What I Did at Work Yesterday
Someone donated a box of small turnips to the thrift store. Their roots look like mouse tails, and some of them had eye-like holes.
Big Boss was gone for the afternoon, so...
We have a Turnip of Gloucester!
Someone donated a box of small turnips to the thrift store. Their roots look like mouse tails, and some of them had eye-like holes.
Big Boss was gone for the afternoon, so...
We have a Turnip of Gloucester!
I've now made three versions of the Tailor mouse and really, it is sweet but not very interesting. You have to read the book. (And there's a difference between art and illustration.)
A turnip is not normally counted a toy, but in this case... In it goes, to #Toys Recreate Paintings.
The ears are rubber-coated baby spoons.
Ass't Man volunteered to make eyeglasses out of a paper clip. He's been a pal lately.
I also framed this donated poster of the First Amendment, made by the Minnesota Newspaper Museum--open only during the run of the State Fair in St. Paul, MN, (late August through Labor Day).
I could only find a cheap plastic frame, but any frame is better than putting it out rolled up.
I could only find a cheap plastic frame, but any frame is better than putting it out rolled up.
I kind of want the poster for myself--or for it to stay in BOOK's forever. I could make it NFS--or just raise the price a lot, from the current $5.99 to 15.99. It'd stay longer that way. Though you never know--sometimes people snatch up things I like, even at high prices.
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Speaking of snatching---I read that turnips are called "snadgers" in northern England--and "neeps" in Scotland. Can anyone confirm that?
I heard that when I was painting four Vegetables & Spaceships Flash Cards in 2013 (all four, here).
This is the turnip one:
This set of watercolors (gouache) is one of the best things I've ever made--or, anyway, I love it almost best.
I sent the set to Krista years ago, for her kitchen.
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Before Big Boss left yesterday, I'd asked him which cake he wanted me to make for his birthday.
Without hesitation he said yellow cake with chocolate frosting.
I might have chosen the same, rather plain cake. I don't like cake that is too goopy or candy-like. (I don't mind that he chose the cheapest one, either--though I'd certainly have spent the money with no complaint if he'd chosen the Black Forest.)
"What shape should it be?" I asked.
"Round."
That is correct. Proper birthday cakes are round, with a layer of frosting in the center.
P.S. We put the box of turnips on the bench in the exit hallway, where free stuff goes. No takers so far.
That is son's favorite cake too! I have made many!! Cake for breakfast, can't beat it. I absolutely love what you have done with the turnip/snadger/neep...What an honor for that root!
ReplyDeleteAgree about the poster, it would be a fine thing to have on the wall. You should probably take it home for a while.
LINDA SUE: Oh! If you get the chance, would you send me your recipe? I was going to use one off the 'nets, but if you have one you like...
ReplyDeleteThanks about the turnips. It was fun!
You know, I had a feeling that he was going to choose that cake. It's such a comforting cake. And of course it must be round.
ReplyDeleteI am growing turnips this year and am a bit disappointed to discover that all of them are white- none are purple. Harumph.
I do like your turnip tailor mouse. Why can't a turnip be a toy?
MS MOON: Ya know, I'd have chosen that cake too! Funny. I guess it's just a comfort classic, yeah.
ReplyDeleteWhat? No purple in your turnips? Tsk, tsk. No fun.
Indeed--most anything can be a toy! Why not a turnip?
How nice to meet such a literate turnip! Only on L'Astronave.
ReplyDeletelovely turnips. i think you can almost use them like potatoes. looking up cooking of them lots of recipes that sound great. i think some even put them in soups
ReplyDeletebien sur! birthday cakes should be round and yellow with chocolate frosting is a good one. yum -- i may even have to make one myself this weekend from scratch -- no boxes anymore. i think most bakeries went to sheet cakes as they go further than a round one and less likely to tip over in the car.
i think the poster should be marked NFS right now. it's a lovely one.
kirsten
I still have the set and adore it! It's been living in the guest room for safety until I can get some really solid frames that will keep them safe from kitchen grease. And I am so, so slow at framing, have been all my life. But I have a resolution on this topi for the new year!
ReplyDeleteIsn’t that turnip a bit young to be reading about Mashed Potatoes? True crime stories can give youngsters nightmares.
ReplyDeleteTORORO: Turnip says, a pleasure to meet you!
ReplyDeleteKIRSTEN: Yes, treat turnips like potatoes--but I don't actually like either one much! (Not a fan of the potato.) I guess a lot of people at the store aren't fond of turnips--or don't know what they are.
KRISTA: Glad you still have them! I almost never frame anything--I just stick it on the wall--but yeah, not a good strategy in kitchens.
BINK: You know, I did sort of wonder about that myself... (honestly)