Monthly Archives: February 2007

bring it on

We don’t have the superbuzzy blog going just yet, so you’ll have to put up with some announcements here! We just got in some really great stuff, and it’s up and for sale. We didn’t do a newsletter this time, … Continue reading

Posted in zip | 9 Comments

striking gold

For those of you living in the Portland area, hey! It’s Yukon Gold fries season at Burgerville! The Yukon Golds take the sting out of the removal of the sweet potato fries. Peter has gone on a low-sodium diet, which … Continue reading

Posted in food | 11 Comments

when you just need a cupcake

I enjoy baking from scratch, but I also don’t object to a few shortcuts here and there. Much of the boxed, processed stuff is nasty, but with help from the Cake Mix Doctor, a boxed cake mix can turn into … Continue reading

Posted in baking | 11 Comments

Long live Sulu

Despite what you might think, I was never a Trekkie. I remember coming home from school every day and watching a whole lineup of shows, like the Brady Bunch and Bewitched. Star Trek came on at 4pm or 5pm, I … Continue reading

Posted in General | 12 Comments

Oooh, I hear laughter in the rain

The other day I went to the Knittn’ Kitten with Action Hero Melissa, Susan of Susan Stars, and Sister Diane of the Portland Church of Craft (and other organizations. That gal is busy). The Knittn’ Kitten has all kinds of … Continue reading

Posted in other crafting | 9 Comments

red velvet

Though my index finger was aching from the rotary cutter incident, it didn’t hurt enough to keep me from baking. I had read about these Red Velvet Cake Sandwich Cookies on Nic’s food blog (recipe here) and had to try … Continue reading

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blood and sweat

I haven’t shed any tears over superbuzzy yet, but the other day I did draw some blood. I sliced through my finger with the rotary cutter (I did not, however, drop any blood onto the fabric). I now have this … Continue reading

Posted in other crafting | 15 Comments

breaking news

Just thought you’d all like to know: Marshmallow Peeps are in stores now, and it’s never too early to start shopping for easter candies.

Posted in candy/chocolate | 22 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day

Sorry for my extended absence. Right when I got caught up on the superbuzzy packages, I got the nasty cold that’s been going around, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Today I had a coughing attack so … Continue reading

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young crafters

Do you remember your very first craft? I used to make glitter pictures in my fort under the dining room table, but I guess that doesn’t really count. The first big thing I remember making is a knitted vest. I … Continue reading

Posted in other crafting | 39 Comments