Out of synch this week and was not able to draw what I wanted for Rain’s prompt suggestion but I have an idea in mind and will bring to you soon. Meanwhile, I do have art to share.
This my third seasonal change of this scene. In our area most of the flowering trees are almost leafed out. I had intended to share this before now but my brain has been tangled with too many things. That’s part of why I am off prompt this time.
In keeping with on/off weeks, I’m including my FFO contribution. I sketched a vintage style pin up girl based a real model posed. The first is my original (Procreate) and then I used it in photo editing app created by FB friend called Distressed FX that I got when it was offered for free. It has a few built in filters which is fun for creating a new look. I used the filters Stirred and Blithe.
I struggled with the position of my models eyes and the angle of her head but I still like the way she turned out. In time I’ll work these sorts of things out. I named my pinup, April Showers. What did you expect?
Last week, I shared a picture of the homemade chocolate pudding I made for DH. Here’s the recipe I used. The reason I didn’t put it up last time is because I wasn’t sure about the cocoa. I was unsure if the cocoa needed adjusting but it turned out the suggested amount worked beautifully.
For DH’s eating ease, I made homemade tomato soup using this recipe. I made a smaller portion and used canned diced tomatoes. My version needs a little tweaking but following the ingredients listed I definitely can say even with my imperfections it’s a good soup recipe. I’m going to make it again.
To go with the soup, I made home-made pimento cheese spread. This has been a favorite of ours for years. It’s the best we’ve had!
This is not all I whipped up in the kitchen for DH’s special dinner menu. I made The Pioneer Woman’s homemade potato soup which was fantastic paired with scrambled egg and cheese sandwiches. Also, one of the desserts I made was Rain’s baked sour cream donuts. This is my second time. Rain’s recipe is super easy. I made a few minor adjustments to suit our taste but Rain’s original is great! I couldn’t find the recipe on her site. She probably hasn’t moved it over from her old site yet. I included my version of her recipe.
I’m thankful for good health, mobility, vision, and hearing. I’m able to get up, move around, and do what ever I want. It’s easy to take these things for granted until something starts to hurt or you become injured. If you can move then get your groove on every day and be thankful! 
That’s all for today. You’ll find me on the dance floor next time with Monday’s Music Moves Me. Come join the party!
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Oh look at April Showers! Sexy beast lol! Great job, I like the first “Procreate” version! The soft pink of the trees is very pretty Cathy! Pimiento cheese….I used to buy the Kraft version of that so many years ago! Homemade is better though!
We used to get Kraft pimento cheese years ago, too. There’s another brand that was more expensive that we got on occasion because it was better but this homemade recipe in my opinion trumps anything you can buy. Thanks for the visit, Rain!
Hey, you need to link up with FFO. You are my featured artist this week.
I love your art. Those pink trees and fabulous. I don’t see any thing wrong with the eyes on the firs or second gal. Wonderful art. I am thrilled to see it more and more. Thank you for joining FFO and have a fabulous weekend.
Thanks for the heads up, Nicole. I’m delighted you like my pinup girl. John is right, her eyes aren’t quite right, as well the position of her head but I’ll get it right next time. I appreciate your kind words!
April looks a little cockeyed, just adding to her appeal. Great drawings!
Maybe she’s been into grandma’s cough syrup. lol Thanks for dropping by, John!
Love the sketches, Cathy! And your recipes look delicious. I remember pimiento cream cheese from way back and now I’m craving some.
I love pimento cheese spread! Mmm, good stuff and this recipe is so easy. Thanks for dropping by, Debbie!
I like your pictures and your recipes!
Thanks, Mimi!
You created some great pieces here. The first picture…I prefer the first one because of the definition. The pin up..I like the 2nd version a bit more. They are all great. The music is good. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for letting me know which illustrations you favored, Birgit. Have a good day!
April Showers is awesome, Cathy, and your recipes look delicious! Have a happy weekend!
Thank you, Louise!
…covered bridges are one of my many passions. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Covered bridges are so neat. There aren’t too many of them in our neck of the woods. Next time we visit New England, maybe I can find some in the areas that we stay. That would be so cool!
Great job on the drawings. Thank you for the recipes. XO
You’re welcome Ellen and thanks for visiting!
Love your sketches and your menu for DH sounds most wonderful too!
Thankfully, DH isn’t a fussy eater and appreciates whatever I make for him, especially donuts. He loves donuts! Thanks for coming by, my furriend!
Lovely digital sketches Cathy! The cheese and donuts look so good.
I’m ready to make more donuts and I did make another batch of the pimento cheese spread. Thanks for visiting, Christine!
Your pinups are always awesome and these two new ones are no exception. And you and Rain are so ambitious in the kitchen. I used to try all kinds of gourmet recipes, but I think I burned myself out, because at this point I don’t enjoy cooking like I used to. But, I do love to eat good food, so I find your recipes very tempting. As for thankful, yes indeed … be thankful for your mobility and energy. I know many who no longer have it and it is such a loss. As for me, I am always on the go, so I don’t know what I would do if I lost my mobility. Or my biggest fear is not being able to drive. I have to take a drivers test every two years (I guess they don’t trust the old poops on the road) and I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I couldn’t pass and lost my license. So you see, you got me started here on things to be thankful for. I was never a big fan of jazz, but lately we have been watching a few really good jazz bands and I have grown to love it. Chris Barber brings back memories of days of old … love it and I love their talent ! Try Cory Wong’s Germany concert (on YouTube) if you have the chance … I think you would enjoy them. So another “well done” for you … Till we meet again
Andrea @ From the Sol
I don’t do much in the way of gourmet recipes but I sure do enjoy the things I make in the kitchen. I do admire those who are more skilled than me. I love watching cooking shows for the inspiration along! Thanks for dropping by, Andrea!
Great drawings, Cathy! Gotta love that Dixieland sound, too. ~Ed.
The Chris Barber band jazz recording is delightful and a perfect match up for my vintage pinup girl. Thanks for popping by, Ed!