Episode 167
June 20, 2025
On the Needles 2:26
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??
Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather– DONE!!
Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook
Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom
SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)
On the Easel/Wheel/In the Dirt 11:36
New Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook!
Ceramics–on the wheel. Threw 4 pots, including one fun fail.
Garden–we’re digging up our yard! Oh my. And it’s cyclic: hoping to grow dahlias etc. to PAINT.
(Reading lots from Sloat Garden Center, Floret Farm, and watching Monty Don).
On the Table 20:39
Parsnip and Potato Gnocchi with gochujang and hazelnuts from Dinner
Avocado Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki-Style Dressing - Justine Doiron
Rhubarb Apricot Galette by Yossy Arefi
Fried Pickle Dip
Brie and Blackberry Puff Pastry bites unless you can find phyllo cups!!
Lemon Pout Cookies
On the Nightstand 38:06
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The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb
Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean
(Adaption is the movie based around The Orchid Thief. And yes, it stars Nicholas Cage)
Sea Wife by Amity Gauge
My Favorite Plant ed. Jamaica Kinkaid
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
On the Road 1:00:38
Oxbow Market, including Model Bakery & matcha ROSE chocolate from The Quiet Botanist
Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture for Julia Child exhibit!
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Saintsbury Winery, Jasmine Guillory chatting about Flirting Lessons, & LitQuake
With surprise meeting of artist e. bond!
Bingo 1:09:14
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry.
Ravelry actually open!
Monica’s Bingo:
LGBTQ+ The Incandescent, Emperor
Cook a dip: fried pickle dip
Ambitious gnocchi
Cortney’s Bingo:
Read lots of flower-focused books.
Cooked for a crowd + a colorful salad.
Made some repairs.
Crafting something summery–a garden!! (though it may not yield till next year).