It's time for a move! I can now be found here.
I was in Zumba class this morning and all I could think of while sweating to the upbeat Latin music was having an icy margarita with salsa and chips. Is that wrong?
Cheers and happy Friday!
-Terre
Over the holidays I made Grillades (pronounced gree-yahds), a Creole dish made with beef or veal, served over grits. Grillades is essentially a Southern style stew. I was lucky enough to be given a friend's secret family recipe direct from New Orleans!
The recipe calls for browning the beef, along with the bones with marrow, and then making a roux. It takes some practice--and patience--to get the roux to a rich brown.
Then mix in the peppers, onions, garlic and other secret ingredients, and simmer for a few hours.
-Terre
Every now and then it's nice to have some instant gratification. I'm loving The Plucky Knitter's cashmere for some of these quick knits.
Sadly, no finished objects to share (yes, still working on that darn Chevron scarf--it will be beautiful when I finally finish) but I have received some great goodies in the mail.
My good friend sockdoc sent me a wonderful package which included pretty Lantern Moon and Della Q bags, and the new Mason-Dixon book Knitting Outside the Lines. I was inspired by their first book and this one looks like it will not disappoint.
The Sundara Artist's Choice sock subscription also arrived. Sundara has an amazing eye for color. Blues aren't typically what I gravitate towards, but I'm loving the Denim over Teal colorway.
And last, but not least, the December Wollmeise sock club shipment landed! In this shipment I found Jultomte, gorgeous deep red, and Saami, a funky highly variegated skein of blue, red, and yellow which seems to be growing on me. The Saami looks great knit up as a sock. Can you believe there were knitters all ready done with the sock before I even received my package? I can only dream about knitting that fast.
I remember way back when I only bought more yarn after I finished a project. Aah, the innocence of a novice knitter...
-T
Every year I have lofty aspirations of making all of my holiday presents. The only problem is that I never get them done. Yes, that Cozy wrap in the Malabrigo lace for mom, Christmas 2007...still a WIP. It's the thought that counts, right?
This year promises to be no different. What I thought was going to be a relatively quick knit, a Chevron scarf done in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock colorways Goody Goody and Mist, is taking f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I do like the pattern and the results, though.
-Terre
It took some time, but I finally finished my February Lady Sweater in Malabrigo Silky Merino. I love it! It's rare that I complete a sweater and actually wear it, so I'm pretty excited.
I also made a the baby sweater version in Yarntini sport-weight for a baby shower gift. Too bad this one doesn't fit me :)
Portions: 4 servings
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of butter
1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and quartered
1 pound of Yukon
gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound of turnips, peeled and quartered
6 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, adjust if broth is salted
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Preparation:
Place butter in a 3-1/2 quart soup pot and melt over medium heat; add onions and sweat until translucent. Add apples, potatoes, turnips, chicken broth/vegetable broth, water salt and white pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; turn down to a simmer and continue to cook for 45 minutes. Puree with immersion blender; taste and adjust. Garnish with chopped parsley.
It was still a beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest despite the clouds and drizzle. How could it not be with this view as the ferry approached Bainbridge Island?
But hands down, my absolute favorite discovery of the day was ice cream at Mora (yes, Merre, even better than Glace Bertillon). The Gianduja (hazelnut and chocolate) and the Dulce de Leche were amazing!
Maybe it's a good thing Mora is only available on the island. :) Happy election day! Go out and vote!
-Terre
