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Episode 50: Worsted Boxy Love

I finally found (made) time to record tonight. I got brave and recorded in the dining room, with my family in the house. I think this will have to be my reality, if I want to continue podcasting! Here’s links to relevant info:

FOs:

Worsted Boxy

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Shrek Ogre Hat

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WIPs:

Cerise
Sock Yarn Blanket
Basia
Newton Shawl (I mistakenly said this was using Cascade Everlasting yearn – I meant Dream in Color Everlasting)

In the Kitchen

Grandma’s Sticky Pecan Rolls from Sally’s Baking Addiction cookbook

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What I’m Reading

Finished The Scar Boys by Len Vlahos
Finished Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
Started Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones

Places Mentioned

The Black Labrador
Rothko Chapel
Jenni’s Noodle House

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 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