SUMMER SCHOOL 2020 - PACIFIC GROVE ADULT SCHOOL ZOOM CLASSES

Pacific Grove Adult School is gradually reopening with a summer school offering of online classes. I will list the classes I am teaching and you can find others by logging onto https://pgadulted.pgusd.org. Help a teacher and enroll in many of the online courses for the summer.

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Lightroom Classic and Photoshop

NEW: LIGHTROOM CLASSIC AND PHOTOSHOP SOLUTIONS Q&A: Greg Hyde and I are co-teaching this class. Send us your photo + question to the Q&A online class. We will use Zoom for the online class. You can send your photo file to Dropbox and email your question by the Thursday evening before each class to give us time to prepare the demonstrations. 1 questions per week per person. The class is limited to 8 people. We start June 30th on Tuesday night from 6-8 PM and continue July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug 11. The fee is $150 Register at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 646-6580 from 1-4 PM.

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: Project based class to provide you with guidance and support while you develop a photography portfolio or project. This course provides you structure and accountability in a group setting. Weekly goals and critiques support & expand your photographic knowledge skills while you refine your vision. Starts Thurs. June 15th, 6-8 PM and run until Sep 10th. Fee is $175. Register at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 646-6580 from 1-4 PM.

Getting Started in Social Media using Facebook and Instagram

GETTING STARTED IN SOCIAL MEDIA USING FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM: Introduction to the basics of Facebook & Instagram. Learn how to create meaningful relationship with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account for each platform in this class. Pre-requisite: Basic Computer skills. 4 weeks, Aug 18 25, Sep 1 and 8, 6-8 PM. Fee $125. Register at https://pgadulted.pgusd.org or call a human at 646-6580 from 1-4PM.

Artists in Residence - Covid Style

I have been pretty quiet for awhile. The onset of the pandemic and the learning curve that came with it has been all consuming. Lives upended en masse. A new vocabulary and lifestyle changes that shocked all of us to the core. Restless in spirit but no where to go but inward.

I found myself trying to put words to all of these feelings but I was at a loss. So, I borrow a phrase from well known artists and photographers….Artist in Residence. I have always wondered, with some envy, what it would be like to be chosen to live as as Artist in Residence. A gift of time with no distractions but the task of creating. Dream, Envision, Wander.

Suddenly, I realize, I am an Artist in my Residence. I certainly have my responsibilities but I also have the luxury of some extra time. What to do with the time? I decided to listen instead of act. I have been listening to others talk about their work. I have been listening to others teach their techniques. I have been listening to myself. I made a conscious decision to just let it all wash through me rather than react or act. This new norm is quite different then the life I was accustomed to.

The Art of Listening is quite powerful. The act of reflecting on what I was listening to rather than reacting to it is liberating. I am finding my meuse coming back a little at a time. I am remembering things I loved to do as a child. Those memories were buried in the nowness of a busy world. It is quite wonderful.

I will share one memory with you. It was the summer after my 14th birthday and we lived in Garapata Canyon. Housing was a bit rustic but we were young and adventurous. My 4 siblings and I had a children’s paradise to explore far and wide. Garapata Creek at the time meandered through the canyon, in and out of micro climates. We would spend our days exploring, swimming in the deepest part of the creek, and picking water cress for lunchtime sandwiches.

One day we got the bright idea to round up the donkey who lived with us in the canyon. We packed a lunch and loaded the younger ones on the donkey with our provisions. We headed out up the canyon into the wilder, as yet unknown territory we had our sites set on. We walked for what seemed like hours and it was getting pretty hot. We came across wonders. An old abandoned cabin with a decaying upright piano in it. Wild bees we had to run from after one of the kids decided a stick was the best way to examine the nest.

We had our lunch in a clearing full of ferns and flowers. You could imagine the fairies and wood nymphs hiding from us in this magical place. We pressed on after our meal. Soon after we heard a sort of low, muffling sound and out of the woods emerged a wild boar. Well, we had been warned by our parents not to fool with them. The donkey took off and left us standing there. . You never saw a group of children climb up a tree faster then we did in that moment. The younger ones were crying and my brother and I were trying not to panic. We had to wait until the beast moved on and lost interest in us. It was almost dark. We got down from the tree and set a record getting back home. We never spoke of it to our parents or ourselves again. So, I have my Beauty and the Beast story imbedded in my memories waiting to be reflected upon.

So, despite current challenges, I find the opportunity to reflect and listen a gift that feeds something within that has real value. Time. What a gift.

Summer School Distance Learning Survey

Pacific Grove Adult School will have a summer program beginning on June 22-Sep 12th. We will be using Distance Learning or DL for the classes. The virtual classes are taught on Zoom in my case. We had the past few months of staying home to practice with existing classes and students. Zoom is easy to use and allows us to share your screen if we need to sort a student out. It has been my experience as well as that of my colleagues that 2 hours is about the limit for these DL classes. Content has to be modified and changed to adapt to this learning format.

I need your help deciding what classes to offer this summer. Please look at the list below and send me your unofficial vote or comments. If a class is not listed, suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am not going to share any comments or suggestions. I am looking for feedback and what would best serve our community in the coming summer months.

Basic Camera Skills

Intermediate Camera Skills

Advanced Camera Skills

Lightroom Classic Import Module

Lightroom Classic Development Module

Photoshop for Lightroom Users

iPhoneography

Getting Started in Social Media

Lightroom and Photoshop Photo Solutions Q&A

The Class you wish someone would teach and it is called ______________________________________.

Photographic field trips with assignment and followup critiques online. This hybrid style class would involve meeting at different locations with an assignment in mind and then a followup online critique for each student in a group Zoom class. It would have to be approved by administration and follow all social distancing and Covid-19 guidelines. This is very possible as photographers spread out when in a group after the initial instruction.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to seeing you online or in person in the future as we all make our way through this new normal. Please take care of yourself and respect the health of others.

Barbara Moon Batista

Photographer/Educator

NEW- Still Time to Sign Up-DL Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Photo Solution Q&A-PG Adult School

Pacific Grove Adult School Distance Learning Spring Offering

Class Dates: May 12 (Orientation), May 26, June 2, June 9

Class Time: 6-7:30 in Zoom Room Question Submissions: May 7, May 21, May 28, June 4

Class Size: Limited to 8

Questions: Limited to 1 per person per class

Fee: No charge

We are pleased to announce a new class aimed at answering your questions in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop by Barbara Moon Batista and Greg Hyde co-hosting.

This post is to find out the level of interest for this class before proceeding. We ask that you have some experience in either Lightroom Classic or Photoshop. This is not a class to jumpstart you in either program. It is intended for photographers to see what each program can bring to their photo tool kit.

1. We will ask you to submit a photo(s) with question(s) to be reviewed in the class.

2. We would ask that your submission be put in a Dropbox provided the Thursday before the class with to the question emailed in order to provide us with time to prepare.

3. The class will be held virtually on Zoom. It is not necessary for you to have a Zoom account. But you do need to download the application before class.

4. The first class will be an orientation about how to use Zoom, an overview of the course and time for Q&A.

5. This class is limited to 8 in order to provide enough time for Q&A.

6. It is offered at no charge.

Please respond to this post with your questions or interest.

NEW-DL Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Photo Solution Q&A-PG Adult School

Pacific Grove Adult School Distance Learning Spring Offering

Class Dates: May 12 (Orientation), May 26, June 2, June 9

Class Time: 6-7:30 in Zoom Room Question Submissions: May 7, May 21, May 28, June 4

Class Size: Limited to 8

Questions: Limited to 1 per person per class

Fee: No charge

We are pleased to announce a new class aimed at answering your questions in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop by Barbara Moon Batista and Greg Hyde co-hosting.

This post is to find out the level of interest for this class before proceeding. We ask that you have some experience in either Lightroom Classic or Photoshop. This is not a class to jumpstart you in either program. It is intended for photographers to see what each program can bring to their photo tool kit.

1. We will ask you to submit a photo(s) with question(s) to be reviewed in the class.

2. We would ask that your submission be put in a Dropbox provided the Thursday before the class with to the question emailed in order to provide us with time to prepare.

3. The class will be held virtually on Zoom. It is not necessary for you to have a Zoom account. But you do need to download the application before class.

4. The first class will be an orientation about how to use Zoom, an overview of the course and time for Q&A.

5. This class is limited to 8 in order to provide enough time for Q&A.

6. It is offered at no charge.

Please respond to this post with your questions or interest.

A Conversation about where we are in time and space

I am sure all of you feel the changes in our country, society and towns as much as everybody else in your community whether at work, school or at home. Normal has been interrupted by something we can’t control. Most of us have been asked to shelter in place for a long period of time with uncertainty as our daily companion. Here is some information and my thoughts.

Most of you know that I reach at Pacific Grove Adult School. We were just at the end of the Winter session and registration had opened for the Spring Session when the edict came from the governor that all schools must close. We had one more week of classes before we finished the winter session and looking forward to the Spring session opening. What an adjustment. It started a flood of information and change that was truly overwhelming.

We have been told that classes may start again after April 8th depending on what the situation is at that time. I wanted to reach out to all of you and let you know that we miss seeing all of you in class or around campus and in town. I have valued the friendships that have developed out of the classroom experience. If we should resume classes mid April, it has been suggested that the late Spring start would take classes into mid June. Online registration is open at www.pgusd.org.

I also have 2 private classes that can’t meet in person due to shelter in place, so we are going to meet in a virtual classroom via Zoom. I will let you know how that goes. It will allow me to teach one on one and to groups until this situation is over and we are all back to the new normal.

So, please stay safe, practice all of the skills we are using to be healthy personally and for those around us.

I am available to talk if you want to setup any online teaching sessions or just need to vent. It is important to nourish the soul as well as the body and mind during times of change.

I can be reach at barbara@batistamoon.com. I am working on some mini courses and will be in touch about those as soon as they are finished.

Thank you for taking care of yourselves, your immediate and extended families. We are in this together as a community. Let’s all protect that. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Be calm and channel your frustration into creative projects no matter how simple.

Barbara and Fernando Batista

Batista Moon Studio

Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration Opens March 9 2020

Pacific Grove Adult SchoolSpring Class Registration Opens March 9 2020. Please join us for the following courses:

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

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Class begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 PM the MacLab, Room 7

Lightroom Classic. Class begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1-4 PM for 10 weeks. This course is the Basic class that covers Import & Development, modules. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week for students to take home for reference and review. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC users are welcomeWe will make you comfortable. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent a copy of Lightroom Classic at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.


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Advanced Photography Skills:

Class begin on Monday, March 23rd at 1-4PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic/Intermediate Photography. This course will cover more in depth focus on camera skills as well as the field trips designed to practice those skills and learn some post producing editing technique. Three field trips will be part of this course. This class starts on March 23, 2020, 1-4 PM The fee is $175 for 9 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media:

Class begins Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing Class in the Summer Session. Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account on each platform in this class. Class meets Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, 10 weeks, Fee $150 Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Corrections- Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration Opens March 9 2020 (Copy)

Thank you to a couple of people who found my typos and mistakes. The Advanced Camera class starts Monday, March 23rd. I had some conflicting start times. Thank you for considering spending time with us learning new skills. Barbara

Pacific Grove Adult SchoolSpring Class Registration Opens March 9 2020. Please join us for the following courses:

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

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Class begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 PM the MacLab, Room 7

Lightroom Classic. Class begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1-4 PM for 10 weeks. This course is the Basic class that covers Import & Development, modules. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week for students to take home for reference and review. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC users are welcomeWe will make you comfortable. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent a copy of Lightroom Classic at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.


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Advanced Photography Skills:

Class begin on Monday, March 23rd at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic/Intermediate Photography. This course will cover more in depth focus on camera skills as well as the field trips designed to practice those skills and learn some post producing editing technique. Three field trips will be part of this course. This class starts on March 23, 2020, 1-4 PM The fee is $175 for 9 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media:

Class begins Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing Class in the Summer Session. Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account on each platform in this class. Class meets Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, 10 weeks, Fee $150 Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Corrections- Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration Opens March 9 2020

Thank you to a couple of people who found my typos and mistakes. The Advanced Camera class starts Monday, March 23rd. I had some conflicting start times. Thank you for considering spending time with us learning new skills. Barbara

Pacific Grove Adult SchoolSpring Class Registration Opens March 9 2020. Please join us for the following courses:

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

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Class begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 PM the MacLab, Room 7

Lightroom Classic. Class begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1-4 PM for 10 weeks. This course is the Basic class that covers Import & Development, modules. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week for students to take home for reference and review. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC users are welcomeWe will make you comfortable. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent a copy of Lightroom Classic at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.


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Advanced Photography Skills:

Class begin on Monday, March 23rd at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic/Intermediate Photography. This course will cover more in depth focus on camera skills as well as the field trips designed to practice those skills and learn some post producing editing technique. Three field trips will be part of this course. This class starts on March 23, 2020, 1-4 PM The fee is $175 for 9 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media:

Class begins Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing Class in the Summer Session. Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account on each platform in this class. Class meets Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, 10 weeks, Fee $150 Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

NEW CLASSES Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Registration is Open -Classes Start January 6th 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! WE HAVE LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM IN TH 2020 CLASS SELECTION FOR PACIFIC GROVE ADULT SCHOOL. I HAVE LISTED MY CLASSES BELOW BUT WE ALSO HAVE ADDED ADOBE PREMIER PRO AND SHOOT VIDEO AND RECORD AUDIO FOR SOCIAL MEDIA BY GREG HYE; CREATE VIDEO CLIPS/MOVIE ON YOUR IPAD/IPHONE BY RICHARD CASSAM.

REGISTER ONLINE https://www.pgadulted.com OR CALL A HUMAN AT 831-646-6580

Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Class Registration now Open. Please join us for the following classes

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

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Class begin on Thursday, January 9th 2020 at 5:30 PM in the MacLab, Room 7

Photoshop for Lightroom Users. Class begins on Thursday, Jan 9th, 5:30-8:30 PM for 10 weeks. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is truly an awesome program, and the primary editing tool for so many photographers today. But, at some point, you realize that there are things you need to do to your images that Lightroom just can’t do.It could be anything from pro-level portrait retouching, to blending two or more images together, to incredible special effects, to removing distracting things in your image, to adding beautiful type to your images, and, well…there are just lots of incredible things you could do…if you just knew Photoshop. The textbook is pictured above. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent copy of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. #Lightroom #Photoshop #photo #pgadult

Prerequisite for Photoshop for Lightroom Users in the Winter of 2020 is a basic understanding of Lightroom.


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Basic Photography Skills:

Class begin on Tuesday, January 7th at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This is a Basic course to improve your camera skills and get off of Auto. Learn Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition, Weekly assignments, critique, fieldtrip will be part of this course. This class starts on Jan 7th 2020. The fee is $175 for 10 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. #photography #camera #dslr #Auto #Aperturepriority #shutterpriority #whitebalanc #Compostion

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Getting Started in Social Media Marketing:

Class begins Monday, October 26th 1PM in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a basic introduction to the marketing features of Facebook and Instagram. Learn what social media marketing is and how to use it to promote a product or service and connect with your audience. This class meets on Monday, 1-4 in the MacLab Room 7. The class starts on January 13 2020 and is 8 weeks long. The fee is $175. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. #socialmedia #marketing #facebook #instagram

Prerequisite for this class is a Facebook and Instagram account with a basic understanding of the platform.

Spinach and Feta Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

This recipe intrigued me with the “sweet potato crust” in the title. I was looking through some suggested holiday favorites and this one jumped out. So, it made the list of “I am going to try this”. It would either be one of those “wanna be” quiches or would be a keeper. So, here we go:

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Ingredients:

Cooking Spray

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch thick slides

1 teaspoon canola oil

1/2 sliced onion

1 (5 oz) bag fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup 1% low fat milk

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

4 large eggs

2 large egg whites

1.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit

  2. Coat a 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray (choose a deep dish one)

  3. Layer sweet potatoes in slight overlapping concentric circles on bottom of plate, cutting slices in half to fit around the side, rounded sides up.

  4. Coat potatoes with cooking spray.

  5. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are slightly tender.

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6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion; sauce 3 minutes

7. Add spinach; sauce 3 minutes remove from heat; cool

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8. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (salt, pepper, eggs, including the egg whites) in a medium bowl; stir with whisk.

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9. Arrange spinach mix in crust; pour egg mixture over spinach. Sprinkle with feta.

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10. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let stand for 5 minutes.

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Serves 6-8 people. It was very good and worth repeating. Good for those guests who may be vegetarian.

Cranberry Gingerbread 2019 Holiday Season

I found this recipe for the holidays. Food & Wine’s Kay Chun makes a gingerbread loaf…..adds plenty of tart fresh cranberries. The loaf can be sliced, spread with sweet butter and served with a hot cup of tea or coffee. A spicy, aromatic break during the holidays.

©2019 Barbara Moon Batista, Cranberry Gingerbread

©2019 Barbara Moon Batista, Cranberry Gingerbread

Cranberry Gingerbread

Ingredients:

1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing

3/4 cup unsulfured molasses

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, 6 oz, coarsely chopped

2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan (I used a 9x5 inch loaf pan).

  2. In a large bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup canola oil with the molasses, brown sugar, eggs, ginger and cranberries.

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3. In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.

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4. Whisk the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until well blended.

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5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached. (Oven temps vary. I had to add 6 minutes to the bake time).

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6. Transfer to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then unfold the gingerbread and let cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.

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The gingerbread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cranberry Chutney

One of my favorite recipes. I just rediscovered it while looking for something else. I just made this for the house on Christmas Eve and felt it deserved to be photographed before consumption. Enjoy!!

©Cranberry Chutney 2019, Barbara Moon Batista

©Cranberry Chutney 2019, Barbara Moon Batista

Cranberry Chutney

4 cups (1 pound) fresh cranberries

1 cup Seedless Raisins

1 2/3 cups sugar

1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

1 1/2 Teaspoon ground Ginger

1/4 Teaspoon ground Cloves

1 cup water

1 medium-size onion, peeled and chopped

1 medium-sized apple, pared, quartered, cored, and chopped

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

Comments on ingredients: I took liberties with the apples, I didn’t pare.

  1. Combine cranberries, raisins, sugar, spices and water in a large saucepan, Simmer 15 minutes, or until berries pop and mixture thickens. Cooking time may vary.

  2. Site in onion, apple, and celery; simmer 15 minutes long, or until mixture thickens.

  3. Ladle into hot sterilized jars; seal, following manufacturers instructions. OR you can put into a bowl and serve or store in the refrigerator.

  4. Makes 4 8oz jars.

Happy Holidays - A Year of Growth and Learning

2019 was a year to remember. All of the growth that came as a result of learning something new. You don’t have to take a class to learn something every day. The smallest observation or curiosity can lead to a new piece of information or realization that keeps us learning and growing.

I have my students to thank for all they teach me as we progress through each course. The questions and aha moments are the ones to be grateful for. Within each questions is the kernel or seed that leads us down the information hi way. Each aha moment makes me realize how grateful I am to have been able to share in those moments.

Creativity is fueled by all of the above and more. Curiosity is a powerful learning tool. Combine creativity and curiosity and it leads to wonderful moments of enlightenment and total joy at having reached that moment of being open to the idea.

Let’s rejoice in our ability to live, breathe and create learning experiences in our lives. Let’s continue our search and learning in 2020.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Batista Moon Studio

Fernando and Barbara

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Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Registration is Open -Classes Start January 6th 2020

Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Class Registration now Open. Please join us for the following classes

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

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Class begin on Thursday, January 9th 2020 at 5:30 PM in the MacLab, Room 7

Photoshop for Lightroom Users. Class begins on Thursday, Jan 9th, 5:30-8:30 PM for 10 weeks. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is truly an awesome program, and the primary editing tool for so many photographers today. But, at some point, you realize that there are things you need to do to your images that Lightroom just can’t do.It could be anything from pro-level portrait retouching, to blending two or more images together, to incredible special effects, to removing distracting things in your image, to adding beautiful type to your images, and, well…there are just lots of incredible things you could do…if you just knew Photoshop. The textbook is pictured above. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent copy of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Prerequisite for Photoshop for Lightroom Users in the Winter of 2020 is a basic understanding of Lightroom.


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Basic Photography Skills:

Class begin on Tuesday, January 7th at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This is a Basic course to improve your camera skills and get off of Auto. Learn Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition, Weekly assignments, critique, fieldtrip will be part of this course. This class starts on Jan 7th 2020. The fee is $175 for 10 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media Marketing:

Class begins Monday, October 26th 1PM in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a basic introduction to the marketing features of Facebook and Instagram. Learn what social media marketing is and how to use it to promote a product or service and connect with your audience. This class meets on Monday, 1-4 in the MacLab Room 7. The class starts on January 13 2020 and is 8 weeks long. The fee is $175. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Prerequisite for this class is a Facebook and Instagram account with a basic understanding of the platform.

Class Starts October 28, 2019 - Getting Started in Social Media

Introduction the basic of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas and interests. We will create an account on each platform in this class and explore the many functions and nuances of their features.

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing class in the Winter Session.

Please register at Pacific Grove Adult School https://www.pgadulted.com. The class will be held on Monday afternoon starting October 28th from 1-4 for 7 weeks. The fee is $125. You can call a human at 831-646-6580.

I hope to see you there. I am excited about exploring the potential of these social media platforms