Monthly Archives: September 2004

the check is in the mail

Posted on September 14, 2004 by mariko

Would it surprise you to know that I don’t like plain checks? Bah! So boring! I usually order my checks from Rosencrantz & Gildenstern. I have also ordered some Shag checks. Lately, though, I have been ordering checks from those … Continue reading →

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goo goo gougeres

Posted on September 12, 2004 by mariko

Gougeres are my favorite appetizer as of late. I mean, how can you go wrong with a cheesy little bite-sized puff? I call these “American-sized” gougeres. Basically, I am too lazy to make proper-sized gougeres, so I just drop big … Continue reading →

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there are no coincidences

Posted on September 9, 2004 by mariko

Hey all you pop, soda, coke, kako, tonic drinkers! Mary brought up jimmies, and I adore jimmies, so I thought I should talk about how wonderful they are. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, jimmies are … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 23 Comments

soda pop

Posted on September 8, 2004 by mariko

Do you say soda or pop? I think I generally say soda nowadays, but when I was a kid, I think I said pop. People in Portland say pop, I guess. Anyway, I went to that nut house place that … Continue reading →

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more totes

Posted on September 7, 2004 by mariko

I’ve been sewing a bit on my new machine, but I haven’t done anything beyond a straight stitch! This weekend I made this little reversible tote. Here are the two sides: I watched that new Hawaii show last night just … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | 9 Comments

the candy man can

Posted on September 5, 2004 by mariko

Yesterday Peter brought home a paper bag and handed it to me. Guess what was inside? I nearly hyperventilated. Can you BELIEVE it? I’ve been wanting to try Valomilks for a while now! He got these at a little nut … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 11 Comments

pasta incognito

Posted on September 4, 2004 by mariko

There’s something about orzo that I find captivating. I don’t know if it’s because it is pasta disguised as rice, the whole yin-yang/carb-carb thing, but I just like it. This orzo salad is adapted from a recipe from Bon Appetit. … Continue reading →

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miniature donuts

Posted on September 2, 2004 by mariko

I’ve been getting some nice little packages in the mail lately, thanks to my blogging buddies (Joanna, Carolyn, Thuy, Jennifer, to name a few). Today I got some items that just blew me away, so you’ve got to take a … Continue reading →

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embrace the lull

Posted on September 1, 2004 by mariko

I think I might start knitting one of my ArtFibers projects next, but in the meantime, I’m just enjoying the In-betweenness of Knitting. Besides, it’s too hot to start a project right now (if that makes any sense). So last … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | 11 Comments