Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Home and Garden Thursday

Posted by MAKMU ta On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 No comments









Painted Cookies


and


Lavender Lemonade



4th Thursday - Cooking:


This is one ofthe most fun things to do.
Paint sugarcookies.


Long before Ibegan blogging, I followed several blogs.
One of theseblogs was Once Upon a Plate. If you
are not familiarwith Mari’s blog – you’re definitely
in for a treat! Sheis a talented cook and photographer.
I first discovered painted sugar cookies on her blog.


I have beenlooking for an opportunity to paint cookies – spring seems a good reason asany.


To paint the cookies I used this sugar cookie recipe
I allowed them to completely cool, then I applied a coating of Royal icing also allowing it to completely dry.
I used Wilton gel food coloring to paint the cookies.

You can add water and adjust the amount to give you lighter and darker colors.
I also used AmeriColor Gourmet Write edible pens.



I plan to takethese with me to Bible study tonight
to go along withour coffee.


For you, I createdthis light-hearted tablescape and
prepared a pitcherof Lavender Lemonade


This is such alight, refreshing drink – you’ll love it!
Several yearsback, my husband and I were sponsors
Chaperoning childrento a summer Christian camp.


I painted thisbirdhouse in the craft room that week and I thought it would add a cheerybalance to the
birdcage. 


I chosepastel colored dishes, my Pink Lemonade tablecloth to act as backdrop to the
painted cookies.


There’s a placejust for you and one for me!


I hope you enjoythe painted cookies and 
the Lavender lemonade –


Royal Icing:

1 cup powdered (confectioner's) sugar
1 egg white (or powdered egg whites)
3-4 drops lemon juice
food coloring






To make the icing:
Mix the sugar, egg white and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy, it should have the consistency of heavy cream.

I do appreciateyour visit and look forward to visiting
the posts to theHome and Garden Thursday participants.







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A Delightsome Life
Home and Garden Thursday
Post schedule will be:
1st Thursday – Home Décor
2nd Thursday – Garden 
3rd Thursday – Thrifting or Crafting
4th Thursday – Recipe or cooking tips
5th Thursday – Anything Goes

I look forward to seeing your inspiring posts!

I am joining these other Delightsome  blog parties:






Open House Party Thursday @ No Minimalist Here
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Air Your Laundry Friday @ The Freckled Laundry
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home 
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Potpourri Friday@2805
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense
Foodie Friday @ Rattlebridge Farm
Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper
Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming







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Just in time for gardening
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