Monthly Archives: October 2006

and a happy halloween to all!

Posted on October 31, 2006 by mariko

It was a beautiful, super cold day here in Portland. I happened to be near the Helen Bernhard Bakery today, so I popped in to get some Halloween cookies. Helen Bernhard’s has been around forever. We used to get the … Continue reading →

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time to go hedgehog wild

Posted on October 30, 2006 by mariko

Attention, shoppers! We’ve posted an update to superbuzzy that includes both new items and restocks. You’ll be pleased to know that we have some hedgehog fabric back in stock, and we have three colorways! We also got in some really … Continue reading →

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halloween sweetness

Posted on October 27, 2006 by mariko

Behold the famous pink cookie of Spokane’s Rocket Bakery disguised as a Halloween pumpkin! Spooky! Thanks go to the Trader Joe-less Jennifer for this lovely pile of cookies. And remember what I said about hedgehogs? Maybe this weekend, my friends. … Continue reading →

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when clowns go to Japan

Posted on October 26, 2006 by mariko

Pardon me for being remiss in blogging, but it’s been a rather chaotic week filled with many tasks to accomplish. One of the things I’ve been working on is trying to come up with a pair of all-purpose shoes to … Continue reading →

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the champion of fungi

Posted on October 24, 2006 by mariko

Behold the matsutake, also known as the pine mushroom. It is a delicacy in Japan and probably elsewhere. When I was a kid, we used to go matsutake hunting up on Mt. Hood. They have been overpicked over the years … Continue reading →

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apron au play

Posted on October 22, 2006 by mariko

Hey! I finally managed to find some time to sew up an apron for Larissa and her fundraiser for Cafe au Play, the family-friendly community coffeehouse she is helping get established. I hope someone likes it enough to bid on … Continue reading →

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java slush

Posted on October 21, 2006 by mariko

My friend Wendy recently raved about the slushy cold coffee drinks at Dutch Bros. Coffee. Now, I am not a complete coffee know-it-all or anything, but I pride myself on being somewhat aware of what is going on in the … Continue reading →

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the land of the rising sun

Posted on October 19, 2006 by mariko

Okay, so the REASON I am going crazy is because KELLY AND I ARE GOING TO JAPAN IN TWO WEEKS!!!!!! We are hoping to find amazing products for superbuzzy! I have been to Japan a number of times, but what’s … Continue reading →

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muffins or cupcakes?

Posted on October 18, 2006 by mariko

I am going crazy, but that has nothing to do with these Snickers & Peanut Butter Muffins I made. I read about these muffins somewhere, and what’s not to like? I had to make them! I thought they would be … Continue reading →

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another shop update!

Posted on October 16, 2006 by mariko

Woohoo! Kelly and her very patient husband Jerry worked all weekend upgrading superbuzzy! She also added a bunch of new inventory plus some restocked items, so please go check it out. I hope you all like everything so much that … Continue reading →

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