Pesto Shrimp and Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients:
– 2 cups broccoli florets
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/4 cup prepared pesto
– 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
– 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until broccoli is evenly coated.
3. Spread broccoli onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine pesto and shrimp. Toss until shrimp is evenly coated.
5. When the broccoli has finished roasting, remove from oven and add shrimp to the baking sheet. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve. Enjoy!
A Brief History of Creating
Creating something new has been an interesting, challenging, and exciting process since the dawn of time. From ancient times, when the first humans discovered how to make something out of the materials around them through to today, creating has been an important part of human development. Throughout history, creating has been both an individual and collaborative activity, with some of the first instances of cooperation occurring in the form of craftsmen working together to build something, while individuals were responsible for sparking creative ideas. As technology and techniques have advanced, creating has become more complex and sophisticated.
Tips and Techniques for Creating
1. Brainstorm and Brain Map – Start off by taking some time to go through any materials and resources available to you and begin to brainstorm ideas. Writing down your ideas on paper or a digital notebook can help you refine your ideas and organize them into a workable plan. Brain mapping your ideas is a great way to visualize different elements, or potential outcomes of a project, which can give you added perspective and clarity.
2. Begin Researching – After developing an idea, it’s time to start researching related topics, materials and techniques. Search the web and scour resources like magazines and books to gain a full understanding of the elements and techniques needed to bring your project to life.
3. Invest in Your Tools – Depending on the project, invest in the necessary tools and materials that you’ll need in order to bring your project to fruition. Investing in quality tools and resources can also help save you time and frustration and make a difference in the quality of your finished product.
4. Test, Experiment and Re-evaluate – Test out the materials and techniques that you have and make adjustments along the way. Experiment with different combinations, and have regular check-ins with yourself to review progress, assess effectiveness and make any necessary changes or improvements.
5. Take Breaks! – Working on a creative project can be tiring, so make sure to take regular breaks throughout the process. Give yourself time to come up with fresh ideas, give your mind and body a break and reflect on the project. Taking short breaks can keep you creative and help you stay on task.
Creating a scrapbook is a wonderful way to preserve your memories for years to come. Scrapbooking started in the late 1800s, when a woman named Ester Howland began to create and sell personalized albums for her friends and family. These scrapbooks were made from paper, fabrics, ribbons, and stickers decorated with memories, photographs, and mementos.
Over time, scrapbooking became more popular, and crafting stores began to offer scrapbooking supplies. Today, there are hundreds of supplies available to make scrapbooks unique and beautiful. There are even digital scrapbooking options available where you can create digital albums of your memories.
Tips for creating a scrapbook:
1. Gather Photos and Memorabilia: Start by gathering photos, souvenirs, postcards, tickets, and other items related to your chosen memory – these will be used to create your scrapbook pages.
2. Select a Theme: Think about what type of scrapbook style you want to create. Do you want it to be a travel album, a family album, or something else? Choose a theme for your scrapbook to help guide your design.
3. Choose Quality Supplies: Quality supplies are essential for creating a scrapbook that will last for years. Choose acid-free paper, archival-safe adhesives, and UV-protected photos.
4. Decide on a Design: Determine how you want to arrange the elements of your pages. You can create shadow boxes, mats, layers, ribbons, and other special effects to enhance your scrapbook.
5. Add Personalization: Make your scrapbook unique by adding personalization. Include quotes, sayings, typography, and stickers that are relevant to your theme.
Techniques for creating a scrapbook:
1. Matting: Use matting to frame your photos, cards, and other mementos. Use a larger piece of patterned or colored paper as a mat that’s cut to fit around the smaller element and add a neat border around them.
2. Embossing: Add texture and design to your pages by using embossing tools and metallic ink to create stunning raised designs.
3. Journaling: Writing about your memories and adding notes to your pages will make your scrapbook more personal and complete.
4. Altering Photos: Enhance the look of your photos by using photo altering techniques such as fixing colors, cropping, or adding text and filters.
5. Dry Embellishments: Add sparkle and texture to your page design with dry embellishments such as glitter, rhinestones, stamps, and stickers.