The sky's the limit!

I told myself when I started my blog that every post had to include something about potatoes, otherwise....... well, it wasn't about potatoes was it?  
So you can see my dilemma today when I was keen to post the photos I was considering entering into Tasha Chawner's Weekend Photo Project, but at the same time they had nothing whatsoever to do with potatoes! 


The key word for the photo challenge for Sunday was "The Sky".

 Oh dear , what to do? 

 How could I ever make this into a post to do with spuds?

Well first, let me show you my photos and see which one you would have chosen, only one allowed.....

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I actually took the photos on Saturday, and I am so pleased I did, because the sky with it's cloud formations was pretty special and Sunday (as I write) it is just plain old blue!

Hope you enjoy, and I wonder which photo you would pick?  I'll let you into a little secret,  I decided on number 6, with the aeroplane, mainly because it was serendipity that it just happened to be passing by as I had my camera pointed to the sky!  

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But back to the potato connection.  You knew I wouldn't let you down!!

So prepare to be amazed!

Potato Clouds from the Photography of Joachim Knill

Joachim Knill's webite says that his....

....."most recent work consists of 20"x30' Polaroids photographs which he creates with the world's largest portable instant film camera designed and built by himself. The one of a kind photographs depict surreal landscapes and installations which he builds in his studio. He uses mostly natural objects such as fruits, flowers, vegetables, seedpods, sticks and stones, or delapitaded building parts, all collected either on his travels or around Hannibal Missouri where he currently resides."

Wonderful isn't it, and thank you so much Joachim 

for giving me permission to show your fabulous photo here 

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But wait, there's more, thanks to Disney family fun recipes

Mashed Potato Clouds

Yes, you heard right! More Potato Clouds. 

You'd have to agree that potatoes are pretty versatile:)

Doesn't this just melt your heart:)

Ingredients

• MASHED POTATO CLOUDS
• 4 large russet or Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• HERBED BUTTER PATS
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon dill or dried chives

Instructions

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the skin from the potatoes and use the tip of the peeler to scoop out any brown spots. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and then slice into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
2.  Bring the potatoes to a boil, watching carefully to make sure they do not boil over. Once they have come to a boil, cook for an additional 10 minutes or until tender (about 20 minutes in all). (While the potatoes are boiling, make the butter pats: see step 4.) Take the pan of potatoes off the stove and drain the water.
3. Pour the milk over the potatoes and add the butter. Using a potato masher, press down on the potatoes until they are smooth. (If you are working with younger kids, transfer the potatoes from the hot saucepan to a large bowl before mashing.)
4.  To make the herbed butter pats, mix together the softened butter and the dill or chives. Press the mixture into a 2-inch by 3-inch rectangle on a piece of waxed paper. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes, then use miniature cookie cutters to cut out butter pats.
5. Spoon the mashed potatoes onto the dinner plates and serve with a pat or two of herbed butter. Serves 4.
   
   
   

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   Well enough from me today, I have got my head in the clouds and I think it is time to come back down to earth!
   See you next time and don't forget to leave a comment and let me know which photo you would have selected for the weekend photo project.  And if any of you are interested, I am sure Tasha would be happy for you to join in the project right where we are.  It's great fun, and sparks ideas you didn't know you had!