Sunday, February 9, 2014

Easy Arrow Head Earrings


What you will need:
Gold chain (your preference)
6 gold jump rings
Pliers
2 arrow heads
Super glue (not pictured/ optional)
Gold earring hooks (your style preference)

Directions:

1. Measure around the smallest part of the arrow head with either the chain itself, or a string (that you then can place beside the chain to get the right length).
2. Open (or cut) the bracket of chain a little smaller than the length you measured.

3. Place a jump ring in the center of the chain and at the end of the chain.

4. Put created chain around the smallest part of the arrow head and connect the jumper ring with the other end of the chain.

5. Use a new piece of chain and connect it to the top of one of the jumper rings.

6. Measure over the arrow head to the other jumper ring.

7. Ply a bracket of chain (or cut and then ply) to the opposite jumper ring.

8. Attach another jumper ring to the middle of the vertical gold chain (the one you just attached).

9. Connect to your earring hook of choice
** Note: I like to place a dab of super glue under the chain to connect it to the arrow head so it is extra secure. Make sure you give it enough time to dry

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Gluten-Free Eggplant Spaghetti Lasagna


Ingredients:
1 Large peeled and cubed eggplant
2 Big diced tomatoes (or substitute for a can of petit diced tomatoes)
1 Cup roughly cut basil leafs
3 Minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup green olives
2 Tbsp capers
1 Cup water (or vegetable broth)
2 Tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt & pepper to taste
8-12 Ounces corn spaghetti
Zucchini
1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 Cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 Cup shredded swiss cheese
Directions:
1. Combine these ingredients (omit the cheese and pasta and zucchini) in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low. the stew is delicious on its own too!
2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions
3. Crain the spaghetti and place it in the bottom of a shallow casserole dish
4. Shred raw zucchini on top of the pasta
5. Spread cheese on top of the zucchini
6. Pour eggplant stew on top of the whole thing
7. Bake for 45 minutes
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle swiss cheese on top and sprinkle with pepper
9. Bake for another 10 minutes
10. Let cool, and slice!