February 18, 2010
by Julie
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Fish day has changed to Wednesdays for us and this week the fish lady brought me a gorgeous piece of snapper. I made a Provencal sauce a la Julia Child’s “Way to Cook” with cilantro, chives and parlsey and a … Continue reading
February 17, 2010
by Julie
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The Multnomah shawl is coming along nicely. Each row is a little longer so it feels like it’s going more and more slowly but it’s not far from done now. I need a few more rows in blue, then another … Continue reading
February 16, 2010
by Julie
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Well not quite but I did finish sewing all the panels for my quilt. I wasn’t really expecting to do them all but they really just flew by and the snow pelted down. I ended up with 6 panels and … Continue reading
February 15, 2010
by Julie
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The little homespun angora neckwarmer that I started while keeping Gwen company after her surgery is finished. I cast on 128 stitches, knit 7 1/2 inches of 2 x 2 ribbing and then cast off. I have plenty of yarn … Continue reading
February 14, 2010
by Julie
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We had a really lovely Valentine’s Day dinner with ribeyes with a red wine pan sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and baby artichokes, watercress and a lovely dessert of lightly sweet chocolate cookies with cayenne and cinnamon accompanied by fresh strawberries. … Continue reading
February 13, 2010
by Julie
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This year I decided to make some pretty wintry placemats and napkins for Valentine’s day. The placemats have a layer of batting in them and a white backing and the napkins are burgundy and white. It only took me a … Continue reading
February 12, 2010
by Julie
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The other girls could care less but Gabby is inordinately fond of getting inside bags or boxes for a little snooze. She had a bit of trouble getting out of this one though so I’ll have to be careful not … Continue reading
February 11, 2010
by Julie
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With most of the snow melted away I discovered my daffodils peeking out and the lamb’s ear beginning to green up nicely. I know we have more snow yet to come but it’s good to see my little friends waking … Continue reading
February 10, 2010
by Julie
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The postman has been very good to me indeed. Two new bags arrived that will be very useful for putting things in as Piglet would say. I usually have several active knitting projects and it’s nice to store them each … Continue reading
February 9, 2010
by Julie
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Folks seem to be dropping like flies with the colds around here so last night I thought a little chicken soup was in order. Put the chicken in a pot that’s not much larger than the chicken, fill with cold … Continue reading
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