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Episode 47: Another year older

I haven’t had time to do real show notes this week, but I am posting links to things I talked about. For pictures, follow me on Instagram. I’ll do better next week, promise!

WIPs

 

Spinning

Polwarth/stellina by Never Enough Thyme

100% superwash merino by Two If By Hand

Falkland from Phat Fiber box (can’t remember the dyer, but I think it might have been Kitty Mine Crafts)

Merino/bamboo from Hiwassee Creek Dyeworks

Cross stitch

Finished the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler!

In the Kitchen

I talked about:

Austin Pizza Garden

White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes – from Sally’s Baking Addiction Cookbook

Rustic Chicken Tart with Spinach and Brie – from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook

Cheddar Quiche

 

Episode 46: What’s your crafting journey?

Happy Wednesday, friends! I hope this episode is ok. I had to restart a couple of times, because was rambling all over the place!

What I’ve Been Up To

We didn’t do a whole lot over the weekend, but we did get a hike in on Saturday at Brazos Bend State Park. Sound familiar? I just left this in here from last week, because we did it again. 🙂

I also got my Ladybug this week, and have been spinning a little every day. It’s still pretty rough, but I am definitely improving.

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In this episode I talk about my crafting journey. I would love to hear yours, either in the comments or in the Ravelry group!

 

WIPs (Works in Progress)

Spinning

Cross Stitch

Still working on the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. Almost done! I’m beginning to hear the Chariots of Fire theme song in my head!

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In the Kitchen

Episode 45: I’m so excited!

I hope everyone had a nice, restful 3-day weekend, if you were lucky enough to have Monday off! I know I really enjoyed that extra day. I always feel like that extra day is just a little gift. And then I completely waste it. 😉

What I’ve Been Up To

We didn’t do a whole lot over the weekend, but we did get a hike in on Saturday at Brazos Bend State Park. I think we saw about 20 alligators.

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We went out to eat a couple of times. We had lunch at Beck’s Prime on Sunday, which is good, but overpriced. Then, on our unanticipated kid-free night, we ate dinner at Great W’kana Cafe, which was delicious.

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Finished Objects

WIPs (Works in Progress)

Spinning

Cross Stitch

Still working on the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. Almost done!

In the Kitchen

Episode 44: Let’s Get to Know Each Other Better

One of my goals (I won’t say resolutions) for 2015 is to consistently post show notes, and to treat this blog as, well, more of a blog. So here’s to new beginnings.

If you are on Ravelry, please join me in the Kitchen Stitches group. I’d love to get to know my listeners better! Also, please consider leaving an iTunes review if you like what you hear  , so that more people can find the podcast.

What I’ve Been Doing

This weekend we visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Here are some pictures from the Samurai, Egyptian, and Battleship Texas exhibits. If you are ever in the Houston area, I highly recommend taking a trip to HMNS. It’s awesome!

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WIPs (Works in Progress)

Spinning

Cross Stitch

Still working on the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. Almost done!

Enabling and Acquisitions

  • Malabrigo Rios in Coco
  • Ella Rae Lace Merino Chunky in colorway 500 (Turquoise Brown)
  • Leafy Mitts pattern by Marin Melchior (not on Ravelry)

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Winner for Christmas All Year Long KAL (October – December)

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In the Kitchen

  • Buffalo Chicken Chili
    Modifications: I used the meat, shredded, from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli instead of ground chicken. I also left out the celery salt and dried cilantro, since I didn’t have it on hand. I used a little less than 4 cups of chicken broth (probably about 3 1/2 cups). Finally, I cooked it on the stovetop rather than in a slow cooker. I combined everything except the cream cheese in a large pot, then put the cream cheese, in pieces, on top. I brought the mixture to a boil, then turned it down to medium low to simmer, covered, for a while. I didn’t time it – just until the cheese had melted through and mixed in well, probably an hour or so.
  • Marshmallow Swirl S’mores Fudge – From Sally’s Baking Addiction: Irresistible Cupcakes, Cookies, and Desserts for Your Sweet Tooth Fix by Sally McKenney

Episode 38.1: Sweatshirt made of love – repost

Kid ‘n Ewe – I will be there Saturday. Be sure to say hello if you see me! I don’t bite! Remember – I’m just a crazy lady who likes to talk to her iPad.

WIPs

Sock Yarn Blanket by Shelly Kang
Olympic Forest Baby Blanket by verybusymonkeys
Little Pumpkins by Sabine Ruppert
Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Twisted Fiber Studio Giveaway

Winner is Ravelry user iluvmeyarn.

In the Kitchen

Spicy Mexican Brownie Cake – I got the recipe from the Betty Crocker Big Book of Cakes, but I found a link on the Betty Crocker site.
The Waffle Bus
Bernie’s Burger Bus

Podiversary Giveaway

Never Shall Meet by Clothesline Designs