A Celebration of Mundanity

Surprise, I'm utilizing the basil colored chenille yarn to create this second blanket. I decided to try a slightly more involved pattern this time. By alternating stitches in blocks of ten by twenty,…

It's finished! I've completed my first knitted blanket! Eight skeins of yarn later it measures 38" x 64 1/2". I almost didn't have enough yarn to finish. I ended up snipping off of the 8 inch lengths…

Currently Reading: A Country Year by Sue Hubbell This reads as if I'm reading my own writing. It's casual and conversational. Each chapter is analogous to a blog entry, chronicling short episodes and…

We had a lazy morning over coffee and french toast. We digested and read our books we brought until about 11 am and then we set out for the day. This was an absolutely gorgeous day for a hike, even…

Proof again, that I have the absolute best husband! Friday, during work, I received a cryptic email message from Mark, "Prepare for adventure. Try to get home early so you can pack for the weekend,"…

The snow that is currently falling is my favorite sort of snow, large flakes that are slightly wet. Just sticky enough to highlight all the trunks and branches of the trees and shrubs, the boughs of…

Everywhere I went I left a tiny black trail of Angora fuzz

I made this as seen on Jacques Pepin's "Fast Food My Way" on Saturday. I have the cookbook that goes with the series as well, he is one of my favorite chefs. This was so easy to whip up and with cute…

We have this pile of venison to consume and what better way to share than to cook for friends. The whole theme of the meal was rather rustic, like something you should eat at hunting lodge. I am…

Caramel Sauce: 1 c sugar2 Tbs. water2 Tbs. light corn syrup8 Tbs. butter (room temperature)1/2 c cream In a skillet combine sugar, water and corn syrup on medium low heat and bring to a boil and cook…