trombonecat's blog

artistry

Simple.
Recently decided to try heavier weight yarn for crocheting hand warmers. I usually use worsted weight yarn for projects like mittens, fingerless gloves, and cowls. Would appreciate hearing pattern suggestions!

life

Cheesecake.
In my early thirties, a few friends would plan dinner parties where everyone would choose what to bring. I once made a decadent orange sunshine cheesecake, which had orange slices placed on top, which had been simmered in water and sugar then put on a rack to dry out a bit. Described this to the special person who became my husband. Many, many years later, I FINALLY made a cheesecake for us to enjoy this recent Christmas holiday. Find the recipe in Bon Appetit, March 1992, pages 73-74; it’s also a photo on the issue’s front cover. See photo of the week below.

Local.
Many of you know that I live in western Washington. Several nearby rivers have crested and fields and some farms have flooded. Some of the recovery and repairs will be over several months, if not longer. I live about 3 miles away on a hill in a development with other houses but this is the closest I’ve lived to a disaster situation. Thanks for reflecting on what you can help with current and future disasters in areas you are in or are connected to.

reading

Fantasy.
I started listening again to the Harry Potter book series last summer. Quickly figured out many others were doing the same as I’ve had to be on hold lists for the downloadable audiobook copies. Just started listening to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire I(Book #4). Have ordered aran-weight yarn in the two colors for the Gryffindor house and found a Tunisian crochet pattern for a scarf in Crochet Wizardry: The Official Harry Potter Crochet Pattern Book by Lee Sartori, 2021, 175 pages.

this week’s photo