Author Archives: mariko

and the knit goes on

Posted on January 6, 2004 by mariko

Just wanted you all to know that in between bites of brioche, bread, cookies, and chocolate, I AM still knitting. I just have nothing specific to report about it right now. I like gadgets, but I don’t consider myself a … Continue reading →

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I bake the brioche that makes the young girls cry

Posted on January 5, 2004 by mariko

I’ve been wondering why Barry Manilow’s “I Write the Songs” has been going through my head for the past week. I think it’s because I read on Chowhound that a particular dessert made Julia Child cry on her television program … Continue reading →

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Field Trip

Posted on January 4, 2004 by mariko

Today the Hedster and I went on a little adventure. After a nice little run at Avila Beach, we headed south, an area rather unfamiliar to us. We went to the little town of Guadalupe. It has a predominantly Hispanic … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Delight

Posted on January 3, 2004 by mariko

Is there anything more dependably tasty than chocolate chip cookies? I usually use a recipe I’ve had since 8th grade, but today I tried one sent by Loose Ends Knits Melissa, she of Cranberry Banana Bread fame. Yum.

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chantal rules

Posted on January 2, 2004 by mariko

This morning I discovered rust in my trusty Chantal tea kettle! It’s probably about 10 years old, but I was still very dismayed. I called Chantal, and they are sending me a replacement! I asked if I needed to send … Continue reading →

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new year=new yarn

Posted on January 1, 2004 by mariko

Happy New Year everyone! What better way to greet the New Year than to acquire more luscious yarn? My “local” yarn store is a good 30 minutes away, but it’s worth the trek. I couldn’t resist these two: The one … Continue reading →

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out with the old, and in with the new

Posted on December 31, 2003 by mariko

Well, 2004 is already shaping up to be an interesting year. We just found out today that my insane brother does indeed have Chronic Myelogenous/Myeloid Leukemia. He went in for an introductory meeting with his new doctor last month, and … Continue reading →

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bachelorette style

Posted on December 30, 2003 by mariko

Peter has been out of town for a couple days visiting his brother, so Deedle and I have been fending for ourselves. It’s not very pretty. I am basically a lazy person, and the idea of cooking myself a meal … Continue reading →

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chocolate

Posted on December 29, 2003 by mariko

My friend Tom and I like to exchange chocolates. Today I found a little package from France on my doorstep. This is what was inside: Some fancy French chocolates! And this is what was inside the fancy little wooden box: … Continue reading →

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my kitchen aid can eat yours alive

Posted on December 27, 2003 by mariko

I put the new Kitchen Aid to the test yesterday. One of the main problems I encountered with my 4.5-quart Ultra Power model was its inability to knead dough efficiently. The flour would not only fly out and all over … Continue reading →

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