Author Archives: thryn

Daring Cooks: Papas Rellenas

Posted on March 15, 2011 by thryn

Kathlyn of Bake Like a Ninja was our Daring Cooks’ March 2011 hostess. Kathlyn challenged us to make two classic Peruvian dishes: Ceviche de Pescado from “Peruvian Cooking – Basic Recipes” by Annik Franco Barreau. And Papas Rellenas adapted from … Continue reading →

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Perfect Pairings: Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

Posted on February 8, 2011 by thryn

Wine expert Michelle of Vin Prestige and I teamed up to create a delicious menu for a Valentine’s Day romantic dinner for two with perfectly paired wine and cocktails. Continue reading →

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Settle down, cowboy!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by thryn

A little dose of vintage ad inspiration. May we all be as cheerful and unperturbed as this mom is while her cowboy son antagonizes her with a gun demanding what appears to be ice cream. She is an inspiration to … Continue reading →

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Fruit of my labor

Posted on January 31, 2011 by thryn

Fruits
Haha get it? Fruit. As in the new fruit and vegetable designs I created for a bulk order of reusable bags I recently fulfilled. I screen printed these designs on chicobags. Not only are they cute and practical, but they are also a nice reminder of what we should probably be buying more of from the grocery store. Continue reading →

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Crostata

Posted on November 29, 2010 by thryn

The 2010 November Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Simona of briciole. She chose to challenge Daring Bakers’ to make pasta frolla for a crostata. She used her own experience as a source, as well as information from Pellegrino Artusi’s … Continue reading →

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Soufflé!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by thryn

One thing I knew I wanted to do as soon as I returned from Cameroon was to join the Daring Kitchen. Last Monday I completed my first Daring Cooks challenge: Soufflé! Continue reading →

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Unicorn Double Rainbow Pumpkin

Posted on October 26, 2010 by thryn

‘Tis the season to carve pumpkins! After selecting the finest pumpkin in the patch and running my fingers across that big orange canvas into which hopes and dreams are carved, I picked up my tools and set to work. Behold, … Continue reading →

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Etsy shop reopened with Old-Fashioned Dis Cards and Roboccasion Cards

Posted on October 19, 2010 by thryn

If you’ve been struggling to find the right way to tell someone you know that they are a jerk, I have good news for you: I just reopened my Etsy shop and my handmade Old-Fashioned Dis Cards and Roboccasion Cards … Continue reading →

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Handmade

Posted on October 15, 2010 by thryn

Among the top five things I love about being a freelance designer (after taking lunch breaks at the pool) is the ability to choose my projects. This means I have more time to do one of the things I love most, making things by hand! Continue reading →

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Motion Math!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by thryn

During my recent road trip across America from Georgia to my new home in San Diego, I saw and did some funtastic things. I drank hurricanes in New Orleans, I ate barbecue in Austin, Tx, I marveled at the grandness of the Grand Canyon. And when I wasn’t driving or doing those amazing things, I was working on my most recent portfolio piece for Motion Math! Continue reading →

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