December 21, 2009
by Julie
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Thanks for all the thermometer suggestions! I did try my infrared but the rapidly boiling sugar syrup doesn’t work with my IR which needs a smooth surface for an accurate measurement. When we went out Christmas shopping I popped in … Continue reading
December 20, 2009
by Julie
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I’ve finished up the pink yarn which is a fair bit pinker after a wash and three rinses (yep, those alpacas really like to roll in the dirt). I probably won’t buy roving from this guy again. As much as … Continue reading
December 19, 2009
by Julie
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This year we are moving away from wrapping paper and starting to use fabric gift bags that will reduce our paper waste each year. There’s been a bit of grumbling about this change but hopefully the guys will get used … Continue reading
December 18, 2009
by Julie
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Wow! The preserved clementines are really delicious. We tasted them for the first time this week with a bit of vanilla ice cream and they certainly pack a punch. I’d be perfectly content to skip the ice cream and eat … Continue reading
December 17, 2009
by Julie
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This weeks fresh fish was cod and with so much else going on in the kitchen I opted for a super easy roast. I started with garlic, pancetta chunks, and wee tiny Yukon Gold potatoes in the roasting pan for … Continue reading
December 16, 2009
by Julie
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The robe for my niece is all done. It turned out to be quite fiddly to seam and weave in the ends but all in all not a bad little knit. I was surprised to see it’s a shorty so … Continue reading
December 15, 2009
by Julie
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Over the past few months my fridge has been developing an unpleasant odor that’s gradually gotten worse. I”ve scoured the contents repeatedly looking for spoiled items that could be causing the problem with no luck at all. Yesterday while making … Continue reading
December 14, 2009
by Julie
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The little doll robe is nearly done. I hope to have a fitting session this week to be sure it’s in the ballpark before I send it off. Gosh there were a lot of ends to weave in!
December 13, 2009
by Julie
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Piglet may not live here but I”m quite sure this yarn will be just his color. I’ve been slowly working my way through this lovely pink candyfloss roving of merino, suri alpaca and bamboo. It’s got frequent little bits of … Continue reading
December 12, 2009
by Julie
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Thursday was sunny and warm enough that I opened the windows for awhile so yesterday’s deep sudden chill was a bit shocking to the system. I put Gwen’s sweater on for her vet visit and it did seem to help.
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