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Anne S Kosem Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:57:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Worthiness is a birthright – you have to Claim It! 2024/02/03/building-your-spiritual-muscles/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:02:05 +0000 ?p=1105 Do you love and accept yourself when… You’re receiving a compliment? How about when you feel … Worthiness is a birthright – you have to Claim It! Read More » The post Worthiness is a birthright – you have to Claim It! appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> Do you love and accept yourself when… You’re receiving a compliment? How about when you feel like a failure?Your partner breaks up with you and you feel lonely and disappointed?  The answer to these questions gives you insight into the strength of your self-worth or worthiness as an unique, human being. Self-worth Is a measure of how worthy you believe you are of receiving such things as love, respect, and good fortune. This belief is held deep within yourself.  Self-worth Is Not related to your appearance, your bank account, or the number of friends you have. It’s also not something you can earn, despite the fact that we live in a culture that encourages us to hustle for it. To be fair, most of us didn’t grow up learning to value ourself for who we “are.” Nor did we learn how to love and accept ourselves in the face of failure. So it makes sense that we would seek external validation as a means of feeling better about ourselves. We’ve been conditioned to seek acceptance from others rather than from ourselves. Unfortunately, this reduces self-worth to a fair-weather friend, when we need it to be a pillar of strength. Holding us up and keeping us grounded in our truth when we face adversity.  Our constitutions were shaken after 9/11 and again in 2020. Since that time, we have witnessed violence and unrest in the United States and wars waged in other countries, to devastating degrees. We cannot rely on the outside world to internally stabilize us. It’s too unpredictable. We need to stabilize ourselves. To do that, we need to accept ourselves. This is a process, but feels more like a journey.  We expect that insecurities and “failures” will be a challenge to accept.  As it turns out, we struggle to accept our strengths and talents too. Sometimes they are so hidden under a pile up of bad experiences, judgments, and comparisons.  When we start to own our strengths and insecurities, our resilience multiplies.  One way you can start growing your self-worth is by Practicing Acceptance. Learning to view yourself as separate from your circumstances. Step One Observe the direction of your thoughts. Start recognizing when you shift into “personal attack mode.“ This can happen any time. A disappointment, a triggered memory, an embarrassing moment, any loss of perceived control, Thoughts are also habit forming so they don’t always rise out of circumstance.. It can also happen when we inadvertently trigger a painful memory. You may be aware of a deep swell of emotion. Your thoughts turning dark; anger, resentment, perhaps blaming someone or something else for how you feel. When you shift to self-condemnation, then you’re in personal attack mode.Here are a few examples of the switch: You’re running late for a meeting at your child’s school. You start worrying about what people will think of you. Before long, you are berating yourself. "I am always late. No matter how hard I try, I can never get it together!" There is no such thing as a big or a small moment when it comes to personal attacks. Any time we start an inner dialogue of self-condemnation, we tear holes in the fabric of our self-worth with our shame. Step Two Stop and identify what you’ve been saying to yourself. This must be Personal and Specific.Focus on the thought that hurt the most.  You have to tap into your personal pain in order for this to work. No Generalizations. For example: My life is falling apart.  Step Three Turn the the personal attack into an act of Self-Acceptance. Use a Turn Around Statement* Even though <Insert Painful Thoughts> …I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself. Even though I haven’t been on a date in a year and I might never get married… I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself. Even though I got the lowest grade in the class and I suck at math… I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself. Even though I lost the deal and feel like a complete failure… I deeply and profoundly love and accept myself. You MUST say it at least 3 times.  Repeat it to yourself, out loud if possible, until the meaning of your words “make a feeling impression” on you! Some of the sting will ease as your your inner-being receives this nourishment. Unfortunately, it will not miraculously heal your emotional wounds. Your disappointment will still be there but So will be a greater capacity for acceptance and a stronger sense of self.  This doesn’t mean that you discontinue your efforts to improve yourself. In fact, your efforts will likely be more fruitful because they will come from a place of strength rather than shame.   Every time you say NO who you “should be” and YES to “who you are” – You build self-worth with self-acceptance Every time you choose to love yourself for who you are rather than what you do – You grow your capacity for wholeness  Every time you turn-toward rather than turn-away from yourself to deal with your pain – You show yourself that self-love is is the most powerful form of healing.  I hope you embrace this concept and start to practice self-love and acceptance… it’s the pathway to worthiness! *This concept was borrowed in part from the Emotional FreedomTechnique (EFT) by Gary Craig. The post Worthiness is a birthright – you have to Claim It! appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> Breaking Free of Expectations 2020/05/10/break-free-of-unrealistic-expectations/ Sun, 10 May 2020 04:51:37 +0000 ?p=1162 Expectations, big and small, are huge drain on our emotional energy. We tend to underestimate the … Breaking Free of Expectations Read More » The post Breaking Free of Expectations appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> Expectations, big and small, are huge drain on our emotional energy. We tend to underestimate the damage they can do because we don’t see the correlation between the expectations we set and our emotional well-being. The truth is – if we don’t learn how to manage our expectations, they become obstacles in our path. And don’t we already have enough of those? “Big” Expectations Big expectations equal big goals and aspirations. Career successes, academic achievements, five-year plans and white picket fences. These are rooted in deep-seated beliefs about who we “should be” and are heavily influenced by other people’s expectations; parents, peers, career-influencers, collective norms. Somewhere along the way we all bought into the notion that there is a “right way” to live, which leads to acceptance and a “wrong way” that leads to the stigma of failure. Logically, we know this isn’t true, but our emotional bodies can’t reason and fear of rejection can casts dark shadow. We see this play out in movies and shows all the time. The small town girl or boy who dreams of making it “big” by breaking out of their small town, spurred on by parents whom felt like they wasted their life. Most times these expectations are so ingrained in us that we aren’t aware of the steady pressure they put on us. Overtime they become internal barometers by which we measure our worthiness. This cycle is an emotional trap because we are destined to fail. It’s part of life. We’ve all experienced crushing disappointment. It’s part of our growth and development.By raising our self-awareness, we can stop setting ourselves up for it! How? Get Curious About Your Goals and Aspirations This isn’t black and white, in the same way there isn’t a right and a wrong way “to be.” There are “shoulds” tangled up in all our dreams. When we are aware of them, they no longer have power over us. Where did your goal to make partner by age 30 come from? What is driving you?Is it passion and determination? Is it the fear of not “making it?” What parts of this career aspiration are tainted by “shoulds”? Which parts can you own?How about your fitness goals? How are they influenced by our image-conscious society? What is the true root of your desire here? Heart health, rehabilitation, strength and empowerment? Which part is born of self-acceptance and which part is the hustle to earn acceptance? One will nourish you and one will tear holes in the fabric of your worth.Who says you “should” be married with a child and live in the suburbs by now? Is that what your parents did? What popular culture says is the pathway to happiness? If this is your story, chances are you’ve been planning this future for as long as you can remember. How is the life you planned standing in the way of the life you have? Are you willing to release that old story so you can begin a new one, now? I told myself I was going to have a little girl for the first 30 years of my life. This expectation was so real to me that I even gave it a name, Kaitlyn. All my dreams of being a mother were tied up in her. Guess what? I'm a boy mama! And much as I desperately loved my boys and was so grateful for them, I had to release the old story. Even after my child-rearing years were over, that big expectation was still looming over me. This was a process. I experienced disappointment and even grief over the absence of something that had resided in me for so long. In the end, it was a gift. It freed me to fully experience motherhood as it was. “Little” Expectations We set expectations for ourselves every day, never stopping to consider that obstacles are destined to get in our way. Setting daily goals can be a healthy and productive habit, as long as the expectations are attainable. Generally, we aren’t a very good judge of what we can realistically accomplish. We aren’t trying to set ourselves ups for failure when we say yes to someone without checking our calendar or push a project off to the last minute, but that’s exactly what we do. Unrealistic goals are the norm and they are toxic to our emotional wellness; chipping away at our self-esteem with over-burdened schedules and frequent “failures” and disappointments. While these small scales set backs seem insignificant on the surface, they are like paper cuts in that they constantly make there presence known and take forever to heal. Let’s look at a few examples According to latest business guru to make the New York Times best seller list, in order to be successful you must create a new morning routine. EXPECTATION: Get up by 5:00am, meditate, workout, get ready for work and take the dog for a walk…. All before the average person has their first cup of coffee. In the back of your mind, you know this is unrealistic for you, but you’re so desperate to feel like you’re getting somewhere in life that you tell yourself you can “make it happen.” REALITY: You work late, but still force yourself out of bed early, determined to start your new routine. You’re too tired to meditate without falling back asleep so you move on to the workout. Then, five minutes in a child wakes up and says she doesn’t feel well. She threw up in her bed. Game over. As a parent, you know things like this just happen. But you are still so discouraged! You were counting on this to make you feel better and now you feel worse. You’ve already let yourself down and your day has just begun. TIP #1: If you plan to “make it happen,” it probably isn’t going to happen. At least not without a cost.New routines, like habits, are built over time. Make one small change at a time, consistently, before you add another. This gives you the opportunity to experience small successes, with the occasional setback, and grow your self-confidence; a driving force of motivation. That was an obvious example that can easily be traced back to the source. Most expectations are so ingrained in who we are that we aren’t aware of them or how they create stumbling blocks in our daily life. Let’s look at another example. EXPECTATION: You are organized. You see organization as one of your strengths. You work hard to keep your life in order, always conscious of how organized things are around you. It can be exhausting, but it’s a top priority. REALITY: Life interrupts your plans. A big project comes up at work that demands all your attention, and you have to let some things slide. This includes keeping your work space neat and orderly. You know this is the way it has to be, but it doesn’t sit well with you because, on an emotional level, you’re still holding yourself to the same standard. When you walk in your office in the morning and see it in disarray, it sparks feelings of defeat, making you irritable and anxious. You berate yourself for not being able to keep it together! This is how your day starts. This “little” expectation has the power to drag you down. Push you off balance. Steal your joy. The good news is, you gave it the power and you can take it back! TIP #2 Pay attention to your self-talk when things go wrong. Does it have anything to do with an unrealistic expectations? If so…Use your self-awareness to bring it to the surface. Is it reasonable to expect yourself to stay organized At All Times? Once you see it clearly, you will naturally begin to modify that expectation. This process does take time so please be patient with yourself! The Cost of Unrealistic Expectations Decreased Energy and Productivity Unrealistic expectations, big and small, are a major drain on our emotional energy. Most people think that a person’s energy level is determined by their physical health. That isn’t true. 70% of our overall energy comes from emotional energy! ” Physical energy can supply at most 30% of your total energy. Even if you had perfect physical health and ate the perfect diet and got the perfect amount of sleep and the perfect amount of exercise, all that would give you only 30% of the complete energy you need. “Mira Kirshenbaum, psychotherapist and author of “The Emotional Energy Factor“ This is why when you get overwhelmed, you start to feel fatigued. Physically, losing weight makes you feel lighter. Emotionally, the more depleted you are the more weighted down you feel. You need energy to be productive. You’ve heard people say, ” I’m so tired, I can’t think straight!” What’s the one thing all successful people have in common? High Energy Levels! Its critical that we conserve our emotional energy by making sure that the big and the expectations we set for ourselves are attainable. The post Breaking Free of Expectations appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> The Happiness Formula 2020/04/25/the-happiness-formula/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 01:27:47 +0000 ?p=1048 As a culture, we are obsessed with being happy. If we aren’t over-joyed with our lives, … The Happiness Formula Read More » The post The Happiness Formula appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> As a culture, we are obsessed with being happy. If we aren’t over-joyed with our lives, we think something is wrong.  We aren’t doing it ‘right.’  According to the omnipresent social media, everyone else has it all figured out… So, we hustle. Constantly in search of the elusive formula to fix what’s broken inside us.  We try it all… we read books, listen to podcasts, get organized, get involved, get less involved, find a cause, take up yoga… when the results we get are fleeting, we feel like a failure. And the cycle starts again. We spend half of the time trying to fix ourselves and the other half trying to appear fixed. No wonder we’re so exhausted!  It’s natural to seek a happier, more peaceful life, but the pressure to ‘achieve it’ has stripped it of its authenticity. Making it something we project to others, rather than something we experience ourselves.  So…What’s the Answer? First, we have to accept that there is no such thing as a formula for happiness. Nothing you do will make you immune to the ups and downs of the human condition. However, there are a few things that will help you experience joy more fully.  HONOR YOUR EMOTIONS Allow yourself to feel without judgement. When we feel sadness, grief, loneliness, rejection, frustration etc, our tendency is to push it away. We distract, we numb, we bury – anything to put space between us and the offending emotion(s). The problem is, by ignoring our negative feelings we don’t push them away. We bring them in closer, where they linger and block the way for other, more positive, emotions.  Fighting your feelings is a losing battle that will drain your energy and steal your joy... Whatever you are feeling, no matter how unpleasant, give yourself permission to feel it. It’s part of you and it wants to be heard. Once you acknowledge it, it can pass. How you handle your emotions is a deeply ingrained habit. It will take time and patience to change. Be kind to yourself along the way! TELL THE TRUTH  Resist the urge to lie to make yourself look good.  This is harder to do than it sounds. When you’re in the habit of downplaying negatives, as most of us are either consciously or unconsciously, telling the unfiltered truth can make you feel vulnerable. Here’s the thing… any time you edit your story or shine-up a piece of yourself, no matter how inconsequential it may seem, you are cultivating shame. In effect, you’re telling yourself that something about you is unacceptable or unlovable. This creates a barrier that separates you from others and the healing power that connection brings. This doesn’t mean you have to share the details of your life with people you don’t trust. Big confessions are not a requirement. A honest answer could be a shrug your shoulders. Sometimes your facial features alone can convey your true feelings on a subject. Just make sure you’re representing yourself as you are, not how you think you should be. Find the courage to be seen. Every time you stand in truth, without shame, you build self-acceptance, and fuel positive growth.  Let’s say a competitive co-worker walks in your office and asks you if you got the promotion. You didn’t and you suspect that he already knew that. Overwhelmed with disappointment and raw with the recent rejection, the last thing you want to do is openly admit your failure. Especially to this co-worker. You want to armor up.  You weigh the options:  A. Stall, tell him you haven’t heard yet.  B. Say you took your name out of the running to pursue a different opportunity.  C. Admit that you didn’t get it, but pretend like it wasn’t that important to you anyway. D. Say no. Tell the truth without justifications. Which would you likely choose? Sugarcoating it might feel better in the moment, but there is always a price to be paid later. Dishonesty is a burden. Saying one thing and living another creates a feeling of division or discord inside a person. What we all really crave is congruency, to live in a state of homeostasis where the version you know and the version you show the world are one in the same.  Start with raising your awareness around how often you twist the truth in your favor. Eventually, you will start catching yourself in time to make a different choice. This requires some diligence on your part and self-acceptance. Falling back into old patterns is part of the process.  Please don’t let these moments cast a shadow over your progress. It’s only through unconditional self-acceptance that we feel worthy. And isn’t that the root of true happiness?  By practicing these new skills, you will come to know and appreciate yourself on a deeper level and generate resilience. That’s what will pull you through adversity – by reminding you that no matter what war is raging in you or around you, your story isn’t over yet so pick up your pen and keep writing! The post The Happiness Formula appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> Breaking NEWS: Are you Well-Informed or Consumed? 2020/04/04/news-are-you-well-informed-or-consumed/ 2020/04/04/news-are-you-well-informed-or-consumed/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:44:48 +0000 ?p=1043 I think we can all agree that we are in a fragile state right now, collectively … Breaking NEWS: Are you Well-Informed or Consumed? Read More » The post Breaking NEWS: Are you Well-Informed or Consumed? appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> I think we can all agree that we are in a fragile state right now, collectively and individually. COVID-19 has rocked our world on every level. And while the severity of the impact varies, everyone’s life has been significantly altered. Our constitutions shaken by the unprecedented loss and the uncertainty of what is to come. This makes us vulnerable to increased anxiety, loneliness, fear and sadness. These are natural reactions in times of stress and why we need to take steps to protect our mental and emotion well being. Many are turning to 24-7 news outlets for a lifeline. Watching day and night, looking for answers. I am one of those people. For the first week of lockdown, I watched it incessantly, letting it run in the background. Between that and acclimating myself and my family to a 360 degree lifestyle change, I felt like a rag doll. I told myself we needed the most up-to-date information possible to manage this crisis. This is true. It is essential that we stay well informed so we can protect ourselves and our communities from the spread of COVID-19. But, I didn’t need to watch the news every second of the day for that. All day long I was distracted by escalating fears over things that were out of my control. What I was really looking for from the broadcasters was reassurance. I wanted answers to the questions that were keeping me up at night. When are our commented going to be fully operational again? What is life going to look like? How are we going to interact with each other, conduct business, go to school? How fast will the economy/job-market recover? There were no clear cut answers then and there aren’t any now. By watching the news, getting in by all commentary and conflicting predictions, I was just borrowing worry. And I already had enough of that. So… I turned off the television and went back to reading it. Now, is my life still chaotic? You bet! Grocery store delivery nightmares – absolutely. Toilet paper shortages- seems like it’s we talk about. Homeschool- not even going there. Life is still life, but our new normal is a lot calmer and more manageable without the extra infusion of fear in our day. Fear, like any emotion, is contagious. ” Sensationalism dies quickly. FEAR is long lived. ” Agatha Christie The #1 mental health recommendation you’ll find for managing stress is to monitor the amount of time you spend watching, reading or listening to the news. (this includes social media) Studies show watching anxiety-inducing news takes a toll on your psyche and generates excessive worry, even if the situation being described has no relevance to you. Our brains are programmed with a “negative bias” which means that we naturally gravitate to negative information. It also takes ups more emotional space than positive information and we carry it with us longer. This internal mechanism allows us to better perceive and respond to danger. However, on a daily basis, it can work against us. Negative content of any kind (seen, heard or read) is mood-altering and often leads to feelings of anger, sadness and fear. So, what’s the plan… Pay attention to how much TV News you consume. It has more of an impact on you psychologically because you process information visually. Think about the difference between seeing live footage of a fiery place crash verses reading about it. It’s a tragedy either way, but there is a difference in how it affects a person. Television news is also delivered in a deliberately inflammatory manner to keep your attention. Have you ever heard the saying, “if it bleeds, it leads?” This is the epitome of sensationalism. The most important question to ask is: “How does the news impact me? Does it change your mood? Lead to darker thoughts? Do you find yourself getting frequently worked up, experiencing a sudden surge of anger, or fear? How can you get the information you need with the least amount of unwanted extras? The goal is to be well-informed, not consumed. ” You can be well-informed and maintain a positive mindset during times of stress. Raise your awareness to which factors, within your control, are stress-Reducing and which are stress-Inducing so you can make better choices. Above all, be KIND to yourself and others. Keep your expectations in check, just do the best you can each day. It is Enough “ You, my Friend, are Enough! The post Breaking NEWS: Are you Well-Informed or Consumed? appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> 2020/04/04/news-are-you-well-informed-or-consumed/feed/ 2 Falling Down the “Habit Hole” 2020/02/25/falling-down-the-habit-hole/ 2020/02/25/falling-down-the-habit-hole/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:37:33 +0000 ?p=1022 There’s a Hole In My Sidewalk The Romance of Self-Discovery By: Portia Nelson Chapter 1 I … Falling Down the “Habit Hole” Read More » The post Falling Down the “Habit Hole” appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> There’s a Hole In My Sidewalk The Romance of Self-Discovery By: Portia Nelson Chapter 1 I walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost. I am helpless.It isn’t my fault.It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter 2 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I still don’t see it. I fall in again.I can’t believe I am in the same place. It isn’t my fault.It still takes a long time to get out. Chapter 3 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I see it there, I still fall in.It’s habit. It’s my fault. I know where I am. I get out immediately. Chapter 4 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it. Chapter 5 I walk down a different street. CommentaryBy: Anne S. Kosem I heard this poem at *church this past weekend and it really resonated with me. In fact, it’s been churning in me ever since. A habit is an acquired thought or behavior pattern you follow so frequently it becomes almost involuntary. I’d like to add something to that definition today. The development of habits is part of the human condition. We are literally wired to create them. One of the chief functions of our  subconscious mind is to take over routine activities, allowing us to perform them on auto-pilot, so our conscious mind has space to learn new things. This is great for healthy habits! Unfortunately our subconscious mind does not have the capacity to reason the way our conscious mind does so when we fall into an unhealthy pattern, it makes those behaviors automatic too.  Habits are a strength and a weakness for everyone. People are generally aware of their healthy habits, proud of them even, because in most cases they have worked hard to build those habits and they are reaping the benefits.  For example, it takes effort to develop healthy eating habits, to exercise regularly, to make time to meditate daily. When you do any one of those things regularly, your energy levels will increase. Often this gives you the motivation you to continue long enough for it to become a habit.   Unhealthy habits are the opposite. They are at the core of every ongoing struggle we have, yet we are often totally unaware of them. Why? Because we generally develop those habits in an effort to escape something else. We had a hard day at work… so we reach for a glass of wine, we grab the Netflix remote, we allow ourselves to be sucked in to some form of social media not realizing the unhealthy habits we form over time because of it. Unhealthy habits that can become addictions. I deeply appreciate this poem because it lays out the framework for breaking a habit so clearly. I especially want to draw your attention to the fact that awareness alone does not bring about change. So often once we recognize a negative pattern in our lives, we set the expectation that we will be able to avoid it in the future. When that doesn’t happen, we are filled with disappointment and a feeling of powerlessness. At this point, we are powerless. It’s when you are aware and still fall into the habit hole, as you see in Chapter 5, that you have the opportunity to take ownership of the habit. That’s when YOU have the power to break it! There is no shortage of resources out there to help you break habits and move from walking around the “habit hole” to choosing a new street. I hope you will seek them out as needed. If you need help, please email me, Anne@AnnesKosem.Com. For today, I hope you will remember that… Self-Awareness and ownership are the birthplace of change.  © 1977 Portia Nelson, There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery *thecrossing.church. The post Falling Down the “Habit Hole” appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> 2020/02/25/falling-down-the-habit-hole/feed/ 1 National Coach Academy Interview February 2020 2020/02/20/life-coach-path-interview-february-2020/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:31:07 +0000 ?p=1010 National Coach Academy Interview By Brandon from Lifecoachpath.com Our main objective here at the National Coach … National Coach Academy Interview February 2020 Read More » The post National Coach Academy Interview February 2020 appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> National Coach Academy Interview By Brandon from Lifecoachpath.com Our main objective here at the National Coach Academy is to enable aspiring coaches to reach their full professional potential. One of the most effective ways to educate students about the world of coaching is by offering them a window into the world of real, practicing coaches and showing them all the different ways coaches make a difference in the lives of their clients. We hope today’s interview adds another insightful glimpse into the dynamic world of coaching.Today we are interviewing Anne S. Kosem. Anne is a Certified Professional Life Coach based in St. Louis, Missouri. NCA: Can you describe your coaching practice and the kinds of clients you typically work with?Anne: I am a personal and a professional coach. While I mainly work with individuals, I also work with corporate teams mainly on conflict resolution and communication. My clients range from 15 to 65 — it’s a pretty wide range. I’d say the bulk of the people I see are 25-55. They may seek me out as a means of support during a difficult transition either at work or in a relationship, like a divorce. Or they just feel stuck. They are tired of putting energy into quick fixes that don’t work. They want a more fulfilling life.NCA: What initially got you interested in this career path and what kind of degree or certifications did you need to complete, if any?Anne: I had a roundabout way of getting into coaching. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Interpersonal Communication and worked in marketing for a few years after college. I went on to get my MBA and partnered in the start-up of a family business. Then I had twins which was very exciting but also all-consuming at times. It gave me the chance to reprioritize and look for a career that allowed a better balance with work and family.I started taking on projects where I consulted to get businesses off the ground. I did this with a life coach who was starting a new practice. I loved it, so much that I never left. I stayed on with her and I ended up going back to school and getting certified. I did all of my training and logged all of my coaching hours and eventually went out on my own. That was about 10 years ago.NCA: What I find so fascinating is that no one has yet been “born into” coaching. Because the field is so new, everyone has their own unique story as to how they got started in this field.Anne: Right! Our society is finally starting to allow for some vulnerability so people are more comfortable asking for help. It’s okay to say, “Things aren’t working. I need some help. I need some support here.” That’s the most important part of being a coach — finding your own style, being yourself, being authentic, and inviting other people to do the same. You have to be able to do that if you’re going to ask someone else to do it, too. NCA: In working with your clients, what would you say is the most rewarding part of that process and on the flip side of that, what is the most challenging aspect of the work that you do?Anne: The most rewarding part of the process is definitely seeing people make meaningful life changes. Seeing them surprise themselves with what they’re capable of doing and the changes they’re able to make in their lives. The resiliency of the human spirit amazes me. No matter how discouraged one might be, they are still able to rise up and get to where they want to be. People don’t stay down for long with support.The toughest part for me is when people don’t fully commit. When they come in and they work with me for a short time, and once they start making some significant progress, they think they’re pretty good, so they just stop coming. They end up falling back into old patterns, and they aren’t able to maintain all of their hard work. They aren’t able to really make those changes into lasting habits. That’s probably the most frustrating part for me. I want them to get where they want to be. I want them to stick with it.NCA: Can you think of a mentor or a coach in your own career whowas the most vital to your success and in what ways did this mentor help you thrive in your career?Anne: I’ve had several mentors — some that I’ve never met. Byron Katie is definitely a mentor. Brené Brown. Some of their work has really inspired me. There’s a lot of work I have done around their techniques that I’ve been able to bring into my coaching, which has been really powerful for me and for my clients.There was a life coach that I worked with when I first got started. Her name is Susan Cotter. She really helped me to settle into myself as a coach. How do you take all of these techniques that you learned and incorporate them into your coaching in an authentic way? How to be myself, basically. That’s the most important part of being a coach — finding your own style, being yourself, being authentic, and inviting other people to do the same. You have to be able to do that if you’re going to ask someone else to do it, too. I feel blessed to have had that support when I needed it.NCA: One of the most common challenges new coaches face is self-doubt. Some coaches call it Imposter Syndrome, where early on they feel somehow inadequate to take on the role of coach. What is one piece of advice that you would give to somebody who is in the beginning stage of their coaching career and dealing with these doubts in their mind?Anne: I would encourage new coaches to think about the parts that they worked on in themselves when they went through their training. What was transformative in their life? Where were they excited to apply that they learned? I would encourage them to focus on those things in the beginning, so they can build confidence and feel comfortable leveraging their own experiences. Whatever you can do to make a niche out of your passion and experience. I did more professional and career coaching in the beginning because I was more comfortable coaching in that arena. Sometimes coaches try to do it all. It’s just too broad of a spectrum if you don’t narrow your specialty in the beginning. It’s like a book. Write what you know. I was interviewed by Brandon from LifeCoachPath.com The post National Coach Academy Interview February 2020 appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> Build Your Self-Worth Through Love & Acceptance 2020/02/17/building-your-self-worth/ 2020/02/17/building-your-self-worth/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:00:11 +0000 ?p=942 Can You learn to love and accept yourself… When you feel like a failure? When your … Build Your Self-Worth Through Love & Acceptance Read More » The post Build Your Self-Worth Through Love & Acceptance appeared first on Anne S Kosem. ]]> Can You learn to love and accept yourself… When you feel like a failure? When your heart is broken and you feel unwanted? When a shadow of doubt is covering all your strengths and abilities? Yes, you can… Practicing radical love and acceptance is also a pathway to worthiness. Let’s start by gaining an understanding of what self-worth is and isn’t.  Self-worth is a reflection of how worthy you believe you are of receiving such things as love, respect, and good fortune. This belief is held deep within yourself.  It is not related to your appearance, your bank account, or how many friends you have. It’s also not something you can earn, despite the fact that we live in a culture that encourages us to hustle for our worth. To be fair, most of us didn’t grow up learning to value ourself for who we “are.” Nor did we learn how to love and accept ourselves in the face of failure. So it makes sense that we would seek external feedback and validation as a means of feeling better about ourselves. Unfortunately, that’s the reason why so many of us struggle with low self-worth. Our self-worth is a fragile, fair-weather friend and we need it to be a pillar of strength. After all, it’s part of our constitution, a grounding factor that keeps us centered in the face of adversity. Since worthiness is built on solid foundation of love and acceptance, that’s what we will focus on cultivating today. One way you can start growing your self-worth is by Practicing Acceptance. Learning to view yourself apart from your circumstances and to accept yourself without condition. Step One Observe the direction of your thoughts. Start recognizing when the shift into “personal attack mode” occurs. This often happens when we are saddened or disappointed in the outcome of a situation. It can also happen when we inadvertently trigger a painful memory. You may be aware of a deep swell of emotion. Your thoughts turning dark; anger, resentment, perhaps blaming someone or something else for how you feel. When you shift to self-condemnation, then you’re in personal attack mode.Here are a few examples of the switch: You’re running late for a meeting at your child’s


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Annett Riechert { webdesign :: typografie :: poster } Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000 de hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/favicon-300x300.png Annett Riechert 32 32 Buchcover für eine Publikation im OA-Hochschulverlag /typografie/buchcover-fuer-eine-publikation-im-oa-hochschulverlag/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:41:53 +0000 /?p=10851 Für die Masterarbeit von Felix Stolze entstand unter meiner Mitwirkung ein Cover. Die Gestaltung beruht auf dem Entwurf von Dominique Fischer aus Leipzig. Das Buch »Prototypische Untersuchung von Lernszenarien in virtuellen Welten am Beispiel WorkAdventure zur Evaluation des Potenzials der Anwendung in der Hochschullehre im Bereich Informatik« wird vom Open Acces Hochschulverlag der HTWK Leipzig herausgegeben. Es ist die dritte Veröffentlichung in der Reihe »Publikationen in der Informatik«. Ansicht des Buchcovers für die Publikation der Masterarbeit von Felix Stolze. Rückseite der Publikation des OA-Hochschulverlags. Das Buch kann sowohl als E-Book als auch als gedrucktes Exemplar erworben werden: OA-Hochschulverlag. Kurz und genau Firma: FTZ Leipzig e.V. Verlag: OA-Hochschulverlag der HTWK Leipzig Arbeitspunkte: Typografie, Integration von Content, Erstellen einer druckfertigen Datei. ]]> Poëma Naturale – Gespräch und Lesung in Leipzig /typografie/poema-naturale-gespraech-und-lesung-in-leipzig/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:06:39 +0000 /?p=10991 Rückblick auf die Präsentation meines Künstlerinnenbuchs Edition Knüve Experimentelle Klänge leiteten die Veranstaltung im Deutschen Buch- und Schriftmuseum an der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek am 20. August 2026 ein. Alejandro Barria spielte mit seinem Cello und mit Loops zwei Interpretationen des Gedichts „Poëma Naturale“ von Róža Domašcyna. Während der einstündigen Veranstaltung wurden das Gedicht von der Autorin vorgetragen, ich konnte auf zwei Aspekte meiner Arbeit an dem Buchprojekt eingehen und anschließend gab es Gelegenheit für Fragen an die Autroin und an mich. Fotoblicke Das erste Künstlerinnenbuch der Edition Knüve wurde Ende Juni fertig gestellt. Auf zwölf Seiten wird das Gedicht Poëma Naturale von Róža Domašcyna künstlerisch interpretiert. Gebunden ist das Buch in feines Materica Terra Rossa von fedrigoni. Erhältlich ist das Buch auf Grafik- und Druckmessen, sowie während der Präsentationen. Kurz und genau Label: Edition Knüve Webadresse: Handwerk: Handsatz, Flachdruck: Floraler Druck und Algrafie, Buchdruck, Handbindung Fonts: Bleisatz: Vendôme, François Ganeau (1951) und Super Grotesk. Foto: Thomas Riechert. Nächste Veranstaltung 4.12.2026 – Bautzen, Sorbisches Museum. Weitere Informationen folgen. Förderhinweis: Das Vorhaben wird gefördert durch die Stiftung für das sorbische Volk, die jährlich auf der Grundlage der beschlossenen Haushalte des Deutschen Bundestages, des Landtages Brandenburg und des Sächsischen Landtages Zuwendungen aus Steuermitteln erhält. Projekt spěchuje Załožba za serbski lud, kotraž dóstawa lětnje přiražki z dawkowych srědkow na zakładźe hospodarskich planow, kotrež su Němski zwjazkowy sejm, Krajny sejm Braniborskeje a Sakski krajny sejm wobzamknyli. Projekt spěchujo Załožba za serbski lud, kótaraž dostawa lětnje pódpěru z dankowych srědkow na zakłaźe góspodaŕskich planow, kenž su Nimski zwězkowy sejm, Krajny sejm Bramborska a Sakski krajny sejm wobzamknuli. ]]> »Mein*Morgenstern« tourt auch 2026 weiter durch Deutschland /typografie/meinmorgenstern-tourt-weiter-durch-deutschland/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:04:03 +0000 /?p=10929 Ausstellungen des Projektes »Mein*Morgenstern«: Gutenberg-Bibliothek 8. Juli – 28. Augusts 2026 / Mainz Gutenberg-Carré, Ernst-Ludwig-Platz 2, Mainz Sonderausstellung im Stadtmuseum Mosbach Eröffnung am 8. Juli – 18:00 Uhr 31. August bis 28. Oktober 2026 Landesbibliothek Oldenburg 25. September – 30. Oktober 2026 www.lb-oldenburg.de Frühere Beiträge zum Projekt lesen: Mein*Morgenstern in Leipzig und in Werder an der Havel, auf dem Galgenberg. Informationen zum Projekt: Verein für die Schwarze Kunst, MDE Meister der Einbandkunst und Büchergilde Gutenberg. ]]> Buch: Poëma Naturale in der Edition Knüve erschienen /typografie/poema-naturale-edition-knueve/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:59:56 +0000 /?p=10899 Poëma Naturale – meine buchkünstlerische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Gedicht der sorbischen Autorin Róža Domašcyna Das erste Künstlerinnenbuch der Edition Knüve wurde Ende Juni fertig gestellt. Auf zwölf Seiten wird das Gedicht Poëma Naturale von Róža Domašcyna künstlerisch interpretiert. Gebunden ist das Buch in feines Materica Terra Rossa von fedrigoni. Erhältlich ist das Buch auf Grafik- und Druckmessen, sowie während der Präsentationen. In dem zwölfseitigen Band mit Cover findet die künstlerische Auseinandersetzung mit den Mitteln von Sprache, Typografie und der traditionellen Handwerkskunst des Buch- und Hochdrucks statt. Das Gedicht Poëma Naturale von Róža Domašcyna wurde in inszenierender Typografie gestaltet. In der aufwendigen Technik der Algrafie entstand der sich durch das Buch ziehende florale Druck. Durch diese Verbindung von Sprache, Typografie und floralen Materialdrucken entstand das handwerklich gefertigte Buch, welches das Interesse für die Pflege und Förderung der sorbischen Sprache und Kultur als Ausdruck der Identität des sorbischen Volkes sichtbar macht. Die hochwertige und handgebundene Ausgabe nutzt traditionelle Handwerkstechniken, unterstützt damit die Bewahrung der sorbischen Identität und stärkt die Präsentation sorbischer Kunst und Kultur auf regionaler, nationaler und internationaler Ebene. Das für den Lyrikband verwendete Gedicht beschäftigt sich mit einer Besonderheit von Sprache und Umgangssprache. Die Begriffe von Flora und Fauna unterscheiden sich je nach Sprachraum, ja auch nach Region oder Dialekt. Diese in eine andere Sprache zu übersetzen, heißt sich der Begriffe der anderen Sprache zu bedienen. Róža Domašcyna stellt aber die rein sprachlich übertragenen Begriffe den Übersetzungen gegenüber. Aus dieser Semantik entsteht eine Spannung, die zur Interpretation und Auseinandersetzung einlädt und somit den Raum für eine Auseinandersetzung mit der sorbischen Sprache einlädt. Das handwerklich gestaltete Buch verbindet so die kulturelle Tradition, die sprachwissenschaftliche Analyse und die künstlerische Umsetzung zu einem einzigartigen Projekt. Eine ausführliche Projektbeschreibung: Das Gedicht Poëma Naturale wurde von Róža Domašcyna geschrieben und reiht sich ein in ihre vielfältiges lyrisches Œuvre. Das Gedicht Poëma Naturale wurde 2006 in dem Band Stimmfaden im Verlag Das Wunderhorn veröffentlicht. Róža Domašcyna arbeitete als Übersetzerin und hat somit einen besonderen Blick auf die Feinheiten von Sprache. Dies sollte im Projekt als inhaltliche Schwerpunkte mittels inszenierender Typografie und traditioneller Handwerkskunst in einen Lyrikband sichtbar gemacht werden und zugleich als kulturelle Repräsentation der sorbischen Literatur im nationalen und internationalen Kontext wirken. So zurückhaltend wie die Dichterin in ihrem Gedicht von dem Wiedererwachen der Natur nach einem Feuer schreibt und sorbische Namen mit den deutschen verwebt, sollte auch die inszenierende Typografie sich einfügen und ein weiteres Element auf der Seite eines Verses werden. Die floralen Drucken sollen sich, zart begonnen, in der Wildheit der Mitte bis zum Schlussbild entfalten und so von der Kraft der Natur, dem immer wieder Aufkeimen und Fortpflanzen Zeugnis ablegen. Dies als Symbol für den Fortbestand bedrohter Sprachen, für die Schönheit und Bedeutung des Sorbischen. Mittels der scheinbar gebrochenen Sätze ab Vers zwei wird auf die Vernetzung und Durchdringung der sorbischen Lebenswelten eingegangen. Nicht der Zeilendurchschuß wurde verwendet, sondern die gebrochenen Zeilen hängen aneinander, wie die Übersetzung des sorbischen Begriffs, in all seiner Poetik, gemeinsam mit dem deutschen und dem lateinischen semantisch vernetzt ist. Mit dem Fokus auf die Semantik der Bezeichnungen im Gedicht wurde ein besonderer Wert auf den Dialog mit dem Material, mittels Pflanzendrucks, gelegt. Ein Ziel war, die aus der Natur entnommenen Pflanzen durch einen direkten Abdruck sichtbar und in ihrer Vielfalt und Authentizität erfahrbar werden zu lassen. Dieses Vorhaben konnte mit der Flachdrucktechnik, der Algrafie, umgesetzt werden. Dafür waren jedoch Vorarbeiten notwendig, wie das Identifizieren von entsprechendem floralen Materialien, das Entnehmen aus der Natur und Waschen, sowie das Schneiden mittels eines Skalpells. Die benötigten Pflanzen wurden für zwei Stunden zum Antrocknen gepresst, sie behielten durch diese kurze Phase ihre Vitalität und konnten zum Druck verwendet werden. Im ersten Druckgang wurde das Pflanzenmaterial nahtlos aufgebracht, wie es beim Blättern im Buch zu sehen sein würde. Vor dem Belichten der Algrafieplatte wurde der Druckbogen ausgeschossen, die Vorlagen für Schön- und Wiederdruck angelegt. Nach dem fotomechanischen Belichten der Algrafieplatte wurde diese aktiviert und fand im floralen Druck ihre Verwendung. Diese drei Phasen gleichen den Metamorphosen der Pflanzenwelt im Jahresverlauf oder wie im Gedicht von Róža Domašcyna, nach einer (Feuer)-Apokalypse. Das Abbild der Pflanzen in den Phasen meiner Arbeit und die Pflanzen in der Natur sind regelmäßigen Veränderungen unterworfen, verändern sich, vom Hummus ausgehend, der die Samen nährt bis zur fruchtenden, ausgewachsenen Pflanze, bleiben doch immer sie selbst. Ein weiteres Ziel war die Durchdringung des Textes und der floralen Gestaltung mittels einer inszenierenden Typografie in der Tradition der vergangenen zweihundert Jahre, begonnen mit Mallarmé, Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts, bis zur die Visuellen Poesie. Der Bedeutungsrahmen einiger im Gedicht verwendeter Pflanzen sollte um die lateinischen Begriffe dieser erweitert werden, jedoch wurde auch auf das Spiel der Dichterin eingegangen, so streuen sich Bruchstücke auf den Seiten des Lyrikbands und nur auf der letzten Seite, gleich einem Schlussakkord, türmt sich in drei Zeilen gestapelt der Rosmarin. Die Funktion dieser inszenierenden Typografie liegt in der Einladung zum Dialog, zur Auseinandersetzung mit Sprache und mit Fremdheit. In der bewußten Verwendung von Wortteilen liegt die Aufforderung sich tiefgründig mit der Verwandlung von Begriffen auseinanderzusetzen. Die poetischen Übersetzungen von Róža Domašcyna stehen dabei als Bedeutungsebene, weisen auf ihren Ursprung, die sorbische Sprache, hin. So wurde der Semantik des Gedichts neben den sorbischen Übersetzungen und den deutschen Begriffen mit den lateinischen Bezeichnungen eine weitere Einheit hinzugefügt (und es wäre ein leichtes, dieses System auf alle Sprachen der Welt, soweit die Pflanzen als solche bekannt sind, zu erweitern). Nächste Präsentationen: 7. und 8. Novmeber 2026 in Frauenfeld/Schweiz: HPM Frauenfeld. Ein ganzes Wochenende werde ich auf der Buch und Druckkunstmesse im schweizerischen Frauenfeld meine Arbeiten präsentieren. Informationen zur Messe finden Sie hier: www.buch-und-druckkunst-messe.ch. 4. Dezember 2026 im Sorbischen Museum Bautzen. Weitere Informationen folgen. Präsentation: 20. August 2026 Im Deutschen Buch- und Schriftmuseum an der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek findet die erste Präsentation des Künstlerinnenbuch „Poëma Naturale“ im Beisein der Autorin Róža Domašcyna statt. Durch die Veranstaltung führt der Verleger Andreas Heidtmann (poetenladen.de). Umrahmt wird die Veranstaltung von Alejandro Barría, Cello & Loops (Instagram: bassocello). Beginn: 16 Uhr, Ort: Dauerausstellung des Museums. Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum, Deutscher Platz 1, 04103 Leipzig Kurz und genau Label: Edition Knüve von Annett Riechert, gegründet 2026 in Leipzig Webadresse: Idee und Umsetzung: Annett Riechert. Handwerk: Handsatz, Floraler Druck, Flachdruck (Algrafie), Buchdruck, Handbindung Fonts: Bleisatz: Vendôme, François Ganeau (1951) und Super Grotesk. Werkstätten: FBPress, Grafikwerkstatt Dresden, Buchkunst Anne Deuter. Fotos: Anne Deuter. Förderhinweis: Das Vorhaben wird gefördert durch die Stiftung für das sorbische Volk, die jährlich auf der Grundlage der beschlossenen Haushalte des Deutschen Bundestages, des Landtages Brandenburg und des Sächsischen Landtages Zuwendungen aus Steuermitteln erhält. Projekt spěchuje Załožba za serbski lud, kotraž dóstawa lětnje přiražki z dawkowych srědkow na zakładźe hospodarskich planow, kotrež su Němski zwjazkowy sejm, Krajny sejm Braniborskeje a Sakski krajny sejm wobzamknyli. Projekt spěchujo Załožba za serbski lud, kótaraž dostawa lětnje pódpěru z dankowych srědkow na zakłaźe góspodaŕskich planow, kenž su Nimski zwězkowy sejm, Krajny sejm Bramborska a Sakski krajny sejm wobzamknuli. Interesse an dem Buch? In meinem Shop finden Sie verschiedene Arbeiten. Es handelt sich um Einzelexemplare oder kleine Auflagen. Alle Preise erhalten Sie auf Anfrage.]]> Fünfzehn oder 5zehn oder 15 – Einladung zum Feiern /grafik/fuenfzehn-oder-5zehn-oder-15-einladung-zum-feiern/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:19:13 +0000 /?p=10857 Im Juni 2011 bin ich die ersten Schritte in mein selbstständiges Arbeitsleben gewagt. Die Vorbereitungen liefen schon vorher an. Dank einer Förderung der SAB bildete ich mich in den Bereichen Marketing, Buchhaltung und Recht weiter. Mein Arbeitsleben als Webdesignerin startete ich mit der Gestaltung von Webseiten und Postern. Dem bin ich treu geblieben. Inzwischen ist der Umfang meiner Arbeiten im Bereich Webdesign umfangreicher geworden. Mit der Anforderungsanalyse begonnen, über die Entwicklung von eigenen Themes für die CMS WordPress und ClassicPress, bis zur Onlinestellung bekommen meine Kund*innen nun ihre Wünsche ins digitale umgesetzt. In Ergänzung zu meinen Berufsausbildungen entschied ich mich vier Jahre später für die Ausbildung Typografie-Intensiv. Diese fand einmal monatlich als Blockseminar in der Nähev von München statt. In dieser von Rudolf Paulus Gorbach geleiteten Weiterbildung eröffnete sich mir die Welt der Typen – der Buchstaben, der Innenräume, des Weißraums, der Formenvielfalt und so weiter. Für die Abschlussarbeit untersuchte ich den kleinen Buchstaben g und fand in einer der früheren Teilnehmerinnen eine Verlegerin. Lange Zeit hatte ich meine Leidenschaft für Zeichnen und Malen hinter all den Dingen, die Familien so tun, gestellt. Im Anschluß an die Typografie-Ausbildung begann ich wöchentlich verschiedene Kurse zu besuchen. Da mich auch weiterhin die Typografie begeisterte, studierte ich zwei Semester an der Abendakademie der HGB in Leipzig. Der Kurs wurde geleitet von Pierre Pané-Farré. Die dort entwickelten Schriften ruhen noch heute und warten auf eine Vollendung. Von Jahr zu Jahr vertiefte ich meine Kenntnisse in der „Designprogrammierung“, also HTML und CSS. Es entstanden rein typografische Seiten in reinstem HTML, aber auch umfangreiche Redesigns mit der Einbindung von externen Datenbanken. Eine meiner Lieblingsseiten wird in einem SVG-Editor erstellt und erlaubt so eine sehr freie Gestaltung auf der Fläche. Dass sich der Kundenkreis immer mehr in den künstlerischen Bereich fokussierte, liegt sicher an meiner eigenen Ausrichtung. Was wäre das Leben ohne eine warmherzige Unterstützung? Ins Museum für Druckkunst kam ich allein und blieb diesem bis heute treu. Christine Hartmann vermittelte mich nicht nur zu dem Unterstützerkreis der Typotage, sie ermöglichte mir die ersten Schritte im Handsatz. Meine erste Visitenkarte setzte ich unter dem strengen Blick eines ehrenamtlich arbeitenden Pensionärs. Inzwischen gebe ich im Museum meine eigenen Workshops mit dem Titel „Druck dich aus“. Nicht unerwähnt sollen die Poster für den wissenschaftlichen Bereich bleiben. Was mich an der Gestaltung besonders reizt, ist die Visualisierung der wissenschaftlichen Thematik und die Auseinandersetzung mit den Akteuren. Die Aussagen strukturiert und pointiert darzustellen, fordert meine Kreativität ungemein heraus. Für eine Veranstaltung von Historikern und Informatikern setzte und druckte ich das Plakat von Hand, also im Buchdruck. Überwiegend arbeitete ich aber Digital mit Illustrator, Photoshop und InDesign. Mit der „Walz“, einem Programm des Vereins für die Schwarze Kunst, verband ich meine Reiselust mit meinem Interesse für den Handsatz. In diesen insgesamt 40 Arbeitstagen habe ich unglaublich viel kennengelernt. Ich bereiste innerhalb der Walz und danach Werkstätten in sieben Ländern und besuchte Buchdrucker*innen, die freiberuflich oder im Verein arbeiten. Dies alles, und noch viel mehr, passierte in den letzten fünfzehn Jahren. Am 9. Juni lade ich alle Interessierten ein, beim Andruck meiner Korrex-Stuttgart dabei zu sein und so das nächste Kapitel meiner Freiberuflichkeit zu eröffnen. Zur besseren Planung bitte ich um Anmeldung! Die Veranstaltung wird von 15 bis 19 Uhr in meinem Atelier für analoge und digitale Gestaltung stattfinden. Kurz und genau 9. Juni 2026, 15 bis 19 Uhr, Andruck und 15jähriges Jubiläum Anmeldung per Mail: Kontakt Ort: Scharnhorststr. 38, Leipzig. ]]> Webdesign: Typografische Komposition für Leipziger Sommerakademie /webdesign/webdesign-leipziger-sommerakademie/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:16:33 +0000 /?p=10844 Für die jährlich stattfindenden Veranstaltungen, wie die Leipziger Sommerakademie, werden die aktuellen Inhalte eingepflegt. Diesmal gekörte auch die Anpassung der typografischen Komposition zu den notwenidgen Änderungen. Aus der »Leipziger Sommerakademie« wurde (und wird) in diesem Jahr die »Leipziger Sommerakademie zu Gast in der Oberlausitz«. Sowohl auf der Startseite, wie auch den Unterseiten mußten die Größen und die Komposition der Überschrift verändert werden. Beide Logos sind als SVG-Datei angelegt und auf der Webseite eingebunden. Weitere Aktualisierungen können durch die einfache Bedienung des Backends entweder von der Kundin vorgenommen oder beauftragt werden. Ein Arbeitspunkt beinhaltet die Konfigurationn des Formulars. Ich empfehle für das Formular einen Spamschutz (oder eher Spamreduzierer) zu verwenden und das Formular offline zu schalten, sobald die Teilnehmeranzahl erreicht ist. So kann die Anzahl unwerwünschter Spam-Mails vermieden werden. Ein weiterer Arbeitspunkt war die Einrichtung einer neuen Landkarte. Für diese hat sich die Verwendung von OpenStreetMap mit dem Kartendienstleister Umap etabliert. Die Konfiguration des Zielortes lässt sich einfach vornehmen und auf der Webseite einbinden. Kurz und genau Firma: Prof. Katrin Kunert, Leipziger Sommerakademie Webadresse: CMS: ClassicPress, Fonts: Open Sans (Steve Matteson, googlefonts), Albra (Designer: Yang Lu, Publisher: BumbumType) Map: Umap auf OpenStreet-Map, Arbeitspunkte: Typografie, Implementierung, Designprogrammierung, HTML, CSS]]> Druck dich aus! Workshop im Museum für Druckkunst Leipzig /typografie/workshop-museum-fuer-druckkunst-leipzig/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:06:17 +0000 /?p=10686 Druck dich aus! Eine Walze mit Farbe liegt auf einem Arbeitstisch, bereit für den nächsten Arbeitsschritt. Foto in der Druckerei TipoRenesansa in Ljubljana, Slovenien. Druck dich aus: Schrift – Farbe – Papier erleben: Beschreibung: Im Workshop „Druck dich aus“ erhalten die Teilnehmenden einen praktischen Einblick in das traditionelle Handwerk des Bleisatzes und Buchdrucks. Sie arbeiten mit originalen Bleilettern, lernen den Aufbau des Setzkastens, das typografische Maßsystem (Didot-System), sowie den Umgang mit historischen Handpressen. Der Kurs kombiniert Theorie und Praxis: Einführung in Typografie, Schriftgeschichte und Werkzeuge. Setzen eines kurzen Textes im Handsatz. Druck auf historischen Andruckpressen. Herstellung individueller Drucke (z.B. Postkarten, Spruchdrucke). Im Mittelpunkt stehen historisches Handwerk, kreatives Ausprobieren und das Erleben von Materialität von Holz, Blei, Farbe und Papier. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse nötig. Am Ende nehmen die Teilnehmenden eigene Druckwerke mit. NEUE Termine: 9.5.2026, Auf den Spuren von Jan Tschichold, 6.6.2026, Vier Gänge Typografie – Ein sommerliches Menü setzen, die Workshops finden jeweils von 11 bis 15 Uhr statt. Der Workshop wird von mir, Annett Riechert, angeleitet. Ich bin ausgebildete Typografin und war Stipendiatin für Buchdruck des Vereins für die Schwarze Kunst. Seit acht Jahren verwirkliche ich eigene Projekte im Museum für Druckkunst und unterstütze das Team ehrenamtlich in der Handsatzwerkstatt oder bei Kursen. Beruflich begleitet mich die angewandte Typografie sowohl im analogen, wie auch im digitalen Kontext. Die Konzeption von Schrift und Bild auf einer Fläche wende ich in Projekten wie Webseiten, wissenschaftliche Poster, Cover, Flyer u.s.w. an. Der Workshop Druck-dich-aus wird einmal monatlich, jeweils an einem Sonnabend, im Museum für Druckkunst stattfinden. In jedem Workshop werde ich ein Thema aus der Typografie oder aus Leipzig, als der traditionellen Buchstadt, aufgreifen. Zu den Kosten informieren Sie sich bitte auf der Webseite des Museums. Anmeldung direkt per Mail oder Telefon im Museum für Druckkunst Leipzig. Rückblick auf den Workshop: Druck dich aus – Gedicht, 14.2.2026: In diesem Kurs für angewandte Typografie setzten sich die Teilnehmerinnen mit dem Gedicht »Sophie« von Hans Arp auseinander. Die sechs Zeilen des Gedichts sollten frei komponiert, gesetzt und danach mit meiner Unterstützung gedruckt werden. Die Erfahrung von Gestaltung soll eine haptische sein, so bekamen die Teilnehmerinnen Schere und Papier, um an ihren Entwürfen zu arbeiten. Parallel zu den Entwurfsarbeiten führte ich in die nächsten Schritte ein: Welche Schriften stehen zur Verfügung und was ist das besondere am Maßsystem im Bleisatz. Der Winkelhaken und das Setzschiff – mit solch eingängigen Begriffen wurde der Einsatz der Werkzeuge erleichtert. Wobei das in der Hand halten und gleichzeitig am Text arbeiten eine Herausforderung war. Die Korrekturen des Satzes funktionierte dank der Größe des Schriftsatzes recht gut. Durch den gemeinsamen Druck von Bleisatz und Klischee wurde der Ausgleich des letzteren nötig. Die Teilnehmerin schneidet ein Papier auf die Größe des Klischees. Dieses wurde danach unter das Klischee gelegt, um die Höhe zu korrigieren. Jede Teilnehmerin hatte die Gelegenheit ihren eigenen Druck an der Korrex Andruckpresse zu drucken. Die Farbe der Drucke hatte wir in der Entwurfsphase besprochen. Bei einem eintägigen Workshoptag ist nur ein einfarbiger Druck möglich. Die Ergebnisse aller Teilnehmerinnen trockneten in einem Trockenregal. Für den Heimweg schützten Seidenpapiere die Drucke. Nach einer Ruhezeit von 2–3 Tage sollten diese vollständig getrocknet sein. Den Rückblick auf den Workshop: Druck dich aus – Frauen in der Typografie, vom 7.3.2026, finden Sie in einem eigenen Beitrag! ]]> Poster auf „FORGE25 – Daten neu denken“ /grafik/poster-auf-forge25-daten-neu-denken/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:05:03 +0000 /?p=10715 Das wissenschaftliche Poster „Meta-Datenbank zu den Pfarrpersonen im deutschsprachigen Raum (Meta-Pfarrerbuch)“ habe ich weiter entwickelt. Das Projekt „Meta-Pfarrerbuch“ wurde auf der Konferenz „FORGE25 – Forschungsdaten in den Geisteswissenschaften“ Ende September in Rostock vorgestelllt. Die dreitägige Konferenz richtete sich an Akteur*innen aus Wissenschaft, Dateninfrastruktur und Forschung. Kurz und genau Firma: Landeskirchenamt Hannover, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Archive und Bibliotheken in der EKD Arbeitspunkte: Layout, Illustration, Typografie Format: A0 Auflage Poster: 2 Linkliste www.forge25.uni-rostock.de www.landeskirchlichesarchiv-hannover.de Science Poster für die Präsentation auf der Konferenz FORGE25 – Forschungsdaten in den Geisteswissenschaften in Rostock. ]]> Rückblick auf den Tag des offenen Ateliers /typografie/rueckblick-auf-den-tag-des-offenen-ateliers/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:06:58 +0000 /?p=10660 Am letzten Sonntag des diesjährigen Septembers öffnete ich das erste Mal die Tür meines Ateliers für Familie, Freund*innen und Nachbar*innen. Die Tage zuvor hatte ich alle Hände voll zu tun. Drucke mußten gerahmt und signiert werden und etwas Kulinarisches wollte ich auch gern anbieten. Schließlich war am Sonntag pünktlich um 14 Uhr alles bereit. Unglaublich viele Interessierte besuchten mich in meinem Atelier. Zusehen gab es typografische Poster, Buchdrucksachen und Arbeiten im Hochdruck. In den letzten 18 Monaten war ich in einigen Werkstätten für traditionellen Buchdruck. Viele Fotos von meinen Walzaufenthalten lagen für meine Besucher bereit und so ergaben sich sehr viele spannende Gespräche. Wenn ich auch zu geben muss, die Videos vom Heidelberger Zylinder, aufgenommen im Museum Typorama, und der Druckaktion in Belo Horizonte mit den Kollegen vom Druckkollekitv 62 zogen natürlich alle Augen und Ohren auf sich. Meine Fotoblicke von diesen Tag: Vielen Dank an: Dem Leipziger Geschäft Kunstgriff für die schnelle Arbeit und die tolle Fachberatung, meine Kollegin claire, die sich an dem Tag der offenen Tür beteiligt hatte und natürlich an meine Freundinnen und meine Familie! Linkliste Kunstgriff Leipzig Verein ars avanti Verein für die Schwarze Kunst]]> Webprogrammierung für Künstlerin Christina Wildgrube /webdesign/webprogrammierung-fuer-kuenstlerin-christina-wildgrube/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:54 +0000 /?p=10367 Programmierung eines künstlerischen Portfolios Gemeinsam mit der Künstlerin Christina Wildgrube entwickelten wir eine Portfolio-Webseite. Unsere erste gemeinsame Arbeit diente der Visualisierung einer aktuellen Ausstellung in der Leipziger Spinnerei. Diese vor kurzem veröffentlichte Webseite ist unsere zweite Zusammenarbeit. Strukturiert und konzentriert entwickelten wir für das Porfolio der Künstlerin verschiedene Seitentypen. Zur einfachen Pflege der Inhalte wird das Content-Management-System Redaxo verwendet. Im Backend hat Christina Wildgrube verschiedene Text- und Bildvorlagen. Das Rastersystem kann sie für alle ihre Inhalte einsetzen. Die Designprogrammierung (HTML und CSS), das Einrichten des Templates, sowie die Integration der optimierten Text- und Bildinhalte führte ich aus. Für die Anpassungsarbeiten des Templates beauftragte ich einen Programmierer.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592153507467992076Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0000eAK'S Genealogy ResearchI am using this blog to record my genealogy research progress. My research at this point is concentrated in Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania records. Since many of my ancestors ended up in the Midwest and West my research sometimes takes me in that direction. I also research Irish records.noreply@blogger.com (Annette)Blogger505125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592153507467992076.post-4402113879875228935Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:07:33 +00002026-07-09T16:50:37.325-07:00Why DNA Tests Struggle With North American Native Ancestry — and How They Still Found Ours<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="465" height="237" src="; width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My father and his siblings about the time Patrick Chapman visited the family in the 1940s</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Can DNA Tests Detect North American Native Ancestry? What the Science Really Shows</h3>One of the most common questions in genealogy today is whether DNA companies can accurately detect North American Native American ancestry. Many people test hoping to confirm a family story, only to find 0% Native American DNA in their results. Others discover small percentages that raise new questions. And occasionally, a match appears that helps clarify a long‑standing mystery.<br /><br />That’s exactly what happened in my own research.<br /><br />Recently, I discovered that I am a DNA match to the grandson of Patrick Chapman, the boy my father remembered visiting the Kapple family in Chicago in the 1940s. According to 23andMe, Patrick’s grandson and I are second cousins once removed. My father had always believed Patrick was a full‑blooded Native American, so I was surprised to see that his grandson had only 2.4% Native American DNA.<br /><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">That led me to a deeper question:</h4><br />How good are DNA companies at detecting North American Native ancestry?<br /><br />The answer is: They can detect it — but only at a broad continental level, and not with the same precision they have for Central and South America.<br /><br />Here’s why.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Why Central &amp; South American Native ancestry is easier to detect</h3><br /><br />DNA companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA have large, well‑sampled reference panels for:<br /><br />Mexico<br /><br /><br />Central America<br /><br /><br />South America<br /><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">These regions have:</h4><br />large Indigenous populations<br /><br /><br />distinct genetic signatures<br /><br /><br />long‑established communities<br /><br /><br />many people who have tested<br /><br />Because of this, companies can identify Central and South American ancestry with high accuracy and often pinpoint specific regions.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Why North American Native ancestry is harder</h3>North American Native ancestry is absolutely detectable — but with limitations. The challenges come from several historical and scientific factors:<div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Most U.S. and Canadian tribes do not participate in DNA testing</h3><div><br /></div>Many tribes have:<br /><br />sovereignty rules<br /><br />cultural restrictions<br /><br />privacy concerns<br /><br />policies against DNA use for identity or enrollment<br /><br />This means the reference panels for tribes like the Ojibwe, Cree, Menominee, Potawatomi, Lakota, Navajo, and Cherokee are small or nonexistent.<br /><br />Without large reference samples, companies cannot build precise “tribe‑level” categories.<br /><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">2. North American tribes historically shared ancestry</h3><div><br /></div>Unlike Central and South America — where geography created strong genetic separation — North American tribes:<br /><br />migrated<br /><br />intermarried<br /><br />traded<br /><br />shared language families<br /><br />moved with climate and resource changes<br /><br />This creates overlapping genetic signatures, making it harder to assign ancestry to a specific region or nation.</div><div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. French‑Canadian + Native American ancestry is especially blended</h3><div><br /></div>Great Lakes families — including the Chapmans, Masons, LaGrues, and Dufaults — often descend from:<br /><br />Ojibwe<br /><br />Cree<br /><br />Menominee<br /><br />Huron/Wendat<br /><br />French voyageurs<br /><br />Métis communities<br /><br />These groups intermarried for generations, creating mixed DNA segments that companies can detect as “Native American,” but not as a specific tribe.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">So how good are the companies?</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">23andMe</h4></div><div>Very good at detecting small amounts of Native American DNA<br /><br />Labels it broadly as Indigenous Americas – North<br /><br />Cannot identify tribe or region</div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">AncestryDNA</h4>Detects Native American ancestry but is more conservative<br /><br />Often labels it as Indigenous Americas – North, East, or Canada<br /><br />May miss very small percentages<br /><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">FamilyTreeDNA / MyHeritage</h4>Detect Native ancestry but with less sensitivity<br /><br />Sometimes merge North and South American signals<br />Overall<br /><br />They can detect North American Native ancestry in most cases — but only at a broad continental level.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">How this applies to Patrick Chapman’s grandson</h3>Patrick’s grandson shows 2.4% Native American DNA, which comes from two Ojibwe women who lived seven generations back:<br /><br />Margaret “Kinikinokwe” LaGrue<br /><br />Josephte Louise Nischovoise Dufault<br /><br />Each woman would contribute about 0.78% of DNA at that distance. Because DNA inheritance is random, some people inherit none, while others inherit more than expected.<br /><br />His 2.4% is exactly what you’d expect from:<br /><br />two fully Indigenous ancestors<br /><br />seven generations back<br /><br />with surviving DNA segments<br /><br />It also explains why my father’s childhood impression didn’t match the genetics. Patrick wasn’t full Native American — but he did come from a family with deep French‑Canadian and Ojibwe roots, and those roots left a small but detectable trace in his grandson’s DNA.<br /><br />Why some people with Native ancestors show 0%<br /><br />Even when the ancestry is real and documented, DNA may not survive through every line. By seven or eight generations back, there is a significant chance that a person inherits no detectable DNA from a specific ancestor.<br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">This is why:</h4>Some people with Native ancestors in the 1700s show 0% Native DNA<br /><br />Others show 1–3%<br /><br />A few show higher amounts if multiple Native ancestors are present<br /><br />Patrick’s grandson is one of the lucky ones — the DNA survived.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Final takeaway</h3><br />DNA companies can detect North American Native ancestry in most cases, especially when the ancestor is within 5–7 generations. They simply cannot identify the specific tribe or region.</div></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br />2026/07/why-dna-tests-struggle-with-north.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592153507467992076.post-3956037828975689794Tue, 05 May 2026 19:58:00 +00002026-05-05T13:03:24.849-07:00Tracing the Two Mullen Family Houses of Pollaturick: What the 1926 Census Didn’t Tell Me<p>&nbsp;</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="577" height="400" src="; width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cement Era Publishing Company. (1913). <em>The Cement Era: Devoted to cement, concrete and related machinery</em> (Vol. 11). Cement Era Publishing Company.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> I went into the 1926 Census with high hopes. After years of trying to untangle the story of the two houses on the old Mullen property in Pollaturick, Milltown, Co. Galway, I thought this census — finally released after a century — might give me the missing pieces. Instead, it handed me a new mystery.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For context, four structures can still be found on the land today:</span></p><ol start="1"><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The ruins of what appears to be a piggery</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two houses</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A small structure I originally assumed was a cow house or cart house</span></p></li></ol><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">My central question has always been simple: <strong>How old are the two houses?</strong> The answer, however, has been anything but.</span></p><div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>What the 1926 Census Actually Says</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Unlike the 1901 and 1911 censuses, the 1926 returns give almost no detail about the houses themselves. No construction materials. No notes on whether they were stone, mud, or cement. Just one line that matters:</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Two 3‑room houses stood on the Mullen land in 1926.</strong></span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">That’s it.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The acreage, however, was more helpful. It confirmed that Patrick Mullen Sr.’s 57 acres had been divided between his sons Patrick Jr. and Michael, each receiving roughly 28 acres. Both men are listed with 28 acres in 1926, matching the family story and the valuation records.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">But the census didn’t tell me which two buildings were the houses — and which were something else.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Cement House That Never Appears on Any Map</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One structure on the property — the mostly cement house near the road — has always bothered me. It never appears on any Ordnance Survey map, even though OS maps are usually meticulous.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Since it’s absent from the 1913–1914 revision, I assumed it must have been built sometime after that survey. Cement cottages were becoming popular in Ireland around that time, promoted as healthier, sturdier replacements for the old stone-and-sod dwellings. The government even offered 60‑year repayment terms to encourage families to upgrade. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="950" height="224" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="711" height="195" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">So why would a solid cement house be missing from the maps?</span></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To test my assumptions, I asked several AI models. Gemini suggested the house might have been considered a “temporary structure,” and therefore omitted — but that explanation doesn’t hold up. Cement cottages were <em>not</em> temporary. They were seen as modern, sanitary, and permanent. Other AI models agreed: a cement house should have been mapped.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Which brings me back to the original problem:</span></p>If the present road‑front house wasn’t there in 1913–1914, where was the second house listed in the 1901 and 1911 censuses?<div><br /><div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>What the Maps Actually Show</strong></h3><div><strong><br /></strong></div><div>This is a map showing the current location of the houses on the property:</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="1092" height="229" src="; width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here’s the timeline as the maps reveal it:</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><h3><strong>1838 Ordnance Survey (black &amp; white and color versions)</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Both show a house on the Mullen land in the same location as the older surviving cottage today</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="624" height="240" src="; width="298" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><h3><strong>1860s reprint of the 1838 survey</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Identical — still one house.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="713" height="240" src="; width="277" /></a></p><h3><strong>1892 resurvey</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More detail, but still no sign of the cement house.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="703" height="240" src="; width="301" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><h3><strong>1890s Land Office 25‑inch edition</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This map was created for the Land Purchase Acts and is extremely detailed. It shows the main house and a smaller structure behind it. This could be the second house listed on the census records, but it could also be another outbuilding? The the long narrow structure was likely a farm building. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="900" height="229" src="; width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3><strong>1913–1914 6‑inch revision</strong></h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is where things get interesting. The map shows:</span></p><ul><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The main house</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A smaller outbuilding or cottage behind it</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A long narrow farm building</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The last 6 inch map (Geohive) now shows the possible cottage beside the house </span></p></li></ul><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Below is the last 6 inch version from the Geohive site. The</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> cement house by the road isn't on the map.</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Even more puzzling: the smaller cottage beside the main house appears here, but it never appeared on earlier maps. Yet it clearly existed — and still exists.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="958" height="225" src="; width="320" /></a></span></p><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">So the maps themselves are inconsistent</span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br />The 1913-1914 6 inch version at the National Library of Scotland doesn't show the cottage. </span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href=" alt="" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="1038" height="209" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></div><div></div><h2><strong>Could the “Cow House” Actually Have Been the Second Dwelling?</strong></h2><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For years I assumed the small structure near the house was a cow house or cart house. It looked utilitarian. It sat at an angle. It wasn’t large.</span></p><p><span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">But then I noticed something that changed everything: </span></span>It has a large fireplace.</p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outbuildings in rural Ireland did not have large fireplaces. Cottages did.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When I asked AI models about this, they unanimously agreed: a fireplace of that size indicates human habitation, not livestock housing.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A neighbor once mentioned that “another house” had stood behind the main house. That comment never made sense to me — until now. There were structures recorded on the maps behind the older house.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If the road‑front cement house wasn’t built yet in 1901 or 1911, then one of the unidentified structures on the maps must have been the second dwelling listed in those censuses.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And the only structures that fit the evidence — maps, ruins, chimney, and census data — is the one I had mistakenly labeled a cow house, and also possibly the small structure behind the house..</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="672" height="219" src="; width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; white-space: normal;"><img alt="" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="785" height="200" src="; width="320" /></a></div><p></p><br /><div></div><h2><strong>So Where Does This Leave the Timeline?</strong></h2><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here’s the most likely sequence based on everything we know:</span></p><ul><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Pre‑1838:</strong> One house on the property</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>1838–1890s:</strong> Still one house</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Between 1890 and 1901:</strong> A second small cottage is added beside the main house or behind the house</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>1901 &amp; 1911 censuses:</strong> Two households recorded — matching the two cottages</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>1913–1914 OS revision:</strong> Three possible cottages appear, and/or farm buildings</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Post‑1914:</strong> The cement house near the road is built, replacing the older second cottage</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>1926 census:</strong> Two 3‑room houses — likely the main house and the newly built cement house</span></p></li><li><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Today:</strong> The main house survives; the older possible second cottage survives as a ruin; the cement house stands by the road</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The “cow house” was almost certainly <strong>not</strong> a cow house at all. It was a cottage according the AI models. <br /></span></p><div></div><h2><strong>The Mystery Isn’t Fully Solved — But It’s Finally Taking Shape</strong></h2><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 1926 Census didn’t give me the answers I hoped for, but it forced me to look harder at the physical evidence: the maps, the ruins, the chimneys, the footprints of buildings long gone.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And now, for the first time, the pieces are starting to align.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The little structure I dismissed as a cow house may actually be the key to understanding the entire property — the second home where one branch of the Mullen family lived before the cement house was ever built.</span></p><p><br /></p></div>2026/05/tracing-two-houses-of-pollaturick-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592153507467992076.post-1215148585779166824Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:23:00 +00002026-04-25T15:24:55.539-07:00Who Filled Out Irish Census Forms? The System which began in 1841<p>I didn't know until the other day that the Irish census enumerations were different than the way censuses were enumerated in the United States at the same time. I knew the head of household signed it but didn't know they were also supposed to fill it out.&nbsp;</p><h3>Differences between the two countries</h3><p>In the United States, up to 1960, enumerators filled out the census returns. In Ireland, however, the heads of households were supposed to complete the Census Form A themselves. The other forms were filled out by the constable during British rule, and later by the Garda after independence.</p><p>Here are the instructions for collecting the Census A forms for 1926:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="920" height="216" src="; width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">I also wondered what would happen if a family didn’t have a pen or ink. Apparently, these could be expensive at the time. The constable or Garda would provide writing materials if needed.</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Evaluation of my Mullen Family's forms:</h3><p></p><p>Form B was filled out by the constable or Garda. This form can be useful for comparing handwriting on the census documents to determine whether the head of household actually filled out Form A, or whether someone else did.</p><p>In 1901, it appears that the constable filled out the form for my great-great-grandfather, Patrick Mullen, who as head of household was supposed to complete it himself. He could sign his name, but may not have been comfortable enough to fill in the rest of the form.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="469" data-original-width="1290" height="198" src="; width="546" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="616" height="160" src="; width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick signs the return but the handwriting in the body of the form is different<br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This is the Mullen form A in 1911:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="473" data-original-width="1322" height="210" src="; width="588" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The signature on this form is quite different from the one in 1901. Did Patrick sign this? I have doubts. One of the Mullen children may have signed their father’s name. Again, the professional style of the handwriting suggests that the constable filled out the body of the form.<br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="164" data-original-width="657" height="110" src="; width="440" /></a></div><br /><br />A sample of the constable's writing in 1911:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="581" height="240" src="; width="272" /></a></div><br />By 1926, it appears that a family member filled out the census. It could have been his son Michael, or possibly his wife Ellen. Patrick likely signed it:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="502" data-original-width="1206" height="237" src="; width="571" /></a></div><br />“Catholic” is misspelled as “Cathlic,” which suggests a household member filled it out. The Garda also appears to have made some corrections. The rest of the handwriting differs from that of the Garda.<div><br /></div><div>Pat Mullin’s signature is clearly different from the handwriting in the body of the form:<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="116" data-original-width="646" height="86" src="; width="485" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Here is a sample of the Garda's writing:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="480" data-original-width="531" height="361" src="; width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p data-end="2673" data-start="2499">By 1926, there was generally someone in the household able to complete the form. Misspellings like this point to a household member rather than an official completing Form A.</p><p data-end="3001" data-start="2675">It has been interesting comparing the handwriting on the census forms from 1901, 1911, and 1926. The improvement in the education system is very apparent when looking at these records. Patrick Mullen was born around 1840, while his son was born in the 1880s—a generation that benefited from improved educational opportunities.</p><p data-end="3693" data-start="3516">It’s a reminder that census records don’t just document who our ancestors were. They also capture how they lived, what they could do, and how the world around them was changing.</p><p> <br /></p></div>2026/04/who-filled-out-irish-census-forms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annette)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592153507467992076.post-6393462034570618587Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +00002026-04-19T09:51:29.676-07:00The Looooong Wait for the 1926 Census for Ireland Is Over<p>&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="950" height="224" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">The Long Wait for the 1926 Census</h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Most countries have a 10‑year wait between census releases. Ireland had a 15‑year gap between the 1911 and 1926 censuses — a long wait. On top of that, census records are restricted for 100 years. In the United States, census records are restricted for 72 years, and the most recent one available to search is the 1950 Census.</span></p>Unfortunately, I had an emergency eye exam on the day of the census release. It turned out not to be an emergency — just a vitreous detachment, which can happen with age. I had to wait for the dilating drops to wear off before I could look at the records. Finally, I got to see what I had waited years for.<div><br /><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Searching for Patrick and Mary Mullen</h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I was searching for my great‑great‑grandparents, Patrick Mullen and Mary Huvane/Huane, in Pollaturick, Milltown, Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland. I searched for “Mullen” in Pollaturick but didn’t see them on the list that came up. Maybe my eyes were still bad? I eventually found them by searching the townland instead.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">What I Found on Form A</h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I first looked at Form A, which lists the individual members of the household. The first thing that caught my eye was that Patrick and Mary’s son Michael was living with them, along with his wife and three children. He was the eldest son and inherited the property when his father died. His siblings — Helen, Thomas, Bridget (Sister Mary Kathleen), and Winifred — all migrated to the United States. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1577" height="139" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I knew about Michael Mullen and his wife Ellen Charles’s son Patrick and daughter Mary Ellen, but not their son Aeneas. I’ll have to research Aeneas and his descendants. I’ve been hoping to find family photos that their descendants might have.</span></p>I wondered what the notation for Michael and Ellen’s children meant in the “Marriage or Orphaned” column. The notation for the children is “BP IH alive.” I knew it meant both parents were alive, but I didn’t know what “IH” meant. I asked Copilot AI, and it suggested that IH likely stands for “in house.” That does make sense.<div><br /></div><div>The age column caught my attention as well. Ages were supposed to be recorded in years and months. Only two household members have months listed. So were all the others born between March 18 and April 19? Mary Ellen has no months listed, though she should — she was born in June 1921. Her brother Aeneas's age is given as 3 years and 9 months. He was born in July so 9 months would have been correct.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>My great‑great‑grandparents’ ages are way off. Based on Patrick’s age at marriage, he should be about 76 years old. Age discrepancies are common in Irish census records.<p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The fact that Michael and his wife lived with his parents is supported by other records. My great‑great‑grandmother Mary was present at the birth of Patrick in 1919, her grandson. Mary Ellen was present at the death of her grandmother Mary in 1940. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="418" height="240" src="; width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="548" height="159" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Ellen Mullen‑Thornton died recently at age 102. She was listed on the 1926 Census.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="854" height="191" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Trying to Date the Mullen Houses</h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I was happy to see acreage included on Form A. I’ve been trying to figure out when the front house on the Mullens’ property was built. I was disappointed that the Building Form B didn’t include descriptions of each house like the 1901 and 1911 censuses did. Those descriptions could have helped me determine whether the front house on the Mullen property existed in 1926. Using the ordinance maps, I determined it was likely built after 1913.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instead, I had to look for clues in the order of visitation on Form B1. Michael Mullen — my ancestor Patrick’s brother — lived in a house set back from the road. The newer house is on the road. My ancestor Patrick is number 146 in the order of visitation; his brother Michael is 152. They both lived on land owned by their father, which they split evenly. Each reported having 28 acres of land. Patrick owned the land near the road. I believe he was visited earlier because his house was easier to reach. But I can’t be certain — the census taker may have had to return to some houses if no one was home on the first visit. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="700" data-original-width="566" height="320" src="; width="259" /></a></div><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">What Form B Does (and Doesn’t) Tell Us</h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 1926 Census House and Building Form B doesn’t provide the detailed information about building materials or outbuildings that the 1901 and 1911 censuses included. It only records whether the house was inhabited and how many rooms it had. Both brothers, Michael and Patrick, had the traditional three‑room cottage.</span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="1195" height="218" src="; width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Worth the Wait</h3><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I enjoyed seeing my family on the 1926 Census. It was worth the wait.</span></p></div></div></div>2026/04/the-long-wait-for-1926-census-most.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annette)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592153507467992076.post-5400204847347365482Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +00002026-03-10T14:05:02.211-07:00Overview of My Online RootsTech 2026 <p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">I attended RootsTech 2026 online this year. While I enjoyed the experience overall, I was a little disappointed by the lack of major announcements. One of the biggest genealogical events of the year—the release of the 1926 Census of Ireland coming this April—was mentioned only briefly. Still, the sessions on AI were genuinely interesting, especially since I use AI tools regularly in my research.</span></p><h3>Exploring My Brick‑Wall Campbell Line with AI</h3><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">One of the highlights of the conference for me was experimenting with the Copilot AI chatbot on my long‑standing brick wall: my Sarah “Sally” Campbell line. I’ve suspected for a while that she was an aunt or cousin of George Lafayette Campbell. The only evidence so far is DNA—my autosomal matches consistently point toward a Campbell connection, and since I haven’t found a link through any other line, Campbell remains the strongest possibility.</span></p><p><span style="white-space-coll


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</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I am giving my blog a makeover (ironic) and will be back and badder than ever!&nbsp; </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I missed the blogging community so much!!&nbsp; I still work in the beauty industry and I look forward to giving you news, reviews, comparisons, swatches... the whole nine!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Let's do this!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> xoxo,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> annie</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br />2014/07/introducing-mrs-dollface.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-2695285005979972935Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:56:00 +00002011-07-20T20:26:27.223-07:00doll loveeyeshadowpaletteurban decayurban decay 15th anniversary palette (PIC heavy)<div style="text-align: center;">yes the urban decay 15th anniversary palette is MINE!! so excited!! i have been playing with it for a few days now... it is amazing! here's the vid with all the info and then a closer look at the eyeshadows and swatches... enjoy!!<br /></div><br /><center> <iframe src="; allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe> </center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 281px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631637287971193698" border="0" /></a>the top three rows:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631636367617560498" border="0" /></a>the bottom two rows:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 137px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631636109529955010" border="0" /></a>a closer look<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631635883744401362" border="0" /></a>top: <span style="font-style: italic;">midnight rodeo</span><br />middle: <span style="font-style: italic;">midnight 15</span><br />bottom: <span style="font-style: italic;">vanilla</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631635690130218722" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631635577341688962" border="0" /></a>top: <span style="font-style: italic;">tainted</span><br />middle: <span style="font-style: italic;"> junkshow</span><br />bottom: <span style="font-style: italic;">omen</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631635395770505570" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631635252771181538" border="0" /></a>top: <span style="font-style: italic;">deeper</span><br />middle: <span style="font-style: italic;">m.i.a.</span><br />bottom: <span style="font-style: italic;">ace</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631635048097487682" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634894959970962" border="0" /></a>top: flow<br />bottom: chase<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634785635508434" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634644417311810" border="0" /></a>top: evidence<br />bottom: deep end<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634567161693890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634454243889138" border="0" /></a>top: blackout<br />bottom: half truth<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634357703398658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 87px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631634236918682626" border="0" /></a>2011/07/urban-decay-15th-anniversary-palette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-1274203807206943193Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:58:00 +00002011-07-09T21:31:41.952-07:00mineralized blush pressed ambersemi precious MAC mineralized skinfinish semi precious crystal pinkmac semi precious goodies!!<div style="text-align: center;">so as i'm sure you all know... mac's latest collection is called semi-precious and consists of a boat load of mineralized products. after careful consideration i chose two goodies and i'm very impressed with my selections!!<br /><br />first up i got the mineralized blush in pressed amber. i was intrigued by the simple brown color and thought it would make a wonderful light wash on the cheeks for those "natural" days... or a nice contour. and yes i was right!! it is the most AMAZING contour color!!!! beware though... this is so soft and pigmented! a light hand is a necessity.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627569924713638562" border="0" /></a><br />a closer look... isn't the marbelized look divine?!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627569675820197634" border="0" /></a><br />now for the swatches!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627569150577181154" border="0" /></a>i LOVE that it is not overly warm on my skin!!<br /><br />i also HAD to pick up a mineralized skin finish to add to my collection. i had heard that semi precious crystal pink was very similar to by candlelight (from warm and cozy) which i missed out on... so, naturally i went straight for it at the counter.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627568884863980050" border="0" /></a><br />a closer look... i was a bit put off by the center part as it looks kind of odd, but once i swatched it i forgot all about that. hello gorgeousness!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627568669966958594" border="0" /></a><br />the swatches... loveliest highlight ever! a light pink/peach frost with minimal glitter and just the right amount of sheen. the center works well as a blush on it's own. LOVE!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627568468564855666" border="0" /></a><br />what have you picked up from the collection?<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 87px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627568305284601410" border="0" /></a>2011/07/mac-semi-precious-goodies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-8038309708405985564Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:29:00 +00002011-07-02T15:04:21.910-07:00coral reefdrugstoregold radiancehighlighterlip stainnew york colorsnyctropic tanjust in time for summer!<div style="text-align: center;">happy summer dollfaces! i had to go to three different rite aids (don't judge me), but i was finally able to get my hands on some of the summer goodies from New York Color (NYC). <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">here they are:</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624875506326144354" border="0" /></a>I picked up both of the 16hr. smooch proof lip stains and the blushable cremestick in gold radiance.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">a closer look...</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624873907851454194" border="0" /></a><br />i have really been into lip stains lately and these two do not disappoint. tropic tan is a gorgeous bright pink shade. perfect to go under a clear gloss (with spf) and hit the beach.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624873833755939458" border="0" /></a><br />coral reef is divine. it's a beautiful fruit punch colored stain that i have reached for several times over the past week. this works as an amazing base for a bright red lip.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624873752256139570" border="0" /></a><br />what can i say about gold radiance? gorgeous! and with a tan? amaze-balls. what a wonderful addition to the drugstore makeup lineup... finally a highlighter!! also works wonderfully when mixed with a bit of lotion to add some shimmer to your shoulders on a hot summer night.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">all three:</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624871197022402626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);">the verdict:</span><br /><br />i'm incredibly impressed. NYC has done it again. the lipstains don't last 16 hrs. (does anything?!) ha. i have used coral reef more than the other two, but it's still early summer!!<br /><br />what are your latest summer finds dollfaces??<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 87px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624839606787501538" border="0" /></a>2011/07/just-in-time-for-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-1328081575178538383Sun, 01 May 2011 15:47:00 +00002011-05-01T09:02:42.358-07:00ever hiplipstickmacTHE lipstick for spring!<div style="text-align: center;">okay dollfaces! so i have finally purchased my new HG lipstick. it is an absolutely gorgeous coral from MAC called Ever Hip. i missed it when it was released with the liberty of london collection last year, but i would be d*mned if i was going to miss it when it was re-released with the fashion flower collection this year! here it is...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601775540705940770" border="0" /></a><br />omg! it's so beautiful!! it's a cremesheen which means it doesn't last long on the lips. reapplication is necessary, but so worth it! i will be doing a video detailing how i wear this to intensify the color so stay tuned. it is absolutely THE color for spring!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601775268024689682" border="0" /></a><br />here it is sheered out...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601775047828588530" border="0" /></a><br />what do you think of the color? have you picked it up yet? i may or may not have picked up an extra for a giveaway on my <a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102); font-weight: bold;" href=" channel</a>... please subscribe!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 87px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601774954192856514" border="0" /></a>2011/05/lipstick-for-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-7192129925209788635Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +00002011-04-22T08:08:38.538-07:00borrowed and bluedoll nailsessienail polishnotdspringNOTD: spring is here!<div style="text-align: center;">hiya dollfaces! i know it's been awhile, but i had to pop in and show you my polish du jour! it is from essie's new 2011 wedding collection and i think it is a color you need... especially since spring is upon us! p.s. i picked up this baby at ulta.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598422109053157698" border="0" /></a><br />it's called...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598421969910048898" border="0" /></a><br />here it is...<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598421661900633106" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598421198441234242" border="0" /></a><br />borrowed and blue is the ultimate creamy baby blue... i absolutely adore it!! what do you think dollfaces? must have or nah?!<br /><br />have you picked up any goodies from essie's wedding collection yet?<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 87px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598420892573377922" border="0" /></a>2011/04/notd-spring-is-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-7372273761294939002Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:24:00 +00002011-02-21T11:33:30.350-08:00doll's guideflawlessfoundationmacmake up forevera doll's guide to: flawless 16 hr. foundation<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='; class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />products used:<br /><br />mattifying gel by the body shop<br />make up forever hd primer<br />physician's formula concealer RX in green<br />eve pearl salmon concealer<br />milani hd concealer<br />clinique acne solutions foundation<br />mac select cover up<br />make up forever hd powder<br />urban decay eyeshadow in shakedown<br />sally hansen natural beauty cream blush in sunset<br />mac blush in hipness<br />mac cream colour base in shell<br />hard candy blush in pin-up<br /><br />on my nails: pinta by zoya2011/02/dolls-guide-to-flawless-16-hr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-7077370080173078322Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:38:00 +00002011-02-11T08:38:05.832-08:00doll's guide: no makeup makeup<iframe width="425" height="344" src="; frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>2011/02/dolls-guide-no-makeup-makeup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-8502404748877113157Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:27:00 +00002010-12-29T23:27:34.859-08:00quick and dirty: poor man's clarisonic<iframe width="425" height="344" src="; frameborder="0"></iframe>2010/12/quick-and-dirty-poor-mans-clarisonic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (annie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441986276365085811.post-2032053245786205040Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:19:00 +00002010-12-18T10:26:50.482-08:00china glazechristmasdoll nailshow-tomatte whitenail polishparty heartythe icingtutorialyoutubeNOTD: christmas edition<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href=" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="; alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552088900786110082" border="0" /></a>hiya dollfaces! here are my nails of the week devoted to christmas!<br />products used:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">matte white </span>by the icing (3 coats for maximum opacity)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">party hearty</span> by china glaze (use dabbing motions to get as much glitter on nails as possible)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">seche vite</span> top coat<br /><br />click <span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href=" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span></span>to watch my video showing how i achieved this look.<br /><br />happy holidays dollfaces!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:58:14 +0000Banana Turrones with Sweet Coconut Cream DipBeef Pot RoastBeef RendangBeef and Mushroom Barley SoupCalamansi Lime PieCamaron RellenadoCapellini with Crab and Roasted Red PeppersCaramel Apple CrispChar Kway Teow (Rice Noodles)Chicken Breast with Prunes and OlivesChicken Fillets with Prosciutto and ParmesanChicken Marylands with Quince PasteChinese TacosChocolate Banana Coffee CakeChocolate PotsCoconut Banana MuffinsCottage PieCrab CakesCreamy Scrambled EggsCurry Noodles with SambalCurry Prawns with PineappleDanish HolidayDry Fried Long BeansDuck Breasts with Balsamic Orange GlazeDulce de LecheEasy Creamy Mac and CheeseEggplant in Yoghurt and Indian SpicesFabadaFresh Pineapple Orange and Apple JuiceFrikadellerGingered SpareribsGrilled Eggplant SaladGrilled Fish with Chili SambalGrilled Garlic PrawnsGyudon (Japanese Beef on Rice)Hainanese Chicken RiceHoney Walnut PrawnsImpressions Art StudioItalian MeatballsJapanese Chicken Curry RiceKatsudonKimchi Fried RiceLechon KawaliLong Beans and Butternut Squash in Coconut CreamLumpia PhotosMango TartletsMaple Glazed Salmon FilletsMinced Pork and Prawn Dumpling SoupMulti-grain BunsNougat-Marzipan Petit FoursNut-Crusted Fish Fillet with Soy VinaigretteOrange CakeOrange Popsicle Ice CreamPancitPatatas BravasPate de Foie Gras with Green GrapesPesto Marinated Chicken FilletsPolvoron CookiesPote GallegoPrawn Cakes with Wasabi VinaigrettePrawn and Garbanzo StewPrawn and Squid MoileePrawnsPrawns and Broccoli in Black Bean Garlic SauceQuiche LorraineRisoni in Butternut Squash and Sage Cream SauceSaucy EggplantSecond Helping's First AnniversarySlow-Roasted Pork BellySoy-braised Five Spice ChickenSpaghetti with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato SauceSpanish OmeletStir-Fried Beef with KailanStir-Fried Pork on Crispy Noodle CakeStrawberry-Kiwi GranitaStreusel Sour Cream Coffee CakeStylish Blogger AwardSumang HubadTamarind VinaigretteThai Fish CakesThe Food of Singapore PhotosWatermelon GranitaWinterSecond Helpingsnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)Blogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-1004032603913653317Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:50:00 +00002011-06-24T16:41:17.323+08:00Crab CakesCurry Prawns with PineappleExpeditions<div style="text-align: left;">We've had a wave of guests coming through Singapore at the moment. It's a good excuse to revisit the sights, discover little alleys, gorge on the wonderful local food, and shop! I love shopping with my guests. And although I don't buy anything, just the experience of trying those killer heels, testing different scents, carrying a designer bag on my arm, makes for a really enjoyable day. After a successful expedition, we ended the day with a dinner of Curry Prawns (adapted from a Hong Kong magazine clipping called Lisa's World), accompanied by Crab Cakes (adapted from Bon Appetit).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="; onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621690651014340690" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Curry Prawns with Pineapple</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>500g medium prawns</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup pineapple chunks</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 red onion, minced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup coconut cream</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/2 cup pineapple juice</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(from the canned pineapple)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 teaspoon salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 teaspoon sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Shell and devein prawns (keep the tail end). Wipe dry. Stir in a little salt, cornstarch and pepper. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes, then deep fry in hot oil, remove and drain on paper towels.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan. Saute onions and curry powder for about 2 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice, salt and sugar, and stir until well blended.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Add the prawns, coconut cream and cook until sauce has thickened. Add in pineapple chunks, bring to a brief boil, and serve.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621700078649435410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Crab Cakes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 tablespoons butter</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 small onion, minced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 cup cilantro, minced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 garlic cloves, minced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 red bell pepper, minced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 can (6 ounces) fresh crabmeat</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 tablespoons lemon juice</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 teaspoon chili sauce (asian)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 cups crushed Ritz crackers</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 egg</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Canola oil for frying</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Melt butter in a frying pan and saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes, on medium heat. Add bell pepper and saute for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in crabmeat, lemon juice, cilantro, Worcestershire and chili sauces. Season with salt and pepper. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Transfer to a large bowl and mix in egg and crackers until well blended. Shape into little cakes and lay on a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Place bread crumbs on a shallow dish. Take the crab cakes and gently press each one onto the bread crumbs, on both sides.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Heat the oil in a large skillet and fry cakes until golden brown. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div>2011/06/expeditions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-7308437088024574278Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:51:00 +00002011-06-24T15:33:01.777+08:00Gyudon (Japanese Beef on Rice)Saucy EggplantNice on Rice<div style="text-align: left;">Once in a while, my neighborhood Japanese supermarket hosts a rice festival, and I treat the family to a sack of glorious Japanese-grown rice. Because the short grains are slightly sticky but still retaining a little bite and bounce, it's great for absorbing saucy dishes. I made Gyudon, or Japanese Beef on Rice as a topping, and Saucy Eggplant as a side dish. The Gyudon recipe is adapted from a favorite cookbook called Harumi's Japanese Cooking, and the Eggplant dish is from an old Chinese cookbook that I pinched from my Mom's collection. Now this is my idea of comfort food!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="; onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621675720268703906" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Gyudon</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(Beef on Rice)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 medium onions, thinly sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6 fresh shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup white wine</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/2 cup water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>500g sukiyaki beef (or thinly sliced beef)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3/4 cup soy sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3/4 cup mirin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 tablespoons white sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>cooked white rice</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pour the wine and water into a saucepan and boil over medium heat. Once it has boiled, lower the heat and add your beef one slice at a time and simmer for about a minute. Skim the surface of the broth for any residue.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Add soy sauce, mirin and sugar. Prepare a piece of aluminum foil in the diameter of the saucepan and let it sit directly on top of the beef mixture. This "drop lid" technique concentrates the flavor of your broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Remove the lid, add the onions and mushrooms, and continue to simmer until soft.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Scoop the freshly cooked rice into your bowl. Spoon the beef, onions and broth onto the rice bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve with japanese pickles, if available.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621682668031512002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Saucy Eggplant</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>500 g eggplant</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup oil for frying</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon garlic, minced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 tablespoons soy sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 tablespoons sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 teaspoon salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon chinese black vinegar or</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Worcestershire sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 cup water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Peel the eggplant. Cut off both ends and cut the remaining section into 3-inch lengths. Halve lengthwise.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Heat pan and add oil. Deep fry the eggplant pieces in batches for about 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Leave about 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Stir fry garlic until fragrant, then add the eggplant, soy sauce, sugar, salt, vinegar and water. Cook over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Garnish with spring onions. Serve immediately.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div>2011/06/nice-on-rice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-5111118496330022359Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:50:00 +00002011-06-13T12:20:37.532+08:00Chocolate Banana Coffee CakeBananas<div style="text-align: left;">I usually make a banana bread out of leftover ripe bananas, but I wanted to try something different this time. I found an interesting recipe on epicurious.com originally called Banana Coffee Cake Diamond, which combined bananas with chocolate and coffee. The cake was very moist, and the flavor combination was intriguing. The teenagers loved it. Serve with some whipped cream or your favorite frosting.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617553586436349762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chocolate Banana Coffee Cake</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 1/4 cups cake flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 teaspoon baking soda</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3/4 teaspoon salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4 ver ripe bananas, mashed well</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3/4 cup sour cream</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>125g butter, softened</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 cup sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/2 cup brown sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 eggs</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon espresso or strong coffee</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Preheat oven to 175 deg C. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>I used a silicone baking mold, but if you are using a regular bundt pan, grease and flour it beforehand.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix bananas and sour cream.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>In another bowl, beat butter, white and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then coffee and vanilla.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Alternately beat in flour and banana mixture in batches, until well combined.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pour batter into pan and bake in middle of oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dust with confectioner's sugar, and serve with whipped cream or frosting.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617553596235660770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div>2011/06/bananas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-514498344527271230Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:36:00 +00002011-06-04T11:27:13.077+08:00Multi-grain BunsHomemade<div style="text-align: left;">I have not had many successes in baking, I can probably count the few triumphs on my one hand. I've always loved that wonderful, homey smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, but I never thought I would enjoy that in my own kitchen...until a dear friend (thanks P) showed me how homemade bread can be as simple as apple crumble (the ONE thing I can bake!). This is her recipe. The dough should be prepared the night before baking.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614199153101223506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Multi-grain Buns</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(makes about 12-15 buns)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>500 ml lukewarm water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 sachet of dry yeast</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 teaspoon sugar or honey</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 cup lukewarm water</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>400 g all-purpose flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>200 g whole wheat flour</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 1/2 teaspoons salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 handfuls rolled oats (not quick-cooking or instant)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 handfuls flax seeds</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 handful pumpkin seeds</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(feel free to add raisins, chopped dried fruit if desired)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pour the sachet of yeast into 1/4 cup lukewarm water, add the sugar and mix well until dissolved. Set aside while you prepare the dough. If active, the yeast will rise.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, salt, oats, and seeds, and mix well. Pour in 500 ml water and the risen yeast mixture, and mix well in the bowl. The dough should resemble wet porridge (if too dry, add a bit more water to get the right consistency). Leave in the mixing bowl and cover tightly. Leave overnight in the fridge.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The next morning, preheat your oven to 275 deg C.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Use a large soup spoon to scoop out the dough, and form into buns with floured hands. Lay them side by side on a baking tray lined with a silpat mat or baking paper.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Bake for 5 minutes to brown, then lower the heat to 220 deg C, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614199149521257762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></b></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Let cool before separating into individual buns. Store in an airtight container.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div>2011/06/homemade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-3995259022025248479Tue, 24 May 2011 00:43:00 +00002011-05-24T09:43:43.669+08:00Slow-Roasted Pork BellyA Long Break<div style="text-align: left;">I sat, staring at my screen for the longest time, and usually the words would flow from my thoughts to my fingers, tapping away at the keyboard. But I just stared. All of a sudden I was unsure of what I should say, or if I wanted to say anything, whether it was important at all. Day after day, I kept drawing a blank, until I finally just turned off completely, and took a break. Although the cooking still continued, I had a bad case of writer's block.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's been a month or so. I started to miss my blogging world - the photos, the recipes, the comments, my friends, and yes, even the writing. Sorry to have disappeared for a bit, but I'm back. Here's a very hearty recipe for Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, adapted from the traditional Danish technique and a more modern Jamie Oliver.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610081873700062594" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Slow-Roasted Pork Belly</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.5kg pork belly with skin on</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>sea salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 apples, cored and sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5 shallots, sliced</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 sprigs of rosemary</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Preheat the oven to 220 deg C. In the meantime, with a small sharp knife, score the skin, through the fat, but be careful not to cut into the meat (or ask your butcher to do this for you). Place pork belly skin side down into a roasting tray and pour enough water just to cover the layer of skin and fat. Bake for 30 minutes.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Remove the baking tray from the oven, and reduce the heat to 180 deg C. Pour out the water from the baking tray and set aside. This can be used for making gravy if desired. Turn over the pork belly so it is skin side up. Rub salt onto the skin and into the grooves.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610081881070930930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><div><br /></div></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Add the apples, shallots, and rosemary underneath the pork, making a flavorful nest.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610081894604618338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Roast for another 2 hours. At this point, the skin would have started to puff up into a crackling. If not, turn up the oven to broil, carefully watching the pork as the skin starts to puff up, making sure it does not burn.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Serve with pickled red cabbage and a good strong mustard. You can also make a brown gravy from the drippings, and serve with potatoes.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><div><br /></div></b></div><div><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610081904570474930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>2011/05/long-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-9158215818469314503Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:25:00 +00002011-04-24T17:35:07.324+08:00Calamansi Lime PieDecadent Food@Kulinarya<div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Lala of Kulinarya Cooking Club, who came up with another challenging theme of Decadent Food. My dish for April is Calamansi Lime Pie, made creamy by the surprise ingredient, condensed milk. The sweet, tart and creamy combination makes you crave for another slice. The recipe is adapted from Jeanne Kelley's wonderful cookbook, Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599075797548884530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Calamansi Lime Pie with Blueberry Compote</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 prepared 9-inch pie crust</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 (14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3/4 cup freshly squeezed calamansi limes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(or regular limes)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 eggs</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>16 ounces fresh blueberries</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/2 cup sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Mix together the condensed milk, lime juice, and zest until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and pour into the condensed milk mixture, mixing thoroughly. Pour into the prepared pie crust and bake until filling is set, about 20 minutes.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Remove from oven and let cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator while making the compote.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Place blueberries and sugar in a saucepan and let simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. The mixture will thicken and reduce. Set aside to cool. Spoon over the pie slices and serve with whipped cream or creme fraiche, if desired.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: center; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><img class="aligncenter" title="kulinarya" src="; alt="" width="396" height="240" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); display: block; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-left-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Kulinarya Cooking Club was started by a group of Filipino foodies living in Sydney who are passionate about the Filipino culture and its colourful cuisine.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Each month we will showcase a new dish along with their family recipes. By sharing these recipes, we hope you find the same passion and love for Filipino food as we do.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">If you’re interested in joining our Kulinarya Cooking Club, please feel free to drop by our <a href="; and leave a comment. We would love to hear from you!</p></span></b></div><div><br /></div></div></div>2011/04/decadent-foodkulinarya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-3818348727588556078Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +00002011-04-20T14:24:00.247+08:00Second Helping's First AnniversaryTime Flies<div style="text-align: left;">Do you find yourself driving the usual route - to the kids' school, to work, to the supermarket - only to realize that you're already there? But wasn't it just a few minutes ago that you got on the highway, cranked up the radio and started the journey?</div><div><br /></div><div>And just like that, I realized too that I've now been blogging for a year! What started off as a challenge after taking a writer's workshop, and inspired by a retreat in Bali, my blog now has 72 entries. I've met many like-minded, food-crazy friends and even felt an instant kinship with some of you over our posts. I've travelled around the world vicariously through your blogs, savoring the aromas and tastes that your recipes brought to my kitchen.</div><div><br /></div><div>So thank you, bloggers, for sharing your world with me, as I've enjoyed sharing mine with you. And thank you, readers, for stopping by to visit. See you again soon.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597259270027268322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>2011/04/time-flies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Annie)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90813065847945456.post-5061066685239801023Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:00:00 +00002011-04-02T12:23:01.226+08:00Prawn Cakes with Wasabi VinaigretteSaved<div style="text-align: left;">I had a panic attack yesterday.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was late in the afternoon, and as I was walking to my car in the basement parking lot, I picked up my iPhone, did the habitual click and swipe, and then again and again, but my fully-charged phone remained black, and silent. How could it be? Like a crazed woman, I raced home, plugged it into its lifeline - not a peep. It was gone. Kaput. I googled "dead iPhone", called the Apple store, followed the tips, but still no luck. Hysterical thoughts started rushing through my head like scrolling headline banners - What if My Class Schedule Was Changed? Is Teenage Son Stuck Somewhere? The Physiotherapist Can't Make it Tomorrow and Can't Reach Me! (And to think just a couple of years ago, I threatened to throw my husband's Blackberry overboard while on our cruise holiday, accusing him of being too obsessed! Oops...)</div><div><br /></div><div>Then Teenage Son arrives home, listens to hysterical blabber from Panicked Mom, grabs the phone, and a few simultaneous clicks later, hands it back revived and alive, walks into his room, and shuts the door. Order is restored!</div><div><br /></div><div>I even had time to make dinner of Prawn Cakes with fresh shitake mushrooms and wasabi vinaigrette, adapted from an old clipping I saved from Gourmet Magazine's October 2002 edition.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="; border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590832757670742258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Prawn Cakes with Wasabi Vinaigrette</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>500g medium prawns, shelled and deveined, finely chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>150g skinless cod or any white fish fillet, finely chopped</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 tablespoons minced carrots</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4 cup minced onions</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/2 cup minced fresh shitake mushrooms, caps only</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 egg, lightly beaten</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1/2 teaspoon salt</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 teaspoon soy sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2 teaspoons sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Oil for frying</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>for Wasabi Vinaigrette:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon prepared wasabi paste</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 tablespoons mayonnaise</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon mirin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon rice vinegar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon soy sauce</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1 tablespoon sugar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Saute carrots, onion and mushroom in a bit of oil until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>In a large bowl, mix together minced prawn and fish, carrots, onion and mushroom mixture, egg, salt, soy sauce and sugar. With your hands, knead the mixture until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>In the meantime, make the wasabi vinaigrette by whisking the wasabi paste, mayonnaise, mirin, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar until well blended. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Take the chilled prawn mixture and shape into 1/2 inch cakes. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry cakes until lightly golden, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain well over paper towels.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Serve over mixed greens. Drizzle wasabi vinaigrette over the prawn cakes. Top with sesame seeds and pea sprouts.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;&

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