Episode 156

January 16, 2025

On the Needles 2:02

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Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)-- DONE!!

 

Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation– January DONE!!

 

Fingering yarn cozy by Melina Brell, Fibernymph Dyeworks Mountain Tweed in a Game for all Seasons– DONE!!

 

My Favorite Things Dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, KnitPicks Dishie in Blue– DONE!!

 

Tawashi Knot by Marte Fagervik, Rico Design Creative Bubble in Gold– DONE!!

 

January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks

Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)

 

Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink).  (Wintery Knitting!)

 

On the Easel 23:00

 

Secret 100 Day project with Daria & Marcy.

Oil painting

On the Table 27:12

 

Justine Cooks by Justine Doiron

• Parmesan Crusted Olives/Butter Beans


• Black Rice, Blistered Greens and Herby Tonnato


• Grilled Corn and Tomatoes with Vegan Tonnato Sauce Recipe - Sean Baker


• Crispy Rice in Sungold-Miso Broth


• Cinnamon Romesco Chickpeas and Charred Greens 

 

Russian Tea Cakes for Cocktail Club

My “italian stew” no tomatos this time, added spinach.

Sauteed chard with garlic.  (Wintery cooking!)

Citrus peel syrup? Stay tuned.  (Wintery cooking!)

 

On the Nightstand 37:59

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Three by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle

One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole 

The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri (audio, Burning Kingdoms trilogy)

The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan 

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

 

A Better Man by Louise Penny 

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker

Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Spetys  (winter reading!)