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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Episode 115
May 11, 2023
On the Needles 1:39
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New gnome mkal coming! The More You Gnome on sale until June 1
Splash Pad Party sign ups open
One more knocker, 4 total and i won a prize from Alpenglow Industries!
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (May 2009)-- DONE!!
Dogwood Blanket by tincanknits, KnitPicks swish worsted in rose heather– DONEish!
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
Gramps by tincanknits, knit picks swish worsted in mimic and marble heather
Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
On the Easel 15:38
Visited LACMA, and finally found the multi-colored Koh-I-Noor magic pencils!
Pulp Fiction show submission
Charvin landscape and seascape sets from Jerry’s Artarama in Houston.
On the Table 23:21
Coffe_and_yarn: melissa clarks dinner in one review
- I'm cooking my way through it and it's as incredible as you said! I've tried 3 recipes so far and they've all been creative, easy, and fulfilling. Plus her adaptations make it easy to accommodate the multiple dietary preferences in my house. Thanks so much for introducing me to this book!
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian corn chowder with snowcap beans because they taste like potatoes
Strawberry rhubarb cobbler
Sesame chicken meatballs from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle
Chicken & Potatoes with capers from Dinner in One by Melissa Clark
Kolache from Houston
On the Nightstand 32:28
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D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton (audio)
E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton (audio)
F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton (audio)
Lady’s Code of Misconduct by Meredith Duran
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare
The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Cursed Bread by Sophie MacIntosh
Bingo 51:53
Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Episode 114
April 26, 2023
On the Needles 2:17
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Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (may 2009)
Knitted knockers, cascade ultra pima in chocolate– DONE!!
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
Dogwood Blanket by tincanknits, KnitPicks swish worsted in rose heather
Cortney Sewing:
Linden Sweatshirt from Grainline Studio
On the Easel 10:26
Pulp Fiction Show submission
Still Life with very fragrant lilies
On the Table 15:03
Green beans with preserved lemon
Pasta primavera with preserved lemon
White Bean, Roasted Tomato + Polenta Pie from Julia Turshen
Sesame Asparagus & Carrot Chop from Smitten Kitchen Keepers
Sweet Korean Lentils It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Greek Meatballs with Oven Fries and Olive dressing
On the Nightstand 26:19
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I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
Galatea by Madeline Miller
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton (audio)
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner (audio)
To Love and to Loathe by Martha Waters
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
Edie Richter is Not Alone by Rebecca Handler
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Episode 113
Conversation about crafting, food and books
I’m monica
April 17, 2023
THANK YOU LISTENERS old and new
We hope this podcast will continue to be something you put on repeat
On the Needles 1:58
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Morning Sunshine Cowl by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits, Nanostitch Lab Microsock in California Poppy bundle (also available in DK)-- DONE!!
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (may 2009)
Knitted knockers, cascade ultra pima in chocolate
Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom
Wool hat at the Cloisters, flower notebooks
On the Easel 17:52
Ai WeiWei interview via The Tate Modern about “Sunflower Seeds”
Birds of Sayulita
On the Table 22:45
Momofuku Noodle Bar!
Garbanzo salad with cucumber, tomato and arugula from Rancho Gordo with preserved lemon!
On the Nightstand 32:15
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A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (audio)
B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton (audio)
River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givan
VenCo by Cherie Dimaline
The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett
Restless Truth by Freya Marske (storygraph challenge)
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
Edie Richter is not Alone by Rebecca Handler
VenCo by Cherie Dimaline
Thin Air by Ann Cleeves
Galatea by Madeline Miller
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Episode 112
March 29, 2023
On the Needles 1:31
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Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color– DONE!!
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Morning Sunshine Cowl by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits, Nanostitch Lab Microsock in California Poppy bundle (also available in DK)
Cortney’s Sewing:
Nenuphar Jacket by Deer + Doe in thrifted vintage wool.
Strata Pants by Papercut Patterns in thrifted vintage floral cotton.
Flare legged stretch pant, somewhat self-drafted in thin neoprene.
SCRAP–our creative reuse place in San Francisco.
On the Easel 13:46
Portrait fail.
Google Bard trials.
Daffodil Still life
On the Table 18:10
Another pie crust!
Pineapple upside down cake from Snacking Cakes
Cook 90 Sweet potatoes with chorizo, mushrooms, and lime cream recipe review
Key lime pie from NYT
Garden Herb Shrimp Scampi with pasta
Pesto Turkey meatballs with orecchiette
Fermented lemons
On the Nightstand 33:50
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The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk, trans by Jennifer Croft
Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
A Royal Affair by Allison Montclair (audio)
Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (audio)
Things to Look Forward To by Sophie Blackall
The Whistler by John Grisham (audio)
Animal Life by Audur Ava Olafsdottir
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Episode 111
March 16, 2023
On the Needles
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Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Morning Sunshine Cowl by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits, Nanostitch Lab Microsock in California Poppy bundle (also available in DK)
Shawlography 2021 Westknits Knitalong. Brioche section. Yes still. But not for long!
Fabrics-store.com: Paola Workwear Jacket Pattern, Type - PDF
On the Easel 16:09
New approaches to podcast art
Private collection work
** incredible interview with Lynette Yiadom-Boakye via The Tate
On the Table 19:08
Pie day
whole lemon tart – smitten kitchen
Gochujang-Glazed Fish - Dinner: A Love Story
Cauliflower Scampi | The Wimpy Vegetarian
Egg Bites with Zucchini & pancetta
Poppy’s Ragu (+Rao’s)
On the Nightstand 33:38
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Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair/Alan Gordon
Before All the World by Moriel Rothman-Zecher
The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk, trans by Jennifer Croft
- The Books of Jacob, or: A Fantastic Journey across seven borders, five languages, and three major religions, not counting the minor sects. Told by the dead, supplemented by the author, drawing from a range of books, and aided by imagination, the which being the greatest natural gift of any person that the wise might have it for a record, that my compatriots reflect, laypersons gain some understanding, and melancholy souls obtain some slight enjoyment
Foster by Claire Keegan
Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins
Sam by Allegra Goodman
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Episode 110– Stitches West!
March 2, 2023
On the Nightstand 2:15
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Miss del Río: A Novel of Dolores del Río, the First Major Latina Star in Hollywood by Bárbara Mujica
Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Barron
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
Eliza Waite by Ashley E. Sweeney
A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley
Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
On the Table 20:00
The Grocery in Charleston, SC
Cheeky’s in Palm Springs,CA
The Workshop in Palm Springs, CA
Lemon, Artichoke & Asparagus Penne with Garlic butter cream sauce
Chicken & Tomato with pesto and herbs wrapped in foil from America’s Test Kitchen Family.
Localis review! 32:00
On the Easel 49:21
Big dinosaur sketch!
Wild Goose Chase-in progress.
Visit to the Crocker Museum to see the Alexander McQueen/Amy Ray exhibit.
On the Needles 56:38
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Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color
Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People and KnitCircus Yarns Sock du Soleil in Hummingbird Bundle– frogged?!
Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People
Feral Knitter Janine Bajus– color confidence!
Cortney Knitting:
Shawlography by Stephen West
- Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay"
- Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific"
- Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger"
- Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy"
- Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp"
- Working diligently at the brioche!
Bought yarn at Stitches for:
The Karelia Sweater in Miss Babs Katahdin Beanstalk.
The Pressed Flowers Cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Co. Suri Loft Mondawmin & Studio DK Ramblewood.
A possible sweater vest (TBD) in Teton Yarn Company Fingering Mountain Stream.
Future colorwork with Porter Wool Co. Fingering Eucalyptus.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Episode 109
February 16, 2023
On the Needles
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Joshua tree beanie by Nancy Bates, YOTH Big Sister in Kale (2015! Deep stash!)-- DONE!!
Maize mitts by Tin Can Knits, knit picks brava worsted– DONE!!
Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color
Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People and KnitCircus Yarns Sock du Soleil in Hummingbird Bundle
Cortney’s yarn stuff:
Shawlography 2021 Westknits Knitalong. Brioche section.
And sewing:
“Paused” Pants: Vogue 1367
Great simple t-shirt: Burda 6059
On the Easel 17:21
At work on a portrait of Julia Child & her favorites,
And a collection of my grandmother’s favorites. Please see my IG account for updates!
On the Table 22:24
cauliflower salad with dates and pistachios – smitten kitchen
rigatoni alla vodka – smitten kitchen
Baked Artichoke Risotto with Radicchio | The Wimpy Vegetarian
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Onions with Eggs | The Wimpy Vegetarian
Vegan Bouillabaisse - Rabbit and Wolves
Spanish Frittata from Cook90.
Coffee Cake Cookies (feel free to decrease sugar).
Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with old-school sun dried tomatoes.
On the Nightstand 32:14
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A Place at the Nayarit by Natalia Molina
The Color Line by Igiaba Scego, trans by John Cullen (Translator), Gregory Conti (Translator) (audio)
Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (audio)
Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, Hong-Li Wong (Translator)
Nine Lives by Peter Duncan
So Fair a Lady by Francis Duncan (audio)
Exiles by Jane Harper
A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley
Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Art Matters by Neil Gaiman
Dickens and Prince by Nick Hornby
The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Episode 108
February 1, 2023
On the Needles 2:03
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Diagonal striped garter stitch loop #1 and 2 by Churchmouse Yarns, Loops and Threads Charisma in mulberry bush– DONE!
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn, knit picks brava worsted in currant– DONE!
Brimmish by Sarah Schira, knit picks brava worsted in brindle– DONE!
Tiny boats by Elizabeth Doherty, knit picks brava worsted in currant and dove heather– DONE!
Bankhead #1 by Susie Gorlay, knit picks brava worsted in caution– DONE!
Bankhead #2 by Susie Gorlay, Plymouth Encore colorspun worsted in red/black– DONE!
Classic Cabled Hat by Destiny Meyer, Cascade Big Wheel in Columbus– DONE!
On the Easel 13:49
Florilegium (the favorites project)
On the Table 19:32
Vegan Cacio E Pepe Polenta with Spicy Tofu - Rabbit and Wolves
Warm Cauliflower Salad with Mushroom Vinaigrette | The Wimpy Vegetarian
Winter Happiness Salad | Feasting At Home
Sardine sandwich with cornichons & lemon zest from Cook90.
Roasted Vegetable & pasta with pesto adapted from Cook90.
Mushroom foraging on the Sonoma coast!
On the Nightstand 36:05
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A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
Foster by Claire Keegan
The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey (audio)
The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
The Change by Kirsten Miller (audio)
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
One Woman’s War by Christine Wells (audio)
The Drawing Ideas Book by Frances Stanfield
Daily Rituals; Women at Work by Mason Currey
The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Episode 107 fancy pants
January 19, 2023
On the Needles 1:45
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Wintertide Socks MKAL by Sivia Harding, Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK in Homecoming and Amy– DONE!!
Antler toque by tincanknits, Knit Picks Brava worsted in currant – DONE!!
Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs, NFC Loft in Victorian Village, Royal Bee Yarn fingering in G7– DONE!!!
On the Easel 14:01
Some fancy pants sewing going on…
Jacques Cousteau’s wallpaper and Sylvia Earle and florilegium. Coming soon to my Instagram feed.
On the Table 19:08
Harissa Roast Chicken from Dinner a Love Story
Tofu Katsu Curry - Cupful of Kale
Polenta Lasagna Recipe | MyRecipes
Baked Brie with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Naked/Chocolate-chipless cookies
Smitten Kitchen Keepers Review 26:44
Slumped parmesan frittata, Two bean salad with basil vinaigrette, Endive salad with apple matchsticks (amazing blend of flavors), Big green little gem salad (rubble!), Winter squash soup with red onion crisp, Essential french onion soup, Cozy chicken and dumplings, Charred salt and vinegar cabbage, Braised winter squash wedges, Green angel hair with garlic butter (read the directions!), Soy glazed tofu with crisped rice, Cauliflower cheese baked potato, Creamy coconut rice with chili-lime vegetables (5 star veggies!), Raclette tartiflette (so rich! So good!), Apple butterscotch crisp
Angry Grandma Sicilian pizza–yum!!, Turkey meatloaf (don’t forget the tomato paste), Fettuccine and white ragu (incredibly good, but don’t add milk when piping hot), Chicken with Rice & Chorizo (crowd pleaser), Oven-braised Beef Harissa (no leftovers!), Chocolate Peanut-butter cup cookies (my exterior was too thick?), Snow peas with walnuts & parm (would be better with the sharper, called-for pecorino), Double Shallot Egg Salad (so good that I forgot to snap a photo!).
On the Nightstand 46:59
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Blitz by Daniel O’Malley
Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore (audio!!)
In at the Death by Francis Duncan (audio)
Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade
The World We Make by NK Jemesin
Eartheater by Dolores Reyes, trans by Julia Sanches
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
The Changling by Joy Williams
Nuclear Family by Joseph Han
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Episode 106
January 5, 2023
On the Needles 4:27
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20,638 yards in 39 projects in 2022
Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus– DONE!!
Le Snap by tincanknits, Knit Style Yarns Merino Nylon Fingering 75/25 in A Sweet Christmas– DONE!!
Gnome Made Gifts by Sarah Schira, DIC Smooshy in Rudolph’s Favorites– DONE!!
Christmas Adventure Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Tweed in Dalmatian, Barn Door and Sequoia– DONE!!
Advent Scarf 2021 by Tricia Weatherston, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in Tinsel, FF Gluttony in Classic Christmas Collection – DONE!!
Wintertide Socks MKAL by Sivia Harding, Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK in Homecoming and Amy
Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs, NFC Loft in Victorian Village, Royal Bee Yarn fingering in G7
On the Easel 17:58
Had plans for a curriculum…instead, painted several landscapes,
2 pieces for gallery shows, MANY birds, lots of commissions, plus a 2023 calendar that sold out!
Carter’s birds: cedar waxwing, Steller’s jay, pine grosbeak
Sketchbook work, & background research
On the Table 24:06
Dinner in One by Melissa Clark
Spiced Brussel Sprouts with paneer and lime vinaigrette
Cortney’s recap: I cooked. The end.
Lasagne Dinner Party (it’s much faster with a helper!)
Christmas hosting + anxiety
Turkey Chili and awesome cornbread
Hungarian Goulash inspired by Auntie Rita
Cooking from America’s Test Kitchen the New Family Cookbook
On the Nightstand 40:31
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184 books read!
The Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (audio)
Murder in the First Edition by Lauren Elliott (audio)
Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor
A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
So Pretty a Problem by Francis Duncan (audio)
Murder at Black Oaks by Phillip Margolin (audio)
Paris Daillencourt is ready to crumble by Alexis Hall
Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
Book of Night by Holly Black
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, trans by Geoffrey Trousselot (audio)
The Last Crown by Elżbieta Cherezińska, trans by Maya Zakrzewska-Pim
Blue Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu
The Forty Elephants by Erin Bledsoe
Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri (audio)
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Cortney’s recap: Read less in service of painting practice = 68 books!
Now Is Not The Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves (book 4 with the BIRDS!)
On the Horizon 1:00:21
Knitting,
- 3 sweaters with yarn from pre-2022 stash
- Charity– hats and knitted knockers
- Quarterly knit from deep stash
- Kits
- Cross stitch
- Bracelet
- Xmas- figures or 12 days
Storygraph challenges
- WSIRN episode with founder
West Portal Books Irish Book Subscription
New ingredients: preserved lemon? What else?
Make homemade gnocchi
Cortney’s Ideas:
TRY to finish my westknits shawl before Stitches West.
Easel: less white space, more daily work (sketchbooks, etc).
Table: cook less often; batch cooking
AND make better lunches for myself (temple food).
Nightstand: listen to more author, artist interviews.