Puffy Eggy Goodness? Yes Please!

I was introduced to the delights that are popovers, the American take on Yorkshire Pudding, when I visited The Cliff House in San Francisco. Instead of bread they serve you a delicious, hot basket of popovers. So delicious in fact, that we had to request a second serve.

Puffy, eggy goodness is indeed what a popover is. The are magically hollow and light in texture. The recipe is ultra simple.


I found the recipe I've been using here. Be sure to read the tips and tricks section as well as the recipe. I used a large muffin pan (holds 6 muffins) which works perfectly. No need for a special popover pan. I also don't test the temperature of the oven. I just preheat it to 225c and hope for the best.

I've cooked them twice and I've found I only need to have them in the oven for about 25-30 minutes (the recipe requires 40 minutes). Maybe it's the muffin pan or just my oven. I'd suggest if you try them that you keep a close eye on them from the 20 minute mark. (I'm also going to think about reducing the oven temperature at the 15 or 18 minute mark, rather than the 20 minute mark in the recipe). They're ready when they are golden and crispy looking.

Let me know if you do make some. I'd love to know what you think.

Morning tea anyone?

And So Begins The Journey Home

See you soon Australia. See you soon Ms L. See you soon peeps.

And to you, USA, thank you, thank you, thank you!

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By the way, did you see that the Northern Craft Bonanza made the paper this week.
Check it out.

I Left My Heart In San Francisco

Oh, I know it's a cliche, but doesn't that almost make it mandatory?

I'm farewelling the fine city today and heading north to Portland. Can't wait to check out Portland, see my friend Jon (6 years between visits and plenty to catch up on) and his family, and perhaps slow up the pace a little.

It has been a wonderfully busy, fabulous, fun trip so far. Soon I'll be counting the sleeps to the end. How time flies.

A Table Set For Five

We had a table set for five at lunch today, but only four were there.
And it got me to thinking about where Ms L might be,
and we all talked about how we wished she was there with us.
We miss you Ms L.

Mat, Audrey, Phil and Me

It's raining in San Fran today.

The lights and the rain are making pretty patterns on my bathroom window.

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Did I tell you I've got a darn cold? Such a nuisance.

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If you're looking for something to do tomorrow night and you're in Thornbury you might like to pop along to the Northern Craft Bonanza for crafty fun and great food. On the other hand, if you're in San Francisco, you might like to try Kuletos for a great bite of Italian.

This One Time, At Art Camp

Mati Rose & Kelly Rae Roberts

Work in progress

Mindy

Louise, Anna-Marie & Stella

Chrissy & Monica

Stella, Mindy, Beth & Danielle

Lorrie

My Funky Chunky Coffee Table Book

Andrea Scher - a suprise visitor on Sunday

Oh, I have had the most wonderful, wonderful couple of days. It was so much fun. I'm pretty sure that there'll be lots of sentences from here on in that start with "this one time, at art camp".

I'm back in San Fran now and meeting up with friends from Colorado tonight. The next part of the adventure begins.

Ms L's Kind Of Place

I even saved you a seat Ms L. Wish you were here.

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The day has arrived
I'm off to paint and glue
To meet friends and inspirational people
The weather is turning
It's cold and grey outside
Perfect weather for an art retreat if you ask me

A-Bridged Version

Who needs words?

I'm off to bed.

An Artful Journey begins tomorrow.

So Far It's SO GOOD!

Too tired to speak right now. More soon.