Kim Beasley Photography Art & Design

Skillet Corn Bread

Nothing like cornbread made in a cast iron skillet....it just seems to taste better. Good ole' southern style. This recipe is from my mom and she made it quite often when I was a child and now I make it for my brood. It is so good. So, I wanted to share it. Have a good weekend. Girls are off to see Twilight tonight and I can wait til the "hype" dies down. Seems like it will be quite an entertaining movie. I know my oldest has already read the first 2 books and is loving them! Anyway, take care....here's the recipe:    ~KB

Skillet Cornbread

1 cup sifted flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 tsp. baking powder

Mix the above together in a bowl, then add:

1 cup plus 2 tbsp. milk
1 egg

Beat for 1 minute and then add 4 tbsp. cooking oil. Beat for 1 minute more. Place some oil or could use melted butter in skillet. Pour in batter. The oil or butter will rise around it, greasing skillet evenly.
Bake in oven at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.

Split open and spread butter inside and serve.....yummy!        ENJOY!

Note: I use a pretty large skillet (oversized) and I double the recipe.

Amazing Book! Taking Flight!

Just finished reading this wonderful book and am so inspired I could scream! Everything about it is wonderful. It has wonderful art, inspiring stories, lots of motivation and encouragement and as a bonus, included interviews and techniques from other artists. I love that! Kelly Rae is so great in this book and opens up about her own journey with her art. You get alot more than just pretty pictures of art. It is well worth it! I am glad to own it and have it as part of my library. Check it out as well as Kelly's blog which I have a link to over there on the right. You will love it! I am ready to take flight and my creative spirit definitely got new wings!   ~KB

How ADORABLE is this?

Just too dang adorable I must say! I love this piece from artist Jennifer Valentine and just bought it at her Etsy shop! It is perfect for my kitchen area and I am still deciding whether I want to keep the timeless old photos that come with (all of children) or add photos of my own kiddos! Ahhhh, decisions? I'm sure I'll figure it out when the piece arrives.
   It features a cute little tea cup and old toy truck hanging from the bottom and the words Someone to play with in the middle.....PERFECT for this woman with 7 children I do say! And it is a vintage old dust pan....a dust pan.....who would've thought that would make a great photo holder? Jennifer Valentine....that's who! I cannot wait to get it!
   Jennifer collects old items, vintage, etc. and turns them into absolutely beautiful works of art! She is amazing and inspiring and is also Kelly Rae Robert's sister....another talented artist I so admire and am inspired by.
   Well, baby Max is up and I have to go feed him. Had to post about this awesome little piece and the artist as well. I have a link to her blog on the right hand side there. Check her out and her Etsy shop as well. She is awesome!    Have a good one!      ~KB

America Speaks....And Is Heard!

 Wow! Amazing! What a historical night! I am so proud, proud that I voted for this man named Barack Obama. Change is on it's way and I feel so much better knowing that there is going to be a better future for my children. This man is amazing, intelligent, and so very inspiring! I cannot wait to see the things that he will do! I am so proud to be a part of this history making event. Anything is possible, and I feel we will be on the right track sometime in the near future. To see the look and tears on the Rev. Jesse Jackson's face was ever so priceless. Who would have thought that a day like this would have come? It did. Yes, it did. I was asked by some people why I voted for Barack. My answers were:
I voted for him because:
   he is the right man for the job
   I want a better future for our children
   I want my nephew to come home safe and alive from Iraq
   I support the issues he is going to impose
   I want health insurance for my mother-in-law
   I want to see change for the middle class
   I want to see a better America
   I believe in this man
   I have faith in him
   I want CHANGE!......and he is the one to do the job!

I know it will be a long road for us all, it is a big mess to clean up. But, like Barack said, "We will get there!"  Yes, we will and we can!

     CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT........BARACK OBAMA.........

Like the song said as it was playing last night in Grant Park and is so true.......

    

HERE I AM BABY......SIGNED...SEALED...DELIVERED......I'M YOURS!

Here's to a prosperous future!          ~KB