Author Archives: mariko

Meeting Rachael

Posted on January 28, 2004 by mariko

Yes, I got to meet Rachael today! It was really fun, and she is so charming and great, just as I knew she’d be. She was knitting some socks, and ohmygosh, if there were a speed knitting contest, I’d bet … Continue reading →

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yarn anxiety

Posted on January 27, 2004 by mariko

I joined the Rogue Along Yahoo Group and from it I learned that the Auracania yarn that I got from elann is the incorrect weight of yarn! Argh! It is supposed to be an aran weight yarn but knits up … Continue reading →

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good mail day

Posted on January 26, 2004 by mariko

Some days I find nothing to blog about, but today isn’t one of them! The mailman brought not one, not two, but THREE yummy packages today. The first is an amazing array of goodies from Heidi: See those coasters? SHE … Continue reading →

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I have been labeled

Posted on January 25, 2004 by mariko

I jumped on the Heirloom Woven Labels bandwagon, thanks to Becky and Action Hero Melissa. Now I just have to complete stuff so I can affix my labels! Please excuse the mess–insane brother is playing around with my banner, so … Continue reading →

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more baking in da house

Posted on January 24, 2004 by mariko

I have mentioned before how much I love the Baking with Julia cookbook. It is very informative and nicely photographed, and it has inspired me to try baking all sorts of things that ordinarily would have scared me off (like … Continue reading →

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sugar cookies

Posted on January 23, 2004 by mariko

Today I made the sugar cookies from the Cook’s Illustrated from November/December 2002. I’ve made them before, and they are quite delicious. I use turbinado sugar for rolling the dough. They lend a wonderful crunch and slightly nutty caramelly flavor. … Continue reading →

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go [stitches] west, knitters!

Posted on January 22, 2004 by mariko

Knitbloggers, unite! The Hedster and I are heading up to attend the Stitches West mart, and it sure would be fun to meet some of you face to face. We are going to hook up with (oh, wait, I heard … Continue reading →

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get your hot buns here

Posted on January 21, 2004 by mariko

Inspired by Clotilde‘s amazing food blog, I decided to make Hot Cross Buns. They are basically cinnamon rolls without the cinnamon, don’t you think? Frivolous food purchase of the day: I know, completely gimmicky. A chocolate shaped like a Pringles … Continue reading →

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swappin’ fever

Posted on January 20, 2004 by mariko

I am currently participating in THREE online swaps: the teaswap, the stateswap, and Em‘s cupid exchange. Am I really so desperate for presents in the mail? Funny discoveries of the day: Did you know Wil Wheaton (yes, the actor) has … Continue reading →

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it seemed like a good idea at the time

Posted on January 19, 2004 by mariko

I believe I have mentioned before the 50-pound polarfleece remnant sack I purchased from Malden Mills. I became delirious thinking about this giant stash of fur, so I ordered it. It is so large and heavy that it practically needs … Continue reading →

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