Last night, I whipped up a simple depression era classic: whacky cake. It was popular during times when pockets were tight and access to cooking items like eggs, and milk, and flour were scarce. This cake has no dairy and features vinegar, which gives a distinct, red velvet-esque type taste. Its so simple and moistContinue reading “cake.”
Monthly Archives: September 2013
teaching.
Showing some kids at school how to shoot for blogging. We played with fancy cameras and iphones and this simple iphone shot was my favorite of the day.
wip: striped noro.
I’ve made so many striped noros. They are a go-to when I need a fast knit that makes me feel accomplished in less than a week. Plus, I haven’t met a soul who doesn’t adore these scarves when gifted one. Jared Flood is a damn genius. Just another Noro Striped Scarf in Noro Silk GardenContinue reading “wip: striped noro.”
stash.
Getting ready for holiday gifts early this year, some gorgeous skeins of Madelinetosh tosh vintage just landed on my doorstep. The 3 skeins of glazed pecan will become a decadent scarf for my guy, and the other skeins will be used in a fair isle motif on a sweater for myself. The leftover yarn willContinue reading “stash.”
simmering sauce.
Weeknight eating can be tiresome. Home from work, no one to cook for but myself, I sometimes lack inspiration. This is one of my go-to meals on such nights; mum’s homemade tomato sauce–no frills, just plain, great, home-cooked taste–piled high on a bed of spaghetti. It looks plain gorgeous right before I hit it withContinue reading “simmering sauce.”
(mini)blueberry pie.
Mini pies are the best kinds of pies. And even though Maine blueberry season has passed, there are plenty frozen fresh to keep the gift of pies giving.
wip, umbrellas.
My Umbrellas cardigan is blocking out once before I finally add some sleeves. The pattern calls for a nice short, capped style, but it’s not really practical in Boston, given our weather most of the year, so I’m modifying it to include a full sleeve. Umbrellas is knit using Malabrigo Yarn Sock in cote d’azure for the mainContinue reading “wip, umbrellas.”
morning puzzle.
I’ve always loved puzzles, but after completing this gorgeous 1,000 piece gem in one day, I’ve got the puzzling addiction again. Wouldn’t it be grand if every morning could be complete with coffee, and summer fruit, and solace with a puzzle.
southwest socks.
Another pair of those perfect fit men’s ribbed socks. My guy loves these and so I try to make him a few pairs a year. These were inspired by the amazing colors of his southwest and our summer camping trip to the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell. Knit up using 1/2 a skein of MalabrigoContinue reading “southwest socks.”
coffee & love.
Hot pressed and cold pressed coffee from the incredible Intelligentsia in Chicago, from me and my guy’s annual windy city pilgrimage for July’s Pitchfork Festival. If we could do this every day, we’d be, well, straight happy. Of course, if you want to see snaps from the trip, here.
