quick buttermilk pancakes - from scratch

This recipe comes from my torn and tattered "Eating More with Less" cookbook, that revolutionized the way I cook. I like the whole foods concept and prefer making things from scratch as much as possible. You can add mashed bananas and walnuts (though my kids never liked nuts) - fresh blueberries or chocolate chips are a hit in my house!

In a two cup glass measuring cup, or small bowl mix the following together with a fork:

1 c. buttermilk

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Let sit, and meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the following:

1/2 c. whole wheat flour

1/2 c. white flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Add to the buttermilk mixture, 2 tbs. olive oil and 1 beaten egg. Immediately pour into the dry ingredients and combine with a wooden spoon or wisk until it's smooth with few lumps.

In a hot electric skillet or griddle (375 degrees, or until a drop of water sizzles when it lands on the surface) - drop batter in 1/4 cup portions, leaving room for expansion. Flip when the bubbles on top have burst.

This recipe works well double and quadrupled for big crowds, and the finished pancakes will freeze well for toasting and eating later.

Robert Patierno - more than meets the eye

I've been researching, reading, writing to and working with Bob Patierno now for months, working toward his show here at Lynden Gallery on September 25th. I've respected his work and enjoyed his company for a long time, and it's been rather a privilege to dig into the lengthy resume and his prolific work in order to write about him. The exhibit, titled "More than Meets the Eye" lives up to it's name. I'm not certain I've adequately, and fully understood the subtleties well enough to translate the work into words, but I'm trying. Bob - you'll have to give me some time!

ROBERT PATIERNO

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

an exhibition of drawings

Aptly titled, Patierno’s drawings push the boundaries of classical art to a psychological level. What appears to be a well-drafted landscape, or still life, is actually more of a metaphoric commentary. Look closer – what do you really see? The work begs inspection and the telling of the master’s stories behind the work. “Emerging from a history of ideas,” the artist says, “the drawings are really a kind of wandering in the dark.” The primitive nature of things and people in polite society are often overlooked, if not downright ignored. And the humor isn’t lost on the viewer.

Meanwhile, mark your calendars for Friday the 25th and plan to attend. The TRP Duo, of the Reese Project will provide jazz for the evening, and there will be a catalogue available. For more about Bob and his work, click here to go to our website, www.lyndengallery.com, or find us on Facebook at "eat well and buy more art" (a good policy!)

The Language, and the Sound of Trees

The installation of Robert Bitts' new paintings and John Hertzler's sculpture doesn't disappoint. Walking through the gallery it's as if one were walking along the bank of the Cocalico surrounded by trees. Tree language is spoken in the abstract sculpture of David Zimmerman and hand turned bowls of Paul Lutrell - the quiet rhythm of nature echoing the waning days of summer. In the words of Robert Frost "they are that that talks of going, but never gets away; and talks no less for knowing, as it grows wiser and older, that now it means to stay...." For more, visit our website, www.lyndengallery.com

belco credit union - business profile of mom and me!

To read a larger copy, click here and go to our website, www.lyndengallery.com

Inspiration Strikes

"Inspiration Strikes" again, as John Hertzler's awarded sculpture moves back into Lynden Gallery. Two year ago, it took it's place in the middle of "Art of the State", a juried exhibition at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. It was indeed striking as it held it's own in then newly renovated gallery space amidst a large collection of works from artist throughout the state.

Approaching it from all sides, lazily walking around it at a distance, or up close taking in the detail of Hertzler's craftsmanship, "Inspiration Strikes" has an unassuming presence, much like the sculptor himself. Delivery of the work itself is no small feat, as the photos below attest. This week we've decided to let Inspiration Strike in the middle of the gallery. Come see and contemplate amidst the latest collection of work by Bob Bitts. Exhibition continues thru mid-September. For more information, see www.lyndengallery.com, or find us on facebook - eat well and buy more art.

ned's opening, celebrating 50 years

Lynden Gallery on Market

so i went to an art opening
at the lynden gallery
in etown & many people came out
including Luke and Mallory
whom i hadn't seen in about
two years or so plus Lisa
the owner was there
with her beautiful raven dark hair.
Ned Wert was the artist on display
and his works are now largely abstract
hanging with red as the predominant shade
i was gasping at the numbers as fact
then noticed several full prices were paid
but it was simple since the mood was so good
to be friendly and feel that you should
in this fire hall converted to art 
just mingle and fondle a heart
drink wine, eat crackers, and cheesy
to imagine that living is easy
here is original stuff as it should be
poking holes in the idea of normal
a space which is happy and free
relaxed and certainly not formal
so visit.

GREG HOOVER, blogpost

my brother's electric car, part II

SAAB 96-V first run on full voltage!... electric car conversion EV electric vehicle.  That's my dad in the background, witnessing this accomplishment.  I'm waiting for the first Sunday visit...

See YouTube video

See my brother's electric car, part I