This is the same pattern as my 1st cowl, but I cast on 5 Extra stitches so it would be a little looser… You can find the original pattern with step by step instructions (and videos tutorials) in my Post DIY Chunky Knit Cowl- A step by Step Guide. If you’re on Ravelry, you can find the project here:…
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DIY Chunky Knit Cowl- A Step by Step Guide
I finished my airplane-ride-to-Charlotte knitting project! As in I DIDN’T just throw the half/completed project on a shelf to finish at a later date! Done. Ready to wear. Except, it is 104° outside. I am a slow knitter, so it’s just as well. If I’d waited until it actually was cold to start, who know’s…
Playing in the Kitchen: Cake for Breakfast! Blueberry Buckle [Coffee Cake]
Hooray! It’s that time of year when berries are in season! Right now, a pint of Blueberries is only $1 at Kroger (as opposed to $4-5 during the winter). Luckily, berries freeze well, so it’s a good time to stock up. By comparison, the same amount of “Kroger brand” blueberries bought in the freezer section…
Be an Advocate for Craft Beer in Texas
It has come to my attention that many of the Craft Beer Bars in Houston, including The Petrol Station, Flying Saucer, Hay Merchant, and Mongoose versus Cobra are removing some wonderful craft beers from their menus… for the time being. These local establishments are now boycotting the distributor Silver Eagle (“The Budweiser Distributor”). This means that…
For the Love of Penguins, a $1 Birthday Wish
Hello! This may come as a shock… but I LOVE penguins! For my Birthday, I am fundraising for World Wildlife Fund. I have been a supporter of WWF for over a decade. It’s such a worthwhile organization deeply committed to protecting the future of our natural world. I am asking for a $1…
Going on a Houston BBQ Adventure- Killen’s
*Update 5.26.15* When I wrote this blog post, Houston had been getting a week of scattered Thunder Storm combined with clear sky days. I did not anticipate the severity of the storm on Memorial Day and resulting #HoustonFlood. My heart goes out to Houstonians as we try to recover and rebuild. I look forward to…
Playing in the Kitchen: Chili Colorado #CincoDeMayo
When I saw an article on Bon Appetit called Chili Colorado is the Greatest Recipe Of All Time last month, I pinned it for later. Usually skeptical of anything touted “of all time,” I’ve had success with Bon Appetit recipes in the past. And this particular magazine seems to have the right balance of taking…
Playing in the Kitchen: THE Banana Bread
This is my family’s new go-to Banana bread recipe. Since I was a kid, we had always defaulted to The Fannie Farmer Cookbook version of Banana bread. It is quick, made from ingredients we had on hand, and didn’t require a stand mixer. But the bottom always over cooked by the time the center was done….
Happy Thanksgiving!
This year I cooked a wopping ZERO items for the Thanksgiving meal. Sad, but such is life when you work in the Hospatility Industry and Thanksgiving is just another work day. I did get to enjoy a lovely meal wih family and friends and watch a little Football. <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”><p>Keep hits on all-time QB…
28 Quilts & Astronomical Block Challenge with Karen Nyberg
I saw the NASA booth at the 39th International Quilt Festival in Nov 2013, and this video of Astronaut Karen Nyberg asking for quilt squares to add to the one she made while on the International Space Station. So I figured 10 months to make an 9.5″ quilt block would be a piece of cake!…