November 30, 2007
by Julie
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This week marks the beginning of my annual candy making marathon. The white candy pictured is divinity which has been made in my family at least as far back as great grandmother’s on both sides (it’s not going to stay … Continue reading
November 29, 2007
by Julie
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The "not Halfdome" hat went missing last week after about 2 minutes inattention in a restaurant. It was a very chilly blustery day following a very warm foggy one so I suspect someone snagged it as we did look very … Continue reading
November 28, 2007
by Julie
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The test knit sock has progressed on to picking up stitches for the gusset. The top half of the cuff has mistakes but the bottom half shows how nice these will look when done properly. I had plowed on past … Continue reading
November 27, 2007
by Julie
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Last night’s dinner was gnocchi in browned butter with peas, sage and crushed red pepper. I’ve attempted gnocchi two or three times before but I think these came out the best (bearing in mind that I’ve only ever eaten my … Continue reading
November 26, 2007
by Julie
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These are the new papers I’ve added to my origami stash this week. I particularly like the smaller sized ones. My niece and I admired the paper crane earrings we saw in the PEM gift shop and wondered if we … Continue reading
November 25, 2007
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Before she had to leave yesterday morning my niece and I squeeze in just a bit of origami. She’d asked the night before if I would teach her to fold a paper crane so I had directions printed and ready … Continue reading
November 24, 2007
by Julie
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It’s hard to believe that Chris will graduate in the spring but the time has come and he requested a suit for interviews. We got up early on Friday and headed out in search of a suit, ties, shirts, socks, … Continue reading
November 23, 2007
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My sister and her family joined us for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal. She brought a fabulous apple pie and Jason and I spent the morning working on sausage stuffing, oyster and cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, a sweet potato dish from … Continue reading
November 22, 2007
by Julie
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Yesterday was our big shopping day. We loaded up the cart with all sorts of goodies for today. I don’t really do fancy table decorations but I do like to have fresh flowers. I have some simple cylinder vases that … Continue reading
November 21, 2007
by Julie
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Yesterday I managed to finish up the placemats and the last of the napkins. The napkins are sewn with a folded edge like this. I can’t find the old tutorial for these placemats but I’m hoping to pop back out … Continue reading
