Sunday Reading

earthshipn - photo by sun and glory via navajo commune
It's a nice sunny sunday here as I sip on my morning coffee.  I'm going to make a turkey soon and am looking for a few inspirational (gluten free) recipes first - specifically pie crust - anyone have a good one? I found one but it uses shortening (lard) and for some reason that doesn't sound very good.  E is trying to finish our flooring in the living room (before it gets really cold) and so it's a homebody kind of day before our Canadian Thanksgiving dinner.  What are you up to today?  Here's a few sunday reading links:

Living in an earthship (a link from last year, but worth a look if you haven't seen it)
How to be the most organized person in the world (infographic)
I like this thrifting polka dot blouse DIY makeover
If you like Alexandra Valenti you'll love this beautiful body of work
These origami paper stars are beautiful
Another fine example of a stamp tutorial
Time to think about winter bulbs
And stay tuned for a DIY this week from Abbey Hendrickson and her new book You Are Awesome!
Happy Sunday!

Jan Halvarson

16 comments:

Erin said...

I spent the morning snuggled up on the couch with a cup of tea, embroidery,, and 4 hours of girly tv lined up. Turkey dinner at the in-laws tonight. Happy Thanksgiving!

Marissa said...

Lard is actually excellent for pie crust! It makes for a very flaky pastry. I've also used rendered duck fat, which doesn't have as much meat flavor as lard (and lard doesn't have a lot of meat flavor, just a trace).

Jan Halvarson said...

Marissa - thanks!

Jan Halvarson said...

Erin - sounds cosy! I wish my inlaws were making the turkey! : )

Caitlin said...

I made this one today and we will taste it tomorrow :: http://www.latartinegourmande.com/2007/08/13/olive-oil-crust-tart/

It smells good!

Heather Belle said...

That bed looks like the perfect little reading spot!
xo Heather
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

Yelle said...

Yes yes, happy thanksgiving! Sounds like a wonderful morning with coffee in preparation for a wonderful meal.

Unknown said...

great links. thank you. and happy thanksgiving!

cheyenne said...

I use Pamela's "Baking and pancake mix" gluten-free flour blend and swap it out exactly for wheat flour in my standard pie-crust recipe (1 stick butter:1 1/4 cup flour:1/2 teaspoon salt:a bit of sugar). It usually turns out better than when I use normal flour and I would probably use it all the time if it wasn't so danged pricey.

Jan Halvarson said...

Cheyenne - sounds perfect, thank you!

matimuk said...

a wonderful sunday morning bed.. /ti

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for linking up my stamp tutorial! :D

Rikkianne said...

I like the feel of this Sunday post :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Jan Halvarson said...

Thanks everyone for the good wishes! wish you could all join us for turkey!

annie said...

hey! just wanted to clarify, the photo actually belongs to me!!! (http://sunandglory.com). i took it while staying at a friends house in new mexico.

Jan Halvarson said...

Thanks Annie - I have fixed that.