Sullivan's Edge Blog Hop!

So, my friend Pat Sloan asked me a little while ago to try out these diamond edge rulers. The idea is that the rulers have a diamond carbide coating along one edge that sharpens your blade as you cut, how cool is that?

I tried out two sizes of ruler. They're easy to use and once you get used to the scratchy noise as you cut, they do sharpen your blades. They also have a coating on the back that stops the ruler from slipping. You will find the rulers in loads of different sizes including the two I got, 6 1/2" square and 6 1/2" x 12 1/2", in loads of quilt shops (including in Australia) and in Joanns in the USA. 

So to keep the Hop rolling along and have some fun, Pat asked all the bloggers to answer the following questions.

If I looked in your fridge, what would I find?

At the moment, depressing things like celery and radishes because I am on a diet. Also tempting things that I am not allowed to eat, like chocolate frosting and full fat yoghurt, and always a lot of leftovers, because I have two teenage boys and they need to be fed wether I am dieting or not!

What is your favourite TV show of all time and why?

For sure The West Wing. It has everything I love. History,clever writing, brilliant acting, wonderful staging, humor, tragedy, and Rob Lowe. I have all seven seasons on DVD and I must have watched them all through at least 10 times. Barlet for President!

mmm. Hello Rob.

If Hollywood made a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?

Meg Ryan, but Meg Ryan in French Kiss, not Meg Ryan with the long hair. I love that haircut she's got. And then maybe they could have Kevin Kline play Damian, even though he looks nothing like him. If you have never seen French Kiss, it is worth watching just to hear Meg Ryan say, "You people make my ass twitch" in a pretend French accent.

And now to the giveaway!!

Want to try out a Sullivan's Edge Ruler?

Just answer one of the questions above by leaving a comment on THIS POST and I will pick a winner on Friday, September 30 - that's US time for all you Aussies, we get an extra half a day :)

Make sure and check out what all the other bloggers have to say, and visit their lovely blogs as the hop progresses.

Monday -           Pat Sloan http://blog.patsloan.com/

Tuesday -          Rachael PS I Quilt

                        Alison Cluck Cluck Sew

Wednesday-      Erin One Piece at a Time

                        Victoria Bumble Beans 

Thursday-         Liz and Beth Lizzie B Creative

                        Me!

Friday-              Dawn Spring Water Designs

                        Emily Carolina Patchworks

Everyone on the hop is sharing their favourite recipes, and so I thought I would give you a good old Aussie one to try out. 

Australia Day Pavlova

A Pavlova is a meringue based dessert named after the Russian dancer Anna Pavlova on her visit to Australia in the 1920's. It's an Aussie tradition and one I always make on Australia Day - although my family never needs an excuse to eat it.

 

Ingredients (serves 6)

6 (59g) eggs, separated

1 1/4 cups (270g) caster sugar

2 tsp cornflour

1 tsp white vinegar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

300ml thickened cream

2 tbs icing sugar, sifted

Finely sliced rind and juice of 1 lime

2 bananas, thinly sliced

3 kiwifruit, peeled, thinly sliced

Pulp of 2-3 passionfruit

 

Preheat oven to 120°C (248F). Line an oven tray with foil. Brush with melted butter and dust with cornflour, shaking off excess. Mark a 24cm-diameter circle on foil.

Use an electric mixer to whisk egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until meringue is thick and glossy and sugar dissolved. Rub a little meringue between fingers. If still "gritty" with sugar, continue to whisk until sugar dissolves.

Add cornflour, vinegar and vanilla and whisk until just combined. Spoon meringue onto the foil, using the marked circle as a guide. Smooth sides and top of pavlova. Use a small spatula to forms little peaks around edge of pavlova.

Bake in oven for 11/2 hours or until pavlova is dry to the touch. Turn off oven. Leave pavlova in oven

with the door ajar to cool completely. Don't open the oven door all the way or your pav will collapse. When completely cold, transfer to serving plate or store in an airtight container until required.

Use an electric mixer to whisk the cream and icing sugar in a medium bowl until firm peaks form. Spoon cream onto the top of pavlova. 

You can use any fruit you like (it's particularly good with strawberries and raspberries), but this mixture is my favourite. Pour lime juice into a ceramic or glass bowl. Add banana slices and toss to coat with juice. Drain. Decorate pavlova with banana, kiwifruit, passionfruit and lime rind.

 

* Disclaimer - Pavlovas are not on my diet. 

Comments

[Anita]

My favorite tv show is Law and Order. I really like the spin off shows as well. I think there are so many episodes that there could be a Law and Order channel - perfect for the sewing room.

[Brie Henri]

I know it's a bit Geeky but Star Gate SG1 is my favourite show of all time. Can't help it love the aliens and Richard Dean Anderson ;)

Would LOVE to try this ruler! Even though it seems the giveaway is over ;)

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

For real!! West Wing is my favorite show of all time and I own all of it on CD too!

[Angie]

When you look in my fridge you would see drinks, soda, juice, beer, milk, kool-aid....the list goes on :) I would love to win this ruler. Thanks for the chance :)

[DianeY]

Who would play me? Meryl Streep with the dark wig! She can go from sweetheart to bitch in 60 seconds or less-just like me!

[Phoebe]

In my fridge you would see lots and lots of Greek yogurt. We're obsessed.

[HopeTN]

I love the idea of this ruler. My rotary blades could definitely do with sharpening. And love the idea of the non slip too.

In my fridge you will always find lots of eggs, milk and butter, ready for the huge amount of baking I love to do.

[Chelley Black]

In my fridge: milk & beer. Hubby and kids all need bottles when they come home at night!

[Donna~~]

If you looked in my fridge, you'd be disappointed. We've been out of town, so there's old milk, a few old ears of corn, and some cucumbers we picked when we got home, and some eggs. Pretty slim pickings--it's to the grocery store tomorrow!

[Leigh Cahill]

Favourite TV show has to be Arrested Development. Such subtle, sarcastic humor with heaps of visual gags. Only 3 seasons ever made which is a travesty! If you've never seen it, you are missing comedy gold.

[Sharon Israel Roiz]

The ruler sounds wonderful. In my frig I have eggs, WINE, salad stuff, cream for my coffee, hard boiled eggs and vegies.

[bec]

Great ruler! I'd love to win one, and buy heaps more. May even replaced some of my cracked in half ones! Favourite tv show of all times- has to be Gilmore Girls, have the box set and love popping it on to sew too.

[Judith]

Well that must be 'gooise vrouwen' à very well written show in Holland. But i also love murder mysteries like midsomer murder (from england) and wallander (norway). In my fridge you would find yogurt, cheese, milk, wine, and eggs, cold cuts, vegetables.

[Pip]

Favourite tv show is True Blood, the ruler looks interesting plus could help save money by keeping the rotary blades sharper for longer.

[Angela]

Favourite TV show? Modern Family cracks me up, but then Law & Order:SVU helps me sit up later to sew. I would LOVE to win a ruler - I change blades so often!

[mary]

Well, I have to confess that I am obsessed with any of the Houswives Shows....New Jersey Housewives and, now, Beverly Hills Housewives...hee hee!!! AND...I don't really care who plays me - although Nicole Kidman would be nice - BUT I have to be married to Johnny Depp!!!

[Ivy P Motuyang]

i like sandra bullock, she's funny. thanks.

[Dianne Giles]

Heroes has to be my favourite TV series. Great acting and story lines - oh the possibilities. Great giveaway and thank you, Dianne

[Salley Govey]

Hmm... Poor fridge...its on a diet.... except for mush stuff....Child at home has tonsillitis...so fridge has homemade Pumpkin soup , gatorade, pomegranate juice, frozen tubes of hyrdralyte (amazing) and some of those squeezy flat tubes of baby food with Toy Story Characters. 16year old is not a "baby" so is not happy! Chicken Schnitz and some left over Peppermint Choc Block for the parents tonight. Must buy more tomorrow.
Yes, I would like a clever new ruler.

[Belinda]

I love the idea of a Multi function tool. A non-slip, blade sharpening, ruler!! Wow!!
TV: Almost anything British - Sherlock and Downton Abbey are my most recent favourites.
Fridge: Veggies, eggs, hidden Tim Tams, juice, cheese and LOTS of icy poles for my 'power surges'.
Thanks for the recipe. :-)

[Michelle Balletti]

I've been saying Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality....I'm always walking through an airport hanger with swagger and then totally trip all over myself :-)

[Christine]

love the ruler...it would be fun to win one...and in my fridge...looking empty as I need to go shopping...but it has the basics!

[Sew Create It - Jane]

I think I'd have Kate Winslet play me. We kind of look the same and I think she could really have fun with a character like me :o)

[daisy]

now just remember the question was fav TV show of ALL time - ok I admit - its Bewitched - I loved it when I was little and I still love it - and yes, I have episodes on DVD :) but I also enjoy lots of grown up tv as well ! thanks for the giveaway - those rulers sound like a good idea for sharpening the rotary blade.

[fleurette]

Remarkable rulers!! Never miss Modern Family. I love your recipe, thank you.

[Vreni]

My son just introduced me to Modern Family and I must say it is really funny. Would love to try out (and own) one of those rulers!

[Donna Russ]

The Waltons was my all time favorate shows, my brother and sister were older than me and I always wanted more siblins to play with and loved the country setting so calm and pieceful. thanks for a chance on the ruler.

[Rhonda aka Quilter in The Gap]

One of my favorite TV shows (how could I pick just one) is Brothers & Sisters. Great family, writing, and silliness....oh and Rob Lowe! thanks for sharing.

[Sarah Walter]

I think West Wing as we are currently watching it- up to season 4. Spooks is also on the agenda, but Firefly is probably at the top.

[Pia Merete Hansen]

Hi Sarah What a coincidence... Meg Ryan happens to be my favourite actress. I love the un-perfect way she is and she looks so cute... and I love here in French Kiss and although I wouldn't say that Calvin Kline was the perfect man but I think I could fall in love with him just as Meg Ryan in French Kiss ;-). Btw Meg Ryan is my age.. I would love to be Meg ...:-)