom, love
and a promise to lift her sorrow.</div>
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Luminescent prisms flow in
the distance</div>
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Becoming brighter and clearer
as she travels.</div>
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Seeds of light burst round her in an
Unwavering fashion. Her angel by her side, they
transcend toward a presence brilliant
and familiar.</div>
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She is teased with leaving behind the heaviness
of her life and escaping to a place of peace.
But…knowing in her heart that it is not the
time…for there is much more love to give before
she can go home again…</div><br/>
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She returns.</div><br/>
~Cheryl Dolby~
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-15787337201169780742016-07-26T07:32:00.000-04:002016-07-26T07:32:31.992-04:00GARLIC QUEEN HARVEST!<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Garlic Queen Harvest</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Every July I put on a different hat and become "The Garlic Queen." It started just a few years ago with my desire to create my own garlic farm. I never expected to get rich from it but I had hoped to have enough garlic to last all year for my own needs and to give and sell some. So far each year I have improved the size of the garlic and quantity. I buy seeds from all around the world in hopes of achieving the tastiest garlic around. Little did I know back then that the process is very involved.</div><br/>
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First Comes the Scapes</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Last October, when I planted my cloves, I gave each and every one a hearty breakfast of pulverized egg shells, coffee grounds and bone meal. For their lunch, I added some fish emulsion and dinner consisted of cow manure and compost. It's important to me to keep the garlic organic. I also have opened a new plot of land on my grounds for the garlic each fall. For the 2016 planting I have enough of my own very large garlic curing in my wine cellar (yes, sadly it has turned into my garlic cellar!) to use for my planting. This is a first since the last few years did not reap any really large bulbs worthy of replanting.</div><br/>
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Freshly Harvested Scapes</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">The garlic farm is special to me because my dear son, Charlie, helped me to get it started. He moved on to another realm a few years ago and I think of him as each clove goes into the ground. It is as though his spirit is with me as we talk to the miniature life forms together, bidding them a hearty farewell into their winter sorjourn. I also feel Charlie is with me as I harvest each beautiful bulb. He is smiling and saying “ Good job mom, keep on growing your garlic and growing your life.”</div><br/>
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Then the Garlic Straight From the Ground</div><br/>
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Curing for 2-3 Weeks is the Next Step</div><br/>
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The Garic is Clean and Ready to be Braided</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">The season is over and it definitely feels anticlimactic but October planting is just around the corner. The braids are almost all sold now but I have enough garlic (small) left to continue to make my garlic sprinkles and Dracula’s Demise all year. Come see me at the Roanoke Farmer’s Market every Saturday. We are open all year. I will also be sending my brother-the Queen’s courier- to Greenbriar Nursery Garden on Starkey Road. If you happen to be in Roanoke, please stop by and say hello. I am at booth 18.</div><br/>
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Finally, Here I am as the Garlic Queen Giving Advice and Selling my Garlic on the Market</div><br/>
Healing Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704732795183600045.post-23090406292722860972016-06-07T06:37:00.000-04:002016-06-07T06:41:16.030-04:00THE HIGHLY ELEVATED SOUL
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:160%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">HIGHLY ELEVATED SOUL</div><br/>
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<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:105%;text-align:center;font-weight:bold">Highly Elevated Soul</div><br/>
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I wrote the story of Highly Elevated Soul after reading the book “Sidhartha” I loved the philosophy of the book and the gentle flow of words that led me to a peaceful state. My mixed media Highly Elevated Soul has a..well..soulful look in her eyes. Her expression conveys emotion..as though she has endured much, even though there are no visible lines on her face. As we go through life, we find there are so many sorrows we must face but we listen to our higher selves and move forward with dignity and grace.</div><br/>
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Side View</div><br/>
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I created my mixed media Highly Elevated Soul by using the Renaissance technique of oil painting by adding 6 layers of oil paint. She is highly textured and I used beads as embellishment and placed upon her crown. She is 10" wide by 12" high and I have priced her at $125. Hope you like her. To purchase, please<a href="mailto:cherdolby@cox.net"> e-mail</a> me and we can go from there. I take personal checks or Paypal which uses all the major credit cards.</div><br/>
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Close-Up of Beadwork</div><br/>
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Another Picture with Different Lighting</div><br/>
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BLACK GARLIC!</div><br/>
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Black Garlic Sesame Dressing Over Seared Tuna</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">John, from the co-op across the sidewalk from me on the Farmer's Market, came over to my booth last Saturday and told me that a family member from China served the most luscious dish made with black garlic. Of course, since I have been hearing a lot about it lately, I was anxious to know more. John told me exactly the way it is made in China these days. You won't believe it but it is steamed in a rice cooker for, get this, 9 DAYS! I had my doubts about trying it because I was afraid the rice cooker would quit after a day or so, given that appliances these days have very short life spans. But, I was curious so decided to give it a whirl. I placed as many large garlic bulbs into the cooker as it would allow. I did not peel them but plopped them in whole, as I was instructed to do. Today, the 9 days are up and it is time to open the rice cooker. (it is supposed to stay on warm cycle but mine kept reverting to cook and then back to warm the entire time.</div><br/>
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Rice Cooker Filled With Garlic Heads</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">I was a bit nervous about opening the lid and then slicing the garlic. Would it really be black and would I like the taste? I figured I would since it seems to be all the rage on the food channels and you-tube.</div><br/>
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There They Are All Ready to Peel Open</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Sure enough, after opening the pot I find that it is dark brown, lighter than I've seen pictures of but still very good. I know I want to add it to a sauce. I am wondering if I need to ferment longer as some sites have claimed that it takes a month. I don't think I could wait that long. Also, the entire house has a curious odor while it is fermenting..John says he puts his in the garage for the 9 days.</div><br/>
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Not Jet Black But Dark Brown</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">Something else that is important for me to mention. Black Garlic has been touted as a powerful anti- cancer preventative. If you want to read more about that added incentive to make your own black garlic, just google 'black garlic and cancer' Different sites claim that it is a powerful antioxident and can heal psoriasis, Increase energy level, fight cancer, can be used as an anti-aging product, and help with sleep.</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">I am experimenting with many recipes but the one I like the best so far is made by smashing a whole head of the black garlic and adding it to a sesame dressing-then pouring over seared tuna or salmon served cold or warm. I used raddiccio lettuce as a base. It is delicious! I used the dressing I sell at the Farmer's Market here in Roanoke and at the Roanoke market and Greenbriar Farm Market. You can probably use any sesame dressing though. I'm not sure If I will be selling the black garlic because I will have to experiment with storage and longivity first. But, it is simple enough to make yourself and you might just want to drag out the rice cooker in the back of your pantry or purchase a new one. They are very inexpensive. I used a small 12 cup rice cooker but if you get serious about it, you can find the larger ones as well.
Have fun!</div><br/>
<div style="font-family:arial;font-size:120%;text-align:justify;font-weight:normal">PS: I heard that the Trader Joe's food store (my favorite) is carrying them but I was not able to find it at the ones in D.C.</div><br/>
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