I’ve mentioned before in previous posts that I’m a bit of a yarn whore (‘scuse my English…), and while I’ve been up with family this month, I’ve gone a little koo-koo-banana-pants on the buying yarn thing. What can I say: there’s a Michael’s store waaay too close to me up here! Well, I’ve decided to…
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Movember!
My nephew is the sweetest boy ever; I simply adore him! Very small children are such little characters, and my nephew is no different. The photos above show his 2nd birthday party where he is sung the Happy Birthday song and is expected to blow out the candles, but is unsure of both the fuss…
Knitting Project Confidential
“Hello, my name is Alicia and I am a knit-oholic.” …ok, that may not actually be an official addiction, or even a real word, but I certainly am doing my best to stretch my ability to complete a knitting project to the breaking point! I’ve just bought more yarn today for my ever-growing collection. ..after…
Blast From The Past: Jam Recipes!
This morning, while perusing my vast collection of recipes on my computer, I stumbled across a document I had thought lost forever; a series of jam recipes a pastry friend and I developed when we were running a funky little foodie blog called Chronic Masterbakers. The blog now being defunct (*sadness*), I wasn’t able to…
Recipe Post: Three Berry Crisp
The last few days have been quite the whirlwind for me in the kitchen! Given the opportunity to use an amazing full kitchen while visiting family this last week, I took full advantage. From homemade macaroni and cheese to a pureed lentil soup for my mother, to a full dinner and dessert for a family…
New Knitting Project!
I have a small confession. I am…ahem…riddled with….knit-itis. It’s a pernicious disease; I cannot seem to pass by a yarn sale or a crafting convention without ogling piles of beautiful “yarms.”..and when it comes to being able to say “no” to donations of yarn and notions from friends cleaning out their own stashes, I have…
BirdHouse Diaries 