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  • Episode 148

    September 12, 2024

    On the Needles 1:50

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    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    Mystery of Grimblewood KAL by Sarah Schira, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade– DONE!!

    Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard– this was all stash yarn

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite

    Someone to Write Gnome About by Sarah Schira, Must Stash Yarn in komorebi, oakmoss and natural

    On the Easel 12:41

    Tattoo season!

    Handmades label

    Pretend Field Guides series

    On the Table 20:21

    Grilled Zucchini with Miso Butter Glaze and Chili Crisp by Susan Spungen

    magic apple plum cobbler – smitten kitchen

    Jenny Rosenstrach book signing! At Omnivore books

    Languishing peaches

    Banana Coffee Cake (don’t overbake)

    Apple Fritter Bread

    Spicy Lentil Curry with ground turkey & feta (searching for recipe
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    Souper Cubes that I need in my kitchen

    On the Nightstand 35:36

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    Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

    The Brides of High Hill by Nigh Vo

    Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis

    Translation State by Ann Leckie

    Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes (audio)

    The Unwedding by Allie Condy

    Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson

    The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

    All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

    Bingo 56:25

    All done! Go check out Winner Pam’s video!

  • Episode 147

    August 29, 2024

    On the Needles 1:12

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    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade– DONE!!

    Color Pop FO thread

    Mystery of Grimblewood KAL by Sarah Schira, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade

    Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard

    On the Easel 10:41

    Imaginary Field Guides (like this one).

    BIG florals on paper

    Mining the sketchbooks

    On the Table 17:57

    Atlantic Beach Ice Cream Pie: refreshing & no-bake for Wall of Heat 2024

    Wash post food newsletters

    PPII: Tofu Shakshuka by Hetty Lui McKinnon, harissa paste I used (look on site for preserved lemon paste as well)

    Ottolenghi Simple: roast chicken/mushrooms with preserved lemon, Zucchini, thyme and walnut salad, Tomatoes with sumac shallots

    Heirloom Tomato Tart with puff pastry. Inspired by the cover! Riffed on my own because I didn’t have gorgonzola.

    Turkey meatloaf with potato rosti & farmer’s market salad

    On the Nightstand 32:49

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    Forbidden Notebook by Alba de CĂ©spedes, trans by Ann Goldstein

    God of the Woods by Liz Moore

    Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren

    The Last Warner Woman by Kei Miller

    House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, trans by Marisol Ramirez

    The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

    The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

    The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier

    Bingo 56:06

    We’re all done! Listen to the episode to see if you won!

    Cortney’s Bingo: Veg recipe with the Tomato tart

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  • Episode 146

    August 15, 2024

    On the Needles 2:41

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    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone – DONE!!

    Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard

    Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade

    Color Pop FO thread

    On the Easel 11:21

    Finished my 100 Day Project!

    Working sporadically on #3materialsdrawingchallenge

    On the Table 16:40

    Aug 27: DALS book release

    Oct 15: julia turshen book release

    Veg-Packed Bean Soup and Zucchini Blossoms - Dinner: A Love Story

    A Summery Take on Eggplant Parm - by Jenny Rosenstrach

    Mexican Street Corn Salad with Tofu and Greens by Jenny Rosenstrach

    ‘Marry Me’ chicken that i prepared with tomato paste and a splash of heavy cream

    Food prep bowls for Nathan

    On the Nightstand 29:26

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    Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle

    Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse

    Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen

    Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

    Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

    Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

    The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

    Meet the Bennedettos by Kate Cotugno

    Long Island by Colm Toibin

    Last House; or the Age of Oil by Jessica Shattuck

    Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

    I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

    Bingo 53:52

    Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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    Almost done! Announcing winners next episode!

    BINGO! Reading (mostly)

    Book in translation: fresh water for flowers

    Vacation knitting

    Summertime book: midnight feast

    Colorful salad: mexican street corn

    Pizza: kale burrata

    Cortney’s Bingo:

    New technique: the 3 materials challenge

    Monica rec, perhaps?: I Cheerfully Refuse

  • Episode 145

    July 18, 2024

    On the Needles

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    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone

    Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien, De Rerum Natura Antigone in Pivoine– DONE!!

    Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard

    Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade

    On the Easel 9:50

    Secret 100 Day project

    And prepping for an autumn Open Studio

    Finished Nathan’s BIG painting (the edges).

    On the Table 13:47

    Salmon with Sweet Mustard Glaze - by Jenny Rosenstrach - Dinner: A Love Story

    Ginger Shrimp with Carrot Couscous

    Spoonbread Stuffed Poblanos from Veg Forward

    Lemon Honey Posset by Ali Slagle

    The epic “open sauce” chicken sandwich as per Nathan’s obsession. Inspired by this food truck.

    Lasagna–heavy on the San Marzano tomatoes

    On the Nightstand 28:17

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    Mars House by Natasha Pulley

    Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

    The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America by Sara B. Franklin

    Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

    Spitting Gold by Carmella Lowkis

    The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

    Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

    How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny

    The Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan

    The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird by Louisa Morgan

    Middletide by Sarah Crouch

    The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

    Bingo 53:59

    Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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    Let someone else cook: i forgot! My parents! Flank steak, potato salad, green salad

    Cort rec: Covenant of Water

    Make you laugh: rom-commers

    Debut author: ministry of time

    Cortney’s Bingo:

    Read local-ish: The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird

    Read Summertime: Middletide

    Read Disability: How the Light Gets in (addiction)

    Cook tomato: lasagna to-go

    Finished project: Nate’s BIG painting!

    The Loose Ends Project

  • Episode 144

    July 5, 2024

    On the Needles 1:51

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    Fall MKAL gnome

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone

    Sommeralv Line Edition (summer elf/fairy) by Marte Helgetun, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk (cotton, silk, nylon) in Maho Bay– DONE!!

    Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien, De Rerum Natura Antigone in Pivoine

    On the Easel 12:30

    Tiny Pencils Podcast

    New supplies: Koh-i-noor versatil pencil

    Tim Holtz Distress Crayons

    Secret 100-Day sketchbook project

    Open Studio in Nov.

    On the Table 19:06

    Savory pear tart from Snacks for Dinner by Lucas Volger

    Green rice with singed feta (i dream of dinner by Ali Slagle)

    Honey butter tempeh with asparagus (ali slagle)

    Gluten free puff pastry from SchÀr

    Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches from America’s Test Kitchen Family (sorry for the paywall on the recipe link; I do recommend checking out the cookbook!)

    Chicken Enchiladas with fresh corn

    BIG colorful salads for gatherings

    On the Nightstand 31:59

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    Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (audio)

    Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister

    Those Beyond the Wall by Miciah Johnson

    Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday

    In the Flesh by Christa Wolf, trans. By John Barrett

    All the Little Bird-Hearts by Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow

    Wolfsong by TJ Klune

    Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck

    Big Little Spells by Hazel Beck

    Bingo 57:57

    Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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    Disability: all the little bird-hearts

    New medium: linen

    Appetizer menu

    Cortney’s BINGO:

    Lots of colorful salads

  • Episode 143

    June 20, 2024

    Thanks to Pam Maher of Unraveling a Knitting Podcast

    Dance under the full moon

    On the Needles 1:52

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    Westknits Surprise Sock along is back! Starts july 9

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set– DONE!!

    Sommeralv Line Edition (summer elf/fairy) by Marte Helgetun, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk (cotton, silk, nylon) in Maho Bay

    On the Easel 10:57

    Sketching while traveling: Elandan Bonsai Gardens

    Working on botanicals

    On the Table 15:54

    Red lentil ful with chickpeas and sumac roasted cauliflower from Cool Beans

    Artichoke and preserved lemon pasta from Anything’s Pastable

    Soy sauce eggs and avocado from Ali Slagle

    Chocolate Mousse, minus the pie part

    Popovers: our new tin, plus Mark Bittman’s recipe

    On the Nightstand 29:26

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    Parasol Against the Ax by Helen Oyeyemi

    The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

    Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

    Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire

    Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan

    Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

    The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

    Bingo 45:15

    Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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    New veg recipe: red lentil ful

    Start new project: sommaralv top

    Read local: tidal creatures

    Middle square: vacation sketching

    Read POC: Bluebird, Bluebird

    Cook: someone else!

    Debut author: Mikki Brammer

  • Episode 142

    June 6, 2024

    KQED interview with Ruth Whippman about her new book: BoyMom.

    On the Needles 1:55

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    Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo ă•ă‚Œă© Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99– DONE!! Really and totally

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    Gridlines by Susanne Sommer, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People and yarntini sock in ginger ice– DONE!!

    Cortney is swatching for Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Co. studio DK in Ramblewood and Suri Loft in Mondawmin.

    On the Easel 16:06

    Secret 100 Day sketchbook project

    Plein Air studies

    Lena Rivo Color Mastery Class

    On the Table 23:01

    The Microwave Makes Quick, Easy Work of Fried Shallots and Garlic

    Chili Crisp Wedge (with crispy shallots and yogurt) | Patreon

    Cast Iron Pressed Pizza Sandwiches | The Kitchn

    Thai Style Salad from Jamie Oliver Veg

    Simple Potato and Lentil Salad with Tomatoes

    My Big Giant Dinner Salad - by Jenny Rosenstrach

    Buffalo soft serve at Palace Market in Point Reyes Station!

    Matzo Ball Soup from Alison Roman

    Popovers!

    On the Nightstand 37:01

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    Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton (audio)

    The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

    West by Carys Davies

    Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

    City of Bones by Martha Wells

    The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court by Gareth Russell

    Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

    Two media recommendations:

    Billy & Molly; an otter love story (on Disney+/Nat’l Geo, Hulu)

    Animal, a new NYT podcast with Sam Anderson

    Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

    The River King by Alice Hoffman

    Bingo

    Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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    Monica:

    Cook tomato focused: Tomato sauce

    Read something by a POC: Bite by Bite

    Finish a WIP: gridlines (or HS grad!)

    Cortney:

    Cook for a cause: soup for sick neighbors

  • Episode 141

    May 23, 2024

    On the Needles 2:09

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    Shetland Wool Week!

    SWW hat kits at Jimmy Beans Wool

    https://www.oliveknits.com/product/spill-the-tea/

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone

    Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu– DONE!

    Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer– DONE!!

    Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo ă•ă‚Œă© Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99– DONE!!

    On the Easel 18:20

    Plein Air sketching

    Daily project–struggling

    Master studies

    On the Table 25:39

    How To Make the Best Gluten-Free Crisp Topping | The Kitchn

    Eat Voraciously sign up

    Tofu Steak Veracruzana

    Sara Forte's 40 Forever Ingredients: Chili Crisp Avocado Tostadas

    Celebration Cake from Momofuku Milk Bar

    Greek Chicken and Lemony Shrimp from Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredient Mediterranean

    On the Nightstand 39:58

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    Booksmith Silent Reading Party

    The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

    Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg

    Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (audio)

    Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

    Funny Story by Emily Henry

    Funny Story by Emily Henry

    A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny

    The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny

    Bingo 1:04:20

    Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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  • Episode 140

    May 9, 2024

    On the Needles 1:20

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    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    NoCKRs

    Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone– DONE!!

    Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave– DONE!!

    Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip- DONE!!

    Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu

    Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer

    Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo ă•ă‚Œă© Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99

    On the Easel 17:53

    4 Book covers for Nancy Robards Thompson via Tule Publishing!!!

    Color Mastery Essentials class with Lena Rivo

    Self-guided master studies

    On the Table 28:20

    Sausage meatballs with halloumi and tomatoes from Cup of Jo

    Hot Honey Peach Margarita

    Hot Honey Shrimp

    Death by Croissant. Best in San Francisco, in Cortney’s opinion.

    On the Nightstand 39:59

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    X by Sue Grafton (audio)

    Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

    The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft

    The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard

    North Woods by Daniel Mason

    James by Percival Everett

    The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian

    The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory

    The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Hunter

    Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny

  • Episode 139

    April 25, 2024

    On the Needles

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    Avenue Yarns raffle winner! Juniper Moon Farm cumulus Dappled

    Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip

    Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu

    Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    Cortney’s yarn find: Round Mountain Fibers, colorways inspired by nature

    Also: more pocket drama

    On the Easel 14:07

    Secret 100 Day project “Open to Suggestion” some pieces can be found here.

    PleinAirpril next year, for sure.

    On the Table 17:04

    Julia Turshen sticky chicken using hot honey

    https://alislagle.substack.com/p/hetty-lui-mckinnons-40-forever-ingredients

    Any-curry, any-lentil stew

    Gochujang ragu

    Cheesy Lentil Bake

    On the Nightstand 24:14

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    The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang

    Excavations by Kate Myers

    Past Lying by Val McDermid (audio)

    The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini (audio)

    The Hunter by Tana French

    Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

    Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley

    The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain

    One Woman Show by Christine Coulson

  • Episode 138

    April 11, 2024

    On the Needles 2:37

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    OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819– DONE!!

    Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern– DONE!!

    Lather by Hunter Hammerson, Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton in Basil and Limeade– DONE!!

    Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu

    Blast from the past: my fastest purchase-to-caston project Michele hat

    Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust (and sandstone)

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower–

    Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave

    Cortney’s possible project:

    Yoke Sweater/Tartan Inspiration by Biscotte Yarns

    On the Easel 14:58

    “Open to Suggestion” sketchbook practice

    Tiny Art Show at SFPL

    Museum of Arts and Design

    On the Table 29:11

    Fried rice and bee sting pizza from Hot Sheet by Olga Massov & Sanaë Lemoine

    B Side Pizza in NYC (Killer Bee is the pizza we had. Bee Sting is a cocktail. Here anyway. The cookbook pizza is the bee sting)

    Shrimp & hot honey from Big Bites

    On the Nightstand 40:16

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    What you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming May 16

    To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters

    In the Quick by Kate Hope Day (audio)

    Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara

    Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

    The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine (lebanon)

    Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

  • Episode 137– Bay Area Yarn Crawl!

    March 28, 2024

    On the Nightstand 1:53

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    Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Karr Roberts

    Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire

    W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton (audio)

    Anita de Monte Laughs Last by XĂłchitl GonzĂĄlez

    Book Lovers by Emily Henry

    On the Table 11:50

    Seriously, all the repeats. Banana butterscotch pie, corned beef (salt and vinegar cabbage), pizza beans, peanut broccoli & protein

    Baked Lemon Pudding

    Matcha and Strawberry Creme Twunkie OMG the strawberry creme!!!

    Chez Panisse!

    On the Easel 23:59

    Irving Penn (thru july 21) and Fashioning San Francisco (thru Aug 11) at the DeYoung Museum

    On the Needles 27:00

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    AVFKW indigo dyeing class

    Bay Area Yarn Crawl!

  • Episode 136

    March 14, 2024

    Happy Pie Day!

    On the Needles 4:56

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    Mystery Gnome KAL!

    Bay Area Yarn Crawl!

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern

    Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Miss Babs Yowza in Slate and Temptress

    Delft and Slinky Slinky Sly

    On the Easel 24:29

    Secret secret!

    Woven seagrass chair

    Lots of sewing and mending

    On the Table 25:42

    The Recipe with Kenji and Deb review

    Shallot & Black Pepper stir fry by ali slagle

    Shallot, veggie, tempeh, ginger/pepper/soy/sherry vinegar

    Tofu Shawarma Dinner Salad

    Cortney’s cooking rut. Using Dinner; Changing the Game by Melissa Clark for inspiration

    On the Nightstand 35:01

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    One Woman Show by Christine Coulson

    One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

    One Day by David Nicholls

    Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

    Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan, trans by Alison Anderson

    One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall

    The Women by Kristin Hannah

  • Episode 135

    February 29/March 2, 2024

    On the Needles 1:53

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    Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio– DONE!!

    Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) – DONE!!

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern

    Slinky Slinky Sly Sweater by Caitlin Shepherd in Miss Babs Katahdin in Beanstalk and Malabrigo Lettuce.

    On the Easel 14:20

    Quarter 1 project

    Big florals for Open Studios

    STILL Flower Drawing on-line workshops

    On the Table 16:20

    Sweet Potato Fries X Food Imperialism from Material Girls Podcast scholarly podcast about pop culture

    Yossy Arefi’s chocolate skillet cookie with walnuts & cherries

    Alfredo e Pepe Recipe - by Ali Slagle

    Beans 'n' Cheese | Cup of Jo

    Peanut Chicken with Sauteed Vegetables

    Chicken Marsala with gnocchi from Smitten Kitchen Everyday

    Snacking Bakes Review! 27:39On the Nightstand 43:28

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    Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

    Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

    Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa, trans by Eric Ozawa

    Trust by Hernan Diaz (audio)

    ReykjavĂ­k: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jonasson and Katrin Jakobsdottir, trans by Victoria Cribb

    Going Zero by Anthony McCarten (audio)

    The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore

    The Fury by Alex Michaelides

    The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai (transl. Jesse Kirkwood)

    The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

  • Episode 134

    February 15, 2024

    On the Needles 0.48

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    Cortney’s knit! Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonnie Marie Burns in Madeline Tosh Chunky in Thunderstorm. DONE DONE DONE!!!

    Joyful sweater finishing

    Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819

    Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio

    Bikey Beanie by Andrea Rangel, Knit Picks Swish DK in dove heather and black – DONE!

    AlterKnit Stitch DictionaryKnitOvation Stitch DictionaryOn the Easel 13:30

    Quarter 1 project

    Field Guide project–keep an eye here for updates.

    Cortney’s next sweater?

    On the Table 20:30

    IN THE ROTATION: French Onion Turkey Burgers

    crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen

    Creamy cauliflower from Vegetable Kingdom

    Ditto on the Smitten crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen

    White Beans ala Delfina Restaurant with Royal Corona White Bean from Rancho Gordo

    Shrimp “My Way” from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything (I absolutely peel the shrimp for this entree).

    On the Nightstand 32:26

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    V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (audio)

    Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha (mercenary librarians #1)

    Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher (audio)

    Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (audio)

    Weather by Jenny Offill

    The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

    The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

    Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

    The Butcher’s Daughter by Victoria Glendinning

  • Episode 133

    February 1, 2024

    BIG thanks to Sally, Sonia, Nathan, & Meghan for episode 132!

    On the Needles 2:15

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    Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)

    Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819

    On the Easel 15:47

    Field Guides series

    Quarter 1 project

    Nate’s BIG painting, lessons learned?

    On the Table 21:03

    Smitten Kitchen Seattle Lecture series She and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt have podcast coming soon!

    roasted squash and tofu with ginger – smitten kitchen

    Served with baby bok/cabbage salad with mustard vinaigrette (DALS winter salads)

    Ginger-scallion broccoli soup from ali slagle/40 ingredients forever

    Spiced tomato soup with horseradish cream from San Francisco Chronicle

    https://tasty.co/recipe/slow-cooker-coconut-curry

    Ice cream cake

    Chocolate Cherry Macaroons - by Susan Spungen

    Red Salad (raw purple cabbage, raw beets, red onion, with capers & creme fraiche)

    Soft Pretzels from Sally’s Baking Addiction (& them made temple lunch sandwiches with them!)

    Protein Mac & Cheese (needs tweaks; I’ll report back soon)

    On the Nightstand 33:17

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    Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley

    The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman

    The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

    Improbable Meet Cute series from Amazon Prime

    A Power Unbound (the last binding #3) by Freya Marske

    The Innocent Sleep by Seanan McGuire

    The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss

    Mammoths at the Gates by Nigh Vo

    The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

    Day by Michael Cunningham

    On Beauty by Zadie Smith

    The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer

    The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard

    The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

    The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

    The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

  • Episode 132

    January 19, 2024

    On the Needles 0:52

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    With Sally who works at Imagiknit!

    Joni cotton t-shirt by Natasja Hornby

    Gardsra “Garden Fairy” cardigan in Malabrigo & Knitting for Olive mohair

    Churchmouse Saddle Shoulder sweater in Saxony cashmere by juniper moon

    Rad Plaid Cowl by Andrea Mowry

    Espresso scarf

    September slipover by Petite Knit in Lang Mohair

    On the Easel 19:21

    With Sonia Brittain–IG link

    Sonia Brittain on YouTube

    Sonia Brittain on Patreon

    Sketchbooks, daily art, abstracts, portraits, landscapes.

    Justin Mortimer

    “There’s a niche for everybody in art.”

    Rose Wylie, just one of many good articles about her.

    Craves variety in her art process.

    Joy of Drawing–Floral class with Sonia

    On the Table 40:39

    With Nathan, short & sweet.

    Experimenting with potatoes, more bison.

    Meatballs–audio message.

    Kodiak power cakes

    On the Nightstand 44:35

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    With Meghan Butler

    SFPL

    Green Apple Books, Blackbird Books

    The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom

    Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

    Ezra Klein interview with B. Kingsolver

    Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

    The world we make by NK Jemisin

    Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom

    Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

    Roxane Gay newsletter

    The Overstory by Richard Powers

    Erin

    Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer

    You are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg

  • Episode 131

    January 4, 2024

    On the Needles 2:14

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    Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)

    Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio

    Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)-- DONE!!

    Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021) – so close!!

    Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House– DONE!!

    Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE! And DONE!

    Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE!

    Montage Hat by Helen Stewart, Three Irish Girls Springvale DK in Atlantis– DONE!

    ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set

    Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower

    15,639 yards in 43 projects view details

    On the Easel 21:08

    Field Guide series?

    Nate’s big painting

    Q1 project

    Calendar SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased one!

    23 Podcast paintings

    ~100 other paintings and sketches for 2023

    On the Table 26:41

    Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta Recipe - NYT Cooking

    Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin from the Wimpy Vegetarian

    Whipped feta with honey from Dinner a Love Story

    The one I used is for paid subscribers only but this one from It’s Not Complicated is pretty close

    Gado gado– Ali Slagle idea, peanut sauce from East by Meera Sodha

    Flourless Sea Salt brownies from Skinnytaste Simple

    New empanada press

    2023 WINS: temple lunches, teaching my boys how to cook, leaning into lentils, kale, & quinoa.

    On the Nightstand 35:49

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    Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey

    Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman

    U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton (audio)

    The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu (audio)

    System Collapse by Martha Wells

    So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

    Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

    Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree

    Second Best by David Foenkinos, trans by Megan Jones

    Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler

    Menewood by Nicola Griffith

    Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (audio)

    Goodreads: 190 books

    The Book of More Delights by Ross Gay

    Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan

    Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin

    Cacophony of Bone; Circle of a Year by Kerri ni Dochartaigh

    I keep track in my analog planner–84 books in 2023!

    On the Horizon 1:03:46On the Needles 2023

    Knitting

    3 sweaters with yarn from pre-2022 stash3 full sweaters: 2022, 2023 x2 (stitches)Top: 2022Baby sweater: 2023Charity– hats and knitted knockers ✔Quarterly knit from deep stash ✔1st: joshua tree beanie, yoth yarn 2015 (feb)2nd: socks, yarntini stripe 2009 (may)3rd: sockhead slouch, swoonish walker twist 2010 (aug)4th: montage hat, 3IG springvale dk 2010 (dec)

    Kits

    Cross stitchBraceletXmas- figures or 12 days2024

    Repeat knitting stuff– pre2022 sweaters

    Kits

    Cross stitchBraceletXmas- figures or 12 days

    Lobsters in sweaters!

    Weather or Knot scarf

    On the Easel2023

    23 podcast illustrations

    Over 100 sketches, paintings, etc.

    Gallery stuff didn’t sell, but I’ll keep trying.

    2024

    Big Q1 project

    Field guides?

    Follow mu curiosity

    & hopefully a fall Open Studio!

    On the Table2023

    New ingredients: preserved lemon? ✔ What else?

    Make homemade gnocchi ✔

    Temple lunches were a success.

    Taught the boys some cooking basics.

    2024

    Entertaining

    Using recipes from substack

    Keep exploring kale, lentils, quinoa, and beans (aka fiber & plant protein)

    Continue temple lunches!

    On the Nightstand2023

    Storygraph challenges: 5/10 reads the world, 7/10 genre

    Argentina: EartheaterTrinidad & Tobago: Mermaid of Black ConchColumbia: Love in the Time of CholeraNigeria: A Spell of Good ThingsNorway: Aliss by the FireContemporary Fiction with disability: Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrowFantasy novel by AOC: The world we makeMystery by woman: world of curiositiesNon fiction start up: Place at the NayaritSapphic romance: a restless TruthKids book: Echo

    West Portal Books Irish Book Subscription

    Foster by Claire KeeganTrespasses by Louise KennedyKala by Colin Walsh

    I actually aimed to read a little less if it meant painting more.

    2024

    Storygraph again

    Irish bookclub again

    Tacoma library extreme reader challenge (Cortney loves the structure of this list!)

    Also, it’s okay to DNF a book.

  • Episode 130

    December 7, 2023

    On the Needles 0.46

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    Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)

    Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio

    named after the art of basket weaving art from the Portuguese village Ilha.

    Easy Satan Devil Horns by Kitty McKay, Madelinetosh Tosh Sport in Scarlet– DONE!!

    Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)

    Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021)

    Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira

    Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress

    Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House

    On the Easel 12:23

    Botticelli’s Drawings!

    Gouachevember wrap

    Birds in December with Blueshine Art

    2024 Calendar

    On the Table 18:47

    vegetarian cassoulet – smitten kitchen

    Leeks, carrots, celery, white beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, breadcrumbs

    Quinoa Tacos (EASY Crockpot Recipe!) - Chelsea's Messy Apron

    Quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning

    Julia Turshen class– easy “deviled” eggs

    Cranberry Whiskey Sours (also no or low alcohol) Spiced Mulled Wine Pork + Pineapple Bites (SJ) Smoky White Bean & PimentĂłn Dip (SJ) Kinda Deviled Eggs (SV)

    Stromboli with no-nitrate meats, roasted bell pepper, & cheese & pre-made Lamonica dough.

    Quinoa Crunch with Zatar seasoning

    Northern Spy’s Kale Salad

    Stewed Garam Masala Lentils with Buttery Shrimp

    Creamy Coconut Curried Green Lentils

    Greek Chicken loaf based on this inspiration

    On the Nightstand 36:03

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    10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall

    A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

    The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

    The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict

    A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino, trans by Giles Murphy (audio)

    The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang

    The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

    Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

    Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff

    Alias Emma by Ava Glass

    Shark Heart; a love story by Emily Habeck

  • Episode 129

    Friday, November 24, 2023

    On the Needles 1:48

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    Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)

    Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall– DONE!!

    Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)

    Ilha by Orlane Sucche, SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio

    Explicate by Hunter Hammerson, Hue Loco Merino Sock in Blue laced red wyandotte–DONE!!

    On the Easel 14:51

    Gouachevember

    Calendar prep check here for shop updates

    On the Table 21:15

    Monster Cookies | Cup of Jo

    Crispy Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Caroline Chambers

    Paper Plane

    Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe

    Ad hoc chicken pot pie with the BEST crust! (used icy cold vodka instead of water).

    Carmelized Shallot gravy

    Yellow Curry Chickenturned into Handpies with leftover crust from above.

    Cocktail from Episode 61

    New cocktail! We’re calling it The Franciscan.

    I part Orange Curacao, 1 part Gin, splash of ginger allspice simple syrup*, garnish with cara cara orange.

    *Ginger Allspice Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped. Combine in saucepan & bring to boil. Cook till sugar is melted. Remove from heat & let steep for 30-60 minutes. Strain into a jar, cover & refrigerate.

    And an epic quantity of green beans!

    On the Nightstand 36:36

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    Goodreads best of 2023 voting

    T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton (audio)

    Malice by Keigo Higashino, trans by Alexander O. Smith (audio)

    Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)

    Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel (audio)

    Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman

    The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, trans by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (this link goes to a different version)

    Under the Smokestrewn Sky by A. Deborah Baker/seanan McGuire

    Little Thieves by Margaret Owen

    The Keeper’s Six by Kate Elliott

    48:00

    Starter Villain by John Scalzi

    Evil Eye by Etaf Rum

    August Blue by Deborah Levy

    Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop, trans by Sam Taylor

    Aliss at the Fire by Jon Fosse, trans by Damion Searls

    Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

    All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

    Happy Place by Emily Henry

    Mrs. Porter Calling by AJ Pearce

    The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar

    All Wrapped Up 1:09:19Needles

    Weather or Knot Scarf Kit – The Yarnery

    Faux suede tags, handmade, this is the back

    Knitting cady yarn bowl Uncommon Goods

    CABLE KNIT LEATHER BANDS FOR APPLE WATCH birdie parker

    Nudge Brass Counter

    Budget version counter

    Handmade: knitting tags

    Easel

    Caran D’ache Bi-color set of colored pencils (unfortunately, I cannot find the set I have. Here’s an example).

    Klee Marble Pencil Set from LACMA

    Blackwings!

    Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook

    Talens Art Creations sketchbook

    Hahnemuhle Bamboo (lightweight paper) sketchbook

    Field Notes small sketchbooks

    Blick Acrylic Portrait Set

    Charvin Acrylic Portrait set

    Handmade: sketchbook ideas

    Table

    Snacking Bakes by Yossi Arefi

    Substack subscription

    State baking dish, serving dish, platter, historic map trays

    Diaspora & Co spices also, check Whole Foods

    Lucky Iron fish

    Big Sur Elote Salt or Maldon bucket!

    Handmade: giftable spice blends

    Nightstand

    Demon Copperhead

    Everyman’s Pocket Classics: Scottish Stories, Garden , New York, Detective

    Literary women book locket necklace

    Tequila Mockingbird (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition): Cocktails with a Literary Twist

    Museum Book Shops: MFA Boston, SFMoma, DeYoung/Legion, The Met, etc.

    The Simple Art of Rice by Danica Novgorodoff and Joseph Johnson

    Here We Go Again by Tiffani Thiessen

    The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

    The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (boo! Not out till April!--sorry friends).

    Day by Michael Cunningham

    America’s Test Kitchen 2023 & others.

    Handmade: bookmarks!