Interesting, isn't it, that I would spend so much time, and those who processed the cocoon before I began my turn, spent so much time, in the making of this.
* cocoon photo from encarta
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soup season
Its hard trying to think of something to post. It can't be interesting to see a picture of every six inches I knit on the same sleeve. But, with only five more days in this month, I hate to quit now. Last week Kim posted her delicious recipe for carrot soup. That got me wishing I had some. With the cold snap, soup sounded awfully good to me. I commented that I make a curried version and she asked if I'd share it.
Carrot Curry (Yogurt) Soupblend together:
2 T yogurt
2 tsp. cornstarch (if you don't have it go without)Grate 1 lb. carrots and cook in a pot with:
3 c chicken stock (vegetable would be fine)Chop and saute an onion in 2 T butter. Add to simmering carrots.
Add spices:
2 T curry powder, salt and white pepper to taste.I like to blend or whisk the carrots until they are partly pureed.
Add the yogurt, stir well.
Keep warm but do not boil.Want something easier than that? Friday I went to Costco. They had a wonderful carrot soup in a box. Heat and Serve. It was a Cashew Carrot Soup with roasted poblano peppers in a coconut base. Yummmm…
8 responses to “soup season”
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Your soup sounds great!
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I love curry – this sounds great. Although, that costco option sounds pretty great, too.
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Mmmm, yummy. You ladies are pushing me to make soup! When I get to it, I think I will make squash soup. Today, though, it’s pies, cranberries, and green bean casserole.
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There’s NO WAY the family could come home and say “Aw, I had that for lunch!” VBG!
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That soup sounds delicious.
I’m glad you’ve made the effort to post – I do so enjoy your ‘voice’ and your perspective, and have enjoyed reading you daily. -
Now I know what to do with the carrots I just picked—perfect timing—thank you!
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Picific and Trador Joe’s has a decent boxed organic version of Carrot Ginger too. Thanks for the recipe!
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Thanks Judy! It sounds scrumptious!!
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99 yards
Great guess Elizabeth , you hit it! I ended up with 99 yards of a lace wt. 2 ply. Total skein wt was .6 oz. I'll be sending this along to you. Email me your mailing address.
The sock kit is called Red Osier. The pattern was written by Cindy DiDonato. The yarn is Ball and Skein's Super Sock 416 in the "Red Osier" colorway. Red Osier is a favorite of mine. You may know this bush by one of its other names. Red Twig Dogwood, is one I hear often. It grows wild where my field meets the road and in an open spot in the woods that is frequented by deer. During the winter, the red branches give a wonderful fiery color to even the grayest days. But, it is silhouetted against the snow that I love them most.
8 responses to “99 yards”
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I love red and that’s a stunner!
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Beautiful yarn, congrats to the winner. The description of the dogwood sounds beautiful, perhaps someday you’ll share a photo of it? I’ve never seen a tree like this before, especially against the snow and we can’t grow dogwoods where I live as it doesn’t get cold enough. I did try once but it didn’t make it.
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That color is beautiful!
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I was off by ONE YARD?? XD Still, that’s not too bad for a guess from across the Internet. 😉 Gratz to the winner!!
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That’s a gorgeous shade of red!
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No way! I’ve had a run of good luck lately – thanks! I’ll email you from home – can’t access my email from the office. THANKS again!!!
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Love red twig dogwood against the snow, but also peeking out from it’s interesting foliage during warmer months. That is one gorgeous shade of red yarn!
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Gorgeous red–lucky “flowerhead”!
Nice looking sock!
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4 responses to “spindling silk”
interesting, yes!
…and I wonder if the worm who spun the cocoon enjoyed the time as much as you did…..(what, worms have feelings too, right?)
great photo btw
It’s fun! It’s different.
Have a wonderful holiday.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Nice cop of silk.
Yummy shiny!