Monthly Archives: December 2004

happy new year

Posted on December 31, 2004 by mariko

I wish I had something clever to write for my year-end post, but alas, I do not, so here is a little haiku that I just made up: It is New Year’s Eve Time to welcome the New Year Out … Continue reading →

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snappy gingersnaps

Posted on December 29, 2004 by mariko

Just when I thought I could not eat another cookie (okay, I should rephrase that to “Just when I decided I should not eat another cookie … “), I made another batch! I stumbled upon a food blog that offered … Continue reading →

Posted in baking | 8 Comments

peter the seamster

Posted on December 27, 2004 by mariko

Peter did some more sewing today. He completed two large bags for storing our sleeping bags: He says he is ready to take on new projects now! In other sewing, does anyone have a recommendation for a place to order … Continue reading →

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boxing day

Posted on December 26, 2004 by mariko

Hope everyone had a nice and relaxing holiday. Ours was fun, and my butternut squash soup turned out just fine, thanks to your suggestions! I don’t have much else to report except that Peter completed his very first sewing project … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 11 Comments

the scone age

Posted on December 24, 2004 by mariko

It’s Christmas eve, and I just finished baking two batches of scones. I had been eager to try these recipes, since they are for Cheese Board scones. The Cheese Board Collective is a venerable Berkeley bakery and cheese shop located … Continue reading →

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super socks

Posted on December 23, 2004 by mariko

I got my socks! I got my socks! I was lucky enough to be allowed to participate in a little sock swap with some major league sock knitters. Thank goodness for affirmative action (socks are not my forte). As you … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 18 Comments

super nuts

Posted on December 22, 2004 by mariko

If you need some last-minute gifts, why not whip up a batch of spiced nuts? I have the perfect recipe for you. It’s from Cara, a crafty genius from Portland. Cara’s Nuts 1 1/2 cups EACH of three different kinds … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking | 12 Comments

I’m on a roll, people!

Posted on December 21, 2004 by mariko

I have another finished object! I am feeling drunk with power and self satisfaction! Bwahahahaha! Actually, that’s not really true, but it does feel kind of good to finish things. May I present the Ribby Cardi! I tell ya, that … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 28 Comments

run away

Posted on December 20, 2004 by mariko

Last week I had grand plans of mastering the flatlock feature on the serger so that I could make a snazzy little running top with the wacky fabric I got in Portland at Rose City Textiles. I watched the video … Continue reading →

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super holiday card hangy thingy

Posted on December 19, 2004 by mariko

Peter is actually a pretty crafty guy, but with all the 10th grade English papers he has to grade, he doesn’t have much time to channel his crafty side. Well, it’s winter break now, so let the crafting begin! He … Continue reading →

Posted in other crafting | 13 Comments