While Karen, Regina, and Randy were here from Florida, we got together at the Cottage for some flow painting. I showed them how to make an ocean scene.
And we made some book covers.
They all got messy with me, and we poured paints in the garage.
This is a "swipe" technique. The colors go on over black paint, then more black paint is drizzled over it, and swiped across to make a pretty design. The paint needs to dry for a while, when it is done, I'll assemble the books, and show you how it turned out.
Here is Guncle Randy's other painting.
WOW.
I love it.
I wonder if he will notice if it isn't in the box I am mailing to him when the paint dries….
I'd planned a lunch for us and was happy to have a chance to use the fall tablecloth that I found at the flea market we all shopped at.
We had beef pot pie with puff pastry, salad, and rosemary garlic bread fresh from the oven.
With "paint pour" cupcakes for dessert.
But that wasn't it for the day…
Karen started her morning at 4am, dove hunting at the camp we had been visiting.
She brought them along to clean and gifted us with a whole flock.
It is not something I've ever done before, but intriguing. There is definitely a bonus to a meal that you have hand crafted, whether from garden to table or from field to fork.
And well worth it, those doves were tender and delicious! We soaked them in salt water for 24 hours, before marinating in Italian dressing.
While the dove breasts soaked up the flavors, we took a Labor Day spin out on the lake.
After boating, I wrapped the breasts in bacon, and my husband slow cooked them on the grill. We served it with a cauliflower mash, asparagus, fresh made bread, and a salad featuring tomatoes just picked from the garden.
Thanks, for being such a great shot, Karen! And for sharing your bounty!