Is anyone even out there?
Oh well. Quick post to say that I think the mysterious and ever-ellusive knitting mojo is hopefully back.
I have been working on the sweater for my dad. Around 12/25, I finished knitting the 2nd sleeve. I have not had a chance to block the pieces yet because our spare bed is typically occupied by a furry friend named Coco. She has staked claim on it, so I must plan accordingly. I hope to create some time and space for the washing and blocking some evening to let it dry overnight. That way Coco will have her bed and not be angry with me.
In other news, I've also picked up the German Stockings again. I completed the first one and have begun the second. I just started the main motif. It's coming along swimmingly.
I will post some photos soon.
Food news:
I'm in love with this awesome recipe from cooksillustrated.com. It's a skillet dish featuring penne pasta, sausage, spinach (or arugula), sun-dried tomatoes, parmesean and pine nuts. It's brilliant...only requires a large skillet. Everything is cooked in the same pan, including the pasta. It comes together quickly, too. Probably a 30-minute meal for most. I think I'll make it for dinner tonight...again. 3rd time in 3 weeks.
I also experienced an interesting home-cooked meal from a friend. Hamburger pie. Ever hear of such a thing. It's a fantastic dish of ground beef, corn, green beans, tomato soup, oregano. Everything is baked in a pie crust: top and bottom. It's really delicious. I haven't attempted to recreate it at home, but should soon.
Well, that's all for now. Post a comment to say hi, if you are reading this.
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Yep, I'm out here!!
Glad to hear that your dad's sweater is almost done - I'll bet you'll be glad to see it go! I've finally been working on a sweater for Jon, I have the back finished and one sleeve almost done. I'm also working on Vivian from Twist Collective - that design is just gorgeous.
I'm sorta in a slump with my cooking - all these cookbooks, and just not in the mood to go looking through for new things to try. If we actually would have got a grocery store out here it would have helped, but Basha's claimed bankruptcy, so no store for us. The building is completed and looks very nice, but vacant. Bummer.
Miss you - good to "hear" from you!
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