August 29,  2024

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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,

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

Imaginary Field Guides (like this one).

BIG florals on paper

Mining the sketchbooks

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

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Forbidden Notebook by Alba de Céspedes, 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

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

Cortney’s Bingo: Veg recipe with the Tomato tart

August 15, 2024

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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,

Color Pop FO thread

Finished my 100 Day Project!

Working sporadically on #3materialsdrawingchallenge

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

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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

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

July 18, 2024

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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,

Secret 100 Day project

And prepping for an autumn Open Studio

Finished Nathan’s BIG painting (the edges).

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

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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

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

July 5, 2024

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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

Tiny Pencils Podcast

New supplies: Koh-i-noor versatil pencil

Tim Holtz Distress Crayons

Secret 100-Day sketchbook project

Open Studio in Nov.

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 Schär

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

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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

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

June 20, 2024

Thanks to Pam Maher of Unraveling a Knitting Podcast

Dance under the full moon

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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

Sketching while traveling: Elandan Bonsai Gardens

Working on botanicals

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

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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

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

June 6, 2024

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

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Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど 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.

Secret 100 Day sketchbook project

Plein Air studies

Lena Rivo Color Mastery Class

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! 

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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

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

May 23, 2024

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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 されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99– DONE!!

Plein Air sketching

Daily project–struggling

Master studies

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

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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

Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2

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May 9, 2024

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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 されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99

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

Color Mastery Essentials class with Lena Rivo

Self-guided master studies

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.

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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

April 25, 2024

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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 

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

PleinAirpril next year, for sure.

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

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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

April 11,  2024

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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

“Open to Suggestion” sketchbook practice

Tiny Art Show at SFPL

Museum of Arts and Design 

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

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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