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Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Episode 85
March 3, 2022
On the Nightstand 2:05
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The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert alice
The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien myrra
Texts from Jane Eyre by Daniel M. Lavery
You Feel Just it Below the Ribs by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson miriam
Last Dance of the Debutante by Julia Kelly
The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Intimacies by Kate Kitamura
Yours Cheerfully by A.J. Pearce
On the Table 26:19
Cascatelli!
Lasagna from Dinner: A Love Story
Chocolate Sheet Cake from Half-Baked Harvest (made with ghee)
Dijon chicken and mushroom pocket with swiss
Baked Chocolate Donut from Half-Baked Harvest
Inspired by The Kitchen dining experience:
On the Easel 49:53
On the Needles 52:34
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Go tell the bees shawl by Michele Bernstein, Sincere Sheep Eureka Fingering in Brave Enough (gradient)-- DONE!!
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
Stitches West (not Rav)
Brioche Intarsia…saga
Shawlography by Stephen West
Tunisian Crochet with Toni Lipsey (not Rav)
Ergonomics for Knitters with Carson Demers (not Rav)
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Episode 84
February 17, 2022
On the Needles 1:52
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Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal– DONE!!
Stochastic Hat by Hunter Hammerson, Gauge Dyeworks dk in Monte Carlo Blue– DONE!!
Go tell the bees shawl by Michele Bernstein, Sincere Sheep Eureka Fingering in Brave Enough (gradient)
On the Easel 11:29
On the Easel:
inspired by Daria’s wallpaper project. See spoonflower…
I’m drawing all kinds of botanically inaccurate scenes just for fun!
On the Table 14:01
Liam Charles's Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart - The Great British Bake Off
Mustardy Cauliflower cheese from Simple by Ottolenghi
Tofu wraps from the Dinner Plan by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion
Pan-banged Peanut butter choc chippers
Buffalo Cauliflower with Tahini Ranch dip
Trying sprouted oats
Cooking at Home by David Chang & Priya Krishna: 25:17
- Chili crisp
- Boiled chicken!
- Soup for lunch
- Chicken rice with ginger scallion sauce
- Mango sticky rice
- Microwaved chicken thighs
- Chicken with bacon and spinach
- Chicken with gochujang and potatoes
- Corn braise→ tacos, shrimp
- Sauteed cabbage: garlic, chile, soy, rice vinegar, honey, sesame seeds
- “Baked” potatoes
- Chile-lime brussels sprouts
- Dal
- Cream of veg soup (rutabaga, butternut, parsnips)
- Pay attention to all levels of seasoning: salt, umami, acid, heat, fact, etc.
- Love the food scientist interviews.
- I’ve been over-cooking chicken.
- Stop avoiding the microwave. Cook with glass containers.
- Consider buying a clay pot.
- Consider buying a new refrigerator (seriously, ours is languishing).
- Consider buying a wok.
- YES to condiment chapter.
- Field trip to H-Mart &/or Pacific Market asap.
- To try (once the construction dust settles): chicken rice, corn thing on pg 288, dumplings, stuffed cabbage, stromboli (asap)!
On the Nightstand 53:07
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Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson (audio)
The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan (audio)
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherine M. Valente
Noor by Nnedi Okarafour
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire
Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson (with cover by Jeremy Miranda)
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Episode 83
February 3, 2022
On the Needles 1:27
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Riley Rose Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Fisher Girl Yarns in Ketchikan in Sockeye Spawning–DONE!!
Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
On the Easel 7:27
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Episode 82
January 20, 2022
On the Needles 1:28
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Anker’s Shirt by PetiteKnit, knitpicks stroll tweed in barn door heather– DONE!
Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend
Riley Rose Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Fisher Girl Yarns in Ketchikan in Sockeye Spawning
Mentioned: Ali Edwards’ mother’s December Daily flip through.
Sewing: everyday ponte pant (simplicity 9017) I add pockets.
On the Easel 15:50
On the Table 20:52
Words Mean Things — Recipe: Buddha's Jewels
From Simply Julia
eggplant and meatballs
chicken Reuben skillet over baked potato
lentil and kale stew plus sausage
Pulled Chicken for the wrestling team
(Making garlic butter & orange zest green beans + brussels sprouts with pancetta this week)
DRIEST oatmeal biscuits ever
Spiced Beef from Tuesday Nights
Mission Impastable series from The Sporkful podcast
On the Nightstand 40:21
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Feral Creatures by Kira Jane Buxton
Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
When Sorrows Come by Seanan McGuire
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
The Family by Naomi Krupitsky
Olga by Bernhard Schlink
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Episode 81
January 6, 2021
On the Needles 1:26
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Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
Swing Left socks by Megan Williams, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock in Bridget (2010!)-- DONE!
Zemy’s 2021 Advent Cowl by Tricia Weatherston, Forbidden Fiber Gluttony Sock in Classic Christmas Collection
Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira, Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls in Legal Tender combo – DONE!!
Skyline Wrap by Helen Stewart, Knit Style Yarns merino nylon sock A Sweet Christmas minis–DONE!!
Adventure Gnome by Sarah Schira, Emma’s Yarns Perfect Smalls in Harbor (yellow and white), blue cotton – DONE!!
All Work Gnome Play by Sarah Schira, leftover Yarn Love verdant knoll, Alisha Goes Round Richness of Martens fingering Genevieve, Cascade Heritage fingering white– DONE!!
Skyskrapa sweater by Madelene Linderstam, knitpicks swish dk in dusk plus other bits – DONE!!
Anker’s Shirt by PetiteKnit, knitpicks stroll tweed in barn door heather
On the Easel 19:28
Sewing lap blankets
Calendar and Envelope-painting
DIY Art School: landscape & still life painting
On the Table 22:22
Shakshuka (Julia Turshen)
NYE: no traditions
Butternut squash risotto (Melissa Clark)
Spinach salad
Chocolate cake with butterfinger topping (Nigella Lawson)
Christmas Cookies—chocolate babka rugelach, molasses cookies, checkerboards, Peanut butter blossoms…
Christmas Nachos
Sardine Flight—stay tuned for reviews!
New Years Paella
On the Nightstand 39:13
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Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford
The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik
A Killing Frost (October Daye #14) by Seanan McGuire
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Queens Play and The Disorderly Knights by Dorothy Dunnett (audio)
An Elderly Lady Must Not be Crossed by Helene Tursten (trans by Marlaine Delargy)
Envious Casca by Georgette Heyer
The Widow Queen by Elżbieta Cherezińska, trans. By Maya Zakrzewska-Pim
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
Isn't it Bromantic? By Lyssa Kay Adams
Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune
A Spindle Splintered by E. Alix Harrow
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (shizuka Satomi, katrine Nguyen, Lan Tran)
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
The Nesting Dolls by Alina Adams
Somebody Loves You by Mona Arshi
The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley
Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette
On the Horizon 1:09:16
Knit goals
15,024 yards in 31 projects
Stash amount: +3948
Last year: WIP under control, charity, gifts
Use 3 sweater stashes
3 wips
3 club kits
Easel Goals
DIY Art School—more to come as I iron out my curriculum.
Table goals
LY: explore grains, simplify
Gf pie crust 3x
3 GBBO recipes
Spice of the Month Club—perhaps.
Nightstand goals
LY: more thoughtful? Reading challenge? 178 books read
3 non-fiction
3 classic
3 translated
Books—I read 112 in 2021. I’m ok about reading LESS if it means painting MORE.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode 80
December 9, 2021
On the Needles 1:50
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Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
Swing Left socks by Megan Williams, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock in Bridget (2010!)
Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend
Zemy’s 2021 Advent Cowl by Tricia Weatherston
Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira, Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls in Legal Tender combo
Skyline Wrap by Helen Stewart, Knit Style Yarns merino nylon sock A Sweet Christmas minis
On the Easel 13:01
Wrapped gouachevember
Calendar and Envelope-painting
On the Table 18:27
Apple crisp from Mad Hungry
Granny’s Wowie Cake
Cider meatballs/cider braised cabbage
Sweet Korean Lentils • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Warm Shallot Dressing from Smitten Kitchen
Pulled Chicken sandwiches
Roasted Chicken for the Squad
Choc. Chip cookie experiment with GHEE.
Koselig Kitchen for mail-order treat boxes
On the Nightstand 33:30
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Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny (audio)
State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hilary Rodham Clinton (ellen adams)
Bewilderment by Richard Powers (theo the dad and robin/robby)
Stoic Wisdom by Nancy Sherman
It had to Be You by Georgia Clark (liv)
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang (anna sun and quan diep)
Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
All the Seanan McGuire
- Chimes at Midnight
- Winter Long
- A Red-Rose Chain
- Once Broken Faith
- The Brightest Fell
- Night and Silence
- Unkindest Tide
Company of Liars by Karen Maitland
Crying in H Mart with Michelle Zauner
Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman
Shiner by Amy Jo Burns
Art Books
Natural Curiosities by Anna Valdez
Edward Hopper; Modern Master by Ita G. Berkow
Mary Fedden; Enigmas + Variations by Christopher Andreae
The Working Mind and Drawing Hand of Oliver Jeffers by Oliver Jeffers
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode 79
November 19, 2021
On the Needles 1:25
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Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
Swing Left socks by Megan Williams, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock in Bridget (2010!)
Christmas baby hats, TurtlePurl Yarns striped turtle toes in Mistletoe Kisses-- DONE!
Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend
On the Easel 11:10
Gouachevember, a little behind…
2022 Calendar, off to the printers?!
And a little sneak of what MIGHT be coming?
On the Table 17:26
Mini Frittata Muffins Recipe-- Love & Lemons
Sunchoke-Tomato sauce for pasta from Vegetable Kingdom
Turkey Chili with Rancho Gordo Vaquero Beans
Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut milk and lime (weekday Veg)
Roasted Br. Sprouts
Pasta with Browned Butter, yogurt & herbs (Tues Nights)
…aka meat accompaniments
On the Nightstand 29:34
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Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
Late Eclipses by Seanan McGuire
One Salt Sea by Seanan McGuire
Ashes of Honor by Seanan McGuire
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling (vivi & Rhys)
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore (Hattie & Lucien)
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead (ray carney)
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
A Country Doctor by Sarah Orne Jewett
The Nix by Nathan Hill
Once There were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Rise by Karen Campbell
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Episode 78
November 16 2021
Out & About 2:59
Scrap yarn sale thurs- sat nov 18-20
Gradient sweater & steeking
Next to the Turkey 11:15
Gingerbread Cranberry Pecan Tart-- SF Chronicle
Cranberry LIme Tart-- Bon Appetit via Jenny Rosenstrach
Sweet Potatoes with pecans and goat cheese from Smitten Kitchen
Fall Bliss Salad with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette also from Smitten Kitchen
All Wrapped Up 20:35
On the Needles
knitting needle bangle bracelet
Cross stitch kits
https://www.forbiddenfiberco.com/collections/cross-stitch-kits
Gift for the SEWING needles:
On the Easel
Faber Castell Matt Graphite Pencil Sets
Holbein Design Gouache Irodori Seasonal Sets
Holbein Acryla Gouache Rebecca Green set
On the Table
Beans!
towels/servers/nice utensils
Spice of the Month Clubs: Burlap + Barrel, Raw Spice Bar, and Piquant Post.
New oven Mitts: Anthropologie, Blue Q (*salty language alert!!), Target
Crazy cool candles: Food52, World Market, Etsy, Urban Outfitters
On the Nightstand
Leather Quote Coasters Set (Booklovers)
personalized art print your favorite books
An Irish Nature Year by Jane Powers
Seed to Dust by Marc Hammer
My Reading Life from Anne Bogel, or this cutie, or the cover of this one!
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Episode 77
October 28, 2021
On the Needles 2:47
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Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
On the Easel 8:58
New calendar art!
Some landscape art…attempts.
Gouachevember is happening! Check the hashtag to see the contributions.
Paola workwear jacket from fabrics-store.com
On the Table 18:51
Rancho Gordo Bean club wait list
Autumn pilau from East
Mexican Red Rice from Chicano Eats by Esteban Castillo
w/oven roasted chicken thighs.
My favorite banana bread. (I use half vegetable shortening & half butter. I use extra banana. And I usually omit nuts).
Weekday Vegetarians review 27:43
Monica loved: Eggplant & tofu with sweet-hot chili glaze,Za’atar flat bread,Crunchy cheesy bean bake, Cauliflower Cutlets with romesco sauce, Broiled Chickpea Caesar Salad
Cortney loved: chickpea mac & cheese, Andy’s spicy diced potatoes, Slivered minty sugar snap peas, and vote for pancetta in the stewy black lentils with chard & feta. Plus: ALL the dressings!!
Next up: we’re exploring Cooking at Home: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying about Recipes (and Love My Microwave): A Cookbook by David Chang and Priya Krishna
On the Nightstand 48:15
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The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
Network Effect by Martha Wells
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
The Guide by Peter Heller
Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarty
Matrix by Lauren Groff
The Souvenir Museum by Elizabeth McCracken
You are Here *for now by Adam J. Kurtz
Dracula by Bram Stoker, bonus sketch of Stoker in my Sharpie Sketches highlight. (I’ve linked to an excellent audio version narrated by J.P. Guimont).
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Episode 76
October 16 2021
On the Needles 0:55
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All Work, Gnome Play by Sarah Schira, Farmer’s Daughter for Starlight KNitting Society Mayhem in Bad Rock (grey), Dirty Little Dandelion (yellow), One Stab (pink)-- DONE!!
Increase Your Score by Knitters Brewing Co., Lily Sugar n’ Cream in Psychedelic--DONE!!
Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal
Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard
Swing Left socks by Megan Williams, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock in Bridget (2010!)
On the Easel 11:05
Sharpie Sketches from Draw it with your eyes closed: the art of the assignment
New calendar art!
On the Table 20:43
Butternut squash soup with apple chutney
napa/tofu/mushroom/noodle miso soup from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
Rancho Gordo huge assortment at Church Street Produce.
Dipping sauce, ala glorified Thousand Island dressing.
Anniversary Lobster from Maine (Thanks Mom!)
On the Nightstand 29:46
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Women and Other Monsters: building a new mythology by Jess Zimmerman
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
Velvet was the Night by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia
Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nhgi Vo
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton by Eleanor Ray
The Astonishing Life of August March by Aaron Jackson
The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman
Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Middlemarch by George Eliot (I especially recommend the audio version narrated by Juliet Stevenson).
On Reflection 54:05
On the Needles:
So many sweaters!
One for sister fav
Loved the yarn from the Winding Trail baby sweater
Sock Madness Semi-finalist!!
“Rickrack” sweater—ultimate fave.
On the Easel:
Podcast art-- jellyfish april
Artichoke plate from January 13th.
2021 Calendar
On the Table:
Seasonal pilaus
Tofu croutons
beans!
Snacking cakes by yossey arafi
My family loved everything from 100 Cookies and Simply Julia, and anything in a pita pocket.
On the Nightstand:
177 books for Monica
Inspector gamache shout out
Invisible life of addie larure by V.E. Schwab
In the past year, I’ve read 103 books! It’s impossible for me to choose one favorite, so here are 7.
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Gutterson
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Middlemarch by George Eliot