GIRL’S NIGHT OUT- THURSDAY NOV. 17th  5:30 to 8:00 pm

Hart’s Greenhouse & Florist:
43 Clinton Ave. Norwich, CT

This is a great event for the ladies! It’s an evening full of exciting products and demonstrations from local vendors including jewelry, handmade crafts, health & beauty items and services, gourmet foods, wine tastings, raffle prizes and more. Treat yourself or get a great start on your holiday shopping list! Plus, get a free raffle entry when you RSVP. Call 860-546-6541 today – admission is free! I’ll be bringing my fused glass earrings and pendants in my latest hand-painted designs. Hope to see you there!
http://www.hartsgreenhouseflorist.com/events/girls_night.html

O’TIS a FESTIVAL at OTIS – SATURDAY NOV. 19th  10am to 3pm
Otis Library: 261 Main Street  Norwich, CT

A special marketplace kicking off the holiday season.In addition to handcrafted items from local artisans, the event also features an author’s visit from Wally Lamb, children’s programs, musical performances by Patrick Kirker and the NFA choir, Santa Claus and celebrity parking attendants. I heard Grinchy Bots will be there with her awesome handmade plush robots. Too cool. I will also be toting along my latest creations in glass. This is my first time involved in this event. Let make some noise!!! Proceeds will benefit Otis Library.
www.otislibrarynorwich.org

ART SALAD at HORSEBROOK CAFE – Wed. NOV. 30th

*new start time* 5 pm to 8pm
44 Railroad Ave, Plainfield, CT
PH# 860-564-5234

Talk about a casual way to shop! Come in for a appetizer and a cocktail and get a jump on holiday shopping. I’ll have my fused glass earrings & pendants on display tucked in a corner of the cafe. Bring a friend- the more the merrier!

Art Salad Studio on ETSY-
I’m updating my site – I’m working as fast as I can!

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions. I’m constantly working on stock for my local events. I just might have what your looking for. If I don’t, I’d love to say I can make it for you, but I’m booked until the 2nd week of December. If you don’t mind crossing your fingers for a LAST minute gift or scheduling something for the new year, please let me know. Best way to contact me is my email: artsaladstudio@comcast.net.
Happy Fall and Thank You for all the love!!!!!

I’ll be sending out a fall coupon- sign up for my newsletter to receive the savings.

A lovely day in the ‘Quiet Corner’ of the state….come by and check out a  special art show featuring many local artists to benefit Brooklyn for Sensible Growth. A picturesque setting and meet local folks producing handmade wares.

Jazz Music & Free Admission. A light luncheon will also be available for purchase.

Sunday, September 25, 2011 ~ 11am to 5pm

The Golden Lamb Buttery

499 Wolf Den Road

Brooklyn, CT 06234

(860) 774-4423

Art Salad Fused Glass Pendants & Earrings

The Beautiful Barn at The Buttery

In honor of the Heirloom Tomato Festival coming Sunday Aug. 28th at the Coventry Farmer’s Market- I tried a recipe using garden ripe tomatoes.

I’ve had this recipe in my ‘must try’ folder for quite sometime, and finally decided to give it a go for my folk’s anniversary dinner. It was a delicious success!

FARMER’S TOMATO PIE

prep: 30 mins bake: 30 mins stand: 10 mins

1 9″ pie crust ( your fav. recipe or a refrigerated will crust will do)

1  1/3 cups shredded italian blend cheese or shredded mozzarella

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs

2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges ( about 6 cups)

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 to 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Bake unpricked pie crust as directed.

2. Reduce oven to 375°. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of cheese over baked pie shell. Sprinkle minced garlic and bread crumbs  evenly over cheese. Top with 1/3  tomato wedges, cherry tomatoes and 1/3 cheese. Repeat layers until shell is full. Sprinkle with salt.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry golden brown and tomatoes just starting to brown on top. Remove from oven to wire rack and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil leaves.

4. Let stand for 10 mins, before serving. ( if held longer, the juice from the tomatoes could make pastry a little soggy)

Hope you enjoy it as well!

11 am to 2 pm : Stop by the Coventry Farmer’s Market Sunday Aug. 28th to see my latest fused glass pendants and earrings. Let’s all do the Sunshine Dance to keep away Hurricane Irene. Last day of my Summer Savings Coupon- $ 4 OFF your glass purchase. Spend over $60 and double it to save even more!

Visit  http://coventryfarmersmarket.com/ for more info and directions.

Remember to try to buy local my friends. Every little bit helps.

This photo is from last year’s set up in Martha’s Herbary Gardens. It was a great day!

Join us for a day in the garden with local artisans and crafters.

Martha’s Herbary – 589 POMFRET ST POMFRET CT 06258

Saturday, June 25th     Open 10am to 5 pm

rain date Sunday June 26th

Art Salad Studio 2011 Guest Vendor Dates

June 19^th- Wine & Art Gala

July 17^th-Graze Fest

August  28^th- Heirloom Tomato Festival

Sept. 18^th-Fiber Twist

Oct . 2^nd-Wellness Fair

Coventry Farmer’s Market- 11 am to 2 pm each Sunday

Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street  Coventry, CT 06238