Wishgiver Mermaid Pendant Necklace

 

Make dreams come true in this #Wishgiver #Mermaid #Pendant #Necklace. Pendant is 1.5" in diameter with white pink gemstones and silver metal. Set on 18" silver plated, nickel-free Singapore chain. $20. Email catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase. Wishgiver mers live in lakes, ponds, rivers and waterfalls. Their fine, glassy hair is said to pick up every color of the rainbow. (Design inspired by the book The Secret World of Mermaids.)

Shipsaver Mermaid Pendant Necklace

Come to his rescue in this ‪#‎Shipsaver‬ ‪#‎Mermaid‬ ‪#‎Pendant‬ ‪#‎Necklace‬. Pendant is 2" in diameter with white faux gemstones and iridescent silver/gray metal. Set on 18" silver plated, nickel-free Singapore chain. $20. Email catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase. Shipsaver mers are powerful with long torsos and large tails. They are found in every ocean and inhabit palatial estates within coral reefs. (Design inspired by the book The Secret World of Mermaids.)

Weatherworker Mermaid Pendant Necklace

Stir things up with this Weatherworker ‪#‎Mermaid‬ ‪#‎Pendant‬ ‪#‎Necklace‬. Pendant is 2" in diameter with purple faux gemstones and silver metal. Set on 18" silver plated, nickel-free Singapore chain. $20. Email catherinesbaubles@gmail.com to purchase. Weatherworker mers live in the deepest parts of the ocean. They are known for their long tails and necks and typically have dark hair and scales. (Design inspired by the book The Secret World of Mermaids.)

Mermaidia by hopeimages on Etsy

Mermaidia by hopeimages on Etsy (clipped to polyvore.com)

Seamaiden Steamed Mussels and Shrimp

 

Well, the 2014 edition of the Seamaster's birthday was a sea-rrific success. He flipped over the sun, moon and starfish for this delish little dish of mussels and jumbo shrimp. Cast a magical spell over your love this Valentine's Day with this steamy recipe.

Ingredients
4 tbsp. olive oil
3 boiler onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 cup Pinot Grigio
3 cups chicken stock
2 tsp. sugar
1 tbsp. fresh thyme
2 lb. mussels, cleaned and debearded (learn how here)
1 lb. jumbo raw shrimp, deveined and shells on
1 tbsp. fresh parsley
Sea salt and pepper

Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and garlic until just turning golden brown. Stir in the mustard. Stir in Pinot Grigio. Stir in chicken stock, sugar and thyme and simmer. Add the mussels. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add in the shrimp and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Cover and steam 6 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and mussels have opened up. Remove the mussels and shrimp from pot and place in large serving bowl. Reduce the liquid for a few minutes and spoon over the mussels and shrimp. 2 romantic servings.

Sausage and Swiss Chard Soup

Another recipe the Seamaster really flips for!

Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. mild Italian sausage, cut into 1" slices
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Sea salt and pepper
1 small bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley

Directions
Warm oil in large pot over medium heat.
Saute sausage until browned and transfer to plate.
Add onion and celery, sauté until slightly browned.
Add garlic and red pepper. Saute 1 minute.
Pour in broth and raise heat to high.
Bring to a boil.
Return sausage to pot and stir in tomatoes and beans.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
Season with sea salt and pepper.
Stir in Swiss chard and cook until wilted.
Stir in parsley.
Serve.
Makes approximately 4 servings.

Floral Crochet Sweater

The Seamaiden's first crochet project of 2014 is unveiled! More photos to come.