Monthly Archives: January 2004

goodies on the doorstep

Posted on January 9, 2004 by mariko

Yesterday I was high as I returned home from acupuncture (not a drug-induced high, people, but an acupuncture-induced high), and I got even higher when I found a lovely little delivery on the doorstep. All the way from France (via … Continue reading →

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Someone’s a-knittin’

Posted on January 8, 2004 by mariko

Please congratulate my friend Janice on her first project! She did such a wonderful job that even her two young boys want scarves! And since she is a good mom, she took them both to the yarn store and let … Continue reading →

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It was 20 years ago today

Posted on January 7, 2004 by mariko

Okay, so not exactly 20 years ago TODAY, but I CAN admit that my 20th high school reunion was last fall. Ugh. I didn’t go. But anyway, I have nothing interesting to report craftwise or foodwise, so I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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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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