Author Archives: mariko

New Year’s Brioche

Posted on January 1, 2005 by mariko

Hope everyone had a nice New Year’s eve and day. I went to bed before midnight (hey, I’m old), but we did enjoy the eve by watching the Poseidon Adventure. Peter has been wanting to watch that on NY’s eve … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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