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Feeling Brittle
Posted on | April 23, 2011 | No Comments
Every year I am asked to make the same contribution to the Passover seder we attend at the home of friends. Matzoh brittle, with its buttery-caramelized crunch and chocolate-almond (and sometimes shredded coconut) toppings is as delicious as it is easy. In years past I was reliably guilty of consuming way, way more than my fair share. But [...]
It’s Never Too Late To Have a Happy New Year
Posted on | January 31, 2011 | 6 Comments
At least, that’s my operating strategy going forward, as we kiss January good-bye and usher in that short but unpredictable month of February. So far 2011 is shaping up to be an interesting year. In order of magnitude, let me share the following: 1) Brave New Knits has gone into a third printing, only five months [...]
Happy Anniversary
Posted on | February 22, 2010 | 1 Comment
My long-suffering husband and I have been married thirteen pretty wonderful years as of today. Last night we went out for dinner to celebrate at a local restaurant where the staff spoiled us rotten; they seemed so happy to see us, and were so attentive that it seemed almost ungrateful to quibble over the weak cosmopolitan that had been described [...]
Scones with Jam, Anyone?
Posted on | June 25, 2008 | No Comments
Still no new knitting content to share, but last night I took a break from the Big Secret Project to make cherry jam with my friend Diane, who brought over a cooler filled with about 16 pounds of sour Morello and sweet Black cherries from the trees in her orchard. Here’s what we made over [...]