Episodes
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Episode 193
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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West knits SSAL
Olive Knits 4 day kal (10th year! Last one!)
OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film
135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan
Link for sweater cabinet post, sweater that she’s wearing is Harvest Flower.
And I also love the Polina vest
Seamwork Fern blouse (membership required)
On the Easel 18:18Oil painting, and envelope painting.
On the Table 20:47June cookbook: justine cooks by Justine Doiron
Baked kale salad with chili quinoa
Broccolini, balsamic, burrata, amen
Tiny Salted Tiramisu cookies
Peach scone & upside down coffee cake fails.
Chicken chimichanga (oven baked) & frittata on repeat
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Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild (audio)
Last One Out by Jane Harper
Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty
Platform Decay by Martha Wells
Why Q Needs U by Danny Bate
When the Devil Holds the Candle by Karin Fossum 41:08
Londoners: … by Craig Taylor
This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
Bingo 48:54Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7
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Omg the prizes!!
Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free pattern
Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters
Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class
Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets
Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2
Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box
Jen of Books are My People: free month of substack so book club!
Monica’s Bingo:
Cook for a crowd X2
Cortney’s Bingo:
New project–lace top
New recipe/old cookbook–coffee cake
Book set in summertime–Pineapple Street
More books from WC countries–Mad Mabel, The Devil Holds the Candle, Londoners
Create...WC country–Norwegian animals
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Episode 192
Friday, June 19, 2026
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OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film
135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan
Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam– DONE!!
On the Easel 9:20Oil studies with R&F oil drawing sticks
Plus, the japanese color palette book
On the Table 16:22Julia Turshen’s Sticky Chicken or sheet pan Sticky Pork
Pizza Beans with Rancho Gordo Caballeros beans.
Chicken & Zucchini Fritter/burger
Cookie parcels: browned butter-corn flake choc chippers, neopolitans, confetti cookies, and classic choc chippers.
Strawberry Rye cookies (from 100 Cookies; subbed strawberry for raspberry)
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A Long and Speaking Silence by Nghi Vo (singing hills #7)
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (Shadow of the Leviathan #1) (audio)
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
The Shippers by Katherine Center
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews (maggie the undying #1)
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
The Fountain by Casey Scieszka
The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell (audio)
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page (sort of JOYFUL).
Bingo 50:04Starts Friday May 22, ends Mon Sept 7
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Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)
Monica’s Bingo:
Award winner: The In Crowd, The Safekeep, The Tainted Cup
Start new project: sweater for Boy #1
Sweet & spicy: Julia Tushen sticky pork
World Cup book: the Safekeep (Holland)
Let someone cook for you: friends in San Diego
Vacation reading/crafting: on the beach in San Diego
Cortney’s Bingo:
Cook for sharing–cookies
Debut author–Lady Tremaine
Monica Rec–The Other Half
New Technique–using the drawing oils under the oil paint (because I learned that the oil pastels would have been an unstable foundation for any oil sketch or painting).
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Episode 191
June 4, 2026
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Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam
Cuff Club Vol. 2 Socks (march) by Summer Lee, Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks Butter Sock in why did the frog cross the road and mini: To see what the chicken was doing – DONE!!
OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film
On the Easel 9:07CONNECTIONS TODAY!
Calendar is a GO!
Which means I’m painting envelopes this summer, and aiming for an OIL-paint theme.
On the Table 18:47Rainbow Rave Cookies from Cookies by NYT
Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookies - by Yossy Arefi
I Dream of Dinner– May cookbook
Chicken with So Much Garlic
Green Curry Meatball Soup (this is not exactly the same as the one I made from her book, but similar)
Simple pork tenderloin with garden rosemary
Steak marinade–24 hour.
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Antiquarian’s Object of Desire by India Holton
The Duke by Anna Cowan
The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton by Jennifer N. Brown
Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson
The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell (audio)
The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews
Mostly Hero by Anna Burns
The Briars by Sarah Crouch
Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin
Bingo 52:27Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7
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Monica’s Bingo
Debut author: lost book of elizabeth barton
Read something american: voter information pamphlet and my primary ballot!
Cortney’s Bingo:
Let someone else cook: Steaks on the grill
Read an award NOMINEE: Celestial Lights
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Episode 190
May 21, 2026
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Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam
Cuff Club Vol. 2 Socks (march) by Summer Lee, Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks Butter Sock in why did the frog cross the road and mini: To see what the chicken was doing
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, AVFKW Floating in Current and Wild Bloom in Raincloud– DONE!!
On the Easel 7:19Oil studies!
On the Table 16:08Buffalo Salad with Blue Cheese Toasts from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle
Buffalo Crudités With Blue Cheese Dip RecipeA Great "Happens to Be Vegan" Korean Meal at Home Sundays with Julia video library
KIMCHI FRIED RICE WITH SCALLION SALAD from Small VictoriesDUBU JORIM (BRAISED TOFU) GARLIC-SESAME SPINACHSuccessful strawberry shortcake with buttermilk biscuit
Unsuccessful sweet potato waffle
Pan-fried tofu on repeat: marinate firm tofu sticks in 1/4c tamari or soy sauce, ¼ c sake, 3T rice wine vinegar, a splash or yuzu hot sauce (optional) for at least an hour or so. Pat dry. Coat with corn starch & corn meal (¼ corn starch + 3T corn meal). Pan fry.
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Go Gentle by Maria Semple
Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman (audio)
On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, trans by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell
The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell (audio)
Once and Again by Rebecca Serle
Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann
How to Commit a PostColonial Murder by Nina McConigley
Last Night in Brooklyn by Xóchitl González
We Do Not Part by Han Kang, trans by E. Yaewon and Paige Aniyah Morris
Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov, trans by Angela Rodel
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman
Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake
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Episode 189
May 4, 2026
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Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit
Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect
No Pressure shawl by Stephanie Lotven, Invictus Yarns Unafraid Sock Blank in Mauve Segue
Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam
Knitted knockers cascade ultra pima– DONE!!
Gather hat by Tin Can Knits, Cascade 220 in Tutu– DONE!!
135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan
Cuff Club Vol. 2 Socks (march) by Summer Lee, Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks Butter Sock in why did the frog cross the road and mini: To see what the chicken was doing
Beary Cozy Gnome by Sarah Schira, Forbidden Fiber Co. Gluttony Sock in Yule Log, Must Stash Yarn & Fiber Perfect Must Match in natural, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder –DONE!!
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, AVFKW Floating in Current and Wild Bloom in Raincloud
On the Easel 14:56Portfolio prep
CCRR art!
On the Table 20:33Crispy quinoa and asparagus salad with coriander cashew cream — Hetty McKinnon
Runner Bean and Raw Asparagus Salad from Rancho Gordo
Cornflake Choc Chippers I omitted a smidge from both the white sugar & brown sugar.
Beef Broccoli stirfry from America’s Test Kitchen, very similar recipe here. I used a little can of sake instead of beef stock–delicious!
Sweet Potato bowls with beef (onion + orange bell pepper), avocado, cheddar, cilantro, chipotle sauce, and a little sour cream.
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Alchemised by SenLinYu
Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino
Nobody’s Baby by Olivia Waite (Dororthy Gentleman #2)
The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
Whidbey by T. Kira Madden
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
Bingo 44:12Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7
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Episode 188
April 23, 2026
Bingo! Friday may 22 to monday sept 7
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Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect
No Pressure shawl by Stephanie Lotven, Invictus Yarns Unafraid Sock Blank in Mauve Segue
Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam
Anker's Shirt by PetiteKnit, Cascade 220 Superwash Wave in Spectrum– DONE!
Knitted knockers cascade ultra pima
Gather hat by Tin Can Knits, Cascade 220 in Tutu
On the Easel 11:00More Museums!
Denver Art Museum, National Gallery of Art–Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection, The Kreeger Museum, The VMFA in Richmond.
On the Table 21:30Vignarola (Roman Spring Vegetable Braise) via Good Things by Samin Nosrat
Gnocchi with asparagus and miso butter from Simple Pasta
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026745-skillet-gnocchi-with-miso-butter-and-asparagus
Pepperoni Pizza Flowers
Noodle Night!
Cookbook Week - April 21-25, 2026
Corn flake-fortified chocolate chip cookies!! AWESOME.
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The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves (shetland #9, perez and reeves #1)
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
The Final Problem by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar, trans by Grace Frick
Nights are Quiet in Tehran by Shida Bazyar, trans by Ruth Martin (audio)
Brawler by Lauren Groff
The Keeper by Tana French
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
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Episode 187
April 9, 2026
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Wearing april showers socks by summer lee, rainbow stripe yarn from Must Stash Yarn
Cougar Ridge Socks by Lori Wagner (52 Weeks of Socks Vol 2 from Laine Publishing), Forbidden Woolery/Fiber Co in Mystery Man– DONE!
Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect
No Pressure shawl by Stephanie Lotven, Invictus Yarns Unafraid Sock Blank in Mauve Segue
Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam
Anker's Shirt by PetiteKnit, Cascade 220 Superwash Wave in Spectrum
Knitted knockers cascade ultra pima
On the Easel 7:34Master study sketches flip-through
Good Ship Illustration Find your Creative Voice class
Monet and Venice
On the Table 15:43Forgot to talk about what we had for meals!
First: lasagna bolognese- omg. This is where they invented it. Recipe available to paying DALS subscribers
Fav: pisarei e fasó: pasta e fagioli but with tiny bean sized gnocchi made with just flour water & breadcrumbs, borlotti beans, barely clinging tomato sauce. amazing . could not get recipe as it is a family secret. “A little butter, a little pork fat, a little this, a little that,” but do an internet search there are many options!
Veggie dinner: kabocha/butternut squash with roasted cauliflower and special spice blend. Leeks with gorgonzola and hazelnuts. Cabbage and rice soup with beef crispies.
Field Pea Puree with Wilted Kale | Brit In The South
Sbrisolona from Food52 (because cant share one i received plus it is a GBBO type recipe)
Kind of a cake, kind of a cookie. Cornmeal, almonds, BUTTER. Crumbly. Tried 3 officially then a 4th.
Gelato cart. 1960s machine Trattoria Ai Due Platani
My one novel recipe:
Pumpkin bread with chocolate chips & walnuts from How to Bake Everything.
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Prophet by Sin Blaché and Helen Macdonald
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Nonesuch by Francis Spufford
War with the Newts by Karel Čapek, trans by M. Weatherall
House of Day, House of Night by Olga Tokarczuck, trans by Antonia Lloyd-Jones (audio)
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
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Episode 186
Monday, March 30, 2026
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Sashiko class with Amanda embroideredpanda at Love Fest Fibers
Cougar Ridge Socks by Lori Wagner (52 Weeks of Socks Vol 2 from Laine Publishing), Forbidden Woolery/Fiber Co in Mystery Man
Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect
No Pressure shawl by Stephanie Lotven, Invictus Yarns Unafraid Sock Blank in Mauve Segue
Simple Baby Cap 2 by Susan B. Anderson, plus Umbilical Cord hat by Jennifer L. Jones (S&B), Cascade 220 Superwash Wave in Spectrum – DONE!
Vesna Tee by Ksenia Naidyon/Life is Cozy, Shel Designs Finito Fingering in Tutti Frutti and Shel Designs Suri Silk Lace in seafoam
Bay Area Yarn Crawl 2026
On the Easel 19:39Vacation sketching: green monkeys, butterflies, frogs,
Caribbean Sea and sky.
Bouquets to Art exhibit
Alphonse Mucha exhibit
Cartier exhibit in capitoline museum
On the Table 31:09Parma tour with Via Rosa and Jenny Rosenstrarch
Dining in Barbados with ChefP!
Bajan Roti
Chicken curry
Fried chicken with cauliflower & ginger mash, and kale/parm chips
*Tempura flying fish!
Banana “bakes” and cinnamon sugar beignets
Coconut whipped cream with sugar cookie crumble, and mango coulis.
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The Queen of Swords by Jazmina Barrera, trans by Christina MacSweeney
The Librarians by Sherry Thomas
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F. Steadman
The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher by E.M. Anderson
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson (audio)
The Archive of Unknown Universes by Ruen Reyes Jr.
The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovetcheva (I think the cover art is Artemisia Gentileschi!)
The Killing Stones (Jimmy Perez + Willow Reeves Book 1!!!) by Ann Cleeves
Kin by Tayari Jones
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Episode 185
February 26, 2026
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Hannah Swensen dishcloth by Kitchen sink Shop, Knit Picks Dishie in Blue– DONE!!
Cougar Ridge Socks by Lori Wagner (52 Weeks of Socks Vol 2 from Laine Publishing), Forbidden Woolery/Fiber Co in Mystery Man
Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect
On the Easel 8:23100 Master study/sketches
Museum Hopping:
Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Art Museum
Columbus Museum of Art
Carnegie Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
Detroit Institutes of Art
Art Institute of Chicago
St. Louis Art Museum
On the Table 18:19Baked eggs with Spinach and Cream from dinner plan
DALS TJs Halfway Homemade:
Falafel bowls
Plantain and beans
Simple Pasta (also Feb cookbook) by Odette Williams
Artichoke, almond and asiago pesto
Creamy Wild Mushroom and Potato Gnocchi (not with gnocchi but with crepes)
Winter Chicories and date & anchovy dressing
Pizza Beans!!
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Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot by Alexis Hall
Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong
Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman
VE Schwab podcast No Write Way
The Storm by Rachel Hawkins
Vigil by George Saunders
Heart the Lover by Lily King
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
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Episode 184
February 26, 2025
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Knit a sweater!!
Aldous by Isabell Kraemer
On the Easel 12:36Olympic sketchbooking–36 paintings & sketches!! Favorites include: Stanley Tucci sketch, scenes from Milan and Cortina, LOTS of ski mo figures, speed skating, immortalized the curling stone…
On the Table 19:33Tofu Cacciatore
Dinner Plan pasta e fagioli
Olympic chocolate bark
Italian! Maggiano”s Little Italy
Ordered Cascatelli Pasta by Sporkful - Waterfall Pasta - Sfoglini for all the kids
Bolognese from the freezer
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From the Couch: watch Miracle
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Heated rivalry by Rachel Reid
The Last Supper by Rachel Cusk
A Slowly Dying Cause by Elizabeth George
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Episode 183
February 12, 2026
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Melt the ICE hat by YarnCultMN, Knit Picks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry DONE!!
Mountain Mist Hat by tincanknits, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in brindle, black, caution, currant DONE!!
Jane Marple dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, Knit Picks Dishie in Blue DONE!!
Tinker by Wooly Wormhead, Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Dalmation DONE!!
Secret Olympic Sweater Project
On the Easel 9:12100-Day Compositions
Olympic Sketchbooking!
Daffodils are blooming!
On the Table 13:34Peanut Butter Oat Fudge Bars - Yossy Arefi
RANCHO GordoChristmas Lima Bean and Cabbage soup
January cookbook: Dinner by Meera Sodha:
Mango paneer curry
Green pasta with zhoug
Coconut braised winter greens
Sweet potatoes with gr. Turkey, leek, and onion with dijon.
Cookie boxes for the college kids
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Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka (audio)
The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan
Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire
Labyrinth’s Heart by M.A. Carrick
Startlement by Ada Limón
Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser
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Episode 182
Monday, January 26, 2026
Check us out on BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE, releasing February 9
Join us as we try an Olympic-level craft project, cooking and reading during the Olympics February 6 to 22, 2026
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Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley-- DONE!!
Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis – DONE!!
Contradict Me MKAL by Maggie Fangmann, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis – DONE!!
On the Easel 13:03100-Day composition studies
Staffordshire stationery set–in progress!!
Exploring R&F drawing oils and pigment sticks
On the Table 18:03Palak khichdi (spinach, rice and red lentils) from Hetty Lui McKinnon
broccoli + pork with soy + hot honey - by Julia Turshen
https://yossyarefi.substack.com/p/vanilla-corn-cake-with-blueberry
Citrus Salad from Good Things by Samin Nosrat (allll the citrus!!)
Helping my boys figure out leftover ingredient puzzles.
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Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter
History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook
Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree
Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, trans by Ginny Tapley Takemori
Sky Daddy by Kate Folk
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (my JOYful book for January)
The Art Spy by Michelle Young (non-fiction)
Art Day by Day ed. Alex Johnson (non-fiction, anthology)
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Episode 181
January 15, 2026
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla –DONE!
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)-- DONE!!
Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly– DONE X2!
Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 12:16Art travel kit–kit for the chaos.
100-Day composition studies
Daily Joys
Calendar mailing snafu?!
On the Table 23:54Simon Seared Sweet Potatoes With Chermoula Recipe
Luxurious Pomodoro in a flash from Simple Pasta by Odette Williams
Charred gai lan with black eyed peas and chile crisp vinaigrette from Linger
Baechu Doenjang Guk (Cabbage and Doenjang Soup) from WaPo/Korean Vegan
Key lime pie FIASCO (use the NYT recipe for frozen key lime pie, BUT bake for 15 minutes at 350F before refrigerating).
Hot Honey tofu for rice bowls, etc.
Chicken Meatballs from Smitten Kitchen–subbed out pancetta for MUSHROOM bouillon!!
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Noel Nook:
Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer
The Nightmare Before Kissmass by Sarah Raasch
Christmas is All Around by Martha Waters
The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
The Geographer’s Map to Romance by India Holton
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher
Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess
And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Train Dreams by Denis Johnson (audio)
Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (audio)
On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle trans by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell
Flashlight by Susan Choi
When Elodie grinned like that, shenanigans were almost certainly to ensue…
The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
The Book of I by David Grieg
On the Horizon 57:372025Needles: 10,608 yards in 33 projects
✔Succulents blanket CAL, ✔Colorwork cuff club
Table: Great British bake off bakes
Read: 181 books
Repeat Read the World and Tacoma Extreme!
Australia: ✔ Everyone in my family has killed someoneBelgium ✔ War & TurpentineChina ✔ Half a Lifelong RomanceEgypt ✔ If an Egyptian cannot speak EnglishIceland: ✔? the Night GuestKenyaMalaysiaMexico ✔You Dreamed of EmpiresThe Netherlands ✔The Discomfort of EveningThe Philippines2026Needles: charity hats? Use yarn/patterns already have. Use stash patterns in general . year of dishcloths!
Table: use stash cookbooks
Nightstand: read stash books?
Storygraph reads the world, genre, 52 books
AfghanistanAlbaniaBulgariaCroatiaFranceIraqMoroccoSenegalSwedenThailand A short story collection in translation A nonfiction book about Indigenous historyA queer historical romance novel A translated classic A young adult novel by a Latinx author A biography about a Black historical figureA crime novel set outside of the US, UK, or Canada A nonfiction book about philosophyA literary or contemporary debut published in 2026 The first book in a fantasy seriesCortney’s 2026: SEEK JOY theme
Easel, etc. Paint my curiosities + stickers + paper newsletter??
Sewing: “museum outfits
Table: joyful recipes, healthy, colorful, textural.
Nightstand: more JOYFUL reads, maybe one a month, and plan ahead?
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Episode 180
December 18, 2025
On the Needles 1:14ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)
Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly
Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis
On the Easel 8:27Studio cleaning
Making plans for 2026
Maybe a 100-Day project focusing on composition
On the Table 11:56Merry Chrunchmas Wrap from Washington Post
From Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon
Sweet, Sour and Spicy Mushrooms with Brown Rice
Herby Roasted Cinnamon Delicata Squash and Quinoa
Sweet potato with seasoned ground turkey + lime/yogurt crema
Corzetti afternoon tea (Instagram post)
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Noel Nook:
Blackmail & Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala
Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday
Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman
Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron (audio)
Clown Town by Mick Herron (slow horses 9)
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
This is Happiness by Niall Williams
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Episode 179
Thursday December 4, 2025
On the Needles 3:44ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)-- DONE!!
Shire Hat by Hook Mountain Handmade, Cascade 128 (bulky) in White (restart cuz lace, the rip cuz added extra knit rows)-- DONE!!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)
On the Easel 17:04300 Hand-painted amaryllis blooms
Gouachevember
Planning for 2026
Staffordshire notes–calendars still available
On the Table 24:47NYT Mortadella cookies
Thanksgiving recap
Wild rice pilaf
Smitten Kitchen Butterscotch Apple Crisp from Keepers
Green Beans with Carmelized Shallots and Dill
Three Color Chopped Cabbage Salad from DALS Weekday Vegetarian: Get Simple
Lunch pizzas with components from Good Things.
Good Things ReviewOn the Nightstand 54:51We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!
The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron
Why We Die by Mick herron (audio)
Brimstone by Callie Hart
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle
A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan (audio)
Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (audio)
The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber
The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller (I added to Eco-lit too)
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Episode 178
November 20, 2025
On the Needles 2:01ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave– done!!
Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)
Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst– DONE!!
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 11:54Gouachevember–butter-themed?
Envelope painting for the 2026 Calendar (coming soon!)
On the Table 16:07https://pinchofyum.com/house-favorite-brussels-sprouts
Gochujang Potato Stew
Roasted Rutabaga and Apple with Kale and Coconut Vinaigrette from Linger by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Rye crackers
Oat cakes
Persimmons & pomegranate salad with goat cheese, and cumin vinaigrette
Portuguese white bean & kale stew with sausage
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Extreme North: A Cultural History by Bernd Brunner, trans by Jefferson Chase
The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Inspector Gamache #20)
36:54 Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire (october daye #19)
40:19 A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo (Singing Hills #6)
42:24 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen (The crucible #2)
44:01 Queen Demon by Martha Wells (Rising World #2)
46:06 The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale
The Elements by John Boyne
The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
Under the Tree 54:11NeedlesSock Sizing Ruler - Sock Knitting Bracelet Ruler - Twice Sheared Sheep
Knit Extension Cords - Stitch Holder Cords - Twice Sheared Sheep
Fandom knitting book
https://www.nancybatesdesigns.com/product-page/knitting-the-national-parks-book
EaselBlackwing Ruth Asawa set
Caran D’ache anniversary sets
Travel paint Brush roll option one, option two
Kakimori dip pen
tableLittle Sheet & Little Chill | Great Jones
Earlywood wooden spatulas
thin wooden spatula set - Earlywood
Wooden Scraper Spoon - Earlywood
Shop Ground Up Nut Butters Holiday
A Cookbook Gift Guide - by Jenny Rosenstrach
GIR utensil set
Seka Hills Olive oil
Mackenzie’s Fisherman hand scrub
Butter flight with butter dish (I like Plugra and Beurre Disigny Salted)
And there’s a shop in San Francisco that sells Bordier Butter too.
One65 Patisserie & Boutique
Nightstandpersonalized book press
Papier Italian Summer reading journal
custom book bobble ornament 1400 options
Book Nook kits–owl, so many options!
Fun readers &/or glasses case–IZIPIZI, eyebobs, peepers, Caddis
Library candle–paddywax (sold out!)
** extra: Lingua Franca sweaters –”Vote Blue” Kris & Dave collection
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Episode 177
November 6, 2025
On the Needles 1:24ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay– DONE!!
Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)
Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst
On the Easel 14:18Manet & Morisot exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum (SF)
Gouachevemeber 2025
Finishing up ceramics
Calendar coming soon!
On the Table 26:53LInger by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Kale with sweet peanut sauce
Potato & Sumac Salad
Butternut with Lentils, olives and pickle sauce
ISO long crispy taco shells
Seasonal fruit salads
On the Nightstand 37:37We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!
Rome: a history in seven sackings by Matthew Kneale (audio)
The Summer War by Naomi Novik
Cinder House by Freya Marske
Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill
Thief of Night by Holly Black
Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat
The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton
Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd
Bog Queen by Anna North
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Episode 176
October 28, 2025
On the Needles 3:54ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hoya
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- DONE!! 2nd sock for PSP
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
Spooky Season socks: Cuff Club Vol. 2 by Summer Lee, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Gauge Dyeworks 4 ply sock in Pumpkin Stripe Latte– DONE!!
3D printed spinning wheel–source TBA
On the Easel 14:08/16:06Courtney Cerruti’s new CB class–Find your Creative Rhythm: 15 Ways to Spark & Sustain Creativity
2026 Calendar–coming soon (!!!)
Gouachevemeber 2025
Uh Italy?
Borghese Gallery
Museo Nazionale Romano
Smithsonian–Little Beasts exhibit (currently closed due to govt shut down)
MFAHouston–Impressionist & post-Impressionist wing, plus excellent Islamic & Judaic art collections
On the Table 30:13Uh Italy?
Pasticceria Regoli
Cooking and Eating in Lazio:
https://www.cooking-vacations.com/
https://www.nenaborgocastello.com/
Naples Food Tour: https://www.eatingeurope.com/naples/
Cranberry & White Chocolate Biscotti
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Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Bryan Karetnyk
The Lost Masterpiece by B. A. Shapiro
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
Liar’s Knot by M. A. Carrick (audio)
Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn
City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim
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Episode 175
October 15, 2025
HAPPY 7TH ANNIVERSARY!
On the NeedlesALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Paul klee- saw in vienna!
Flax worsted
Fleetwood
Cortney loved: the succulent squares–eager for tote bag collaboration. And the Paul Klee sweater.
On the Easel 4:11More variety, darker colors and backgrounds
Grey parrot with red in March
Ceramics
Cortney loved: delving into floral paintings, floral ceramics, growing flowers…also–the kryptonite illustration, and Monica’s Viennese cake collection.
On the Table 7:11Cocktail club
Empty nest= one gf veg meal!
Double swiss chicken cutlets
Cortney loved: cocktail club–so inspiring! And teaching my boys how to cook.
On the Nightstand 12:49We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!
Weird books are the best!
Endling by Maria Reva
On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle
Orbital by Samatha Harvey
Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami
Cortney loved: catching up with the LouisePenny Three Pines series. All the floral volumes this spring (great resources!), and the Eco-lit list in our Bookshop.org site.
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Episode 174
Monday September 22, 2025
On the Needles 5:35ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- 2nd sock for PSP
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 10:12All the sewing, gardening, & painting…esp work on 2026 calendar.
On the Table 18:13Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Mushroom Bolognese
my favorite vegetarian sandwich is.... - by Julia Turshen
Pickled potato salad by Casey Elsass from What Can I Bring: How to live your guest life
Secret Menu Dill-Pepperoncini Tuna Salad from Smitten Kitchen
Ottolenghi Spicy Mushroom lasagna
Blueberry Cheesecake Phyllo cups
Paper airplane cocktail
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Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, trans by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada
On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J. Haveland
The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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