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What is tattoo Tuesday about?
May 14, 2013What is tattoo Tuesday about this time?
May 7, 2013
I think I mentioned the nest outside my front door. Here are some photos. The nest is in perfect condition, but the birds must have changed their plans because it does not look as if it was ever put to its intended purpose. Maybe the porch light was too much.
This week I celebrate the vernal appearance of birds and their nests.
Happy spring – and happy mother’s day a bit early.
Whose birthday am I celebrating?
April 23, 2013Happy birthday to William Shakespeare, born on this day in 1564. This year his birthday corresponds to Tattoo Tuesday – so here goes . . .
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
April 2, 2013In honor of Charlemagne’s birthday, here is a series of fleur de lis tattoos.
The fleur de lis is a stylized lily. It figures prominently in heraldry, particularly in European royal coats of arms, such as on this flag of the Kingdom of France.
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
March 26, 2013Today is March 26 and it is still snowing in Cleveland. This weather is not out of the ordinary, and I am not one to rush the hot weather. If I ruled the universe, I would make spring and fall the longest seasons with a few weeks of snow over the winter holidays and warm sunny weather whenever I want to go to the beach. Perfectly logical, if you ask me.
Today’s tattoos are an homage to snow.
At least our magnolias are still in their buds, not like this Washington, D.C. tree
(photo by Kevin Andrews from the Washington Post)
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
March 19, 2013Today is a blend of tattoos and food.
Here is a yummy looking BACO – a taco with a bacon shell – that is being featured at the ball park of the minor league Western Michigan Whitecaps baseball team. Here’s the story.
And here are some tattoos on folks who have immortalized their gustatory passion in ink:
Last, here is my easy and delicious recipe for Taco Torte
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 large onion chopped
Taco seasoning – an envelope or your own blend
1 large can of diced tomatoes
corn or wheat tortillas
lots of shredded cheese
Sautee the meat and onion in a large skillet until the meat is cooked and the onion is translucent. Add the taco seasoning.
Add the can of tomatoes and juice and mix well.
When everything is incorporated and hot it is time to layer the torte in a baking pan. You will need one with high sides to retain the juices.
Start with a tortilla in the bottom of the baking pan
add a layer of the meat mixture
sprinkle with some shredded cheese
Repeat
Finish with a pretty thick layer of cheese.
You can stop here are refrigerate the torte until you are ready to bake it or go right ahead and pop it into a 350 degree oven.
The warm torte will take about half an hour – or until the cheese on top is the desired melty, crispy brownness that you prefer.
If chilled, allow more time – about an hour – until warmed through and melty, brown on top.
Cut in wedges like a pie.
Garnish with sour cream, salsa, anything else you like.
Serve with a green salad.
What is Tattoo Tuesday about?
March 5, 2013This week, it is all about books. I like the variety – especially the bookworm tattoo at the bottom. It is a great positive take on finger tattoos. They don’t usually have such a positive message – but that is what Tattoo Tuesday is all about.
What is tattoo Tuesday about this week?
February 26, 2013
I am traveling this week, so tattoo Tuesday is an interesting interpretation of a map of the world. I am actually here . . .
Right under the second little flamingo. There was freezing fog at home this morning. It was 84 degrees and sunny in Key West today. Ahhh!
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
February 19, 2013
Daffodils yesterday, daffodils today, daffodil tattoos – I sense a theme . . .
The lyricwriter talks about the symbolism some attribute to daffodils and their depiction in tattoo art.
What is tattoo Tuesday about?
February 12, 2013
Just for fun – “tattooed” babies, and . . .
Tattoos about babies.
Gunsmoke and Knitting 