Archive For October, 2008

Why is there melted butter in the microwave?

By | October 27, 2008

Do you know what happens when you forget to add butter to your cookies? Disaster, right? Surprisingly, not so. Tonight I made these cookies and thought “hmmm, the batter is a little dry.” But, it’s Martha, so on with the baking I went, not realizing my mistake until about an hour later when I find [...]

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Moon, we need to come to an agreement ~

By | October 24, 2008

The fact that Moon loves the yarn comes as no surprise. I mean cats have been playing with yarn for centuries, right? But, the cashmere Moon? Could you please, please leave the cashmere alone? In an effort to reach an agreement with our newest feline resident, I’ve kept a tangled skein for him to play [...]

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It’s an update!

By | October 22, 2008

The shop is going to be updated tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. Hudson Valley – MCN Fingering Dorothy Gale – MCN Fingering Campy – MCN Fingering Gatsby – MCN Fingering These and many others ~ Merino Superwash Fingering Merino Seacell Fingering Merino Single Ply Worsted and Single Ply Fingering All available in the etsy [...]

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Rhinebeck ~

By | October 20, 2008

What a whirlwind.   Where o where to begin? Pictures, yes, pictures will tell the story better than I could ever hope. So, here goes. I have no idea what breed this little guy is, all I know is I want an entire herd of them. That face just makes me smile. Trees. Land sakes, [...]

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Eye Candy Friday ~

By | October 10, 2008

I think a little eye candy is called for, don’t you? Something soothing, pleasant and calming to gaze upon. Doesn’t that sound nice? Don’t know about you, but next to all the baking and Fall inspired foods and, of course, all the wooly clothes and accessories – my favorite part of Fall has to be [...]

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Not be confused with a food blog ~

By | October 5, 2008

But, I’m really on a baking tear right now. Case in point ~ Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread. Loosely based on this recipe. 3 eggs The other recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar. I used 1 1/2 cups. I would even consider going down to 1 1/4 next time. Again, the other recipe called for [...]

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