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Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Episode 56
January 7 2021
On the Needles 2:11
17,379 yards in 40 projects
ADVENTure Gnome by Sarah Schira, yarn from the Loopy Ewe Christmas kit-- DONE!
More gnomes! Gnome pun intended and Nice to Gnome you by Sarah Schira-- DONE!
An Accidental Cowl 2: Worsted and Chunky by Julie Mellor, Yarn Love Charlotte Bronte Aran in Foliage --DONE!!
Continuous by Kelly White, Knit Picks City Tweed HW in Brocade--DONE!
White elephant mkal by Afifa, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in all the colors
On the Easel 11:26
2021 Calendars SOLD OUT!
Limn + Latitude, eager to finish Japan and work towards Russia.
exploring dry media & possible 100 Day Project.
working on Make Nine grid.
https://oaktownspiceshop.com/collections/tonic-kits
On the Table 17:27
half/double corn pudding
No cheese for potato gratin
Artichoke Sauce from Dinner: A Love Story
Cauliflower bake from Amy Chaplin (ok, not exactly it, but same idea)
garlic butter roasted mushrooms Smitten Kitchen
homemade irish cream Smitten Kitchen
Ground turkey Enchiladas with black beans, cabbage, and Red enchilada sauce.
Meghan's Cookies: Brown Butter + Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recommending: Eastern Standard Provisions for pretzels!
On the Nightstand 35:06
The City we became by N.K. Jemisin
Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty (audio)
Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Malloy (audio) sam & annie
Ask Again Yes by Mary Beth Keane (audio)
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Wild Winter Swan by Gregory maguire Laura
Midnight Library by Matt Haig TW Nora
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams alexis and noah
Duchess War by Courtney Milan Minerva and Robert
Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The Searcher by Tana French Cal
Eat a Peach by David Chang
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
The Impossible Girl by Lydia Kang
City of Thieves by David Benioff
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
On the Horizon 59:55
Knit goals:
WIP under control
Charity
gifts
Easel goals:
more Limn + Latitude, more dry media experiments
Table goals:
Explore grains
simplify
let Limn + Latitude shape the table sometimes.
Try other markets! Like New Europa Russian Market.
Make mustard
Nightstand goals:
More thoughtful?
Reading challenge -- bloom? adventuresofaspoonlesszebra?
Good pace, and more Limn + latitude books.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Episode 55
December 10, 2020
On the Needles 3:05
Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes, The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in A letter concerning toleration--DONE!
Maize mitts by Tin Can Knits, Olann Donegal DK in temptress--DONE!
Cloudstrike cowl by Kino Knits, Punta Yarns Merisoft Aran in HP72--DONE!
Atlantica by Audrey Borrego (pom pom #34) biches & buches petit lambswool in light grey and dark violet blue, Three Irish Girls kells sport in Canyon
ADVENTure Gnome by Sarah Schira, yarn from the Loopy Ewe Christmas kit
White elephant mkal by Afifa, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in all the colors
On the Easel 17:28
Birds in December with @Blueshineart
2021 Calendar project! See my IG highlight
Advent Book in a Traveler’s Notebook
On the Table 24:34
cranberry pie with thick pecan crumble from Smitten Kitchen
Pan banging Snickerdoodles from 100 Cookies
Roasted Red Kuri Squash with Tahini Greens & Almonds from Heartbeet Kitchen
Roasted parsnips with onion sauce from Vegetable Kingdom
Creamy grits with tomato gravy and sunchoke puree from Vegetable Kingdom
Breaded Chicken Assembly line (I used mustard in the egg wash, parmesan in the flour layer, and extra parsley, panko and Italian breadcrumbs for the crust).
Pyrex casualty, and this excellent warning from Cook’s Illustrated
On the Nightstand 39:33
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
Or What You Will by Jo Walton
Kingdom of Copper by S. A. Chakraborty (audio)
Empire of gold by S. A. Chakraborty (audio)
Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo
The City we became by N.K. Jemisin
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Burn the Place, a memoir by Iliana Regan
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Kean (narrated by Molly Pope!!)
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Episode 54
November 27 2020
On the Needles 1:46
Color Love Shawl by Veera Välimäki in Malabrigo Arroyo, Madeline Tosh Oeste, and Jo Sharp Pond #44.
Next up: Boho Style Mosaic Cardigan by Irene Lin
Celtic Cardigan by Asita Krebs, Blue Brick Killarney Sock in electric avenue (sweater set)-- DONE!!
Simple baby hats in Yarn Loving Lady DK in Grandma’s Christmas Candy-- DONE!! (mostly)
Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes, The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in A letter concerning toleration
Atlantica by Audrey Borrego (pom pom #34) biches & buches petit lambswool in light grey and dark violet blue
On the Easel 17:31
Gouachevember, with prompts from @heyhooraydesign.
2021 Calendar project!
On the Table 22:51
sweet potatoes with pecans and goat cheese
Vegan Gluten-Free Stuffing with Mushrooms and Pears
Turkey-Lentil Chili from Allrecipes.com
Salmon with Kalamata & Parsley butter
On the Nightstand 38:27
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by HJ Parry (Charley and Rob)
Language of Secrets by Ausma Zhenat Khan (audio) (esa and rachel)
Just Us by Claudia Rakine
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid (Ashley and Drew)
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria (jasmine & ashton)
Majesty by Katharine McGee (beatrice, samantha, jefferson
Secrets and Lies by Selena Montgomery (Katelyn & Sebastian)
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian
The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue by V.E. Schwab
Under the Tree 1:05:57
Craft-related:
Scarf cuff https://birdieparker.com/
Kits-- lady dye yarns
Market baskets, if in SF, try Papenhausen Hardware or Glen Canyon Market.
Seed packets, bulbs: try Floret or Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Pencil sets from CW Pencil Enterprise or Carbon Crusader for custom pencils.
Fancy detergent for handmades from Tangent GC available on Eileen Fisher.
Embroidery kits by Sarah K. Benning.
Table-related:
Litchfield Distillery Maple Syrup
Cutting boards like these or these
Book-related:
https://libro.fm/gift/?cmp=mmd18
https://modernmrsdarcy.com/bookmark-round-up/
Book tote like this one or this Bibliophile one!
Check out the new releases from Omnivore Books. And Chronicle Books.
Chronicle has a Moby Dick pop-up book! https://www.chroniclebooks.com/collections/fiction/products/moby-dick
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Episode 53
November 14, 2020
On the Needles 1:24
Color Love Shawl by Veera Välimäki in Malabrigo Arroyo, Madeline Tosh Oeste, and Jo Sharp Pond #44.
Celtic Cardigan by Asita Krebs, Blue Brick Killarney Sock in electric avenue (sweater set)
Barley hat by tincanknits, cascade 220 in primavera -- DONE!
On the Easel 10:05
Cardigan in test wool jersey. Pattern from 1978!
Gouachevember, with prompts from @heyhooraydesign.
2021 Calendar project instead of a chapbook.
On the Table 19:55
- Brisket like
- Carrots tomato paste portobello vinegar
Acorn squash and broccoli rabe salad from Dinner Changing the Game
- Pecans cranberries ricotta salata
Sour cream and Apple Bundt Cake though my glaze was maple syrup flavored
Creamy Garlic Chicken from Salt & Lavender
Chicken Pot Pie with Parsley Biscuits from Ina Garten
100 Cookies review
Peanut Butter Cookies with Choc chips—awesome and HUGE.
Pan-banged Snickerdoodles—made slightly smaller, and still enormous.
Blondies—very buttery, like Toffee Bars. Crowd-pleaser.
Oatmeal Cookies without raisins—slightly too big, a bit sweet. Add more oats next time.
Lemon Oat Bars—fabulous, and add more lemon next time.
Neapolitan/Cosmopolitan Cookies—try with regular cocoa next time. No dye needed (Monica says, yes dye needed :)
Palmiers—used store-bought. Slice thinner next time.
Sables—simple & excellent.
S’mores Cookies without marshmallow—love the graham crumb!
Brown Sugar Cookies—simple flavor.
Banana poppy seed-- great banana flavor, simple cookie
Pumpkin cheesecake-- tasty but not solid enough
Peanut butter-- non-panbanging, delicious
Smoked butterscotch-- grown-up treat
Espresso caramel blondies-- so so good
Rocky road cookies-- giant and amazing
On the Nightstand 50:49
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Long way down by Jason Reynolds
Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Afterlife by Julia Alverez
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
What Should be Wild by Julia Fine
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Episode 52
October 29 2020
On the Needles 1:43
West Wing, season 1, episode 9.
Color Love Shawl by Veera Välimäki in Malabrigo Arroyo, Madeline Tosh Oeste, and Jo Sharp Pond #44
Celtic Cardigan by Asita Krebs, Blue Brick Killarney Sock in electric avenue (sweater set)
Atlantica by Audrey Borrego (pom pom #34) biches & buches petit lambswool in light grey and dark violet blue
Barley hat by tincanknits, cascade 220 in primavera
On the Easel 18:47
Fern Top by Pattern Scout, finished!
Sewing journal, printable sewing planner inserts.
Prepping for Gouachevember, and looking forward to prompts from @heyhooray.
Sketching for my 2020 Holiday Chapbook. I’ll share progress in my stories & make a highlight.
Indian Embroidery: Talismans with Shahnaz Khan via Tatter.
On the Table 32:50
A taste of autumn with shredded tofu
Fennel, white beans and potato soup from RG veg kitchen
Wiener Schnitzel from Mad Hungry
Cauliflower with Pancetta, Olives & Parm—add herbs!! And pre-render the pancetta.
On the Nightstand 42:14
Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (audio)
Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nyomi Munaweera
Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons
Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs
Mr. Penumbra’s 24 hour bookstore by Robin Sloan(audio)
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
What Should be Wild by Julia Fine
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Episode 51
October 15 2020
Special thanks to Kelly C. for her guest appearance while I was AGAIN with family.
On the Needles 1:45
Color Love Shawl by Veera Välimäki in Malabrigo Arroyo, Madeline Tosh Oeste, and Jo Sharp Pond #44.
Fern Top by Pattern Scout, muslin thus far.
The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice--DONE!!
Rikke hat by Sarah Young, Forbidden Fiber Pride DK (sparkles) in WW1984--DONE!!
Hatdana by Denise Bayron, Three Irish Girls Felicity in Cherry Ginger Ale -- DONE!!
Sunnyside cardigan by Tanis Lavallee, Travelling Rhinos superwash sock in Deep Sea-- knitting done
Celtic Cardigan by Asita Krebs, Blue Brick Killarney Sock in electric avenue (sweater set)
On the Easel 22:07
Color Love Shawl by Veera Välimäki in Malabrigo Arroyo, Madeline Tosh Oeste, and Jo Sharp Pond #44.
Fern Top by Pattern Scout, muslin thus far.
On the Table 26:50
vegetarian stuffed acorn squash
Pasta with salami and mint (Melissa Clark's Kitchen)
Tofu spaetzle and Marmalade meatballs from melissa clark dinner changing the game
Instant pot baked beans
Banana Poppy Seed cookies from 100 cookies by Sarah Kieffer (Bake-a-long in progress!)
DIY Oktoberfest here
Pork Schnitzel with Mustard Cream Sauce
Braised Purple Cabbage with Apples
Mentioned the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar
On the Nightstand 38:21
Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory (audio)
Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko, Julia Meitov Hersey (Translator)
Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
When One is Looking by Alyssa Cole
How Much of these Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang (audio)
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
American Royals by Katharine McGee
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
On Reflection 56:28
25 hats
8 socks/2 slippers
6 cowls/shawls
5 me sweaters/2 baby
3 gnomes
Dissent cardigan
Used lots of my Stitches yarn
Cortney’s grid project
Rainbow trout and headphones for podcast illustration favs
Toffee bars!
Beans!
Instant pot!
Whipped coffee
Strawberry summer cake
Microwave popcorn
109 books read
Mirror and the light by Hillary Mantel
In the past year, I have painted approx. 215 illustrations, paintings, etc. I’ve attempted about 100 new recipes. And I’ve read about 55 books.
My favorite of Monica’s knitting: Tewhenua Shawl, Dissent Cardi process, Brickyard Sweater, and my Murnong hat.
I liked the podcast illustration of the Sourdough Mother in a Weck jar, and all the things I painted for last year’s Gouachevember.
My family’s favorite recipe from the past year: Chicken Gyros, Toffee Bars. And I’m happy to have attempted Empanadas and potstickers from scratch!
My two favorite books from the past year include: Life of Pi by Yann Martel and The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Episode 50
October 2 2020
On the Needles 1:39
Toe up socks,OMG heel by Megan Williams Must Stash Yarns Perfect Sock Self Striping in Hook (summer concert tour)-- DONE!
Te Whēnua by Francoise Danoy (aroha knits), Lady Dye Yarns Superwash fingering in ??-- DONE!!
Rikke hat by Sarah Young, Forbidden Fiber Pride DK (sparkles) in WW1984
The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice
On the Easel
OMG! Nothing! Sorry back to work and not crafting at all!
On the Table 12:44
Sizzling Beef Bulgogi Tacos | Smitten Kitchen Everyday
Pork Schnitzel | Milk Street Tuesday Nights
Cacio e Pepe | Milk Street Tuesday Nights
Turkey burgers from Milk Street Tuesday Nights
Cookbook roulette: kale and sausage saute
Asian Grilled Salmon Recipe | Ina Garten
Black beans: with avocado & spinach from Start Simple, then tacos
On the Nightstand 27:22
Dutch House by Ann Patchet
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (audio)
House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Renia’s Diary (library is open! Actual book!) by Renia Spiegel
Mind & Matter by John Urschel and Louisa Thomas
Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith (Claire)
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Episode 49
Sept 17 2020
Special thanks to Kelly C. for her guest appearance while I was with family.
On the Needles 4:09
Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Olann Hand Dyed in Ireland Donegal DK in Temptress-- DONE!
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, KnitCircus Opulence in badger tracks stripes-- DONE!
The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice
Te Whēnua by Francoise Danoy (aroha knits), Lady Dye Yarns Superwash fingering in ??
Toe up socks, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Sock Self Striping in Hook (summer concert tour)
Bautista by Celia McAdam Cahill, YakLux by Invictus Yarns 2020 NoCKRs colorway
On the Easel 13:29
Limn + Latitude : Japan!
Connecticut sketchbook
On the Table 18:23
Foodstyling 101 with Pineapple Collaborative
Beans!
- Garbanzo beans in the Instant Pot
- White beans on stove
- Tomato, wild rice and bean salad (rancho gordo salad)
- shrimp/white bean tacos
Strawberry cake from Smitten Kitchen-- didnt use almond flour
https://tasty.co/recipe/macarons
Broma Bakery for rabbit hole of macarons and other baked goods
Mississippi mud pie this is not exactly what my friend makes, but pretty darn close
Apple fritters from Iambaker.net
Claryssa’s Zucchini Bread with Walnuts
Morgann’s Stuffed Mushroom Caps:
Bulk sausage, cheddar, fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder. Press into mushroom caps, and bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
This version looks great for vegetarians!
On the Nightstand 41:15
Tall History of Sugar by Curdella Forbes
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (audio)
Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
If I had your Face by Frances Cha
Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (audio)
Turning Darkness into Light by Marie Brennan
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, mentioned & currently reading
Devotion, a memoir by Dani Shapiro, mentioned & currently reading
Bingo 1:01:45
Vacation cooking: apple fritters
Vacation sketching: CT sketchbook
Did not achieve a BINGO blackout—missed the “Kitchen Dance Party”
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Episode 48
September 4, 2020
On the Needles 2:28
- Textile Traditions of Peru - Abby Franquemont
- Dyeing with Lichens- Judith MacKenzie
July Hat by Courtney Kelley, cascade 220 in silver grey-- DONE!
The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice
Te Whēnua by Francoise Danoy (aroha knits), Lady Dye Yarns Superwash fingering in ??
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, KnitCircus Opulence in badger tracks stripes
Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Olann Hand Dyed in Ireland Donegal DK in Temptress
On the Worktable 15:52
Macrame plant holders
Wall hanging
Crochet top
On the Table 23:51
Food styling class with Pineapple Collaborative & Elle Symone Scott
Salmon salad from DInner: a Love Story
Disney World Recipes You MUST Try -- Dole Whip
Squash sandwiches from Vegetable Kingdom-- made broccoli-dill spread, pickled peppers
Instant pot sweet potato tortilla soup from Pinch of Yum
More beans!-- sheet pan nachos
https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-green-beans
Julia Child & Jacque Pepin green beans
chopped salad with feta, lime and mint from Smitten Kitchen
NYT Carrot Tart with Ricotta and Feta
The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book by Loren Bouchard and the Writers of Bob’s Burgers
On the Nightstand 42:00
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
Darwin Affair by Tim Mason
Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Dear Girls by Ali Wong
The Tattoo Artist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi
I Know Why a Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
In Her Studio Spaces and Stories of Creative Women Volume 2 Issue 4 inherstudiomagazine.com
Bingo
We have a winner! Listen to the episode to find out if it’s you!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Episode 47
August 20, 2020
On the Needles 2:25
Downpour Socks by Susie White, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential Gripes in What’s New Pussycat? (yarn Aug 2016, started sept 2017)-- DONE!!
Nice to Gnome You by Sarah Schira, leftover Lady Dye Yarns in Study in Pink & Grey, 3IG Adorn in Bayside-- DONE!!
The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice
Te Whēnua by Francoise Danoy (aroha knits), Lady Dye Yarns Superwash fingering in ??
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, KnitCircus Opulence in badger tracks stripes
Bautista by Celia McAdam Cahill, YakLux by Invictus Yarns 2020 NoCKRs colorway
On the Easel 12:23
Limn + Latitude : Japan!
Gouache zine, in progress. I think I’m titling it “Squash Paint.”
On the Table 20:47
Bean odyssey
Start Simple by Lukas Volger
- Beans and greens soup
- Silken tofu and tomatoes
- Pineapple-sriracha tofu
- Black bean tostada with greens
- Omelette with tahini, pickled onions
Panda Express copycat Beef Broccoli
On the Nightstand 40:50
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (aug 8)
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall (aug 9) Luc & Oliver
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Lovely War by Julie Berry
His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell (audio)
The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Bingo 1:02:47
Starts friday evening may 22, ends Sept 7
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2020 to instagram or Ravelry
New technique: cocoa stencil
Display something I made: son’s commission.
Restaurant recipe: Beef Broccoli
New Technique: baking soda as meat tenderizer
Cold recipe: Iced Matcha Latte