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Episode 178
November 20, 2025
On the Needles 2:01
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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 11:54
Gouachevember–butter-themed?
Envelope painting for the 2026 Calendar (coming soon!)
On the Table 16:07
https://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
On the Nightstand 28:37
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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 54:11
Needles
Sock 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
Easel
Blackwing Ruth Asawa set
Caran D’ache anniversary sets
Travel paint Brush roll option one, option two
Kakimori dip pen
table
Little 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
Nightstand
personalized 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
Episode 177
November 6, 2025
On the Needles 1:24
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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 14:18
Manet & Morisot exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum (SF)
Gouachevemeber 2025
Finishing up ceramics
Calendar coming soon!
On the Table 26:53
LInger 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 37:37
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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
Episode 176
October 28, 2025
On the Needles 3:54
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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 14:08/16:06
Courtney 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 30:13
Uh 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
On the Nightstand 44:40
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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
Episode 175
October 15, 2025
HAPPY 7TH ANNIVERSARY!
On the Needles
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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 4:11
More 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 7:11
Cocktail 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 12:49
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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.
Episode 174
Monday September 22, 2025
On the Needles 5:35
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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 10:12
All the sewing, gardening, & painting…esp work on 2026 calendar.
On the Table 18:13
Sheet-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
On the Nightstand 31:18
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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
Episode 173
September 11, 2025
On the Needles 2:00
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Orkney Library knit group Yap and Yarn!
Mystery Pumpkin witch gnome along
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)
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 10:16
Flowers!
Sewing: the Paola Jacket, and blue cheetah pants (image coming soon)
On the Table 16:09
Butter & Crumble
Huck’s Broccoli and Lettuce Salad with an Accidental Ranch from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Lentil Salad with Jammy Tomatoes by Jenny Rosenstrach
Balsamic Gochujang Chicken with Red Onions and Tomatoes
Pizza catastrophe in the very cool Gozney oven.\
Pizza Beans from Smitten Kitchen.
Breakfast burritos, chicken gyros, and white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies from 100 Cookies.
On the Nightstand 38:06
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The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
The Habsburgs: To Rule the World by Martyn Rady
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue
People Like Us by Jason Mott
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Isola by Allegra Goodman
Bingo 56:51
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
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Crazy day so no ghiradelli for Monica :(
Cortney’s bingo: ½ credit for finding a thrifted piece to re-work.
Ambitious–pizzzzzas.
Episode 172
August 28, 2025
On the Needles 1:58
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)
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
On the Easel 7:31
Ruth Asawa tour.
Flower series–on-going!
Sewing: made custom tags, working on muslins. Class is via Seamwork.
On the Table 27:01
Schnitzel, sausage stands, cake! Coffee!
Tian- vegetarian restaurant in Vienna
Budapest farm to table TATI
Sarti Rosa
Pizza oven–patio pizza stories coming soon!
On the Nightstand 41:03
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Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, trans by Michele Hutchison
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Sestia by G.R. Macallister
Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick (audio)
Is she really going out with him? By Sophie Cousens
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The Fact Checker by Austin Kelley
Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Bingo 1:00:48
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
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Monica's Bingo:
Finally got the center square!
Cortney’s Bingo:
Debut Author with The Fact Checker
Immigrant Perspective with Real Americans
Episode 171
Monday, August 11, 2025
On the Needles 1:47
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Playful Day Yarns Funfetti DK in Blue Bonnet– DONE!!
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
On the Easel, etc. 9:47
Ongoing floral paintings.
Lots of moss rock action.
Design Your Wardrobe via Seamwork
Floral Vase at ceramics
On the Table 15:03
Strawberry lemonade cake by Yossy Arefi
Sarti spritz
Eggplant donburi from Dinner by Meera Sodha
Bacon-wrapped shrimp for cocktail club *the marinade is great!!
Pantry pasta with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and gr. turkey
On the Nightstand 28:03
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The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrique, trans by Natasha Wimmer
Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Endling by Maria Reva
Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Bingo 46:08
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Monica’s BINGO
Escapist: along comes amor- wedding! Lifestyle of the rich and famous!- BINGO!
Cortney’s BINGO:
Monica rec: Run for the Hills
Craft, flower-focused: ceramic vase with daffodils
Read LGBTQ+/Immigrant: The Bewitching
Cook local: artichoke pasta
Episode 170
July 31, 2025
On the Needles 2:43
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Himalayan Skies– DONE!!
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, Haidmaiden Fine Yarns Camelspin in Tourmaline (70% Silk, 30% Camel)-- DONE!!
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Playful Day Yarns Funfetti DK in Blue Bonnet
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)
On the Easel 12:51
Painting flowers.
Attempting to GROW flowers.
Sculpting flowers.
And sewing! Seamwork’s Design Your Wardrobe class.
On the Table 24:32
Earl grey = fruit loops at the Ice Cream Bar
Miso mushroom pasta and Creamy Miso potato salad from Pass the Plate by Carolina Gelen
Papardelle bolognese with lentils and sausage from Dinner Changing the Game by Melissa Clark (couldn’t find good link although there are some similar ones out there if you search)
Chicken & gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Jagalchi field trip!
On the Nightstand 40:34
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The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Beautiful Summer by Cesare Pavese, trans by Peter Owen (1949)
The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson
Bingo 1:03:36
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
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Monica:
Summer book: Beautiful Summer
Faraway place: phoenix pencil company
Summery craft: sophie scarf
Cortney:
Summer book: Heartwood
Monica rec: Run for the Hills
Episode 169
July 17, 2025
On the Needles 2:42
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??
SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)--DONE!! (ish)
Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom– DONE!!
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, Haidmaiden Fine Yarns Camelspin in Tourmaline (70% Silk, 30% Camel)
On the Easel/On the Wheel/In the Garden 8:21
Floral Series, in progress
Ceramics: donut bowls, faceted vase, crazy vase beginnings
Garden: all the thyme ground cover options
On the Table 15:07
Easy Three Cheese Lasagna Cups (Perfect Appetizer) - Pudge Factor
Pork & Pineapple Taco
Whitefish Peperonata from Justine Cooks
Chicken carving lessons
Turkey Lentil Stew from Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball
Citrus Pie Bar from 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer
On the Nightstand 25:09
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Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
On the Calculation of Volume 1 by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J Haveland
Half a Lifelong Romance by Eileen Chang (ch-ah-ng), trans by Karen S. Kingsbury
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
Bingo 39:36
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
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#D object–donut bowls
Read escapist–China Rich Girlfriend
Episode 168
Monday, July 7, 2025
On the Needles 2:41
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Purple Haze
Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook –DONE!
SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)--DONE!! (ish)
Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom
Westknits Surprise sock mkal
On the Easel 9:50
Floral Commission–will post once it’s handed off.
Sketchbooking while on vacation.
On the Table 12:42
Garlic Shrimp Bake -- Washington Post
Purslane Salad (semizotu salatasi) Recipe on Food52
Purslane Salad With Cherries and Feta Recipe NYT
Craftbuzz- miso ice cream with chatgpt!
Sesame & Miso Peach Crumble - by Susan Spungen
Crane’s Pies near South Haven, MI
The Elegant Farmer apple pie in a bag! And a copycat recipe for YOU!
Whipped Feta dip
Blueberry Olive Oil loaf with Cornmeal
On the Nightstand 24:02
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Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron
Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Silver Elite by Dani Francis
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Boardbent (audio)
The Love Haters by Katherine Center
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (audio)
War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans, trans by David McKay
Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au
Awake in the floating city by Susanna Kwan
Book that I accidentally re-read: Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt
The Once Upon a Time Bookshop series by Alice Hoffman (on kindle)
Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid
Bingo 49:52
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Monica’s Bingo
Cortney rec! Rose Code
Colorful Salad: kale salad with beans, blue corn chips, tomato, etc
3D: Noteworthy
Finish a wip: paul klee
Cortney’s Bingo:
Vacation painting & cooking
Donated books
Made a dip!
Finished a floral commission
Episode 167
June 20, 2025
On the Needles 2:26
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather– DONE!!
Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook
Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom
SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)
On the Easel/Wheel/In the Dirt 11:36
New Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook!
Ceramics–on the wheel. Threw 4 pots, including one fun fail.
Garden–we’re digging up our yard! Oh my. And it’s cyclic: hoping to grow dahlias etc. to PAINT.
(Reading lots from Sloat Garden Center, Floret Farm, and watching Monty Don).
On the Table 20:39
Parsnip and Potato Gnocchi with gochujang and hazelnuts from Dinner
Avocado Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki-Style Dressing - Justine Doiron
Rhubarb Apricot Galette by Yossy Arefi
Fried Pickle Dip
Brie and Blackberry Puff Pastry bites unless you can find phyllo cups!!
Lemon Pout Cookies
On the Nightstand 38:06
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The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb
Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
(Adaption is the movie based around The Orchid Thief. And yes, it stars Nicholas Cage)
Sea Wife by Amity Gauge
My Favorite Plant ed. Jamaica Kinkaid
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
On the Road 1:00:38
Oxbow Market, including Model Bakery & matcha ROSE chocolate from The Quiet Botanist
Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture for Julia Child exhibit!
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Saintsbury Winery, Jasmine Guillory chatting about Flirting Lessons, & LitQuake
With surprise meeting of artist e. bond!
Bingo 1:09:14
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Ravelry actually open!
Monica’s Bingo:
LGBTQ+ The Incandescent, Emperor
Cook a dip: fried pickle dip
Ambitious gnocchi
Cortney’s Bingo:
Read lots of flower-focused books.
Cooked for a crowd + a colorful salad.
Made some repairs.
Crafting something summery–a garden!! (though it may not yield till next year).
Episode 166
June 5, 2025
On the Needles 2:03
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Splash Pad Party info
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Rosette– DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019 – DONE!!
Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook
Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom
On the Easel 11:01
Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA! Bouquets to Art at the DeYoung!
New landscape class with Suzanne Allard
Lots of florals! And trip to SF Flower Market.
On the Table 20:54
Beautiful Soup (Vegetable Soup with Beets, Dill and Orange Zest) by Celia Barbour/NYT
Tender Tempeh Meatballs that I Hope You'll Try
https://thedeliciouslife.com/miso-mustard/#recipe
Vegan Baja Style Cauliflower Tacos from ATK
Salt Fat Acid Heat–Samin Nosrat series on Netflix (you want episode two, or watch the whole thing!)
Turkey Chimichanga from Rachel Ray
Mac & Cheese from scratch, with added dijon (from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman)
Beef Kofta
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie from Pie Academy
On the Nightstand 37:28
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Death of the Author by Nnedi Okarafor
Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang
Don't Sleep with the Dead by Nigh Vo
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (audio)
Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakumi, trans by Asa Yoneda
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Bingo 1:05:35
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
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Monica:
Immigrant read: death of the author
Cook something summery/colorful salad/international: rojak salad with avocado, tofu & tamarind Start a new project: water lily cowl
Cortney:
Cook for a crowd: strawberry pretzel bars
Cook summery: strawberry rhubarb pie
Episode 165
May 22, 2025
On the Needles 2:36
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant– DONE
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019
Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook
On the Easel 13:20
Heritage/heirloom roses
Floral series!
On the Table 19:00
Chicken with Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta from What Goes With What by Julia Turshen
Roasted Turnips with red onion, lentils and wasabi aioli from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Borlotti beans, chopped salad and tahini from Dinner by Meera Sodha
Chickpea flour pancakes with coconut chutney from Dinner by Meera Sodha
Miso-pickled vegetables (next time, slice english cucumber thicker)
Strawberry Pretzel Bar (May I recommend a purchased fruit tart from Noe Valley Bakery?)
On the Nightstand 31:40
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Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir, trans by Mary Robinette Kowal
The Favourites by Layne Fargo
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
Vintage Roses and Peonies by Jane Eastoe, photographed by Georgianna Lane
Ranunculus, Lilacs, and Dahlias by Naomi Slade, photographed by Georgianna Lane
Bingo 51:58
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Episode 164
May 8, 2025
On the Needles 1:13
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths– DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Handmaiden Fine Yarn Camelspin in tourmaline– DONE!!
April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019
On the Easel/Wheel 10:12
Ceramics challenges and semi-wins
BIG florals: lilac, anemone, irises!
On the Table 19:53
Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe
Potato, Asparagus and Parmesan Soup from Eat Voraciously
Tofu Steaks with mushroom gravy from Susan Spungen
Souvla Chicken Salad on repeat
On the Nightstand 28:31
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Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Runaway Horses by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, trans by Gregory Dowling
The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore
Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith
Piglet by Lottie Hazell (audio)
Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Episode 163
April 28, 2025
On the Needles 1:08
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NoCKRs retreat!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks– DONE!!
Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits– DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
Professor Fungi gnome mkal by Sarah Schira, Canon Handdyes John merino sock in Lamplighter, Plucky Knitter Trusty Fingering in Heartbreaker, Yarn Love Juliet Sock in pizzazz– DONE!!
On the Easel 3:15
Daffodil Week!
White Flower Farm, Laurel Ridge Daffodils, Alexander Calder, Denver Botanic Garden
On the Table 22:55
Miso Brown Sugar Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Yossy Arefi (Have a Little Something)
Gnocchi mac and cheese from Washington Post Eat Voraciously
Ep 5: Grilled Cheese of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
Miso Butter Glazed Turnips and Black Rice from Tenderheart
Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream cheese frosting
Spring Risotto with Ramps, asparagus, garlic, and parmesan
Spring Pea Fritters
On the Nightstand 33:10
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Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Kissed a Sad Goodbye by Deborah Crombie (audio, duncan #6)
The Traitor by Ava Glass (audio) emma makepeace #2
Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham
My Mother’s Boyfriends by Sarah Schoech
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley
Mid-read on: Paris in Ruins by Sebastian Smee
The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
A Guide to Bearded Irises by Kelly D. Norris
Daffodils by Naomi Slade
Episode 162
April 10, 2025
On the Needles 1:27
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Silver Jade–DONE!!
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks
Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink – DONE!!
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather
Cortney’s Pocket Story!
On the Easel 18:37
100-Day wrap up
Upcoming: Daffodil Week! Watch IG for snippets.
On the Table 24:44
Mango paneer curry dals/meera sodha
Maple roasted carrots & double chickpeas hetty liu mckinnon
Sheet pan gnocchi with spinach, sausage/beans and creamy pesto julia turshen
Cooking from Keepers by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion
Fusilli with Broccolini (used sourdough fusilli and ground turkey).
Morning Chicken (with creamer potatoes and asparagus in one tray).
MUG cake! With my fave strawberry protein powder.
On the Nightstand 36:43
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Glow of the Everflame (kindred’s curse saga #2) by Penn Cole
The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia #1) by Carissa Broadbent
rose/house by Arkady Martine
Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera
Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, trans by Lin King
Ok, now the tragedies:
Penance by Kristin Koval
Still Life with Remorse by Maira Kalman
We Loved it All by Lydia Millet
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
Episode 161
March 27, 2025
On the Nightstand 1:19
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All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (audio)
Mourn Not Your Dead by Deborah Crombie (audio) #4
Dreaming of the Bones by Deborah Crombie (audio) #5
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire #10
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
Book Society
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
North Woods by Daniel Mason
On the Table 26:29
https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/lemon-meringue-martini
Spring Pilau from Meera Sodha’s East
(Artichoke Sauce from Jenny Rosenstrach)
Mägo review: SouthAmerican Fine Dining
On the Easel 42:38
California Art Supply– new paint! Michael Harding Handmade Artists Oil Colours and Borciani * Bonazzi brushes.
Prepping for Daffodil week.
And quietly completing my Secret 100 Day sketchbook!
On the Needles 46:57
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Silver Jade
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink
Yarn Crawl!
Episode 160
March 13, 2025
Themed merchandise is the way to my heart
Full Circle
On the Needles 2:36
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Bay Area Yarn Crawl (not Rav link)
Sock Madness season
Mystery gnome (not Rav link)
Would you rather kal (not Rav link)
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium– DONE!!
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink
On the Easel 10:08
Cortney tours the Smithsonian Museums! National Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum, Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery, Hirshhorn, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American Art, and back to the National Gallery of Art + East wing.
Wedding bouquet gift for Ellen.
Upcoming: Daffodil Week!
On the Table 19:31
Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe
Yuzu Miso Soba Noodle Soup
Flour + Water (San Francisco) pasta tasting menu
Sushi Taro (Dupont Circle. Washington D.C.) tasting menu
Preserve (Annapolis)
Zesty Artichoke Sauce from Everyday Vegetarian
On the Nightstand 30:47
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The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
Battle Royal and Codename Charming by Lucy Parker
The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang (audio)
Nobody Walks by Mick Herron (audio)
Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie (audio)
The Collaborators by Michael Idov
Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar
The River has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant
Eco-Lit, selections from National Museum of Natural History plus a few of my own! This list will likely grow…
Episode 159
February 27, 2025
On the Needles 1:27
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Baby hat, doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks– DONE!!
Bankhead hat by Susie Gorlay, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in Midnight Sea–DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium
Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths
Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak)-- DONE!!
On the Easel 10:15
Half-way of the Secret 100-Day!
Klaus Mäkelä & Yuja Wang | Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major
On the Table 18:28
Julia Turshen signing with Nina LaCour
Mustard ponzu chicken and broccoli from Ali Slagle substack
Boyfriend salmon from Justine Cooks
Smitten Kitchen Marsala Meatballs
A diy potato & leek crostada with hasty pie crust
On the Nightstand 29:15
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The Secret Hours by Mick Herron (audio)
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (audio)
All Fours by Miranda July
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight























