Another Lucky Day

Christmas vacation...watching The Hannah Montana Movie under the blankets, eating 70% off After Christmas Sale peppermint bark (SCORE!). Have you ever had your eye on something, but put it back because it was too much money? I wanted new Christmas stockings, but thought I had better save the money. Guess who picked them up at 70% off? ME! Guess I was a GOOD GIRL! $3.90 each! I had to get up and drive into the city this morning, but then my job cancelled when I had already driven forty minutes in the car with no heat, so I took my irritation and my gift card shopping. 

Here is my NEW FAVORITE THING:

Portobello Mushroom Pizzas! I first tried them when I was doing an Asian Pear demonstration at Wegmans, and I couldn't believe how easy these are, yet taste like you put in effort, like you marinated, like you seasoned, like you bought some high end olive oil...nope. You take a portobello, you throw some sauce in the general direction, same with mozerella cheese, and if you are feeling like hard work, some toppings..and bake for twenty minutes at 350 degrees. We will be eating these every day, forever, from now on.

 Some recipes said to remove the mushroom gills, bake the mushrooms for five minutes, then toppings, then bake 15 more. I read all that AFTER my mushrooms were in the oven, and they turned out fine without any of that fuss. I think some people just like to make up work.

Got Christmas cards? When I was a kid, my mom had place mats that she made out of old Christmas cards. I always thought they were so special. Here is my version...just Christmas cards and contact paper. And yes, the contact paper is annoying and folds against it's self and makes like a giant tape wad, and you have to throw that piece out, but the second one will probably be okay.

I still haven't solved the mystery of these fox mugs that showed up on my front porch. Aren't they amazingly perfect? I like foxes! I like beverages! I like mugs! I like beverages in mugs in the shape of foxes! Who are you, mystery person? REVEAL YOURSELF!

Hey! Guess what! I just sold a pillow with my painting on it!

I guess it is my lucky day. If anyone got a check from their Nana, you can spend it on Hil Eldridge merch and museum quality prints at FineArtAmerica.com. 

Just sayin'.

Love and light,Yours til the kitchen sinks...

Your friend,

Hil