Mediterranean diet, dyeing lace ahead on show

Information on the Mediterranean diet, preparing non-alcoholic drinks and dyeing lace and other fabrics with ink will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain).

Becky Johnson, Beckyhomecky’s LifeUNITS, will discuss why the Mediterranean diet promotes such a low incidence of heart disease and offers such a high life-expectancy rate. She will demonstrate several recipes from the Greek diet. She’s from Adrian, Texas.

Natalie Bovis, owner of The Liquid Muse, will demonstrate some fun non-alcoholic drinks for baby showers and other occasions. Bovis will also share some home entertaining tips for syrups, juices, glassware as well as how to plan a fabulous baby shower. She lives in Santa Fe.

Lisa Rojas is going to demonstrate how to use Colorbox ink pads to turn old linens into something new, as well as using ink to dye lace and other fabrics. Her company is Stampin’ Queen Creations and she is co-owner of Bella Crafts Publishing. She’s from Victorville, California.

Information on wafer-papering cooking, how to protect children from bullying and ways to cut down on coughs and colds will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Julia Usher is a pastry chef, author & food stylist, and she’s going to demonstrate a speedy way to add impressive cookie detail by wafer-papering, which refers to the application of wafer paper to cookie tops using corn syrup as the “glue.” She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Author Peter Goodman has written a children’s book and will discuss the steps parents and teachers can take to protect children from bullying and self-blame, while building resilience. His business is DreamBIG. He’s from Washington D.C.

Laura Dellutri is going to share some quick and easy tips to cut down on coughs and colds to keep the entire family healthy. Laura’s company is Healthy Housekeeper, Inc., and she is from Overland Park, Kansas.

Wafer-Papering an Entire Cookie

Trace the outline of the cookie on the back side of the wafer paper using the cookie cutter originally used to cut the cookie. Remember, wafer paper will not stick to a naked cookie, so the paper must be trimmed to fit the icing (or modeling medium) on the cookie top — and to remove the tracing marks. Use a small, soft sponge brush to spread a very thin layer of corn syrup on the icing (or modeling medium). Blot shiny wet spots with paper towel. The surface should only be tacky, as the paper can buckle and dissolve in overly wet spots. Avoid bristle brushes for this task, since the bristles tend to pull off and get stuck in the corn syrup. Stick the paper on one edge of the cookie and gradually smooth down the rest of the paper, working out any air bubbles as you go. Setting down the paper in one fell swoop can often trap air bubbles, especially if you’re working with a large piece of paper. Press down the edges well, as they have a tendency to lift. Before adding a border, air-dry the paper face up; then trim any paper that overhangs the icing. Extra paper at the edge can sometimes interfere with even piping of borders.

“Creative Living” is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations. Contact her at:

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