Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been super-busy at work, and blogging has fallen by the wayside. But baking and crafting haven’t! This coming week, I plan to post a pattern I created for a basic, cozy cowl, knit in the round. In the meantime, please enjoy this simple, hearty cookie recipe, perfect for […]
For those of you who envy my baking-filled, knittastic lifestyle, I have a guilty admission for you: I sometimes fall down on the job. I bet you are absolutely shocked. The plague that I complained about a couple of posts ago caught up with me even more, and I didn’t bake what I had planned […]
As I mentioned in the previous entry, afternoon tea has been a big success for us. I like an excuse to bake frilly things like cakes and scones, as well as having a snack when my husband and I get home rather than having to plunge right into making dinner. And when I’m exhausted (which, […]
I’ve been sick as all get-out this week; missed three days of work! Still, I managed to make afternoon tea happen as planned, and some nice orange spice tea was just the thing for my congested head and sore throat. The new recipes I tried this week (Smitten Kitchen’s Poppy Seed Lemon Cake and Joy […]
After a lovely Christmas visit to my parents in Illinois (two whole weeks!), I return to my regular life renewed and refreshed. The combination of a lovely tea at the Drake Hotel and the receipt of a gorgeous electric teakettle to replace my 8-year-old plastic model has forged a clear path to my New Years […]
For anyone who cares, I’m terribly sorry for the absence. I had a few weeks off work, including a visit from my mom. It was awesome, but it totally threw me off my schedule. I did some fun stuff with Mom, including a trip to Churchmouse Yarns & Teas on Bainbridge Island, which I liked […]
I’ve been excited to bake a loaf of bread with the hard red wheat flour that I picked up at the farmers’ market last weekend. To make it really special (or, alternatively, a total flop), I decided to give sourdough a try! When I say sourdough, don’t assume that I mean the actually sour-flavored bread […]
As I mentioned in my last post, my Carpal Tunnel is really giving me trouble. It’s super frustrating because apparently wrist usage is very important to my everyday life. Who knew? I made my penne aglio e olio last night, and it was still too much stirring. I also caved and knit about 6 more […]
My trapped bar scarf feels like it’s knitting up incredibly slowly. I knew that it would from reading comments on the pattern; it’s a 1×1 rib. Still, I feel like I’m making good progress. My friend Ellen held a “Crafterday” at her house, where we watched Lord of the Rings and knit/crocheted. We got through […]
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