#kalamansi

Decided to finish up this weird square archway thing (squarchway?) between the living room and dining room as a surprise for my mom for the holidays. It's literally been half painted light green like the living room and white like the original living room for YEARS cause we couldn't figure out what to do with it. Mom put a lot of effort into designing the dining room around this print- her second non necessity purchase as a homeowner (first was a nice bedframe), so I wanted to finish it nice for her.

I strongarmed my dad into doing the sloppiest goddamned trim job this morning (that man is so skilled and has amazing attention to detail, except for with trim, it's his one true blindspot) and finished painting a couple details with some much needed cheerleading from a friend around noon. Mom should hopefully get home tonight! I'll set a timer to see how long it takes her to notice 😂

✸ calamansi and frends ✸

Pantone 138 color match.

Here's a potted calamondin tree that'll go on the front porch. My grandmother's family used to grow them to make marmalade for a cake we ate at everyones' birthdays. Someday I'll live in a place with enough sun to grow them.

Purchased terracotta pot, wire armature, epoxy bark, scavenged plastic leaves and buds, polymer clay fruit, paperclay dirt.

A buddy of mine brought over a few cans of #ISLANDLIFE from The Alementary Brewing Co. and it was one of the best beers I’ve had in recent memory! I’m a sucker for anything with kalamansi and this gose really brought its flavor to life. Enjoyed it so much I’m already panning a trip out to their brewery next month. Will post once I visit!

These vegan tarts are a great way to enjoy the tropical flavors of kalamansi. These treats are great for any event because they have a buttery crust and a tangy kalamansi filling.

Ingredients: 1 cup flour. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1/2 cup vegan butter. 2 tablespoons cold water. 1/4 cup kalamansi juice. 1/4 cup coconut milk. 1/4 cup cornstarch. 1/2 cup sugar. Pinch of salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 tablespoon agar agar powder. Zest of 1 kalamansi.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in vegan butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water and mix until dough forms. Press dough into tart molds. Bake crusts for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool. In a saucepan, whisk together kalamansi juice, coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in agar agar powder until dissolved. Let cool slightly. Pour kalamansi filling into cooled tart shells. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set. Before serving, garnish with kalamansi zest. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes