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Flash fried Scallops on a bed of Chorizo and Red Capsicum

At the risk of turning this into a foodie blog I really have to share this recipe we had for our entree at christmas lunch.

It was quite simple really. You just finely chop chorizo, chargrilled red capsicum and onion and fry in a little butter, garlic and smoked paprika. Clean the pan and add a little oil (and butter if you like) and heat until really hot. Quickly flash fry the scallops on each side. Spoon Chorizo onto cleaned scallop shells and top with scallops and dust with something green. These little darlings tasted divine and we're quite filling so don't be tempted (like me) and serve too many aspecially if its going to be an entree.

One layer card

Now that I have a little more time I can indulge my passion and participate in this months challenge at Inkurable Stampers.

I stamped SU french flair with brown stazon onto gloss white paper. After letting it dry I sanded vertically and then horizontally until the paper had lost its gloss. Then I sponged over with SU Pumpkin Pie and Tim Holtz Distress Antique Linen and when dry I sanded it again. Next I sprayed water over and sponged off some of the ink drying it thoroughly with the heat gun and finally sanded again. Stamped the Darkroom Door Art de Fleur image and sentiment with brown stazon. Distressed the edges and attached some copper tape ( I think its usually used for stained glass windows) and fashioned a rosette flower with a bit of bling (does this look familiar Lynn?). Finally I attached it to lime green card stock.

Little Cherry Tarts

How gorgeous! I did make these to give away as gifts to my friends but they didn't get passed the front door.

Happy New Year!

I couldn't find an appropriate image to post so I'll just say Peace, Health & Happiness to all my blogging friends!

These little tags.....

I can't believe how quick these little tags came together. Two colours and some Kraft. Luckily I found some ribbon and beads to match.

How many more sleeps??!!

Us humans aren't the only ones keen on the arrival of Santa.

How will you set your table?

I love setting the christmas table don't you? I try to have it set on christmas eve. Doesn't always happen but I like to take my time over it and print up some name tags. This is last years' table setting. I'd love some ideas on how you will set your table this year. Can you help me?