Egg-Ceptional Spellers

Last Thursday, Deb, Arlene, her sister, and two of her closest friends, Evie and Mary Jane, competed in an adult spelling bee to benefit the RHAM Education Fund. Although I was only there for support, I am a RHAM High school graduate. It was great to see former teachers, vice principals, and super-intendants try to spell their way to victory. Although we tied for third, I have to say that our handmade t-shirts came in first! Congratulations to all those who participated and thanks to all those who donated their time, services, and delicious treats!

Pineapple & Chili= Great!

On Saturday, May 2nd, Rockville Bank is presenting The New England Regional Chili Cookoff and yours truly will be setting up shop. Its even sanctioned by the International Chili Society! The Pineapple Company will have a booth along with a certain salsa maker (the best salsa ever) and plenty of other crafters to support the Enfield Food Shelf. Come on up to Somers and try some chili, compete in a hot-wing eating contest, and stop by to see my latest and greatest!
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

11 a.m. to 5 p.m Pleasantview 452 South Rd. Somers,CT 06071
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Happy Babka Day!

On Friday we celebrated the much anticipated "Babka Day!" 'Babka Day you say....Whats that?' Well, babka is delicious sweet bread that we make once a year, for an entire day. 'Can you make it other days?' Sure, but then it wouldn't be so special. Filled with poppy seeds and sweetened cream cheese, its become a pre-Easter ritual. We also dyed eggs that will magically appear in the newly constructed Easter Bunny hut on Easter. I may be young, but traditions are traditions.Even though it was too cold for April and all too windy, I hope you had a wonderful Easter, Passover, or whatever you celebrate!

An Egg-ceptional Workshop

On Friday night, we had three lovely ladies join us for an egg-citing, glittery, colorful egg-stavaganza (ok I'm done). Judy, Melissa, and Nicole (in no specific order) expanded their egg decorating skills from the tradiontional PAAS kits to decoupage, gilding, and even sgraffitto! The class was supposed to be from 7 until 9 but we were having such a great time that the crafters didn't leave until 10:30! There was talk of a sleep over next time! Using glass glitter, Melissa created her own mix including gold, silver, and pink. Overcoming adversity, Judy recovered her dropped egg by using gold leaf to correct any imperfections. Nicole, came prepared with a pineapple picture to try her hand at sgraffitto. With such a great group of ladies, we look forward to many more fun and messy evenings!

Golden Eggs Relay

Without much deliberation needed, I've decided that The Golden Egg Studio needed to form a team of crafters and patrons to participate in Glastonbury's American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Unfortunately, I can't say that I know too many people who have not been affected by cancer. My 89 year old overly adventurous grandmother is a breast cancer survivor. I'm only 23 and I have witnessed its devastating influence on my life and those around me. So, on June 12 and 13th, we will be walking (and camping!) at River Front Park on Naubuc Avenue from 3 PM until 12 PM. The Golden Egg Studio will also be holding a tagsale and bake sale to benefit the Relay on May 16 and 17th from 9 until 3 PM. Please stop by and support the end to cancer!

Please visit our team's page to donate! We are 'The Golden Eggs'-clever huh?

Racing Ahead

My daughter Cait is on a roll. Her energy is contagious, but I do run out of steam before she does. She has signed us up for the Relay for Life and I am onboard too. We are planning fundraisers in addition to the Relay itself. More info to come.



I love traditional crafts. I use sgraffitto or scratch carving to decorate goose eggs.This is a technique used by the Europeans and the Pennsylvania Germans to decorate eggs and pottery for centuries. I was very pleased to find a site that fosters the practice of traditional folk arts, Traditionalfolkarts.com. They are also supporting the American Cancer Society with a Spring Welcoming sale. Check out the beautiful handwork of these talented artists. Clink on the link to the left to see their wares.