Oh, what a week. My in-laws have been visiting, my husband working long hours, and we’ve all been trying to recover from a never-ending cold. Not much has been done on the cooking or knitting front sadly. This week our extended, gorgeous autumn has finally ended. All the ski lifts closed down this past weekend, but the weather prevented us from even trying for one … Continue reading Banana Bread
There’s been a distinctive lack of knitting and cooking going on this past week. I blame the weather – it has been entirely too nice. Normally, October rolls around and so does The Cloud. The sky is normally overcast and all is damp in this part of the world. The autumnal months used to be my favorite (OK, they still are, but for different reasons … Continue reading Of Hiking and Burgers
After an amazing weekend enjoying the autumn weather, I am back in the kitchen and ready to make some rich dishes. I love Osso Bucco Milanese – it is one of my favorite dishes on a cool autumn evening. Paired with a luxurious saffron risotto, it isn’t always a feast for the eye, but it is one for the tastebuds. When you want to impress, … Continue reading Faux Osso Bucco
I’ve been searching for inspiration. Well, that’s not exactly accurate. You see, I have too much inspiration. Everywhere. For everything. First, there is this nice little pile of yarn that I’ve been wanting to do something special with for the past 10 months (yes, I know it’s hidden in little baggies – that’s part of the surprise). And I finally know what to do … Continue reading Procrastination and Inspiration
Eat This, Knit That 