Probably the least exciting aspect of trying to knit or crochet a garment that fits properly is the making of the swatch. I skip it whenever I can, but sometimes it’s pretty clear that I’d be stupid not to do it. A little cocktail may help me get through swatching…
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Foodie for the summer
Something about the appearance of the first local strawberry every year puts me on a local / organic / sustainable food and green-living kick. Ideally, I’d like to think along these lines all year round, and I do try, but it’s just so much easier when the farmers markets open up and the fresh local […]
Read More: Foodie for the summerFavorite uses for rhubarb
The boys and I went to the farm on Saturday, and it turned out it was their opening day. I think we may even have been their first customers. There wasn’t much set out in the shop just yet, but I did pick up some fresh rhubarb. My plans for this batch? I’ll chop it […]
Read More: Favorite uses for rhubarbCranberry Thanksgiving
Every few years my uncle lends me this book to read to the boys. I like having a special Thanksgiving book to read, as I have always felt Thanksgiving to be a holiday that deserves to be steeped in tradition. As a child, I felt this sense of tradition keenly, as we went about our […]
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Ah, New Year’s Eve. For as long as I can remember, my preferred way to ring in the new year has been at home, with a movie and an endless stream of finger foods. Pigs in blankets, pizza rolls, chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, chips & dip, and Granny’s punch. It’s scary how excited I get […]
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