It’s almost Tulip Time at Pella Historical Museum! Experience Dutch American Heritage and an explosion of color at their upcoming annual Tulip Time Festival on May 6-8th (see their website for more details).
My handmade eco friendly tulip necklace will also be available for purchase in their gift shop. What a fun way to celebrate Spring and all things Dutch!
Pella Historical Museum
507 Franklin St. Pella, Iowa 50219
https://www.pellahistorical.org/
I’m happy to announce that my handmade elephant and flamingo necklaces can now be found at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Conservation is one of their top priorities (and a cause near and dear to my heart), so I’m thrilled to have my eco-friendly pieces available here!
Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226
http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/
Inspired by Spring visits to Colonial Williamsburg, I created 4 stainless steel necklaces that celebrate the beauty of the gardens and decor. They make thoughtful gifts and are a way to keep the memories of your visit (or favorite flower) close to your heart. They are now available online and will be available at the new Brick and Vine shop when they open later this Spring in Merchant Square.
Pineapple: https://shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com/melissa-lew-pineapple-stainless-steel-necklace/
Scallop Shell: https://shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com/melissa-lew-scalloped-shell-stainless-steel-necklace/
Tulip: https://shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com/melissa-lew-tulip-stainless-steel-necklace/
Magnolia: https://shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com/melissa-lew-magnolia-blossom-stainless-steel-necklace/
Did you know that cranes are among the oldest living birds? And according to the National Audubon Society, the link between Sandhill Cranes and the Platte River is believed to date to the river’s origins some 10,000 to 12,000 years ago.
Every year from late February to early April, over 600,000 sandhill cranes come to the Platte River valley on their northward migration. What a sight!
Celebrate these beautiful, graceful birds with my crane necklace, now available at the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center.
Keep this message close to your heart with my flamingo necklace, now available at the Cincinnati Zoo.
The cherry blossom peak bloom has been announced for this year, and it is less than a month away! The dates are April 2nd through the 5th and I can’t wait!
Celebrate the season with my handmade cherry blossom necklaces, now available at Teaism in Penn Quarter.
My sea turtle necklace is a customer favorite (and one of mine)! It was included in the most recent issue of Seaside Retailer magazine as an eco-friendly find. Read more: https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=696732&ver=html5&p=44&fbclid=IwAR1c1B0LJxrTfgNqt-8F5fXht-O8RCS6WoVAZ5oiGIrb5golEt0_IJN4Xyc
Happy Monday, here’s looking at zoo! Conservation is a cause near and dear to my heart so I am happy to announce that Melissa Lew jewelry can now be found at the Houston Zoo.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these delicious, flaky, savory scallion pancakes. The Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year) is also known as the Spring Festival…so these scallion/spring onion pancakes are the perfect way to celebrate the warmer months to come.
Makes 2 large scallion pancakes (serves 4).
Mix 2 cups AP flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of room temperature water. Knead until it forms a smooth ball (add additional water or flour as necessary – if too wet, add more flour. If too dry, add a bit more water). Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour.
Finely dice 2 shallots and cook in a little bit of vegetable oil to soften. Put aside to cool. Finely slice 4 scallions (without the ends) and put aside.
Lightly grease your work surface.
Roll out rested dough into a thin rectangle. Lightly brush dough with vegetable oil. Sprinkle entirety of shallots and scallions on dough. Sprinkle with a dash of salt.
Loosely roll up dough into 1 log and cut into 2. Twist dough logs and then coil each into the shape of a cinnamon bun.
Lightly grease your work surface, and roll out each into a thin circle.
Add a bit of oil to your pan and heat on medium. Place pancake on pan and cook each side until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes total). Repeat for the other pancake.
Serve while hot with some chili oil and/or soy sauce. You can garnish with sesame seeds, greens, and pickled radishes if desired.
I hope you enjoy this recipe – it is one of my favorites!
*Note: Sometimes, I like to add turmeric and garlic powder to the dough, so have fun experimenting!