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Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Episode 43
June 25 2020
On the Needles 2:45
Note: my pattern links go to Ravelry. I’ve switched back to Classic View but not sure that will hold on your device. Please be careful if you are having problems with the new format!
Everyday Lined Hat by Denise Bayron, cascade 220 in blaze -- DONE!
4 Day KAL (this is not a Rav link)
Porthole Cowl by Knitting Expat Designs, Three Irish Girls Yarn: Adorn Sock in Maple Vanilla mini set (2009), Westerly Sea Sock in Ocean Gradient (merino/sea cell- natural seaweed fiber, 2010)
On the Easel 16:32
#100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things paused for anti-racism awareness.
The Good Ship Illustration class
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. June is “produce” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
Skillshare class Illustration Practice: Lettering & Florals with Adobe Fresco by Dylan M.
Limn + Latitude is coming back, and I’m headed* to…Japan!
(*not really, just in spirit, art, literature, & cuisine).
On the Table 24:36
Kale mushroom tacos from Now & Again by Julia Turshen (this recipe is not the one I made but I thought about making)
Zucchini rice gratin from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison
Father day feast from Now & Again by Julia Turshen
Boys switched methods!
- Dec: crackin’ good burger
- Dash: sesame chicken
Chicken Parmesan and cherry pie
Pizzas made at home on the pizza stone.
Rice bowls with Crispy Tofu from Cookie + Kate, 9-minute eggs, roasted vegetables.
Queen of Monrovia hamburger, anyone?
On the Nightstand 42:15
Bring Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
New Waves by Kevin Nguyen
I’d Give Anything by Marisa de los Santos
Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Japanese Ghost Stories by Lafcadio Hearn
Wind Up Bird Chronicles by Haruki Murakami
Bingo 1:01:23
Starts friday evening may 22, ends Sept 7
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2020 to instagram or Ravelry
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Episode 42
June 11 2020
Black Lives Matter
On the Needles 2:40
June hat by Meghan Kelly, cascade 220 in blue and white-- DONE!
Lounging Top | Sport by Joji Locatelli, Destination Yarn Trinket in Great Barrier Reef-- DONE :(
September Hat by Caroline Dick, cascade 220 in Jet-- DONE!
Everyday Lined Hat by Denise Bayron, cascade 220 in blaze
On the Easel 12:13
#100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things paused for anti-racism awareness.
The Good Ship Illustration class
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. June is “produce” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
Two awesome finds:
Smithsonian Black Artists online archives.
The Art Assignment with Sarah Urist Green, featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant
On the Table 18:30
Roasted (Broccoli) salad from Dinner Changing the Game chickpeas tahini dressing spinach/sprouts
Boys cook
- Shrimp scampi from Mad Hungry
- Fried catfish from AllRecipes
- tacos
- Pizza Artichoke pizza
Potato pancakes, with leftover mashed potatoes. Very soft texture.
Pizzas made at home on the pizza stone.
Chicken gyros with tzatziki sauce served with warm flatbread—WINNER!
On the Nightstand 29:58
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
The Third Rainbow Girl by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Bingo 48:47
Starts friday evening may 22, ends Sept 7
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2020 to instagram or Ravelry
#diversespinesreadingchallenge has a GREAT booklist
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Episode 41
May 28 2020
On the Needles 1:32
Continuous by Kelly White, Favor Aran by Sincere Sheep -- talk about the book: I Knit San Francisco -- DONE!
Porthole Cowl by Knitting Expat Designs, Three Irish Girls Yarn: Adorn Sock in Maple Vanilla mini set (2009), Westerly Sea Sock in Ocean Gradient (merino/sea cell- natural seaweed fiber, 2010)
June hat by Meghan Kelly, cascade 220 in blue and white
Lounging Top | Sport by Joji Locatelli, Destination Yarn Trinket in Great Barrier Reef
On the Easel 11:37
100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things
The Good Ship Illustration class
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. May is “gems” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
Re-evaluating art goals from January.
On the Table 22:19
Tartine chocolate buckwheat cookies (this one seems close)
https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/05/confetti-cookies/
You have one then you just need 5 more
Banana cake with cream cheese frosting
Sourdough from a friend!
Sourdough chocolate chip cookies--slightly too cakey for me.
Next time, I'm trying this version…
On the Nightstand 42:35
Ghost bride streaming on netflix
Two lives of lydia bird by Josie Silver
Oona out of order by Margarita Montimore
The Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
Two Girls Down by Louisa Luna
Book of Longing by Sue Monk Kidd
Drawn In by Julia Rothman
You are an Artist by Sarah Urist Green
Bingo 1:04:24
Starts friday evening may 22, ends Sept 7
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2020 to instagram or Ravelry
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Episode 40
May 13 2020
On the Needles 1:23
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher , White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 sock in Roamin’ Gnomial-- DONE!
Continuous by Kelly White, Favor Aran by Sincere Sheep -- talk about the book: I Knit San Francisco
Rainbow Birthday Cake by Yarn Blossom Boutique-- DONE!
On the Easel 8:31
#100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things
The Good Ship Illustration class
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. May is “gems” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
Also, thinking about collage and this awesome book about Mary Delany by Molly Peacock.
On the Table 12:51
Almond gato from Simple Cake
E-cookbooks for charity
- Stay In, Cook Out -- Tartines salted chocolate buckwheat cookies, super duper burgers pickles
- Family Meal: Recipes from our community-- Smitten Kitchen, Ina Garten, Eric Ripert
Almond gato from Simple Cake
Turkey meatballs from Small Victories, cauliflower slaw from SK
Lemon Curd from Luscious Lemon Desserts.
Lemon Macarons and Oreo Macarons from Broma Bakery.
And Monica thinks I may need this accessory…
On the Nightstand 29:13
The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel
Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Shadow of the wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Lucia Graves (Translator)
Unwomanly face of war by Svetlana Alexievich
Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore
My Ántonia by Willa Cather
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
On the fly 47:30
Online dance class
Bingo 49:50
Starts friday evening may 22, ends Sept 7
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Episode 39
May 3 2020
On the Needles 1:57
Nimue by Rachel Coopey, the usual from numma numma in Ned’s Rainbow Trout-- DONE!
Dragon Rider Cowl by Afifa, pandemic survival kit from Forbidden Fiber Co, Fortitude in 20g skeins of Pandemic (red), Keep Calm & Get a Bidet (aqua), Wash Your Hands (blue), Quarantine (teal), Flatten the Curve (bright green), Social Distancing (light green)-- DONE!
Stay in Line by String Revolution, Must Stash Yarn & Fiber Perfect Sock Self Striping in Cascarones, Camp KAL-- DONE!
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher , White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 sock in Roamin’ Gnomial
Continuous by Kelly White, Sincere Sheep Favor
On the Easel 13:30
Drafting to crafting table
Leather earrings
On the Table 20:31
Scrap garden
Whipped coffee update
Simple Cake by Odette Williams
- Vanilla cake with chocolate crumble
- Milk & honey cake with Mascarpone Easy Creamy Icing
Miso butter from The Dinner Plan
Things in bowls:
GINGER SWEET POTATO COCONUT MILK STEW WITH LENTILS & KALE
Spiced Chickpea Stew With Coconut and Turmeric Recipe
Tortilla soup
Cream of broccoli soup
Spicy white bean stew with broccoli rabe
Pizza beans
burrata with lentils and basil vinaigrette from Smitten Kitchen
On the Nightstand 39:32
Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson (audio)
Broken Harbor by Tana French
Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey (audio)
The Mirror and the Light by Hillary Mantel
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
Witch Elm by Tana French
The River by Peter Heller
The Book Woman from Troublesome Creek
Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Where Green Meets Blue by Corinne Beenfield
On the Fly 58:56
Change dinner seats
@marlowethemaltipoo
Bike every street in SF
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Episode 38
April 16 2020
On the Needles 2:17
Weekender by Andrea Mowry, Basic Stella in Streetcar Named Desire and Savvy Stella in Oil Slick from Hello Stella Fibres-- DONE!
Stashbusting Helix Hats for Feb & March donations, cascade 220 superwash-- DONE!
Nimue by Rachel Coopey, the usual from numma numma in Ned’s Rainbow Trout
Dragon Rider Cowl by Afifa, pandemic survival kit from Forbidden Fiber Co, Fortitude in 20g skeins of Pandemic (red), Keep Calm & Get a Bidet (aqua), Wash Your Hands (blue), Quarantine (teal), Flatten the Curve (bright green), Social Distancing (light green)
Elton cardigan by Joji Locatelli, waverly neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering & loft (mohair & silk lace)
On the Easel 12:17
Limn + latitude—still on Australia.
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making.. April is “leaves” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
#100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things
On the Table 18:53
Cheesy spicy black bean bake (extra with baked potato)
Liège waffles with pearl sugar
“new” chocolate chippers from Gimme Some Oven
Laura’s shortbread recipe & technique (from cooks illustrated 2009).
LOVING Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat on Netflix. Link to trailer!
Creamy Sausage, Spinach & rice from The Girl who ate everything.
Adam’s biscuits (these are gf, oil-free, grain-free, and to me flavor-free).
Adam’s Peanut butter Flax seed Cookies
On the Nightstand 41:42
The Bloodprint by Ausma Zehanat Khan
Becoming by Michele Obama (audio)
Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole
Feed by Mira Grant
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud
Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
National Geographic from 2013
On the Fly 1:01:38
Theme dinners
Hello Clove Seth Avett’s solo IG show.
Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show, Home edition especially check out this version of Sting’s Don’t Stand So Close to Me with classroom instruments.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Episode 38
April 16 2020
On the Needles 2:17
Weekender by Andrea Mowry, Basic Stella in Streetcar Named Desire and Savvy Stella in Oil Slick from Hello Stella Fibres-- DONE!
Stashbusting Helix Hats for Feb & March donations, cascade 220 superwash-- DONE!
Nimue by Rachel Coopey, the usual from numma numma in Ned’s Rainbow Trout
Dragon Rider Cowl by Afifa, pandemic survival kit from Forbidden Fiber Co, Fortitude in 20g skeins of Pandemic (red), Keep Calm & Get a Bidet (aqua), Wash Your Hands (blue), Quarantine (teal), Flatten the Curve (bright green), Social Distancing (light green)
Elton cardigan by Joji Locatelli, waverly neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering & loft (mohair & silk lace)
On the Easel 12:17
Limn + latitude—still on Australia.
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making.. April is “leaves” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
#100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things
On the Table 18:53
Cheesy spicy black bean bake (extra with baked potato)
Liège waffles with pearl sugar
“new” chocolate chippers from Gimme Some Oven
Laura’s shortbread recipe & technique (from cooks illustrated 2009).
LOVING Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat on Netflix. Link to trailer!
Creamy Sausage, Spinach & rice from The Girl who ate everything.
Adam’s biscuits (these are gf, oil-free, grain-free, and to me flavor-free).
Adam’s Peanut butter Flax seed Cookies
On the Nightstand 41:42
The Bloodprint by Ausma Zehanat Khan
Becoming by Michele Obama (audio)
Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole
Feed by Mira Grant
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud
Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
National Geographic from 2013
On the Fly 1:01:38
Theme dinners
Hello Clove Seth Avett’s solo IG show.
Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show, Home edition especially check out this version of Sting’s Don’t Stand So Close to Me with classroom instruments.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Episode 37
April 8 2020
On the Needles 1:17
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, white birch fiber arts 80/20 sock: bring on the pumpkin spice-- DONE!
Weekender by Andrea Mowry, Basic Stella in Streetcar Named Desire and Savvy Stella in Oil Slick from Hello Stella Fibres
Nimue by Rachel Coopey, the usual from numma numma in Ned’s Rainbow Trout
Dragon Rider Cowl by Afifa, pandemic survival kit from Forbidden Fiber Co, Fortitude in 20g skeins of Pandemic (red), Keep Calm & Get a Bidet (aqua), Wash Your Hands (blue), Quarantine (teal), Flatten the Curve (bright green), Social Distancing (light green)
On the Easel 9:04
Face masks! I used an accordion-type pattern.
Limn + latitude—made an array for Adelaide, South Australia.
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. “Cup” theme complete. April is “leaves” with Daria. We’re calling it Gouache Grid.
#100DayProject is 100 Joyful Things
On the Table 15:34
Milk street free online classes! Thru april 30
Peach & Almond Alaska to molten chocolate cakes thekitchn.com
mississippi Roast NYT
Pretzels and Cinnamon Babka from How to Bake Everything by Mark Bittman
Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers from Nancy Baggett’s Cookie Book.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Scones with buttermilk
On the Nightstand 26:24
The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson (audio)
Faithful Place by Tana French
Nearly Normal Family by M. T. Edvardsson
Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution's Women by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, and E. Knight
Akin by Emma Donoghue—saving for later.
Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
The Plover by Brian Doyle
On the fly 37:23
Cal academy of sciences webcam
Monterey Bay Aquarium jellyfish & otter cams
Hot & bothered: Twilight in quarantine
Crime Junkies https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/
My Favorite Murder podcast
The Anthropocene Reviewed https://soundcloud.com/theanthropocenereviewed
Tiles from NYT
https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/tiles?referringSource=articleShare
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Episode 36
March 19, 2020
On the Needles 2:12
Brickyard by Elizabeth Doherty, Studio DK from Neighborhood Fiber Co in Sanctuary City -- REALLY DONE!
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, white birch fiber arts 80/20 sock: bring on the pumpkin spice
Weekender by Andrea Mowry, Basic Stella in Streetcar Named Desire and Savvy Stella in Oil Slick from Hello Stella Fibres
On the Easel 9:50
Limn + latitude—at a standstill, given the pandemic.
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. “Cup” theme this month with Daria.
Contemplating #100DayProject…
On the Table 12:20
Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine with a Hash Brown Crust
Soda bread from The Best Recipe
shamrock cookies from The Betty Crocker Cooky Book
Banana butterscotch cream pie
Banana cake from The Cake Doctor Cooks Gluten Free
Spiced shrimp soup from 5 Ingredients by Jamie Oliver
Blueberry Cream Cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar
Dijon Chicken from Smitten Kitchen
Irish Soda bread with Whiskey-soaked raisins
On the Nightstand 25:21
Library online services!
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (audio)
The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson
A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson
Long Bright River by Liz Moore
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Episode 35
March 10, 2020
On the Needles 1:01
Stitches West recap
- Lady Dye yarns
- Among Friends
- Slubby yarn
- Sincere Sheep
murnong hat, Sincere Sheep Eureka DK in Hothor’s Gem and Girl on the Rocks SW BFL sock in Munchkin -- DONE!!
Gnome is where you hang your hat by Sara Schira--DONE!!
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, white birch fiber arts 80/20 sock: Hellbent Feminist She-Devil colorway -- DONE!!
Brickyard by Elizabeth Doherty, Studio DK from Neighborhood Fiber Co in Sanctuary City -- DONEish
Porthole Cowl by Knitting Expat Designs, Three Irish Girls Yarn: Adorn Sock in Maple Vanilla mini set (2009), Westerly Sea Sock in Ocean Gradient (merino/sea cell- natural seaweed fiber, 2010)
On the Easel 17:37
Limn + latitude--Working on depictions of Australia.
Working on watercolor grid pad from Case for Making. “Cup” theme this month with Daria.
Contemplating #100DayProject…
On the Table 25:16
Tres Leches Cake from The Cake Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free
Tomato Soup with Chickpeas and Moroccan Spices and Spicy Lamb Meatballs from Vegan Vegetarian Omnivore by Anna Thomas
Best Instant Pot Chocolate Cake Food52
Yogurt biscuits from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
Asparagus Frittata with cheddar
New ricciarelli recipe (double the recipe—you’re welcome).
Nima—gluten sensor!
One-pan Mexican chicken and Rice from Alex Snodgrass’ The Defined Dish. I added black beans & cheddar.
On the Nightstand 39:32
11-22-63 by Stephen King (audio)
The Secret Chapter (The Invisible Library series) by Genevieve Cogman
Half Spent was the Night by Ami McKay
Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Long Petal in the Sea by Isabel Allende
The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan (audio)
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
Carpenteria by Alexis Wright
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargraves