November 20, 2006
by Julie
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Yesterday was all about the stock. I made turkey stock from some thighs to use for gravy since we brine our turkey and the drippings will be far too salty as a gravy base. I use my roasting pan to … Continue reading
November 19, 2006
by Julie
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When I got home yesterday there was a package waiting for me. I’d been told to expect it so I was really excited to find it there. Everything was beautifully wrapped and I must say Secret Pal, you are much … Continue reading
November 18, 2006
by Julie
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I spent the middle part of today demo spinning for Spencer Brook Farm at a local Country Fair. I worked on some of the silk/alpaca blend I bought last month at Rhinebeck but I also taught a few nice young … Continue reading
November 17, 2006
by Julie
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Sclemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated. Here’s the latest in my Meathead series inspired by Laverne and Shirley. Doing beaded lettering is pretty challenging and although it’s not bad I think it isn’t quite there. Jason thought it was a letter G. … Continue reading
November 16, 2006
by Julie
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With all the fresh cranberries in the market right now I’ve been looking for cranberry recipes. Yesterday afternoon I baked some cranberry orange bread. Daniel complained it would be too sour but then had two giant pieces after dinner last … Continue reading
November 15, 2006
by Julie
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Here we have version 2 of the Meathead KAL hat. This time I placed the applique properly although I photographed it oddly so it looks like it’s in the center. I used wool for the applique and I prefer it … Continue reading
November 14, 2006
by Julie
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I don’t often do knitalongs and I’m not really sure why. This one appealed to me though as it’s pretty much an instant gratification sort of a knit and I’ve got some bulky Lamb’s Pride that wanted to be knit … Continue reading
November 13, 2006
by Julie
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We were so excited about our newly acquired naturally raised pork that we threw a Pigfest party for a pork tasting. We rearranged the furniture and banished some of the crafty sprawl to the basement or the bedroom to clear … Continue reading
November 11, 2006
by Julie
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I was really excited when I saw a box hanging out on the mailbox after the postman came yesterday. It was my Toasty Toes delivery from Canada and wow was it worth the wait. I have to say, getting the … Continue reading
November 10, 2006
by Julie
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I took some knitting with me to Relay summit last weekend but I didn’t have time to do more than caston so I wasn’t sure if my guage was right. Usually I just go down a needle size and I’m … Continue reading
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