A sharing of ideas, techniques, successes and failures in the volatile world of pottery and family life. Saturday, January 11, 2014. Needless to say, he sold before I realized that I never took a picture of him finished. Clay stamps drying for the bisque firing.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

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2010, for the Mann Clan, is the Year of the Artichoke. Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Beer-Battered Stuffed Chokes by Chef Tomm. Chef Tomm, of Culinary Secrets, spent some time at OceanMist Farms the week before the Artichoke Festival and created this recipe especially for his demonstration. Though I am not typically a fan of fried anything, these were scrumptious. Besides, you know me and beer - love it! 10 Baby artichokes peeled,parboiled with the choke removed. 1 tablespoon Garlic fine dice.