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17 December, 2017
15 October, 2017
Episode 266: No Time
Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the Ravelry group. Thank you for listening!
Check out this episode!
Episode 266:
Weigh in:
On my needles and hooks:
Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light
Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel
Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.
Ebony- Berroco Vintage Chunky
Exercise:
No time for spinning
At the table:
No time for sewing
Appetizer:
Zen Yarn Garden - Gradient Quartets.
Colorway- vocal
Gradient Quartets are comprised of four colors, while gradient Trios have three colors.
• Yardage: 200 yards/182 meters per 50g skein (800 yards and 600 yards respectively)
• Fingering Weight Yarn
Zen Yarn Garden's dye studio is based is Ontario, Canada and run by full time husband and wife team Roxanne and Neville Yeun. We take pride in providing the most luxurious fibres available for our yarns and dyeing them in a range of beautiful semi-solid and one-of-a-kind colourways.
Our yarn is special. We know that every hank you buy is destined to have many hours in your stash and on your needles before it becomes a garment or accessory item that you will wear proudly. With each skein, we strive to reflect the same passion that you have for your projects and craft in our yarns.
My newest design- those attending a KitM will get a copy.
Sounds
Potluck:
All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group.
Grocery shopping:l
No time for shopping
Mindful moment:
Nothing Time
This weeks recipe:
Chicken Quesadillas
Recipes:
Sarge home and gone again
Audible books:
Origins
Knitlandia
How to knit a love song
On the menu:
Knittin' in the Mitten 2017
9 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event)
Information on the Ravelry group.
Door prizes:
Thank you to the companies that have sent door prizes this year.
Berroco Yarns
Green mountain Spinnery
The Woolery
Schacht Spindle Company
Leading Men Fiber Arts
The Green Mountain Spinnery
Studio June Yarn
Trade winds
Sundara Yarns
Gadget:
Drying Rack
11 September, 2017
Episode 265: A short one
Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com
Thank you for listening!
Episode 265:
Our thoughts are with everyone in all the states that are getting terrible disasters.
Safe journeys or stay safe as you tuck in.
Weigh in:
On my needles and hooks:
Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light
Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel
Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.
Exercise:
None
At the table:
Play stuffed animal vet for grans babies
Appetizer:
Alegria Grande by Manos Del Uruguay
If you love Alegria, you’ll love Alegria Grande. This is a worsted weight version of their delicious superwash and polyamide yarn base. Available in both semi-solid and space-dyed colors.
• Yardage: Approx. 197 yds / 180 mts per 3.5 oz / 100g
• Gauge: 18 - 20 sts = 4" / 10 cm
• Needle Size: US 6 - 8 / 4 - 5mm
• Care Instructions: Machine wash or hand wash in cool water. Dry flat.
Some Talking Points:
• Manos yarns are produced by skilled artisans in cooperatives located throughout Uruguay.
• Each skein of yarn purchased helps a woman in Uruguay to support her family.
• Bonus points for GREAT photography!
• Each skein is signed by the artisan so that you know who made your yarn and which village it came from.
• Manos yarn and fiber is certified Fair Trade.
Potluck:
All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group.
Grocery shopping:
Michigan Fiber Festival -
Feel good yarn Company -Silver Spun cotton & Tussah silk
Mindful moment:
It's ok not to be ok
This weeks recipe:
Kabobs on the grill:
Meat of choice
Veggies
Soak skewers
Pop on bits
BBQ
Recipes:
Grands
Sarge gone
Fall cleaning
Main computer died
On the menu:
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool
Knittin' in the Mitten 2017
14 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event)
Information on the Ravelry group.
Gadget:
Hulu- caught up on Librarians
Amazon prime- new season of Outlander
10 September, 2017
Episode 264: Wifenapped
Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com
and on the Ravelry group.
Thank you for listening!
Episode 264:
Weigh in:
On my needles and hooks:
Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light
Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel
Put away:
Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.
Summer Love Wrap- shepherds wool in Spring chick
Exercise:
Tour de Fleece fail: flat tire…Job
At the table:
Country Stitches in Lansing. Bought a quilt kit and 1/2 yard of fabric.
Appetizer:
Shepherds lamb yarn review
https://www.organiclamb.com/rambouillet-yarn
Pattern: Fuss Free Baby Cardigan ( turned into a pullover)
Potluck:
All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group.
Grocery shopping:
Knitting the perfect Fit by Melissa Leapman
Love of knitting fall 2017
Mindful moment:
Food as fuel -
I stopped obsessing about every macro.
I still take my vitamins and drink the 96 ounces I'm supposed to. But I don't obsess about every calorie that goes in my mouth. The stress was doing more harm than good. I'm on track and feeling good.
This weeks recipe:
Slow Cooker Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potato
Servings: 8
Here’s what you need
• Olive oil spray
• 3 lbs skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup salsa, divided
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch by ½ inch strips
• 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced for garnish
Instructions
1 Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
2 Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and cook until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to plate. Remove the skillet from heat.
3 In same skillet, combine the smoked paprika, allspice, chicken broth, ½ cup of the salsa, garlic, and remaining 1½ teaspoons cumin.
4 In a slow cooker, combine the sweet potatoes and red pepper strips. Generously season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs on top of the sweet potato mixture and pour the broth mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
5 Transfer the cooked chicken pieces from the slow cooker to a large plate. Remove the bones and shred the meat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sweet potato and red pepper mixture from the slow cooker and onto a serving platter. Top with the shredded meat and the remaining salsa. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis
285 calories, 6g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 3g sugar, 357mg sodium, 3g fiber, and 40g protein.
Recipes:
Stitches Midwest
Thank you JenAus0524!!
Stayed at Home 2 you Hilton.
Events like this are more about the people than the purchases for me.
Loved seeing everyone!
Too many to mention.
Purchases:
Treasure Goddess yarn booth - Outlander stitch marker bracelet
Buffalo Gold 2wo Sexy (bison &silk) dk gauntlet kit (getting hat pattern)
Garter Strip Jacket by Annie Modesett (mode knit yarn)
On the menu:
Michigan Fiber Festival
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool
Knittin' in the Mitten 2017
13 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event), Saturday only.
Information on the Ravelry group.
Gadget:
Purse sized projects.
Socks, one skein shawls, baby sweaters
Small bags- I like zippered.
Small notions kits.
I haven't been able to knit at work yet, but I like knowing there is a project there just in case.
15 July, 2017
Episode 263: Life Changes
Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the ravelry group.
Thank you for listening!
Episode 263:
Weigh in:
On my needles and hooks:
Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.
back one size smaller than fronts
short row sleeve caps
Summer Love Wrap- shepherds wool in Spring chick
Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light
Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel
Exercise:
132 yards two ply 18.5 Fiber from CJ Kopec creations. Merino, silk, camel, and alpaca.
98 yards bulky chain ply Colors from uniquely yours
Spinning blue merino
At the table:
None
Appetizer:
Dale Garn- Lerke Pluss
is a 53/47 blend of Merino wool and Egyptian cotton, perfect for year-round projects! This lightly textured yarn lends itself well to jackets, sweaters, cardigans, and other all-weather garments for children and adults.
• Available in 20 colors.
• Blend of 53% Merino Wool & 47% Egyptian Cotton.
• 50 g = approx 87 yards.
• Recommended needle size US 8
• Gauge: 18 stitches in stockinette stitch on the needle US 8 = 4 inches
Information about Heart of the Mitten:
Heart of the Mitten is a friendly yarn shop located in the historic Owosso Casket Co. building, adjacent to Woodard Station in Owosso. Look for the orange door!
We are the exclusive retailer of Dale Garn, and carry every line of Mango Moon and Be Sweet yarn, plus more! Looking for Knit Picks interchangeable needle tips or cables? We have those, too! Patterns, kits, notions… visit us online or in person today to choose your next project! We will also be the only place to get translated Dale Garn patterns!
Thoughts on the yarn…
Anja’s hat- I held the yarn double.
Used 100% of what was sent me.
Stitch definition is excellent. Not a lot of spring but I expected that. Really good for a sturdy shaped project.
Potluck:
All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group.
Grocery shopping:
Work clothes
wardrobe for $40
Mindful moment:
Remember to do for yourself
Recipes:
Job hunting successful
HR position at a local manufacturing plant.
Not used to working 40 hours
Home made ricotta cheese
On the menu:
Stitches Midwest
Michigan Fiber Festival
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool
Knittin' in the Mitten 2017
13 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event), Saturday only.
Information on the Ravelry group.
Gadget:
This essay appeared under the title “The Paradox of Our Age” in Words Aptly Spoken, Dr. Moorehead’s 1995 collection of prayers, homilies, and monologues used in his sermons and radio broadcasts.
12 July, 2017
Episode 262: Better Late than Never
I recorded this episode two weeks ago. I apologize that it has taken me time to get it uploaded. Please enjoy.
As always, show notes can be found at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the ravelry group.
Thank you for listening!
Episode 262:
Weigh in:
Finished:
Socks-Opal Ron colorway
On my needles and hooks:
Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.
back one size smaller than fronts
short row sleeve caps
Summer Love Wrap- shepherds wool in Spring chick
Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light
Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel
Exercise:
Grellow - chain plied. 120 yards of bulky
On bobbins:
18.5 Fiber from CJ Kopec creations. Merino, silk, camel, and alpaca.
Colors from uniquely yours
Tour de Fleece: July 1st- check out Team Sasquatch on Ravelry
At the table:
From the Yarn Hoarder podcast:
100 acts of sewing: dress 3 and skirt 1.
Still need to get fabric.
Need to make some clothes to wear to work.
Appetizer:
Firmoo glasses- stiff, a bit small but they fit. Need to get the arms bent a bit.
Came with a cute clamshell case and an eyeglass screwdriver keychain.
Potluck:
All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group.
Grocery shopping:
Hippo butts (and heads) stitch markers from Ann Tudor
Leather punch gun
Graduation and birthday prezzies:
Hand made journal
Hair wrap and bands
Mug decals
Gift card
Double stack pressure cooker tins
Pearl earrings
Mindful moment:
Hygge- thought process
Recipes:
Little Bear turned 6
Bear and family got the house!! They move in this weekend.
Michigan Adventure- rode all the roller coasters!!
End of internship
Graduation
Job hunting
Killed another steam cleaner :( priced linoleum for floors redo.
Birthday
Health check in:
Esophageal ablation
NSV: Repairing stairs
Sarge picked me up and set me inside the house.
Foods:
New recipes: skinnytaste.com
On the menu:
Stitches Midwest
Michigan Fiber Festival
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool
Knittin' in the Mitten 2017
13 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event), Saturday only.
Information on the Ravelry group.
Gadget:
Kindle unlimited. - loving summer!
Audio books/ reading books
30 day trial with Amazon Prime.
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