Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Aprons, not just used for cooking.....answers to the Persian question :)

I am so close to finishing up my book work. I have balanced month end. You don't don't know how happy I am when that happens :)  I just have to make some phone calls, post and get the invoices out in the mail. Yeah :)
So because I wasn't able to create today, I do have something creative to share with you :)
I picked up Ashley for lunch as she had to pick up some text books for her University course. So we ran into the book store. I love book stores.
I went in there looking to see if they carried the Magnolia magazine that Pea gave me. Nope.
But Ashley brought this magazine to my attention. It is a whole magazine dedicated to aprons. Look at this one. So beautiful. All those flowers are dimensional. Some are paper even. I think Ashley wants me to make one for a photo shoot. :)
 Some of you ladies have inquired about the Persians I mentioned yesterday. Funny thing is, I think I have mentioned these a few times.
I know I love Zombie movies and if there is ever a Zombie Apocalypse, I am the one to come to ;)
But no I don't feed on Persian cats, lol
Here is a photo of a Persian. I ate one of these in high school every single day. If they sit overnight and are not super fresh, then I cut them length ways, butter the inside part and cook them in a non stick fry pan....ohhhh yummy.
 A Persian is an oval-shaped, cinnamon-bun-like pastry with a sweet, pink icing made of either raspberries or strawberries. It originated in and remains particular to the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

[edit] HistoryTraditional lore is that the Persian was named for U.S. general John 'Blackjack' Pershing[1] but the exact date of its inception and circumstances of its creation are no longer known, giving rise to competing claims and myths among people in the region. Its recipe remains a general secret with long-running debates on whether the icing contains raspberries or strawberries. Persians are often used as fundraising items to be sold at schools, churches, shopping malls, and other social events.

The Persian is a variation of the Pershing, a doughnut made from a yeast dough that is coiled with cinnamon and usually finished with a plain sugar glaze rather than pink icing. Pershings are widely available at doughnut shops elsewhere in North America.

Just thought you could use some history on these tasty treats. Yes they were originated in my home town :)
                                 
Proud Tuesday:
Balanced month end :)
Ate a healthy lunch and supper....does it make up for the unhealthy day yesterday?
Was able to help my daughter when she needed me.

So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

Hope you had a creative Tuesday :)

Tracy

25 comments:

  1. Looks yummy. the apron and the perisan.

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  2. Ooo, a magazine dedicated to aprons, looks like a fun magazine to browse through. Those persians look yummy!

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  3. A FRIED IN BUTTER Persian doughnut sounds even better! (Wiping drool from chin). Oh my gosh, I just gained ten pounds after reading that in your entry. I know the owner of our local bakery personally. I'll have to ask her if she will start making these. I know they would be an instant hit! :-)

    I sorted through a couple of boxes in my basement and got rid of a bunch of junk. (Patting myself on back).

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  4. AHA!! So now I know what a persian is! Never heard of it before. Guess I need to do some more reading up on my home province of Ontari-ari-ari-oh!!! (I've never been to Thunder Bay. May I be excused for my ignorance?)

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  5. I finally got our wedding photos and now I can do my album, YAY!!!!! It's a 12x12 book so I have all of my photos marked with a small post it in order of page layout :0) Now to get started... Hugs!!!!

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  6. Got together with two crafty gal pals and made some quick and fun mini books. Persians sound AWESOME! Thanks for the trivia tidbit. :)

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  7. oh wow that apron is so pretty. i have never worn an apron though--mmm that one might make me a convert.

    those persians sound INCREDIBLE!

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  8. That apron book sounds really cool and if anyone can make one like that, you can! Those Persians look sooooo good! Making me really hungry :)

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  9. Tracy,
    Never knew what a persian was but they sound and look really yummy!
    Hugs
    Stacy

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  10. Is that Apronology from Stampington? It's a fun one! As for the Magnolia mag...my Barnes & Noble carries it, so you may find it there!

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  11. Tracy,
    Just me again,
    I have an award on my blog for you
    Hugs
    Stacy

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  12. 'thank you for posting what that persian was, I thought you were doing somthing nasty (in a good way) to Persians lol

    I used to have to do a month end reconcilaition in Government Department I worked in and I know your elation when it balances first time.... what joy, but on the bad days when it doesnt, yikes there were some long hours looking for the difference. Have a great day

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  13. Very cool apron. Looks like a fun magazine. Glad month end is going well!!

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  14. Me again, :) I just googled Magnolia Magazine. I have never seen or heard of it before but I think I must get it. It looks awesome!

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  15. Tracy, that apron is beautiful! I love bookstores, too - unfortunately, my favorite, Books A Million just closed here. So, all we have is Barnes & Noble. My very first job after college was at Houghton Mifflin in Boston and they published so many wonderful children's books!

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  16. Yum, those do look like tasty treats! That apron looks a little familiar. I think Donna Downey did one once with Prima flowers. I bet I have enough flowers in my collection to create that. That's a scary thought...

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  17. Thanks for clearing the Persian thing up, they look yummy!

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  18. Tracy,
    Thanks for the history on the Persians. I am Canadian and from Ontario, but have never heard of these before. I even had a friend that nursed in Thunder Bay for awhile and she never told us about these. But they look yummy.
    That apron is quite something. I think it would be quite a challenge to make.
    Sent home from work today-you'll have to check my blog and see why???
    Glad all your book work is done. I balanced my check book yesterday, that is the most I get involved with balancing numbers.
    Have a great Wed. and hope you get to create today.
    Leslee

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  19. MMMMM...those look delish!! I love to get the pershings with chocolate frosting on them..yum! These persians sound really, really good, and now I'm really hungry! ;) Thanks for the history tidbit too, very interesting! :)

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  20. Dear god how you torture me with those Persians! Thank goodness I don't live in your town because I would be about 400lbs because of those evil little things.

    Oh the reason I have to wait a month for I am roses is because they are shipping from Thailand so it takes a while for customs and everything.

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  21. How funny! A Canadian treat that's inspired by an American. I can tell you that for the most part donuts and pastries do not call my name...unless they are cinnamon or blueberry cake donuts. I am going to just pretend I did not see this post! LOL!

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  22. Seriously, the things one learns reading your blog!! awesome!

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  23. Your blog looks scrumptious today!
    I love those aprons and the history of Persians is such a precious snippet of our local Canadian history.

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  24. Oh I think you could send me these! YUM:D I will look for another copy of the mag for ya!
    hugs,pea

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  25. Ohhhh girl, those Persians look too tempting! I'm glad I don't like messing with yeast dough or this could be an obsession/problem! seriously.

    I'm really starting to like aprons myself & might even be tempted to make one for myself some day, but I don't know when that could happen. The one in the pic is darling, maybe not too practical, but cuter than most!

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