I'll never not remember...

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"Christopher Robin?," whispered Pooh.

"Yes, Pooh Bear?"

"I'll never not remember you...ever."

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Yesterday I cleaned out my studio and prepared for the final closing. It is bitter-sweet as I think back on all my clients, (some good, some bad) and plenty of memories. It is hard to explain the attachment to the work I have made my own for the past 10 years. It is something that I have taken personally. Something that I can be proud of. I feel it defined me and helped me with who I am today. Now I start a new chapter in my life. Now my children are what will define who I am. They will be my greatest work that I can be proud someday. As for my photography... it will always be part of me somehow..I'll never not remember...ever.

New Recipe Blog

Recently I have had a lot of requests for many of my favorite recipes. From Pumpkin Pecan Waffles to Refried Beans I've been sending out e-mails quite a bit recently. To save time and also to share with all my friends and family I have established a new blog of my favorite recipes. I'll update with a new recipe as often as I can and try to keep things seasonal but if you do have a special request just add a comment and I can get it posted for you. Happy cooking...


www.nansrecipespot.blogspot.com

Chicken Pot Pie

It has been brought to my attention (many times actually) that it is high time I got this recipe up for many to enjoy... here goes


Chicken Pot Pie

1 cup carrots (cut small)
1 1/2 cups potatoes (cut up small)
1 cup peas
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
2 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
pie Crust ( to follow)

Cook carrots and potatoes and drain, set aside. heat butter in 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until melted. Stir in flour, onion, salt and pepper. Cook stirring constantly until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and milk. Heat to boiling stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chicken and vegetables.

Heat oven to 400*. Prepare pie crust. Roll 2/3 of pastry to fit into a 9x9x9 ungreased pan. Pour chicken mixture into pastry lined pan. Roll remaining pastry to fit top of filling. Turn edges over and cut slits in top. Bake about 35 minutes or until golden brown.


Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup Lard
1 TBS white vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 lg egg
1/4 cup cold water

Sift flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix water, vinegar, and egg together in separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and toss with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry cleans the side of the bowl. Do not over mix.

Hill Family Blog

Just a note to let you all know that the tnhill family blog is finally revamped and running. Check out our cute kids....

Feed that Christmas Spirit!

That time of year is here where we try to keep everything under 50. 50 events, 50 Christmas Cards, 50 stamps, 50 school activities, 50 billion clients, 50 million things to do, 50 additional pounds... The problem is, this is the season. The season for relaxing, enjoying our families and keeping in mind the important things of life. This year I decided to work on all my 50's. I am going to savor the flavor of this time of year. Why not? Life is too short. So, skip the malls and the overcrowded lines at Fred Meyer. Stay out of those overdone boutiqes and for heaven sakes whatever you do keep away from Walmart. I'm having my milk delivered and enjoying a quiet evening at home with my favorite kids, favorite husband and definately our favorite cookies.

Ready for the Playground

If you look forward to this time of year and just can't wait for the snow to fall, chances are you belong on what this year Warren Miller calls "The Playground". Every year my husband and I look forward to the newest Warren Miller film to come out welcoming winter and encouraging everyone to get out on the slopes to enjoy what he feels is heaven on earth. Wheather you are a beginning bunny hiller or advanced enough to jump out of a helicopter this film always gets the blood pumping and the heart racing. It prepares the mind and spirit for the spoils of winter. Watching this years film reminds me once again that people are amazing, people are crazy and I've got some serious hills that are calling my name. I'm ready for the playground..

Hoping for the Best

Life is not what you expect but it is what you make it. My life is changing in many ways that I feel will make it at least..well..different. Starting the first of November my studio will be closed and will have a month to finish up orders and get things out to customers. My family is overjoyed a the idea and will actually be able to prove they do have a mother. I myself am looking forward to watching my kids grow up, helping with homework and school projects. Actually listening and taking time to enjoy the chaos of the household. It's not like I haven't done this before. I actually tried being a mother once a few years ago. I wasn't that great at it and didn't have much committment. It is a long story that I may talk about sometime after eating too many sweets and staying up too late but it isn't something you really want to go over and never want to go through yourself. Long story short...There is Good, Better and Best. I'm working on the Better and hoping for the Best.