Liz Wang

Butterfly

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Turtle

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Duckling

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:22:00 +0000

This is the first piece in a series of black & white animal cutouts for children. Enjoy!

Orange & Yellow Poppy

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Orange Poppies

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Red Poppies III

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Red Poppies II

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:33:00 +0000

I decided to create a series of poppy cutouts. The designs are simple and bright. I'll be posting more over the next few days. I hope you enjoy them!

Red Poppies

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:01:00 +0000

Q is for Quince

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Flowers in a Vase

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Building a Nest

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:31:00 +0000

P is for Pineapple

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:14:00 +0000

Rainbow over NYC II

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Here is another piece of the New York City rainbow!

Rainbow Over NYC

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:45:00 +0000

Last Thursday, after an oppressively hot day, there was a brief thunderstorm. Looking out the window after, I was amazed to see a beautiful rainbow arching over New York City! I took a quick photo and then created the piece below.

Tulips at the Greenmarket

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:27:00 +0000

Last Thursday, I met up with my husband and we strolled through the greenmarket at 116th & Broadway. It was a beautiful, sunny spring day and I especially enjoyed the bright colors of the tulips.

This greenmarket always has lovely flowers in the spring.

Finally, Spring and My 200th Post!

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:07:00 +0000

I took this photo on Columbia University's campus a few days ago. The flowering tree in the forground is finally starting to bloom! Despite a chilly start, it does feel like spring is finally here!

I'm looking forward to creating some new spring-themed pieces once I've finished the alphabet series.

O is for Orange

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Oranges are mainly used for juice production and most are grown in Brazil. There are numerous varieties of oranges including sweet orange, navel and valencia.

Homemade Orange Juice

Wash oranges, cut in half and remove seeds.
Squeeze orange halves into a pitcher. For more pulp, scrape in some fruit, too.

This is so refreshing to have with breakfast!

N is for Nectarine

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Nectarines belong the same species as peaches. Nectarines can have white or yellow flesh inside and they bruise easily.

Nectarine Smoothie

Cut nectarines into chunks, peel and freeze.
Blend frozen nectarine chunks, milk or milk substitute and 1 Tbsp. honey.
Serve immediately!

Prepping Alphabet Pieces

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Yesterday, I worked on prepping the next four alphabet pieces. After cutting the paper down to the right size, I painted each piece a different shade of blue.

I mixed different shades of blue to contrast with the paper I planned to use for the fruit alphabet pieces. I'm enjoying the new colors of gouache paint I bought recently. I think the colors are very intense and bright.

Stay tuned for new pieces tomorrow!

M is for Mango

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Mangoes grow on trees and come in different sizes and colors (yellow, orange, red and green). Mangoes are native to India.

Mangoes with Yogurt and Honey

Cut mango in half, peel and cube. It can be challenging to cut a mango because it's so slippery, so exercise caution.
Fill a bowl with yogurt (I'd suggest plain), place mango cubes on top and drizzle with honey.

Right now, champagne mangoes are in season. They are smaller than the typical mangoes found in the grocery store. They are a pale green when unripe and then ripen into a speckled yellow. The inner fruit is golden orange and so sweet and creamy, you'll find it hard not to eat the whole mango. They're usually only in season for a short period, so if you see them at the market or grocery store, buy a few to enjoy!

L is for Lemon

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:48:00 +0000

Lemons grow on small evergreen trees. Most lemons contain 3 Tbsp. of juice.

Refreshing Lemon Water

Pour cold water into a pitcher
Add slices of lemon and a few tablespoons of lemon juice.
Enjoy in a glass with a lemon slice on the side.

It's very refreshing to drink cold water with a healthy squeeze of lemon on hot, summer days. When I brainstormed lemon recipes, I originally intended to include a "healthy" recipe for lemonade, i.e. without loads of sugar. It's such a cooling summer drink and is so popular with children. It's really hard to find a good substitute for sugar, though. Many recipes use artificial sweeteners that are probably just as bad, if not worse than sugar. Do you have any thoughts on how to make lemonade healthier?

K is for Kiwifruit

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Kiwifruit is named after New Zealand's brown, flightless bird - the kiwi. Kiwifruit is rich in vitamin C and has almost as much potassium as a banana. To eat kiwifruit, cut the fruit in half and scoop out the green flesh with a spoon. Enjoy!

J is for Jujube

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:45:00 +0000

Jujubes originated in China. Unripe jujube is green. As it ripens, it turns yellow-green and then red. Eat a jujube like an apple. Cut into 4 quarters and enjoy raw!

I is for Italian Plum

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:41:00 +0000

Italian plums are in season in late summer and early fall. When ripe, Italian plums will be deep purple and firm.

Italian Plum Crisp

Cut 3 lbs. of Italian plums into quarters and remove pits. Place in a 9"x13" baking pan.
Combine 1 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 4 Tbsp. canola oil, 4 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1 Tbsp. cinnamon.
Spread mixture over plums and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

H is for Honeydew melon

noreply@blogger.com (Liz Wang) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:07:00 +0000

Honeydew melon is a sweet, refreshing fruit to enjoy in the summer! In the U.S., honeydew melon is grown in California, Arizona and Texas.

Honeydew melon Smoothie

Cut 1/4 of a melon into chunks and remove skin.
Place in a blender and add 1 cup of milk or milk substitute (soy, rice, almond).
Blend until frothy and pour into glasses.

I think this will be delicious on a hot, summer day!