Angela Marie Morton: art & illustration

   Hello there, I’m Angela. The writings on this blog are primarily about art and creativity, as well as other interests and hobbies that make life worth living. The main areas of focus for my art and illustration work are cozy character illustration, minimalist brush pen drawing, and watercolor painting. If you would like to see samples of my work, I invite you to browse my portfolio  or visit my shop . I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I currently live in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with my husband, Michael Collins Morton , and our many plants.  If you are interested in seeing more of my work, licensing a piece, or would like to discuss a project or commission, please contact me via the Contact Form in the dropdown menu on the home page , or email me at the below address. Thank you so much for stopping by! ange.morton@gmail.com

With summer at its peak, simple, quick, and cool foods are what I lean towards. As a born and raised California girl who now resides in the Pacific Northwest (which feels more and more like California with each passing year), I have always loved avocados. I know not everyone enjoys them, but if you are someone who does, this low-impact, healthy, delicious recipe is for you.  Ingredients Chickpeas (canned or, if you are like me and like to get the most bang for your buck, cook up a batch of the dried beans and keep them in the fridge to add to various recipes over the course of the week.) Avocado Bread (I used this homemade bread , but use whatever kind is your favorite. I also like this mixture on sourdough, as well as English muffins.) Spices These are all optional. There is definitely something to be said for simplicity, and I often refrain from using any spices at all in this recipe. When I do use them, it's typically a combination from the list below: Lemon juice Nutritional ye...