October 14, 2008

Pulled In All Directions
1999
Acrylic on Belgium linen
24" x 36"

In 1999 I painted "Pulled in All Directions" in response to feeling overwhelmed with day to day responsibilities. Most initial reactions to this painting are more literal thus leading to disgust. As usual with paintings of this time the background scene is based in the kitchen-the heart of the house and the common location of a house slave (wife).

Peace Always

Sharon

October 8, 2008

As a vegan, the question most often asked, second to 'How do you get your protein?" is "What do you eat. When I was a lacto-ovo vegetarian it was very easy to grab something to eat even in a meat heavy eating environment such as central Pennsylvania. To stick to a vegan diet a bit of pre-planning and more home cooking is required.

Today, with the cooler weather I set out a pot of lentils, picked some kale and combined with onions, garlic, and a tomato made a fabulous international lunch.

Using my newest cookbook addition, The World in Your Kitchen, the lentils were transformed into "Yemesirkik (lentil stew-Ethiopia), and the kale was substituted for spinach and became "Saag"(India). With a cup of rice or some flatbread I've yet to create, I will have prepared food for the next 2-1/2-3 days.

Peace Always

Sharon