October 21, 2008
by Julie
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I’m thrilled that we have soup weather again and pounced on the chance to make some chicken soup. Having discovered that Daniel really likes it if I make it quite plain I’m sticking to that for this year. I chop … Continue reading
October 20, 2008
by Julie
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Last night I finished up the mitts and gave them a nice soak with a bit of vinegar. Not much color bled out into the water so I’m hopeful that they won’t turn my hands blue when I wear them. … Continue reading
October 19, 2008
by Julie
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Yesterday Jason bravely drove out to Rhinebeck for the day with me and faced the hordes of rabid knitters and spinners gathered there. I had my eye out for a few knitterly friends (and Ravelers Mom2Schnauzers and Babypop) and managed … Continue reading
October 18, 2008
by Julie
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The potatoes and cabbage at the farmer’s market are just delicious right now. This was a really simple dinner of potatoes (steamed and then mashed with a bit of milk), cabbage (sauteed in some olive oil and a wee bit … Continue reading
October 17, 2008
by Julie
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I literally *am* turning blue with this latest project because the color is bleeding but it washes off and I’m sure a nice soak with a splash of vinegar will set the color. These were going to be some fingerless … Continue reading
October 16, 2008
by Julie
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The farmer’s market is still open for a few more weeks and we’ve been taking full advantage. Last night’s dinner used pumpkin, chorizo and onion all from the farmer’s market. I roasted the pumpkin, halved, until soft, about an hour … Continue reading
October 15, 2008
by Julie
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Who knew that when my youngest was 17 I’d still be sewing costumes. A Sith Lord costume has been requested for Halloween for wear at school. The pants and kimono style robe won’t be too tough to do but the … Continue reading
October 14, 2008
by Julie
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Yesterday Jason and I drove down to Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary for a Columbus Day tromp in the woods. The property had been damaged in recent years by arson and flooding but was reopened at the end of September and … Continue reading
October 13, 2008
by Julie
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Last but not least the new shelf for the sewing room has arrived. Yesterday morning I cleared the floors and filled the shelf. There is still some organization to be done and it’ll never look like Martha’s sewing room but … Continue reading
October 12, 2008
by Julie
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Cocoa doesn’t move off the store shelves in the summer as quickly as it does in the winter so it can often be clumpy and lumpy when you buy it in later summer or fall. I squidge a small whisk … Continue reading
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