The Potter's Hot and Sour Soup

6 cups of broth ( I have been making perpetual bone broth)
4 - 1/4 inch thick slices fresh ginger (or more)
4 green onions, white and green parts, rough chopped/sliced
1-3 jalapenos, minced/rough chopped, seeded if desired
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Chinese rice wine vinegar (or apple cider)
1/4 cup dry sherry, rice wine
1 tsp sesame oil
mushrooms of any type, thin sliced and lightly sauteed
2 eggs

Heat broth and ginger in suitable pot over medium heat. When the broth comes to a boil turn the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes. Then remove the ginger slices. Add the rest of the ingredients, except eggs, and allow the soup to return to a simmer for a bit. Beat eggs and slowly add while continuously stirring soup. Serve.



Picture was taken before I added the egg. We were all too eager to eat and I forgot to take a pict of the finished product.

It's time for the potter's household to pick up and move on past the city limit signs.

Welcome to 1816 King Charles Court. A lovely split level ranch home in the Kingwood subdivision in Alabaster, AL. It is close to schools, libraries, shopping and 65.It has four bedroom, three baths, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, living room, and a den/office. The roof was shingled in 2008, the siding painted in 2011, and the airconditioning coil and fluid replaced in 2010. HVAC has a gas furnace with Comfort Plus Germicidal UV Light and Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaner.

The common areas have recently been repainted a neutral sage green. The railing is currently covered by Kid Shield, a clear shatterproof plastic sheet to keep children and pets safe. It and the baby gate are both removable.

                 

Gas fireplace

The double doors of the formal dining room lead out onto the deck.

The eat in area of the kitchen has a ceiling fan with dimmer and a double window.

The gas range has a self cleaning oven.

Kitchen Pantry

The refrigerator and sink have separate water filtration systems along with a Kenmore water softener.

The dishwasher was installed in 2010.

The first door on the right is the second pantry or linen closet. The second door is to the hall bath. Two bedrooms and a master bedroom are at the end of the hallway.

                                                                                                                                                               

The hall bath has glass shelving, cast iron tub, linen closet to the left of the sink and the laundry closet. Laundry has hookup for a gas powered dryer.

First bedroom

Second Bedroom

Upstairs Master

Master bath with shower

Basement bath attached to bedroom and common area

Shower with soaking tub and closet

Branching out

I have decided to branch out in the artistic area. I am still doing my pottery, although limited to a few pieces at the moment. I am now offering my service as a Charcoal Portraitist.

This is Gabriel at Two Weeks. It is a larger piece that I did after my son's birth.

I am offering paper size 9" x 12" individual portraits in the style above for $75. (Please forgive the cropping of the portrait in the photo. There is an equal amount of space around the head.)  Larger portraits are available with a full, but ambiguous background for an additional cost. Email for details.

I work from photographs in color, black and white or damaged to some extent. Photo files can be emailed to me. I ask for a $15 down payment with payment in full upon completion. The client will have the chance to view the progress and make suggestions on the work. The composition will be agreed upon at the beginning and will not be changed after the down payment has been made.

Payment can be made via Paypal or by mail. Credit cards will be accepted soon.

email: parttimepotter@yahoo.com

For my big news.....we have decided to begin homeschooling our three.

This decision came after almost a year of contemplation, research and prayer.

Regretably, all my researching and planning has taken the place of my throwing. Apologies to those whom I have promised a piece. Hopefully, as we get underway and my schedule takes hold, I will make the time for my pottery.

Over the  next few weeks and months I will be focusing more on my adventures of teaching. But I will keep updating with picts of my work.

Here are a few of my pieces showcasing items from the local farmers market:  sunflowers, sourdough bread and goat cheese.

So much has happened since my last posting: tornadoes, multiple computer crashes, a festival, markets and a life changing decision. More to come when I have time and my ducks in a row.