Art Sledding!

 

We went to an art sled rally at Powderhorn Park this weekend it was great winter fun! Here are a couple of the sleds. Go Snowman sled!

 

Go dolphin sled!

Scallion Pancake

 

Make the dough and wrap the scallion inside.

 

Cut in sections, then stretch, and twist.

 

Flatten the dough.

 

Fry the pancake. I like to fry and add an egg to it(and when the season is right add some fresh basil). I loved eating these in Taiwan from the street vendors. I thought that this recipe was pretty easy and the end pancake was nice layered and flaky just like I remember!

Is this yours?

 

This is the season for my continued project "Is This Yours?".
Check out the links for more photos!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/isthisyours/
http://mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=106138

Loppet in Uptown

 

So last weekend was the City of Lakes Loppet cross-country ski festival for kids, adults and dogs! Uptown turned into a ski village. There also was a bike race on the frozen lake!

 

Skating with a crew

 

We just cannot get enough skating. Here is a picture with some friends taking a break to show off our skates. A friend of ours also threw a skating party which included skating at night in -15 degree F weather!

The wonders of winter

 

Getting ready to separate the sticks to make teams for a game of pick up hockey.

 

Skating outdoors was great but my ankles hurt. I am not sure if it was because I was breaking in my friend's wife's skates or because it has been 2 years since I skated last.

Making Baozi

 

Aunt liz taught us how to make Baozi which is a yummy steamed bun. Here are some of the steps. Make the dough and wait for it to rise. While we waited we ate a wonderful hot pot lunch!

 

Roll the dough and fill it with meat and vegetables, or sweet red bean.

 

Steam the buns.

 

Take them out and eat them!

Holidays in London 1

 

Here is a view of St. Paul's Cathedral. We visited the cathedral for mass on Christmas Eve.

 

Here is a photograph catching the full, busy streets of London and the soul of the city's old, beautiful architecture.

Holidays in London 2

 

This is a view of Big Ben and the lights of London from Trafalger Square. This was a great place to rest our legs, people watch and shoot a few photos.

 

There was great pedestrian shopping areas in London that had great stores, resturants and pubs. Here is a picture of the beautifully decorated Carnaby Street near Oxford Street.

 

Here is a picture of the family in front of an air-brushed Santa. We are at the huge Hyde Park in the heart of London which was hosting a "German Christmas Market". The mkt had German imported midway rides, ice skating, sausages, drinks, and soft pretzels!

 

London is full of great outdoor markets. Here is the "slow foods" market which focused on local/sustainable foods and products. Another favorite market was the Burrows Market that has so many super yummy products!

December

 

The snow is piling up for the holidays, making an adventure for walkers, bikers and drivers alike.

 

Who knew that part of this building would be tore down. One day we were walking in our neighborhood and were surprised to see this icon of Uptown being removed.