day 7 & 8. trip to boston & some other stuff.

day 7. a trip to the MFA in Boston. 5 hours of art wandering. here's some highlights.

Turner. The Slave Ship. 1840...Pictures don't give this paint justice...

Barrias. Nature Reveling Herself Before Nature.  1899.

This was in the Contemporary gallery...I missed the artists name. Still cool giant shadow box anyway.

Rodin. 

Quentin Massys. Madonna of the Cherries. 15thc. 

English artist from the 19th century...sorry I forgot his name!

Barbana de Modena. Madonna and Child. 1360s.

I forget the artist...but this is in the Contemporary gallery. 

piece from MFA's Blue & White gallery...

MFA Rotunda 

Quincy Market...

Avocado & cucumber maki roll w. seaweed salad. March outdoor picnic.

Day 8. Maine Maple Sunday...I had to celebrate.

appropriately detox almond-coconut pancakes with berry syrup.

serves 4

 The ingredients are not necessarily not-detox, I just don't think you are supposed to eat pancakes.So delicate & fluffy. SO much better than a shake for breakfast! 

1/2 cup almond flour

1/2 cup white or brown rice flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

a pinch of sea salt

1 cup of coconut milk (from a can)

1 TBL olive oil

1. Mix ingredients together, careful to not over mix... this batter will be a little thicker, no worries.
2. Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat. Add a bit of oil & ladle about 3 TBL of batter in the pan for each cake...do as many that will fit in the pan. 
3. When you see bubbles (about 2 minutes), flip pancakes over for another minute.  Remove pancakes to a plate and serve with which ever option you desire.
4. You can keep the pancakes warm in a 200 degree oven. Serving with berry syrup.

berry syrup

makes approx. 1 cup

1 cup blueberries and raspberries

3 TBL Maine maple syrup or agave syrup

1. Add ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5-6 minutes until the syrup has thickened a bit. 

my two wild & crazy dogs.

images from Jediah's tumblr.

happy eatings & cheers!