Monday, August 30, 2021

T Stands For Mint Julep

 

Before we begin, I want to send my thoughts and prayers for the people in Louisiana and Mississippi who are being ravaged and displaced due to Ida.  This one is a killer and my heart goes out to those affected.

On Sunday, my orange mint and pineapple mint got haircuts.  I crushed some of the plants and cooked them in sugar water in my microwave.
 
I hate heating the kitchen when I can use the microwave instead.  Instead of showing the actual results, I created a spread in my Stress Free altered book.  I also wanted one final entry using Neet's theme at Art Journal Journey, which is Type.  Please join me now at my dining room table.
 
Today I'll be visiting Oak Alley Plantation where we will be making Mint Julep.

The path leading to this plantation is lined on both sides with 300 year old oak trees.
 
This is a typical antebellum plantation found in the southern part of the United States.  Antebellum homes are generally considered to be built during the period  after the War of 1812 and before the Civil War.  Most were built with money made from cotton farming.
 
First is the recipe for Simple Syrup, which you will need in order to make Mint Julep.  Since I don't have any bourbon, I will be using lemon juice.

This is what real Mint Julep looks like that was made at Oak Alley Plantation.  They used a silver goblet.

I really enjoyed my visit to Oak Alley Plantation and learning how to make Mint Julep.

I started this spread after I found all these images in a travel pamphlet I got through the mail.  I LOVE getting junk mail!  I've had the recipe for over a year and now had images of the actual plantation cited in the recipe.

I started by cutting and sewing the images to a background of barn wood postcard weight cardstock.  Next, I used a gifted (thanks Valerie) border stamp along the top and bottom of the two pages.  The stamp pad I used was gifted to me (thanks Sharon) and it actually stamps four different colors in a continuum.

I want to thank Neet for being such a wonderful and gracious first time host this month.  She is the first person I've recommended for a first time position and she has truly done me proud.  I'm sure everyone will agree, too.  Not only has she visited everyone, she has created a plethora of great posts to both inspire and encourage art journalists and mixed media artists alike.  I hope you are ready to sign up again next year, dear friend.  We both can thank Julia (of WOYWW fame) for bringing us together in the first place, too!  
 
As an aside, after Neet had decided on her theme, she was a bit worried that no one would "get it."  From all the wonderful links her theme has generated this month, it appears to be one of the most popular themes this year!
 
Now, however, it's everyone's turn to share a drink related post.  It can be gifts you received, photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, mail art, junk mail, catalogs, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, as long as it in some way relates back to a drink, any drink.  Regardless, please share below and Bleubeard and I, along with the rest of the T gang will be by to visit.   Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Bleubeard would like to remind you that old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and not just this year. 
 
 





I want to remind everyone to dig up your Second on the 2nd.  It can be any post, any length, any genre you choose as long as it has been published sometime in the past. 



36 thoughtful remarks:

Valerie-Jael said...

Fabulous journal page, I only know mint julep from books and movies. Neet's challenge has been great, I am sorry it's ending. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

Barbara said...

Very pretty post with a southern flavor!

Mae Travels said...

Nice to connect the recipe to the plantation. Too bad plantations have so much problematic baggage attached to them -- the tourist attractions like to go all nostalgic for the old times that were only good for the owners. Sad. But it looks like a good drink.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Elephant's Child said...

Lovely. I have never had a mint julep but have of course read about them.
And yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed your clever and creative takes on Neet's clever theme.

Sharon Madson said...

What a great post and jo.urinalysis page. We visited plantations in Tennessee, and Louisiana, years and years ago. I also, have never had a mint julep, just read about them, or seen them in movies. Your welcome for the ink pad. I am glad to see you could use it. Happy T Day, Elizabeth.

Sharon Madson said...

Journal page,

Carola Bartz said...

What a beautiful plantation and such a pretty spread that you created. The mint julep looks delicious and I'm sure it also tastes like that. I can't sew and am always impressed if someone uses that skill in their artwork. It looks so beautiful!

kathyinozarks said...

I really enjoyed this post with your journal pages and recipe. I have never made or had a mint julep-I should try that sometime. Loved that you sewed your pages

My name is Erika. said...

Have you had a mint julep with bourbon? I always wondered how it tastes as bourbon is a bit strong. I'm trying to picture it with mint. Anyhow, I think this a great idea for a T day post. And I do like your last page for August also. It's a great example of text also. It is exciting how many entries we had this month. and was a fun challenge. Have a great T day. Hugs-Erika

Rita said...

Never had one but always was curious as to what was in them--LOL! Nice page. Happy Tuesday. :)

nwilliams6 said...

Fab post for T-day - especially a hot one and especially a stressful one! I may have to try this. Happy T-day! Hugz

Linda Kunsman said...

Love, love your journal pages!! The photos are fab, and that stitching is such a special touch <3
Mint Juleps are a special treat too.
Happy T day! Looking forward to catching up with all:)

Halle said...

I love the stitching you did on your journal page! Makes me want to sit at my machine!!
Happy T day

Kate Yetter said...

What a lovely journal layout! I love how you framed each picture with stitching. It sounds like a delicious tea. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate

Iris Flavia said...

Nature is driving nuts. Am I glad we live in a "boring", safe place...
Oh...


OH MY!!!From hair cuts to that!!! You sure made me laugh. Poor things that!

Wow, I never had Bourbon! I´m the most boring person in the world!

Neet said...

What a fab post Elizabeth (excluding the bit about me - I have enjoyed this month, so much, honestly) but I must confess I had to go and ask "what is bourbon?" I love the way you have stitched the pictures onto cardstock (must look up barn wood cardstock) before attaching them in your journal. It always adds interest, and texture, when I see you do this.
Love the picture of the plantation - didn't know this type of home was known as an antebellum home - thanks for that information.
The picture of the silver goblet with the mint julep in really looks the business. At first I thought there were beads of water on the goblet from the coldness created by the ice but now I look more closely I see it is a pattern on the actual goblet.
Thanks for the recipe too - I guess it wouldn't be the same but maybe I could try it with whisky? Or try your idea with lemon juice.
That's a pretty border stamp you have used, I like the graduation of colour.
Aa really interesting, informative post Elizabeth, accompanied for you by your version of Mint Julep.
Thanks for my time at AJJ, it's been enjoyable.
Hugs, Neet xxx
ps prayers from me too for those people suffering from Ida - so much happening in the world today.

Meggymay said...

I've heard of Mint Jelup but never tasted it, so I have enjoyed reading about it here in your great post. The journal pages and the photos all looked fantastic. I always admire how you stitch the pieces onto the page these days I couldn't even thread the needle.
Stay safe.
Yvonne xx

Lisca said...

I too am thinking of the people of the south suffering from Ida and all those people just being without electricity is awful.
Your post about the plantation is very apt. Very interesting house. I didn't know that style was called antebellum. Before the war is the translation. I suppose that was before the civil war.
I had never heard of Mint Julep. Also we don't have Bourbon here (again that is a typical American whisky) I might try it with European whiskey but I realize the taste is different. (I have tasted Bourbon as my brother in law drinks it)
I just read that you lost the long comment you wrote to me. Oh how frustrating. It has happened to me too (more than once) and it is soooo annoying.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

David M. Gascoigne, said...

My heart goes out to the people in the path of the hurricane, but sooner or later they have to stop rebuilding there. Based on any credible science, those storms are going to become more frequent and more intense.

CJ Kennedy said...

Like others have commented, I've never had a mint julep. I don't really care for strong alcohol so I think your lemonade with the mint sounds a lot nicer. The border stamp looks so much like the border of flowers in the photo of the plantation house. Happy T Day

DVArtist said...

Wow your mint looks so healthy and good. I know it tastes wonderful. Very nice post on Mint julep. Have a wonderful day.

Karen said...

Terrific spread ~ I love the stamping and stitching. Your mint looks very happy and healthy and the drink would be yummy to enjoy this evening :)

craftytrog said...

An interesting post Elizabeth, and a wonderful spread. I love the stitching as always.
Alison

Rain said...

I love mint juleps! We have a huge bed of mint (I think it's spearmint). Alex and I often have one on a hot summer evening, one of these days I want to get those mint julep stainless steel glasses!!!

Let's Art Journal said...

My heart goes out to those affected by Hurricane Ida! Your pages are gorgeous, I love how you used the lovely stamps gifted to you and the beautiful images from your free mail - perfect 😁. The mint julep recipe looks delicious too, especially with all that ice and fresh mint, so yummy! Neet was a fabulous host and I had so much fun joining her theme too 😉. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

da tabbies o trout towne said...

this piece turned out really pretty Elizabeth; the tea looks great { even though I'm not a tea drinker } I add my prayers to yours; its terrible what has happened to those in Ida's path ~~~~~~~~~~~♥♥♥

pearshapedcrafting said...

Another great history lesson along with your fabulous page Elizabeth. The house is beautiful. I had always wondered what Mint Julep was. Hugs, Chrisx

Trillian As said...

The mint juice sound very tasty. You created a very nice page. I love how you connected the images with the information.

Sandra Cox said...

So did you add some bourbon to that mint and sugar water? Wink. Wink.
Loved the pages.

Empire of the Cat said...

I had mint juleps in New Orleans one time. I had been reading a book that was set there and then when I visited in person I had to try one. I like the idea of yours using lemon instead of bourbon, I must try that. Elle xx

Lowcarb team member said...

I have never made or had a mint julep, perhaps I will soon!

A lovely journal page.

Yes, my thoughts and prayers with all those affected in Louisiana and Mississippi.

All the best Jan

Jeanie said...

I love this spread, Elizabeth. It's really pretty and the julep sounds great! Nice pruning of your mint!

Divers and Sundry said...

I've never had a mint julep, but I love mint in lemonade.

Spyder said...

I'm very late! but at least I'm here! I've never come across mint julep, will have to Goggle that. Your pages are brilliant, I will start one day, just collecting things to use! Gr-reat history always interesting to learn about what went on before. Happy late tea day, (Lyn)

baili said...

your journal is marvelous friend!

it just delighted my heart :)

mint is my fav too
blessings!

JD/ Jill said...

Wonderful Journal page!