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Continue reading →: A Violet Cookie PlatterWhen my friend named Violet inspired a purple-themed birthday gathering, I thought a collection of festive cookies would be perfect. And what better way to add more healthy-but-tasty items to my baking repertoire, using plant-based ingredients on some, and gluten-free goodies as well. Standard favorites turned fabulous My first task…
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Continue reading →: Plant-Based Bacon: Bakon Strips? Let’s give it a try.It’s no surprise that crispy, salty bacon is one of the top items that even plant-based eaters will reach for. The hit of smoky flavor and crunch is a big favorite at breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. Can a plant-based alternative really stand up to that reputation? I was skeptical,…
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Continue reading →: Pressed Sugar Cookies – Plant-Based and Yummy!Pressed sugar cookies have been one of my most popular cookies. I love to bake them and share with friends during the holidays and at parties. The recipe is fairly easy, and they turn out so beautiful. But this time around, I wanted to take my traditional recipe and see…
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Continue reading →: Falling Stars EarringsDripping seed beads in a fringe of indigo blue hues, accented with tiny silver star charms, these earrings are so sweet! Soft strands hang more than 4” to sensually brush your shoulders. Czech glass and various shaped seed beads in shades of indigo blues pour out of silver toned cones.…
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Continue reading →: Bee & FlowersCelebrating the pollinators in our world. This original illustration was made in Procreate on my iPad. The detailed and textured style is like watercolor, which helps to make the flowers look super delicate. And the big bee reminds us all how important pollinators are to our world. We need to…
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Continue reading →: Gothic Beaded HeartsI really love gothic styles. Especially bold graphic statements. When I saw these laser-cut black enameled filigree hearts I knew I had to use them to make some gorgeous beaded earrings. I wanted to pair them with some matte black miyuki seed beads and accents of rose gold, with plenty…
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Continue reading →: Shrimp With Pork And Apricot Sausage (Instant Pot)Let me tell you a story about shrimp with pork and apricot sausage. It’s Monday and I just got home from work and there’s nothing prepared for dinner. Quick! Run to the freezer and see what we can cook. A bag of frozen shrimp appears before me, so I grab…
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Continue reading →: Fresh Pineapple EmpanadasCrisp and flaky pastry surrounds fresh pineapple filling in this quick and delicious version of a classic mexican pastry. Premade pie crust makes it easy.
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Continue reading →: One-Pot Ratatouille With Pork (Instant Pot)This is my version of a ratatouille, packed with lots of mediterranean vegetables and cooked in one pot, it’s easy to prepare and has lots of flavor.
About Us
BlakOpal Designs
Pani Page (BlakOpal) and Trilo Byte have individually been making art for decades. They started creating real-world art together in 2006 and since then haven’t looked back. While Pani focuses on fashion and food primarily, Trilo loves all things tech, together they form BlakOpal Designs.