A Little Sunshine

Thought this would be a nice pick-me-up on a rainy, snowy, sleety Monday.

Cheers!--Janyce

Another day, another breakfast

As much as I would like to eat Sourdough pancakes for breakfast every morning- Sometimes I mix it up and have.... Sourdough waffles. The recipe is basically the same just add 1 more Tbsp of water to make the batter slightly thinner.
Preheat waffle maker-add 3/8 of a cup of batter- cook until very little steam is coming out and the waffle is a lovely brown.
Makes approx. 5 waffles (these freeze really well too)

Aurora Shoe Company

We have a unique opportunity to hook up with Aurora Shoe Company from King Ferry, NY. They're being featured as Soule Mama's sponsor from now until March 31, 2011. Purchase a pair of shoes during this time period and you'll also receive a $20 gift certificate to use in our shop.

The Aurora Shoe Company was founded on the idea that a good pair of shoes should be made well and fit comfortably. They use American made materials and assemble all their shoes in house and by hand. The Aurora Shoe Company's simple leather shoes are timeless in style and universal in their appeal.

You may also win a chance to receive a free pair of shoes by leaving a comment on Soule Mama's website. Comments for the giveaway close on Sunday, Feb 27, 2011 by 8pm EST.

Is it Spring yet?

Even though we are supposed to get more snow today I keep catching myself daydreaming about spring and gardening. Getting my seeds in the mail just makes it worse.

Women Work and Community: New Ventures

I was invited to speak at Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community's Bangor Center on Thursday. I'm a big fan of WWC, having participated in many of their free workshops. I participated in and graduated from New Ventures in the spring of 2005 and spoke to the current New Ventures applicants about my experiences. New Ventures is a 12 week course that takes you, step-by-step, through the process of researching and writing a business plan. The information I learned through New Ventures laid the groundwork for my understanding of entrepreneurship (and how I fit into that world) and continues to inform my approach to business today.

Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community offers free workshops and New Ventures classes throughout the state.

Along with New Ventures (which starts February 24 and is filled), the Bangor Center is also offering the following workshops this spring:

Financing Your Future: Make the Most of Your Money
Wednesdays, 5 Sessions
9:30am - 12:30pm
April 20 - May 18

Financial Fitness for Women
Saturday April 2
9:00am - 1:30pm

All services are confidential and offered at no fee. Pre-registration is required. 1 University Drive, Bangor Hall, Bangor, ME 04401-4331. 207.262.7840 or toll free in Maine 1.800.442.2092.

For more information about these and other workshops (offered state-wide), please visit WWC's website and check out their Class Schedule.

Cheers!--Janyce

Breakfast

Sourdough pancakes- my favorite breakfast cooked up on my great-grandmothers cast iron skillet.

Sourdough Pancake Recipe
2 cups sourdough starter
1 egg
2 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 Tbsp warm water

Mix together
Ladle approx. 1/2 cup on medium high griddle.

Winter projects

This winter during our "slow" time (that is to say less crazy time) we've been working on giving our studio a facelift. We try to be green not just with our products but with our business practices as well. And so when we picked new paint we decided to go with milk paint. We can't wait to make our studio nice and bright with a coat of white.