Mimi Sturman

New Etsy shop MImi Sturman

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 20:30:00 -0800

I have opened a new Etsy shop I have cards and will have more items in the future . I hope you enjoy it ....................have a look!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MImiSturmanDesigns

xo, Mimi

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:09:00 -0800

On my web site mimisturman.com I have started a store for my felting
http://www.mimisturman.com/

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:17:00 -0800

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Sun, 5 Aug 2012 10:11:00 -0700

http://www.mimisturman.com

This is my interview with Neil P. Doherty . Neil is an artist and uses ceramics as his medium .

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:23:00 -0700

New painting web site

Store Wide Reductions - The Sale Is On

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:28:00 -0800

http://www.mimismercantile.com/

Sugar Cookie Extravaganza !

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0800

Today we made a mountain of sugar cookies, a fun project and a gift of food which our friends love.

Here is the recipe, enjoy and have a happy holiday season.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Sale At Mimi's Mercantile

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:59:00 -0800

Enjoy the holidays. Besides free shipping for orders over $25, we're offering a $10 coupon discount for orders over $100. We know that every little bit helps. Just enter the word 'holiday' (without the quotes) in the coupon box on the checkout page.

The free shipping and $10 coupon good until 12/15/11

Mimi's Mercantile, Shop From Your Home

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:19:00 -0800

Mimi’s Mercantile is ready for the holidays, there is no need to open the doors at midnight, we have no doors. Shop at home from your computer in comfort, no lines, parking or crowds, shop any time of day or night. Enjoy the season, eat some wonderful food, be safe and well.

Best, Mimi/Mimi’s Mercantile

Mosser Glass At Mimi's Mercantile

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:11:00 -0800

I am pleased to announce that Mimi’s Mercantile is now stocking a selection of Mosser glass made in Ohio. This traditional company has been making molded glass for half a century. Here is a link to the process of making molded glass. http://www.mosserglass.com/html/process.htm

I like to mix more ornate pieces with modern design to make an interesting table setting .

Event At Mimi's Mercantile

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:38:00 -0700

Mimi's Mercantile

FREE STANDARD SHIPPING FOR PURCHASES OVER $25

The Dutch Baby Pancake

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:50:00 -0700

Fall is on the way and it is a busy time. Slow down and enjoy a little cooking. Here is a super nice weekend treat, the Dutch Baby pancake, a thin puffy delight which can be served with syrup, jam or my favorite powdered sugar and lemon.

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

Place a 10 inch cast iron skillet inside oven and preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until light. Add milk and stir. Gradually whisk in flour, nutmeg and salt.
Remove skillet from oven and reduce oven heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt butter in hot skillet so that inside of skillet is completely coated with butter. Pour all the batter in the skillet and return skillet to oven.
Bake until puffed and lightly browned, about 12 minutes.

Summer is in Bloom at Mimi's Mercantile

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:40:00 -0700

What better way to celebrate summer ! Bake a cake , dine outside and indulge in a decadent dessert . Mimi's Mercantile has a wonderful selection of cake stands by L.E. Smith . Enjoy , summer is in bloom .

Iittala Classic Form And Function

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Mon, 9 May 2011 10:54:00 -0700

Mimi's Mercantile now stocks the beautiful glassware of iittala .

The Glamor Of L.E. Smith Cake Stands

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:12:00 -0700

L.E. Smith glass company has been in the business of making pressed glass since 1907. The “Hobnail” series is a lively dot pattern and can easily be integrated into the new fashionable kitchen.

The Hobnail pattern cake stand comes in many luscious colors, cobalt blue, ice blue, bright green, crystal, yellow and pink. Enhance any cake by presenting it on one of these festive stands. These pedestals can also be used to elevate a dish on the table either for the main course or to group some delicious cupcakes together. Whatever you choose, your table will look like a party when you add one of these beautiful cakes stands.

Pottery Of Love

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:40:00 -0700

Gorky Gonzalez pottery is unique, festive and beautiful. Made in Guanajuato, Mexico and handcrafted by artisans. Mimi’s Mercantile is pleased to present several new pieces of Gorky pottery which celebrate love and marriage. Each piece is unique and would make a wedding or anniversary gift to cherish.

Frigoverre Glass Storage Bowls With Lids

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Thu, 3 Feb 2011 20:01:00 -0800

I just want to rave about the Frigoverre glass storage and prep bowls. I have donated all my plastic storage containers and switched to these nesting glass bowls. Food retains its taste and flavor much better when it is stored in glass. These bowls are very simple and attractive, nice enough to use as serving dishes at the table, just remove the lid and you’re good to go. I find it very convenient to look into the fridge and actually see the food I am looking for instead of taking the lid off and peering into last weeks lasagna which was left in the refrigerator because we it couldn’t be seen in the back . The bowls are dishwasher safe but not to be used for the microwave or oven. Four bowls in the set. Here is a link to the Smitten Kitchen and a very nice selection of party food, enjoy!

Thanksgiving Tip #3

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:47:00 -0800

Nothing is more elegant for desert than a soufflé and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make a light and airy confection, a fresh pumpkin soufflé. I have individual ramekins by Mason Cash which are oven to table. They are a lovely creamy color and will offset but not upstage your beautiful desert. Here is a very good recipe by Todd English. It includes all the wonderful scents of fall; cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg clove and of course, pumpkin.

Thanksgiving Tip #2

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:59:00 -0800

I think that Thanksgiving should be over the top. Lots of well prepared fresh dishes that are full of flavor. For an even more decadent start to your holiday dinner, may I suggest a charcuterie platter? A few tasty morsels of well cured meats, olives good cheese and some nice crusty bread. To serve these delicacies I have just the thing! The large wooden bread board from Costa Rica made from recycled wood. It is 21.5 inches long by 5.5 inches wide and will make a perfect rustic presentation for your starter course. Here is an article from Food & Wine that talks about the Charcuterie plate.

Thanksgiving Tip #1

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:17:00 -0700

Making gravy for your Thanksgiving meal can be one of the most tricky and delicate components. The gravy can suffer many types of disasters, too watery , lumpy , too thick , tasteless or just plain inedible. Not only will you never want to attempt gravy making again, but your guests will think twice about coming over for dinner. I suggest making the gravy ahead of time. This will enable you to taste and amend any mishaps that occur and leave you time to prepare all the other components of your feast as well as leave you time to relax and enjoy your holiday dinner. l have just the thing for holding your gravy - the Frigoverre glass measuring cup with lid. It holds 1 liter (4.23 cups) of liquid and the measuring cup is also microwavable. Here is a link to a good gravy recipe that can be made ahead of time.

The Glass Salt Cellar with Lid

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:42:00 -0700

Clear glass salt cellar with lid. SALT embossed on the side. This jar is great for the kitchen. There are so many gourmet salts on the market which are too coarse to fit in the traditional salt shaker. Just open the lid, take out a pinch of salt, and close for freshness. A simple old kitchen idea which is useful and practical. Salt cellar is 3 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter.

The salt information guide is a very good source of information on many different types of salts.
http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/si_gourmet_reference.asp

La Chamba Pottery At Mimi's Mercantile

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:11:00 -0700

The La Chama Tagine has become more than a one use item. Recently I decided to make a chicken pot pie and I needed something of more depth than a regular pie dish. I like to make my pot pies with lots of creamy Bechamel sauce, big chunks of chicken breast and fresh crisp vegetables, instead of boiling the vegetables I like to sauté the garlic, celery, carrots and peas so they stay crisp, I also par boil the potatoes whole and cook slightly to the underdone side so they are not mushy and after chunking them up add to the whole mix and let them finish cooking in the pie. Heat up the bottom casserole to 350 and then pour the veg, chicken and sauce into hot casserole and lay on the top crust, bake and you will have a warm all in one delicious dinner!

Log Carriers

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:01:00 -0700

Bring your cut wood inside. Strong and sturdy, this log carrier works great. One large piece of leather and two solid straps make a simple and straight forward design. The handle has three rivets on each strap to provide durability for hard use. Made in USA 32.5"L x 20.5"W http://www.mimismercantile.com/Log_Carrier_p/169.htm

Summer At The Mercantile !

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:30:00 -0700

The heat of summer is here. Time to eat outside, cool off and enjoy the long languid days. Eat in style with square and round acacia wood plates, fresh white egg platters and beautiful flowers and fruit from the garden,

Wyatt Loves His Bon Ton !

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi's Blog) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:50:00 -0700

Wyatt loves his orange Bon Ton .
This bone shaped pet clean up kit contains a roll of biodegradable bags . The Bon Ton clips onto a collar or a leash and comes in many great colors !