This episode contains the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. Resources for Healthy Relationships February is National Dating Violence Awareness Month and the week of Valentine’s Day is the Week of Respect. Everyone deserves a healthy and supportive relationship, but the

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. The Back Porch Ever-expanding Skill Set Curried Purple Cabbage & Sweet Potato Soup recipe (from Taproot archives) Dishing up the Dirt searchable recipe database Off the Shelf Icelandic Folktales and Legends by Jacqueline Simpson

This episode contains a personal narrative about my participation in the DC Women’s March on January 21st. Thank you to everyone who marched or supported the march through their words and actions. I continue to participate in the Women’s March Movement, which is advocating for everyone to take 10 actions

This episode includes the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, Yarn Lover at Large, and Off the Shelf. If you entered the lottery for the Knit Local Getaway, you should have received a message about the status of your reservation. Contact Sara if you need additional information. Ever-expanding Skill Set Yarn

I’ve been thinking about how many small steps build to a momentous journey. The Back Porch   Ever-expanding Skill Set Off the Shelf Lucille Clifton (1936-2010) Clifton is noted for saying much with few words. In a Christian Century review of Clifton’s work, Peggy Rosenthal commented, “The first thing that strikes us about Lucille Clifton’s … Continue reading Episode 152 →

The Front Porch I’m working on a recipe for my socks. I think I have the details worked out, and I’ve knit the cuff for each sock.  Knitting socks in tandem on dpns is really my thing. Ever-expanding Skill Set marshmallows from Taproot Issue 20 Chicken-tamale Pie Enchiladas from Ree Drummond Off the Shelf

Knit Local Getaway Listen to Episode 149 for more information. For links and pricing, visit the getaway page. The lottery opened on January 1 and will remain open through January 15. Taproot Make-along January 1 – March 1 any pattern, project or recipe from the HANDS section of Taproot, any issue tag your IG posts … Continue reading Episode 150 →

In this brief episode, I provide details about upcoming Knit Local Getaway in Washington County, New York. You can find additional information on the Getaway page. The lottery opens on January 1 and closes on January 15.  If you are interested in attending this retreat, you should enter the lottery. Priority registration will be given … Continue reading Episode 149 →

The Back Porch The Front Porch Journal Cowl by Beatrice Perron Dahlen

What is on your holiday wish list? Please drop a line in the Ravelry group to let me know what you’re wishing for . . . or what turns up in your stocking or under your tree. The Back Porch   for linecké těsto (linz dough) 300 g flour 200 g unsalted butter 100 g … Continue reading Episode 147 →