Episodes

Dec 11

Episode 179 Thursday December 4, 2025 On the Needles 3:44 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining! Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)-- DONE!! Shire Hat by Hook Mountain Handmade, Cascade 128 (bulky) in White (restart cuz lace, the rip cuz added extra knit rows)-- DONE!! Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!) On the Easel 17:04 300 Hand-painted amaryllis blooms Gouachevember Planning for 2026 Staffordshire notes– calendars still available On the Table 24:47 NYT Mortadella cookies Thanksgiving recap Wild rice pilaf Smitten Kitchen Butterscotch Apple Crisp from Keepers Green Beans with Carmelized Shallots and Dill Three Color Chopped Cabbage Salad from DALS Weekday Vegetarian: Get Simple Lunch pizzas with components from Good Things. Good Things Review On the Nightstand 54:51 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron Why We Die by Mick herron (audio) Brimstone by Callie Hart The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan (audio) Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (audio) The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller (I added to Eco-lit too)

Nov 27

Episode 178 November 20, 2025 On the Needles 2:01 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave– done!! Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg) Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst– DONE!! Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG) On the Easel 11:54 Gouachevember –butter-themed? Envelope painting for the 2026 Calendar (coming soon!) On the Table 16:07 https://pinchofyum.com/house-favorite-brussels-sprouts Gochujang Potato Stew Roasted Rutabaga and Apple with Kale and Coconut Vinaigrette from Linger by Hetty Lui McKinnon Rye crackers Oat cakes Persimmons & pomegranate salad with goat cheese, and cumin vinaigrette Portuguese white bean & kale stew with sausage On the Nightstand 28:37 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Extreme North: A Cultural History by Bernd Brunner, trans by Jefferson Chase The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Inspector Gamache #20) 36:54 Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire (october daye #19) 40:19 A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo (Singing Hills #6) 42:24 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen (The crucible #2) 44:01 Queen Demon by Martha Wells (Rising World #2) 46:06 The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale The Elements by John Boyne The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad Under the Tree 54:11 Needles Sock Sizing Ruler - Sock Knitting Bracelet Ruler - Twice Sheared Sheep Knit Extension Cords - Stitch Holder Cords - Twice Sheared Sheep Fandom knitting book https://www.nancybatesdesigns.com/product-page/knitting-the-national-parks-book Easel Blackwing Ruth Asawa set Caran D’ache anniversary sets Travel paint Brush roll option one , option two Kakimori dip pen table Little Sheet & Little Chill | Great Jones Earlywood wooden spatulas thin wooden spatula set - Earlywood Wooden Scraper Spoon - Earlywood Shop Ground Up Nut Butters Holiday A Cookbook Gift Guide - by Jenny Rosenstrach GIR utensil set Seka Hills Olive oil Mackenzie’s Fisherman hand scrub Butter flight with butter dish (I like Plugra and Beurre Disigny Salted) And there’s a shop in San Francisco that sells Bordier Butter too. One65 Patisserie & Boutique Nightstand personalized book press Papier Italian Summer reading journal custom book bobble ornament 1400 options Book Nook kits– owl , so many options! Fun readers &/or glasses case–IZIPIZI, eyebobs, peepers, Caddis Library candle–paddywax (sold out!) ** extra: Lingua Franca sweaters –”Vote Blue” Kris & Dave collection

Nov 13

Episode 177 November 6, 2025 On the Needles 1:24 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay– DONE!! Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg) Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst On the Easel 14:18 Manet & Morisot exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum (SF) Gouachevemeber 2025 Finishing up ceramics Calendar coming soon ! On the Table 26:53 LInger by Hetty Lui McKinnon Kale with sweet peanut sauce Potato & Sumac Salad Butternut with Lentils, olives and pickle sauce ISO long crispy taco shells Seasonal fruit salads On the Nightstand 37:37 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Rome: a history in seven sackings by Matthew Kneale (audio) The Summer War by Naomi Novik Cinder House by Freya Marske Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill Thief of Night by Holly Black Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd Bog Queen by Anna North

Oct 30

Episode 176 October 28, 2025 On the Needles 3:54 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hoya SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- DONE!! 2nd sock for PSP Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay Spooky Season socks : Cuff Club Vol. 2 by Summer Lee, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Gauge Dyeworks 4 ply sock in Pumpkin Stripe Latte– DONE!! 3D printed spinning wheel–source TBA On the Easel 14:08/16:06 Courtney Cerruti’s new CB class– Find your Creative Rhythm: 15 Ways to Spark & Sustain Creativity 2026 Calendar–coming soon (!!!) Gouachevemeber 2025 Uh Italy? Borghese Gallery Museo Nazionale Romano Smithsonian–Little Beasts exhibit (currently closed due to govt shut down) MFAHouston –Impressionist & post-Impressionist wing, plus excellent Islamic & Judaic art collections On the Table 30:13 Uh Italy? Pasticceria Regoli Cooking and Eating in Lazio: https://www.cooking-vacations.com/ https://www.nenaborgocastello.com/ Naples Food Tour: https://www.eatingeurope.com/naples/ Cranberry & White Chocolate Biscotti On the Nightstand 44:40 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Bryan Karetnyk The Lost Masterpiece by B. A. Shapiro The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland Liar’s Knot by M. A. Carrick (audio) Katabasis by R. F. Kuang Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim

Oct 16

Episode 175 October 15, 2025 HAPPY 7TH ANNIVERSARY! On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Paul klee - saw in vienna! Flax worsted Fleetwood Cortney loved: the succulent squares–eager for tote bag collaboration. And the Paul Klee sweater. On the Easel 4:11 More variety, darker colors and backgrounds Grey parrot with red in March Ceramics Cortney loved: delving into floral paintings, floral ceramics, growing flowers…also–the kryptonite illustration, and Monica’s Viennese cake collection. On the Table 7:11 Cocktail club Empty nest= one gf veg meal! Double swiss chicken cutlets Cortney loved: cocktail club–so inspiring! And teaching my boys how to cook. On the Nightstand 12:49 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Weird books are the best! Endling by Maria Reva On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle Orbital by Samatha Harvey Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami Cortney loved: catching up with the LouisePenny Three Pines series. All the floral volumes this spring (great resources!), and the Eco-lit list in our Bookshop.org site.

Oct 2

Episode 174 Monday September 22, 2025 On the Needles 5:35 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ?? SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- 2nd sock for PSP Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG) On the Easel 10:12 All the sewing, gardening, & painting…esp work on 2026 calendar. On the Table 18:13 Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Mushroom Bolognese my favorite vegetarian sandwich is.... - by Julia Turshen Pickled potato salad by Casey Elsass from What Can I Bring: How to live your guest life Secret Menu Dill-Pepperoncini Tuna Salad from Smitten Kitchen Ottolenghi Spicy Mushroom lasagna Blueberry Cheesecake Phyllo cups Paper airplane cocktail On the Nightstand 31:18 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, trans by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J. Haveland The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Sep 18

Episode 173 September 11, 2025 On the Needles 2:00 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Orkney Library knit group Yap and Yarn! Mystery Pumpkin witch gnome along Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream) Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG) On the Easel 10:16 Flowers! Sewing: the Paola Jacket , and blue cheetah pants (image coming soon) On the Table 16:09 Butter & Crumble Huck’s Broccoli and Lettuce Salad with an Accidental Ranch from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon Lentil Salad with Jammy Tomatoes by Jenny Rosenstrach Balsamic Gochujang Chicken with Red Onions and Tomatoes Pizza catastrophe in the very cool Gozney oven .\ Pizza Beans from Smitten Kitchen. Breakfast burritos, chicken gyros, and white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies from 100 Cookies . On the Nightstand 38:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson The Habsburgs: To Rule the World by Martyn Rady The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue People Like Us by Jason Mott The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young Isola by Allegra Goodman Bingo 56:51 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. Crazy day so no ghiradelli for Monica :( Cortney’s bingo: ½ credit for finding a thrifted piece to re-work. Ambitious–pizzzzzas.

Sep 4

Episode 172 August 28, 2025 On the Needles 1:58 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream) Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley On the Easel 7:31 Ruth Asawa tour . Flower series–on-going! Sewing: made custom tags, working on muslins. Class is via Seamwork . On the Table 27:01 Schnitzel, sausage stands, cake! Coffee! Tian - vegetarian restaurant in Vienna Budapest farm to table TATI Sarti Rosa Pizza oven –patio pizza stories coming soon! On the Nightstand 41:03 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, trans by Michele Hutchison Heartwood by Amity Gaige Sestia by G.R. Macallister Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick (audio) Is she really going out with him? By Sophie Cousens The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The Fact Checker by Austin Kelley Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen Real Americans by Rachel Khong Bingo 1:00:48 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. Monica's Bingo: Finally got the center square! Cortney’s Bingo: Debut Author with The Fact Checker Immigrant Perspective with Real Americans

Aug 21

Episode 171 Monday, August 11, 2025 On the Needles 1:47 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ?? Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Playful Day Yarns Funfetti DK in Blue Bonnet– DONE!! SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream) Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay On the Easel, etc. 9:47 Ongoing floral paintings . Lots of moss rock action. Design Your Wardrobe via Seamwork Floral Vase at ceramics On the Table 15:03 Strawberry lemonade cake by Yossy Arefi Sarti spritz Eggplant donburi from Dinner by Meera Sodha Bacon-wrapped shrimp for cocktail club *the marinade is great!! Pantry pasta with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and gr. turkey On the Nightstand 28:03 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrique, trans by Natasha Wimmer Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown Endling by Maria Reva Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Bingo 46:08 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. Monica’s BINGO Escapist: along comes amor- wedding! Lifestyle of the rich and famous!- BINGO! Cortney’s BINGO: Monica rec: Run for the Hills Craft, flower-focused: ceramic vase with daffodils Read LGBTQ+/Immigrant: The Bewitching Cook local: artichoke pasta

Aug 7

Episode 170 July 31, 2025 On the Needles 2:43 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Himalayan Skies– DONE!! Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, Haidmaiden Fine Yarns Camelspin in Tourmaline (70% Silk, 30% Camel)-- DONE!! Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Playful Day Yarns Funfetti DK in Blue Bonnet SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream) On the Easel 12:51 Painting flowers. Attempting to GROW flowers. Sculpting flowers. And sewing! Seamwork’s Design Your Wardrobe class . On the Table 24:32 Earl grey = fruit loops at the Ice Cream Bar Miso mushroom pasta and Creamy Miso potato salad from Pass the Plate by Carolina Gelen Papardelle bolognese with lentils and sausage from Dinner Changing the Game by Melissa Clark (couldn’t find good link although there are some similar ones out there if you search) Chicken & gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach . Jagalchi field trip! On the Nightstand 40:34 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto Beautiful Summer by Cesare Pavese, trans by Peter Owen (1949) The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King Heartwood by Amity Gaige Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson Bingo 1:03:36 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. Monica: Summer book: Beautiful Summer Faraway place: phoenix pencil company Summery craft: sophie scarf Cortney: Summer book: Heartwood Monica rec: Run for the Hills

Jul 24

Episode 169 July 17, 2025 On the Needles 2:42 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ?? SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)--DONE!! (ish) Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom– DONE!! Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, Haidmaiden Fine Yarns Camelspin in Tourmaline (70% Silk, 30% Camel) On the Easel/On the Wheel/In the Garden 8:21 Floral Series, in progress Ceramics: donut bowls, faceted vase, crazy vase beginnings Garden: all the thyme ground cover options On the Table 15:07 Easy Three Cheese Lasagna Cups (Perfect Appetizer) - Pudge Factor Pork & Pineapple Taco Whitefish Peperonata from Justine Cooks Chicken carving lessons Turkey Lentil Stew from Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball Citrus Pie Bar from 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer On the Nightstand 25:09 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout On the Calculation of Volume 1 by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J Haveland Half a Lifelong Romance by Eileen Chang (ch-ah-ng), trans by Karen S. Kingsbury China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan Bingo 39:36 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. #D object–donut bowls Read escapist–China Rich Girlfriend

Jul 10

Episode 168 Monday, July 7, 2025 On the Needles 2:41 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Purple Haze Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook –DONE! SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)--DONE!! (ish) Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom Westknits Surprise sock mkal On the Easel 9:50 Floral Commission–will post once it’s handed off. Sketchbooking while on vacation. On the Table 12:42 Garlic Shrimp Bake -- Washington Post Purslane Salad (semizotu salatasi) Recipe on Food52 Purslane Salad With Cherries and Feta Recipe NYT Craftbuzz- miso ice cream with chatgpt! Sesame & Miso Peach Crumble - by Susan Spungen Crane’s Pies near South Haven, MI The Elegant Farmer apple pie in a bag! And a copycat recipe for YOU! Whipped Feta dip Blueberry Olive Oil loaf with Cornmeal On the Nightstand 24:02 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson Silver Elite by Dani Francis Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Boardbent (audio) The Love Haters by Katherine Center The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (audio) War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans, trans by David McKay Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au Awake in the floating city by Susanna Kwan Book that I accidentally re-read: Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt The Once Upon a Time Bookshop series by Alice Hoffman (on kindle) Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid Bingo 49:52 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. Monica’s Bingo Cortney rec! Rose Code Colorful Salad: kale salad with beans, blue corn chips, tomato, etc 3D: Noteworthy Finish a wip: paul klee Cortney’s Bingo: Vacation painting & cooking Donated books Made a dip! Finished a floral commission

Jun 26

Episode 167 June 20, 2025 On the Needles 2:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info 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 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! 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).

Jun 12

Episode 166 June 5, 2025 On the Needles 2:03 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Splash Pad Party info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Rosette– DONE!! Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019 – DONE!! Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom On the Easel 11:01 Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA ! Bouquets to Art at the DeYoung ! New landscape class with Suzanne Allard Lots of florals! And trip to SF Flower Market . On the Table 20:54 Beautiful Soup (Vegetable Soup with Beets, Dill and Orange Zest) by Celia Barbour/NYT Tender Tempeh Meatballs that I Hope You'll Try https://thedeliciouslife.com/miso-mustard/#recipe Vegan Baja Style Cauliflower Tacos from ATK Salt Fat Acid Heat –Samin Nosrat series on Netflix (you want episode two, or watch the whole thing!) Turkey Chimichanga from Rachel Ray Mac & Cheese from scratch, with added dijon (from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman) Beef Kofta Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie from Pie Academy On the Nightstand 37:28 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Death of the Author by Nnedi Okarafor Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang Don't Sleep with the Dead by Nigh Vo Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (audio) Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakumi, trans by Asa Yoneda Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson My Friends by Fredrik Backman Bingo 1:05:35 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. Monica: Immigrant read: death of the author Cook something summery/colorful salad/international: rojak salad with avocado, tofu & tamarind Start a new project: water lily cowl Cortney: Cook for a crowd: strawberry pretzel bars Cook summery: strawberry rhubarb pie

May 29

Episode 165 May 22, 2025 On the Needles 2:36 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant– DONE Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019 Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook On the Easel 13:20 Heritage/heirloom roses Floral series! On the Table 19:00 Chicken with Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta from What Goes With What by Julia Turshen Roasted Turnips with red onion, lentils and wasabi aioli from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon Borlotti beans, chopped salad and tahini from Dinner by Meera Sodha Chickpea flour pancakes with coconut chutney from Dinner by Meera Sodha Miso-pickled vegetables (next time, slice english cucumber thicker) Strawberry Pretzel Bar (May I recommend a purchased fruit tart from Noe Valley Bakery ?) On the Nightstand 31:40 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir, trans by Mary Robinette Kowal The Favourites by Layne Fargo When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross Vintage Roses and Peonies by Jane Eastoe, photographed by Georgianna Lane Ranunculus , Lilacs , and Dahlias by Naomi Slade, photographed by Georgianna Lane Bingo 51:58 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.

May 15

Episode 164 May 8, 2025 On the Needles 1:13 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths– DONE!! Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Handmaiden Fine Yarn Camelspin in tourmaline– DONE!! April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019 On the Easel/Wheel 10:12 Ceramics challenges and semi-wins BIG florals: lilac, anemone, irises! On the Table 19:53 Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe Potato, Asparagus and Parmesan Soup from Eat Voraciously Tofu Steaks with mushroom gravy from Susan Spungen Souvla Chicken Salad on repeat On the Nightstand 28:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Runaway Horses by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, trans by Gregory Dowling The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith Piglet by Lottie Hazell (audio) Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

May 1

Episode 163 April 28, 2025 On the Needles 1:08 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info NoCKRs retreat! Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks– DONE!! Would You Rather KAL , Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits– DONE!! Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather Professor Fungi gnome mkal by Sarah Schira, Canon Handdyes John merino sock in Lamplighter, Plucky Knitter Trusty Fingering in Heartbreaker, Yarn Love Juliet Sock in pizzazz– DONE!! On the Easel 3:15 Daffodil Week ! White Flower Farm , Laurel Ridge Daffodils , Alexander Calder , Denver Botanic Garden On the Table 22:55 Miso Brown Sugar Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Yossy Arefi (Have a Little Something) Gnocchi mac and cheese from Washington Post Eat Voraciously Ep 5: Grilled Cheese of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb Miso Butter Glazed Turnips and Black Rice from Tenderheart Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream cheese frosting Spring Risotto with Ramps , asparagus, garlic, and parmesan Spring Pea Fritters On the Nightstand 33:10 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Quicksilver by Callie Hart Kissed a Sad Goodbye by Deborah Crombie (audio, duncan #6) The Traitor by Ava Glass (audio) emma makepeace #2 Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham My Mother’s Boyfriends by Sarah Schoech Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley Mid-read on: Paris in Ruins by Sebastian Smee The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian A Guide to Bearded Irises by Kelly D. Norris Daffodils by Naomi Slade

Apr 17

Episode 162 April 10, 2025 On the Needles 1:27 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Silver Jade–DONE!! Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks Would You Rather KAL , Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink – DONE!! Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather Cortney’s Pocket Story! On the Easel 18:37 100-Day wrap up Upcoming: Daffodil Week! Watch IG for snippets. On the Table 24:44 Mango paneer curry dals/meera sodha Maple roasted carrots & double chickpeas hetty liu mckinnon Sheet pan gnocchi with spinach, sausage/beans and creamy pesto julia turshen Cooking from Keepers by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion Fusilli with Broccolini (used sourdough fusilli and ground turkey). Morning Chicken (with creamer potatoes and asparagus in one tray). MUG cake! With my fave strawberry protein powder . On the Nightstand 36:43 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Glow of the Everflame (kindred’s curse saga #2) by Penn Cole The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia #1) by Carissa Broadbent rose/house by Arkady Martine Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, trans by Lin King Ok, now the tragedies: Penance by Kristin Koval Still Life with Remorse by Maira Kalman We Loved it All by Lydia Millet Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

Apr 3

Episode 161 March 27, 2025 On the Nightstand 1:19 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (audio) Mourn Not Your Dead by Deborah Crombie (audio) #4 Dreaming of the Bones by Deborah Crombie (audio) #5 Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire #10 Come and Get It by Kiley Reid Book Society Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson North Woods by Daniel Mason On the Table 26:29 https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/lemon-meringue-martini Spring Pilau from Meera Sodha’s East ( Artichoke Sauce from Jenny Rosenstrach) Mägo review: SouthAmerican Fine Dining On the Easel 42:38 California Art Supply – new paint! Michael Harding Handmade Artists Oil Colours and Borciani * Bonazzi brushes. Prepping for Daffodil week. And quietly completing my Secret 100 Day sketchbook! On the Needles 46:57 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Silver Jade Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink Yarn Crawl!

Mar 20

Episode 160 March 13, 2025 Themed merchandise is the way to my heart Full Circle On the Needles 2:36 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Bay Area Yarn Crawl (not Rav link) Sock Madness season Mystery gnome (not Rav link) Would you rather kal (not Rav link) Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium– DONE!! Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink On the Easel 10:08 Cortney tours the Smithsonian Museums! National Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum, Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery, Hirshhorn, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American Art, and back to the National Gallery of Art + East wing. Wedding bouquet gift for Ellen. Upcoming: Daffodil Week ! On the Table 19:31 Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe Yuzu Miso Soba Noodle Soup Flour + Water (San Francisco) pasta tasting menu Sushi Taro (Dupont Circle. Washington D.C.) tasting menu Preserve (Annapolis) Zesty Artichoke Sauce from Everyday Vegetarian On the Nightstand 30:47 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Battle Royal and Codename Charming by Lucy Parker The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang (audio) Nobody Walks by Mick Herron (audio) Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie (audio) The Collaborators by Michael Idov Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar The River has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant Eco-Lit , selections from National Museum of Natural History plus a few of my own! This list will likely grow…

Mar 6

Episode 159 February 27, 2025 On the Needles 1:27 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Baby hat , doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks– DONE!! Bankhead hat by Susie Gorlay, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in Midnight Sea–DONE!! Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak)-- DONE!! On the Easel 10:15 Half-way of the Secret 100-Day! Klaus Mäkelä & Yuja Wang | Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major On the Table 18:28 Julia Turshen signing with Nina LaCour Mustard ponzu chicken and broccoli from Ali Slagle substack Boyfriend salmon from Justine Cooks Smitten Kitchen Marsala Meatballs A diy potato & leek crostada with hasty pie crust On the Nightstand 29:15 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Secret Hours by Mick Herron (audio) Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (audio) All Fours by Miranda July The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

Feb 20

Episode 158 February 13, 2025 On the Needles 1:56 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Hoodola by Laura Nelkin, Lady Dye Yarns DK in Notorious, Yarn Love Amy March DK in Beneath the Waves– DONE!! Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Echevaria– DONE!! January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks– DONE!! February Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in Love Bug and others– DONE!! Baby hat , doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak) Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). (Wintery Knitting!) On the Easel 18:18 Secret 100 Day Project, flip through coming soon Finished one Winter sketchbook, a Pith sketchbook . “Blue Series” drawings Florals, plus a field trip to the new SF Flower Market On the Table 22:57 First recipe test for America’s Test kitchen! Sesame-feta meatballs with burst tomatoes Shallot, egg, bread,FETA BRINE, cumin, lamb Meatballs, shallot, cherry tomato, feta cubes chicken thighs + fries - by Julia Turshen Yogurt marinade chicken thighs yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, garlic, za’atar ½ for marinade, ½ for drizzle Real Texas Nachos Recipe Valentine Care Packages “Winter” tacos with shrimp and slaw from A Dish for All Seasons Bionaturae Sourdough Fusilli On the Nightstand 37:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (audio). Sword Crossed by Freya Marke A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey Onyx storm by Rebecca Yarros Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis The Pairing by Casey McQuiston Flower Philosophy by Anna Potter A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny

Feb 6

Episode 157 January 30, 2025 On the Needles 1:37 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)-- DONE!! Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Echevaria Hoodola by Laura Nelkin, Lady Dye Yarns DK in Notorious, Yarn Love Amy March DK in Beneath the Waves Cortney’s needles: sewing-related content On the Easel 13:24 Secret 100 Day Project Special pet portrait Mary Cassatt exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum On the Table 17:22 Hoisin Beef/Mushroom Stew by Julia Turshen Sweet and Savory Rice Noodles with Roasted Mushrooms from SF Chronicle BBQ Carrots and Beans from Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry Turnip Chard Soup from Vegetable Kingdom by Bryant Terry NYT Chicken and artichoke Stew Winter Pilau from East by Meera Sodha (winter veg cooking) On the Nightstand 27:57 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Arca by G.R. Macallister All Shall Be Well by Deborah Crombie (audio, Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James #2) The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett The Rivals by Jane Pek (Claudia Lin #2) Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (audio) Door to Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn, trans by Melody Shaw All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia

Jan 23

Episode 156 January 16, 2025 On the Needles 2:02 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)-- DONE!! Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation– January DONE!! Fingering yarn cozy by Melina Brell, Fibernymph Dyeworks Mountain Tweed in a Game for all Seasons– DONE!! My Favorite Things Dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, KnitPicks Dishie in Blue– DONE!! Tawashi Knot by Marte Fagervik, Rico Design Creative Bubble in Gold– DONE!! January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn) Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). (Wintery Knitting!) On the Easel 23:00 Secret 100 Day project with Daria & Marcy. Oil painting On the Table 27:12 Justine Cooks by Justine Doiron Parmesan Crusted Olives/Butter Beans Black Rice, Blistered Greens and Herby Tonnato Grilled Corn and Tomatoes with Vegan Tonnato Sauce Recipe - Sean Baker Crispy Rice in Sungold-Miso Broth Cinnamon Romesco Chickpeas and Charred Greens Russian Tea Cakes for Cocktail Club My “italian stew” no tomatos this time, added spinach. Sauteed chard with garlic. (Wintery cooking!) Citrus peel syrup? Stay tuned. (Wintery cooking!) On the Nightstand 37:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Three by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri (audio, Burning Kingdoms trilogy) The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan Orbital by Samantha Harvey A Better Man by Louise Penny The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Spetys (winter reading!)

Jan 9

Episode 155 January 2, 2025! On the Needles 1:14 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower: –DONE!! Wildcat Warmth Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove Heather and Eggplant– DONE!! Gnana’s Visit by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnana’s House ( C1 Raspberry Jam, C2 Flint, C3 Tinsel, C4 Marshmallow) plus Dream in Color Smooshy in Green Light from previous kit– DONE!! Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schira, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas, KnitPicks Stroll fingering in Strawberry– DONE!! Twinkle Toes Saxe Point Socks by Andrea Rangel, Gauge Dyeworks fingering in Twinkle–DONE!! Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!) Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation Cortney is working on the Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). On the Easel 15:17 2025 Scenic Route Calendars ! New secret 100-Day project with Daria and Marcy . On the Table 21:42 upside-down cranberry cake – smitten kitchen Broccoli Cheddar Beans with Crispy Cheddar Panko by Carolina Gelen Swiss Chicken Cutlets Crisp Green Salad with Caramelized Citrus Dressing by Carolina Gelen Cocktail Club Gingerbread cake –VERY forward on the molasses. Christmas for 26 people. Some family favorites. New favorite: Chicken with garlic & shallots (shallots added to this recipe ). On the Nightstand 39:28 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The City in Glass by Nghi Vo Real Tigers , Spook Street , London Rules , Joe Country , Slough House , Bad Actors by Mick Herron (audio) The Examiner by Janice Hallett A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Huruki Murakami, trans by Philip Gabriel Noel Nook: Slay Bells Ring by Nancy Robards Thompson (maddie and jenna) Brightly Shining by Ingvild H. Rishøi, trans by Caroline Waight A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (sunny and issac) Season of Love , For Never and Always , Hers for the Weekend by Helena Greer The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake (Brighton & Charlotte) One Week in January by Carson Ellis Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati Glass Houses by Louise Penny Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin On the Horizon 1:02:37 Yearly goals 2025 Monica’s 2024 Wrap-up/2025 Goals: Needles: 17,674 yards in 33 projects, knit 2 sweaters with pre 2022 yarn. Coming up: Succulents blanket CAL, Colorwork cuff club Table: Started Cocktail Club for entertaining goal. Coming up: Great British bake off bakes Read 175 books, completed most of Storygraph Reads the World and Tacoma Extreme Reader Challenges. Coming up: Repeat Read the World and Tacoma Extreme! Cortney’s 2024 Wrap-up/2025 Goals: Needles: finished the Mondo Cable Cardi & WORE it!! Aiming to: work more regularly on the Pressed Flower pullover, make/mend a garment each season. HOW: use a Make9 grid to inspire and achieve. Easel: painted a book cover series for Nancy Robards Thompson via Tulle Publishing. Completed several “pretend” Field Guides. Did some plein air painting. Completed a secret 100-Day project with Daria. Gouachevember! Scenic Route calendar. Aiming to: paint a seasonal landscape/botanical, try a seasonal color palette, Fill a sketchbook each season. HOW: keep ref material at the ready, visit new flower mart, check museum on-line catalogues for “famous” seasonal landscapes… Table: Cocktail Club is very inspiring! Teaching the boys how to prepare their favorites is heart-warming. Aiming to: seek out seasonal recipes, go to Farmer’s market with seasonal list, look at favorite restaurant seasonal menus. Local, seasonal cookbooks! Nightstand: read 68 fiction, many other art & cook books. “Found” my favorite genre: environmental lit. Aiming to: read a little more. Seasonally! What Should I Read Next seasonal reading episode HOW: use the big library lists, esp Tacoma Public Library Extreme Reader resources . Also: Cortney’s winter playlist on Spotify.

Dec 12, 2024

Episode 154 December 5, 2024 On the Needles 2:00 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower: Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient, Berroco Vintage in Cast Iron --DONE!! Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!) Wildcat Warmth Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove Heather and Eggplant Gnana’s Visit by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnana’s House ( C1 Raspberry Jam, C2 Flint, C3 Tinsel, C4 Marshmallow) plus Dream in Color Smooshy in Green Light from previous kit CORTNEY ‘s sweater project: Pressed Flowers Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin. On the Easel 13:47 Gouachevember complete Studio calendar SOLD OUT! 18:04 applause! On the Table 20:00 Yes Cocktail Co. PB&J cake from 100 Afternoon Sweets Green bean casserole from SmittenKitchen.com Mushroom kimchi mapo tofu from Ottolenghi Comfort Butternut tamarind coconut stew My own “invention”! Italian Stew? Mire poix with sausage, seasonings, diced tomatoes, and gnocchi. The Jenny R. salad for Thanksgiving! Three-color cabbage salad with crispy chickpeas (I used pepitas). And her awesome yogurt/lime dressing. On the Nightstand 35:49 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Noel Nook: Gingerdead House by Nancy Warren (audio) Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke Dead Lions by Mick Herron (audio) Maame by Jessica George (audio) Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak In Universes by Emet North The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny Whale Fall by Elizabeth O’Connor Clear by Carys Davies

Nov 28, 2024

Episode 153 November 21, 2024 On the Needles 1:19 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower: Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!) Wildcat Warmth Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove Heather and Eggplant On the Easel 7:03 Gouachevember Calendar–Scenic Route coming soon ! On the Table 12:05 JT review What Goes With What Child of the 90s bowl Ginger bok choy Bbq tofu & sweet potatoes Lentil sw potato shep pie Sticky pork/tofu with broccoli/zucchini& bok choy Cherry/pear/almond crisp but apple/berry/vanilla Peanut Butter Miso Cookie Polish Mushroom Stew Cabbage & Spinach slaw from Get Simple Test kitchen live! https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/5237-join-our-community-of-recipe-testers On the Nightstand 25:19 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Happy Stories, Mostly by Norman Eikson Pasaribu, trans by Tiffany Tsao The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich The Long Way Home by Louise Penny Playground by Richard Powers Under the Tree 46:38 Yarn Crafts Knitting Needles Hair Claw – The Peach Fuzz (also crochet, sewing, foods) My Knitting Notes from Laine Magazine Row Counter Rings At-Home Acid Dye Kit - Neighborhood Fiber Co. Wool felt pencil case – Retrosaria JamPDX for crafters PREORDER your own checklist mug — JaMpdx Art ideas: Case for Making (local to SF) beautiful watercolor sets, supplies, & classes Molotow Marker set Kuratake Gansai Tambi new art nouveau set Ohuhu Alcohol markers & sketchbook Ferris Wheel Press pens, inks, & sketchbook Toyo toolboxes (available at Center Hardware in SF) sketchbooks Table Ideas: https://jennylemons.com/collections/midi-hair-claws (food designs) Farfalloni Pasta Pot Grips - Set of 2 – MoMA Design Store The Spice House (spices, salts, blends, sets, flatpacks) Ina garten memoir America’s test kitchen 25th anniversary cookbook Comfort by Yotem Ottolenghi 100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah Kieffer Hedley & Bennet apron End-grain cutting board ideas Perfectly Seasoned (local to SF) on 24th Street. Try “Brunch Dust” Cast-iron loaf pan (bought in Japantown at Soko Hardware ) Nightstand ideas: Book hair clip https://www.idealbookshelf.com/ personalized book prints/mugs/totes/phone case, food writing tea towel, Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany booked all weekend puzzle Personalized Blind Date with a Book (etsy, choose theme and genre, includes book, tea,snack, stickers, coasters, socks, highlighter and tabs, reading list) Betsey Johnson Book Club purse Bake Club by Christina Tosi America’s Test Kitchen 25th Anniversary edition Story of Drawing: An Alternative History of Art The Story of Art without Men by Katy Hessel The Work of Art ; how something comes from nothing by Adam Moss Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin Plus: bibliophile pencils , cozy reading blanket (splurge), cute book tote , book ends, book marks.

Nov 14, 2024

Episode 152 November 11, 2024 On the Needles 1:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite– DONE!! Peace and Joy socks by KnittenKristen, Gauge DyeWorks Trifecta Fingering in Jack o’lantern with pumpkin mini– DONE!! Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Elixir (2010! Carpe yarnem!)-- DONE!! Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!) On the Easel 9:51 2025 Calendar–stay tuned. Gouachevember ! Travel sketches On the Table 14:56 Streamlined Mushroom soup from Weekday Vegetarians: Get Simple ( link to her blog article about the Moosewood recipe this one is based on ) mushroom rockefeller from What Goes With What by Julia Turshen mushroom swiss burger rice from What Goes With What by Julia Turshen Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Chicken Stew On the Nightstand 23:25 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Slow Horses by Mick Herron (audio) The Great Witches Baking Show and Baker’s Coven by Nancy Warren (audio) Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang The Empusium: a health resort horror story by Olga Tokarczuk, trans by Antonia Lloyd-Jones Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Playground by Richard Powers The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

Oct 31, 2024

Episode 151 October 23, 2024 On the Needles 1:21 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower: NOAA UPDATE, OFFICE IN ASHEVILLE OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite Peace and Joy socks by KnittenKristen, Gauge DyeWorks Trifecta Fingering in Jack o’lantern with pumpkin mini Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Elixir (2010! Carpe yarnem!) Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient Islesburgh Toorie by The Doull Family, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (ink, sherbert pink, pumpkin, purple, parma gentian– DONE!! On the Easel 12:52 Ann’s pockets! Calendar work–A few of our favorite things On the Table 16:56 Roasted Bok Choy Tofu Asian Bowls from SF Chronicle Pumpkin butter/caramelized onion/white cheddar grilled cheese Nutty Zucchini Lime Cake from Snacking Bakes by Yossy Arefi (Nutty Parsnip variation) Soft pretzels for Cocktail Club Y ogurt Marinated chicken Celery Salad with Apples from NYT Weekday Vegetarian 2: Get Simple Review 25:41 On the Nightstand 52:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (audio) The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia We Solve Murders by Richard Osman Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson Beaverland by Leila Philip

Oct 17, 2024

Episode 150! 6th Anniversary! October 10, 2024 On the Needles 1:05 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite Fall SHaGS by Sarah Jordan, Fibernymph DyeWorks Mountain Tweed BFL in A Game for All Seasons (pumpkin contrast, pink/purple/blue/red/orange/green stripes, Simultaneous Heel Flap and Gusset Socks)-- DONE!! Peace and Joy socks by KnittenKristen, Gauge DyeWorks Trifecta Fingering in Jack o’lantern with pumpkin mini Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient Islesburgh Toorie by The Doull Family, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (ink, sherbert pink, pumpkin, purple, parma gentian Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Elixir (2010! Carpe yarnem!) On the Easel 18:35 Seascape gift Calendar of favorite things Field Guides–collectibles! Cloud studies On the Table 23:24 miso sweet potato and broccoli bowl – smitten kitchen Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Tofu and Gochujang Butter Carolina Gelen's Butter Beans Alla Vodka Cabbage Stir-fry with peanut butter from DALS Leek & Cheddar scone (underbaked) Smoothies for the heat Broccoli with Beef –premarinated the beef with corn starch slurry Veg protein bread–which I do NOT recommend. On the Nightstand 34:21 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Bundt Instrument by Nancy Warren (audio) The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier Bright Sword by Lev Grossman State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (audio) When the Killing’s Done by T.C. Boyle The Hunter by Tana French Virgil Wander by Leif Enger On Reflection 58:50 Needles 43 projects last year and only at 24 this year? Lots of gnomes, goodly amount of gifts. More process/KALs? But some super happy making sweaters (ilha, gridlines, 3 summer tops) Dark Academia got most likes Cortney loved: Monica’s Bay Area Yarn Crawl coverage, the Explicate Hat by Hunter Hammersen, Coloring Book Raglan by Aimeeshermakes, and Dark Academia sweater by River Road Knits. Easel Sheep butter mold from last year anni episode Bird and pb London one: big ben, fox, typewriter, pretzel, wine Cortney is happy with these creations: last summer’s bird prize, annual Gouachevember, tiny typewriter for the SFPL tiny art show. Table Full veg! No kids! Cortney noticed: how the podcast continues to ignite cooking projects, be they low-sodium, less meat, more mushrooms. nightstand 125 books! +41 last year pre-anniversary Audio, foreign, cant keep away from challenges Sue grafton! Christmas/holiday books Better idea what’s going to annoy me even if i cant keep away from it Fresh water for flowers by Valerie Perrin I cheerfully refuse by leif enger Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez Cortney finally figured out: her genre of choice! Environmenal/eco fiction!! Where the environment IS a character, or an important feature. Books like: The Light Pirate by Lucy Brooks-Dalton and I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Also, alway happy to read a well-written romance or witchy story.

Oct 3, 2024

Episode 149 September 26, 2024 On the Needles 4:05 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower Someone to Write Gnome About by Sarah Schira, Must Stash Yarn in komorebi, oakmoss and natural – DONE!! Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard– DONE!! OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite Fall SHaGS by Sarah Jordan, Fibernymph DyeWorks Mountain Tweed BFL in A Game for All Seasons Clapoti fest On the Easel 15:09 Field guides: butter, hostas, lichen? Seascape commission On the Table 22:35 No pasta on monday! https://www.loveandlemons.com/whipped-ricotta/ Pear Walnut Ricotta crostini Pumpkin Margarita - Sugar and Charm Peanutty cabbage and tofu Peach Cobbler in the two-person Le Creuset Stuffed Mushrooms from How to Cook Everything And sampling recipes from Weekday Vegetarians: Get Simple Full review coming Oct. 23rd On the Nightstand 37:09 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! America is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan The Lady Waiting by Magdalena Zyzak (audio) Burn by Peter Heller It Had to be You by Eliza Jane Brazier (audio) Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson The West Passage by Jared Pechaček A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher The White Hare by Jane Johnson

Sep 19, 2024

Episode 148 September 12, 2024 On the Needles 1:50 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower Mystery of Grimblewood KAL by Sarah Schira, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade– DONE!! Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard– this was all stash yarn OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite Someone to Write Gnome About by Sarah Schira, Must Stash Yarn in komorebi, oakmoss and natural On the Easel 12:41 Tattoo season! Handmades label Pretend Field Guides series On the Table 20:21 Grilled Zucchini with Miso Butter Glaze and Chili Crisp by Susan Spungen magic apple plum cobbler – smitten kitchen Jenny Rosenstrach book signing! At Omnivore books Languishing peaches Banana Coffee Cake (don’t overbake) Apple Fritter Bread Spicy Lentil Curry with ground turkey & feta (searching for recipe…) Souper Cubes that I need in my kitchen On the Nightstand 35:36 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura The Brides of High Hill by Nigh Vo Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis Translation State by Ann Leckie Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes (audio) The Unwedding by Allie Condy Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson The God of the Woods by Liz Moore All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Bingo 56:25 All done! Go check out Winner Pam’s video !

Sep 5, 2024

Episode 147 August 29, 2024 On the Needles 1:12 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade– DONE!! Color Pop FO thread Mystery of Grimblewood KAL by Sarah Schira, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard On the Easel 10:41 Imaginary Field Guides ( like this one ). BIG florals on paper Mining the sketchbooks On the Table 17:57 Atlantic Beach Ice Cream Pie: refreshing & no-bake for Wall of Heat 2024 Wash post food newsletters PPII: Tofu Shakshuka by Hetty Lui McKinnon, harissa paste I used (look on site for preserved lemon paste as well) Ottolenghi Simple: roast chicken/mushrooms with preserved lemon , Zucchini, thyme and walnut salad , Tomatoes with sumac shallots Heirloom Tomato Tart with puff pastry. Inspired by the cover ! Riffed on my own because I didn’t have gorgonzola. Turkey meatloaf with potato rosti & farmer’s market salad On the Nightstand 32:49 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Forbidden Notebook by Alba de Céspedes, trans by Ann Goldstein God of the Woods by Liz Moore Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren The Last Warner Woman by Kei Miller House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, trans by Marisol Ramirez The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier Bingo 56:06 We’re all done! Listen to the episode to see if you won! Cortney’s Bingo: Veg recipe with the Tomato tart

Aug 22, 2024

Episode 146 August 15, 2024 On the Needles 2:41 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone – DONE!! Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade Color Pop FO thread On the Easel 11:21 Finished my 100 Day Project! Working sporadically on #3materialsdrawingchallenge On the Table 16:40 Aug 27: DALS book release Oct 15: julia turshen book release Veg-Packed Bean Soup and Zucchini Blossoms - Dinner: A Love Story A Summery Take on Eggplant Parm - by Jenny Rosenstrach Mexican Street Corn Salad with Tofu and Greens by Jenny Rosenstrach ‘Marry Me’ chicken that i prepared with tomato paste and a splash of heavy cream Food prep bowls for Nathan On the Nightstand 29:26 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen Starling House by Alix E. Harrow Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Meet the Bennedettos by Kate Cotugno Long Island by Colm Toibin Last House ; or the Age of Oil by Jessica Shattuck Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Bingo 53:52 Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Almost done! Announcing winners next episode! BINGO! Reading (mostly) Book in translation: fresh water for flowers Vacation knitting Summertime book: midnight feast Colorful salad: mexican street corn Pizza: kale burrata Cortney’s Bingo: New technique: the 3 materials challenge Monica rec, perhaps?: I Cheerfully Refuse

Jul 25, 2024

Episode 145 July 18, 2024 On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien, De Rerum Natura Antigone in Pivoine– DONE!! Spill the Tea by Marie Greene, Malabrigo Arroyo in cereza, Sugar Plum Circus merino sport in charcoal and merlin’s beard Color Popportunity Socks by Stephen West, Walk Collection Tough Sock in Powder plus Secret, Envy and Nightshade On the Easel 9:50 Secret 100 Day project And prepping for an autumn Open Studio Finished Nathan’s BIG painting (the edges). On the Table 13:47 Salmon with Sweet Mustard Glaze - by Jenny Rosenstrach - Dinner: A Love Story Ginger Shrimp with Carrot Couscous Spoonbread Stuffed Poblanos from Veg Forward Lemon Honey Posset by Ali Slagle The epic “open sauce” chicken sandwich as per Nathan’s obsession. Inspired by this food truck . Lasagna–heavy on the San Marzano tomatoes On the Nightstand 28:17 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! https://modernmrsdarcy.com/disability-books/ Mars House by Natasha Pulley Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America by Sara B. Franklin Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Spitting Gold by Carmella Lowkis The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny The Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird by Louisa Morgan Middletide by Sarah Crouch The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Bingo 53:59 Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Let someone else cook: i forgot! My parents! Flank steak, potato salad, green salad Cort rec: Covenant of Water Make you laugh: rom-commers Debut author: ministry of time Cortney’s Bingo: Read local-ish: The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird Read Summertime: Middletide Read Disability: How the Light Gets in (addiction) Cook tomato: lasagna to-go Finished project: Nate’s BIG painting! The Loose Ends Project

Jul 11, 2024

Episode 144 July 5, 2024 On the Needles 1:51 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Fall MKAL gnome Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone Sommeralv Line Edition (summer elf/fairy) by Marte Helgetun, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk (cotton, silk, nylon) in Maho Bay– DONE!! Ochre Cardigan by Ambah O’Brien, De Rerum Natura Antigone in Pivoine On the Easel 12:30 Tiny Pencils Podcast New supplies: Koh-i-noor versatil pencil Tim Holtz Distress Crayons Secret 100-Day sketchbook project Open Studio in Nov. On the Table 19:06 Savory pear tart from Snacks for Dinner by Lucas Volger Green rice with singed feta (i dream of dinner by Ali Slagle) Honey butter tempeh with asparagus (ali slagle) Gluten free puff pastry from Schär Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches from America’s Test Kitchen Family (sorry for the paywall on the recipe link; I do recommend checking out the cookbook!) Chicken Enchiladas with fresh corn BIG colorful salads for gatherings On the Nightstand 31:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley (audio) Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister Those Beyond the Wall by Miciah Johnson Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday In the Flesh by Christa Wolf, trans. By John Barrett All the Little Bird-Hearts by Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow Wolfsong by TJ Klune Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck Big Little Spells by Hazel Beck Bingo 57:57 Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Disability: all the little bird-hearts New medium: linen Appetizer menu Cortney’s BINGO: Lots of colorful salads

Jun 27, 2024

Episode 143 June 20, 2024 Thanks to Pam Maher of Unraveling a Knitting Podcast Dance under the full moon On the Needles 1:52 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Westknits Surprise Sock along is back! Starts july 9 Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set– DONE!! Sommeralv Line Edition (summer elf/fairy) by Marte Helgetun, Classic Elite Yarns Classic Silk (cotton, silk, nylon) in Maho Bay On the Easel 10:57 Sketching while traveling: Elandan Bonsai Gardens Working on botanicals On the Table 15:54 Red lentil ful with chickpeas and sumac roasted cauliflower from Cool Beans Artichoke and preserved lemon pasta from Anything’s Pastable Soy sauce eggs and avocado from Ali Slagle Chocolate Mousse , minus the pie part Popovers: our new tin , plus Mark Bittman’s recipe On the Nightstand 29:26 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Parasol Against the Ax by Helen Oyeyemi The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer Bingo 45:15 Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. New veg recipe: red lentil ful Start new project: sommaralv top Read local: tidal creatures Middle square: vacation sketching Read POC: Bluebird, Bluebird Cook: someone else! Debut author: Mikki Brammer

Jun 13, 2024

Episode 142 June 6, 2024 KQED interview with Ruth Whippman about her new book: BoyMom. On the Needles 1:55 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99 – DONE!! Really and totally Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set Gridlines by Susanne Sommer, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People and yarntini sock in ginger ice– DONE!! Cortney is swatching for Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Co. studio DK in Ramblewood and Suri Loft in Mondawmin. On the Easel 16:06 Secret 100 Day sketchbook project Plein Air studies Lena Rivo Color Mastery Class On the Table 23:01 The Microwave Makes Quick, Easy Work of Fried Shallots and Garlic Chili Crisp Wedge (with crispy shallots and yogurt) | Patreon Cast Iron Pressed Pizza Sandwiches | The Kitchn Thai Style Salad from Jamie Oliver Veg Simple Potato and Lentil Salad with Tomatoes My Big Giant Dinner Salad - by Jenny Rosenstrach Buffalo soft serve at Palace Market in Point Reyes Station! Matzo Ball Soup from Alison Roman Popovers! On the Nightstand 37:01 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton (audio) The Bodyguard by Katherine Center West by Carys Davies Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig City of Bones by Martha Wells The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court by Gareth Russell Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil Two media recommendations: Billy & Molly; an otter love story (on Disney+/Nat’l Geo, Hulu) Animal , a new NYT podcast with Sam Anderson Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan The River King by Alice Hoffman Bingo Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Monica: Cook tomato focused: Tomato sauce Read something by a POC: Bite by Bite Finish a WIP: gridlines (or HS grad!) Cortney: Cook for a cause: soup for sick neighbors

May 30, 2024

Episode 141 May 23, 2024 On the Needles 2:09 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Shetland Wool Week! SWW hat kits at Jimmy Beans Wool https://www.oliveknits.com/product/spill-the-tea/ Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu– DONE! Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer– DONE!! Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99 – DONE!! On the Easel 18:20 Plein Air sketching Daily project–struggling Master studies On the Table 25:39 How To Make the Best Gluten-Free Crisp Topping | The Kitchn Eat Voraciously sign up Tofu Steak Veracruzana Sara Forte's 40 Forever Ingredients : Chili Crisp Avocado Tostadas Celebration Cake from Momofuku Milk Bar Greek Chicken and Lemony Shrimp from Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredient Mediterranean On the Nightstand 39:58 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Booksmith Silent Reading Party The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (audio) Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Funny Story by Emily Henry Funny Story by Emily Henry A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny Bingo 1:04:20 Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry.

May 16, 2024

Episode 140 May 9, 2024 On the Needles 1:20 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower NoCKRs Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone– DONE!! Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave– DONE!! Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip- DONE!! Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99 On the Easel 17:53 4 Book covers for Nancy Robards Thompson via Tule Publishing!!! Color Mastery Essentials class with Lena Rivo Self-guided master studies On the Table 28:20 Sausage meatballs with halloumi and tomatoes from Cup of Jo Hot Honey Peach Margarita Hot Honey Shrimp Death by Croissant. Best in San Francisco , in Cortney’s opinion. On the Nightstand 39:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! X by Sue Grafton (audio) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard North Woods by Daniel Mason James by Percival Everett The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Hunter Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny

May 2, 2024

Episode 139 April 25, 2024 On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Avenue Yarns raffle winner! Juniper Moon Farm cumulus Dappled Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set Cortney’s yarn find: Round Mountain Fibers , colorways inspired by nature Also: more pocket drama On the Easel 14:07 Secret 100 Day project “Open to Suggestion” some pieces can be found here . PleinAirpril next year, for sure. On the Table 17:04 Julia Turshen sticky chicken using hot honey https://alislagle.substack.com/p/hetty-lui-mckinnons-40-forever-ingredients Any-curry, any-lentil stew Gochujang ragu Cheesy Lentil Bake On the Nightstand 24:14 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang Excavations by Kate Myers Past Lying by Val McDermid (audio) The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini (audio) The Hunter by Tana French Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain One Woman Show by Christine Coulson

Apr 18, 2024

Episode 138 April 11, 2024 On the Needles 2:37 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819– DONE!! Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern– DONE!! Lather by Hunter Hammerson, Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton in Basil and Limeade– DONE!! Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu Blast from the past: my fastest purchase-to-caston project Michele hat Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust (and sandstone) Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower– Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Cortney’s possible project: Yoke Sweater/Tartan Inspiration by Biscotte Yarns On the Easel 14:58 “Open to Suggestion” sketchbook practice Tiny Art Show at SFPL Museum of Arts and Design On the Table 29:11 Fried rice and bee sting pizza from Hot Sheet by Olga Massov & Sanaë Lemoine B Side Pizza in NYC (Killer Bee is the pizza we had. Bee Sting is a cocktail. Here anyway. The cookbook pizza is the bee sting) Shrimp & hot honey from Big Bites On the Nightstand 40:16 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! What you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming May 16 To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters In the Quick by Kate Hope Day (audio) Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara Book of Doors by Gareth Brown The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine (lebanon) Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

Apr 3, 2024

Episode 137– Bay Area Yarn Crawl! March 28, 2024 On the Nightstand 1:53 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Wild and Distant Seas by Tara Karr Roberts Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton (audio) Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xóchitl González Book Lovers by Emily Henry On the Table 11:50 Seriously, all the repeats. Banana butterscotch pie, corned beef (salt and vinegar cabbage), pizza beans, peanut broccoli & protein Baked Lemon Pudding Matcha and Strawberry Creme Twunkie OMG the strawberry creme!!! Chez Panisse! On the Easel 23:59 Irving Penn (thru july 21) and Fashioning San Francisco (thru Aug 11) at the DeYoung Museum On the Needles 27:00 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info AVFKW indigo dyeing class Bay Area Yarn Crawl!

Mar 21, 2024

Episode 136 March 14, 2024 Happy Pie Day! On the Needles 4:56 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Mystery Gnome KAL! Bay Area Yarn Crawl! ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819 Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Miss Babs Yowza in Slate and Temptress Delft and Slinky Slinky Sly On the Easel 24:29 Secret secret! Woven seagrass chair Lots of sewing and mending On the Table 25:42 The Recipe with Kenji and Deb review Shallot & Black Pepper stir fry by ali slagle Shallot, veggie, tempeh, ginger/pepper/soy/sherry vinegar Tofu Shawarma Dinner Salad Cortney’s cooking rut. Using Dinner; Changing the Game by Melissa Clark for inspiration On the Nightstand 35:01 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! One Woman Show by Christine Coulson One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig One Day by David Nicholls Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan, trans by Alison Anderson One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall The Women by Kristin Hannah

Mar 7, 2024

Episode 135 February 29/March 2, 2024 On the Needles 1:53 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Ilha by Orlane Sucche , SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio– DONE!! Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) – DONE!! ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819 Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern Slinky Slinky Sly Sweater by Caitlin Shepherd in Miss Babs Katahdin in Beanstalk and Malabrigo Lettuce. On the Easel 14:20 Quarter 1 project Big florals for Open Studios STILL Flower Drawing on-line workshops On the Table 16:20 Sweet Potato Fries X Food Imperialism from Material Girls Podcast scholarly podcast about pop culture Yossy Arefi’s chocolate skillet cookie with walnuts & cherries Alfredo e Pepe Recipe - by Ali Slagle Beans 'n' Cheese | Cup of Jo Peanut Chicken with Sauteed Vegetables Chicken Marsala with gnocchi from Smitten Kitchen Everyday Snacking Bakes Review! 27:39 On the Nightstand 43:28 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa, trans by Eric Ozawa Trust by Hernan Diaz (audio) Reykjavík: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jonasson and Katrin Jakobsdottir, trans by Victoria Cribb Going Zero by Anthony McCarten (audio) The Gentleman’s Gambit by Evie Dunmore The Fury by Alex Michaelides The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai (transl. Jesse Kirkwood) The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

Feb 22, 2024

Episode 134 February 15, 2024 On the Needles 0.48 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Cortney’s knit! Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonnie Marie Burns in Madeline Tosh Chunky in Thunderstorm. DONE DONE DONE!!! Joyful sweater finishing Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819 Ilha by Orlane Sucche , SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio Bikey Beanie by Andrea Rangel, Knit Picks Swish DK in dove heather and black – DONE! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary On the Easel 13:30 Quarter 1 project Field Guide project –keep an eye here for updates. Cortney’s next sweater? On the Table 20:30 IN THE ROTATION: French Onion Turkey Burgers crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen Creamy cauliflower from Vegetable Kingdom Ditto on the Smitten crispy potatoes with mushrooms – smitten kitchen White Beans ala Delfina Restaurant with Royal Corona White Bean from Rancho Gordo Shrimp “My Way” from Mark Bittman ’s How to Cook Everything (I absolutely peel the shrimp for this entree). On the Nightstand 32:26 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (audio) Deal with the Devil by Kit Rocha (mercenary librarians #1) Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher (audio) Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (audio) Weather by Jenny Offill The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal The Butcher’s Daughter by Victoria Glendinning

Feb 8, 2024

Episode 133 February 1, 2024 BIG thanks to Sally, Sonia, Nathan, & Meghan for episode 132! On the Needles 2:15 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Ilha by Orlane Sucche , SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819 On the Easel 15:47 Field Guides series Quarter 1 project Nate’s BIG painting, lessons learned? On the Table 21:03 Smitten Kitchen Seattle Lecture series She and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt have podcast coming soon! roasted squash and tofu with ginger – smitten kitchen Served with baby bok/cabbage salad with mustard vinaigrette ( DALS winter salads) Ginger-scallion broccoli soup from ali slagle/40 ingredients forever Spiced tomato soup with horseradish cream from San Francisco Chronicle https://tasty.co/recipe/slow-cooker-coconut-curry Ice cream cake Chocolate Cherry Macaroons - by Susan Spungen Red Salad (raw purple cabbage, raw beets, red onion, with capers & creme fraiche) Soft Pretzels from Sally’s Baking Addiction (& them made temple lunch sandwiches with them!) Protein Mac & Cheese (needs tweaks; I’ll report back soon) On the Nightstand 33:17 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman The Good Part by Sophie Cousens Improbable Meet Cute series from Amazon Prime A Power Unbound (the last binding #3) by Freya Marske The Innocent Sleep by Seanan McGuire The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss Mammoths at the Gates by Nigh Vo The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera Day by Michael Cunningham On Beauty by Zadie Smith The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

Jan 25, 2024

Episode 132 January 19, 2024 On the Needles 0:52 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info With Sally who works at Imagiknit ! Joni cotton t-shirt by Natasja Hornby Gardsra “Garden Fairy” cardigan in Malabrigo & Knitting for Olive mohair Churchmouse Saddle Shoulder sweater in Saxony cashmere by juniper moon Rad Plaid Cowl by Andrea Mowry Espresso scarf September slipover by Petite Knit in Lang Mohair On the Easel 19:21 With Sonia Brittain –IG link Sonia Brittain on YouTube Sonia Brittain on Patreon Sketchbooks, daily art, abstracts, portraits, landscapes. Justin Mortimer “There’s a niche for everybody in art.” Rose Wylie , just one of many good articles about her. Craves variety in her art process. Joy of Drawing–Floral class with Sonia On the Table 40:39 With Nathan, short & sweet. Experimenting with potatoes, more bison. Meatballs–audio message. Kodiak power cakes On the Nightstand 44:35 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! With Meghan Butler SFPL Green Apple Books , Blackbird Books The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Ezra Klein interview with B. Kingsolver Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff The world we make by NK Jemisin Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter Roxane Gay newsletter The Overstory by Richard Powers Erin Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer You are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg

Jan 11, 2024

Episode 131 January 4, 2024 On the Needles 2:14 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Ilha by Orlane Sucche , SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016)-- DONE!! Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021) – so close!! Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House– DONE!! Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE! And DONE! Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress– DONE! Montage Hat by Helen Stewart, Three Irish Girls Springvale DK in Atlantis– DONE! ADVENTuresome Wrap by Ambah O’Brien, Canon Hand Dyes Victorian Gothic Advent set Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr , HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower 15,639 yards in 43 projects view details On the Easel 21:08 Field Guide series? Nate’s big painting Q1 project Calendar SOLD OUT ! Thank you to all who purchased one! 23 Podcast paintings ~100 other paintings and sketches for 2023 On the Table 26:41 Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta Recipe - NYT Cooking Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin from the Wimpy Vegetarian Whipped feta with honey from Dinner a Love Story The one I used is for paid subscribers only but this one from It’s Not Complicated is pretty close Gado gado– Ali Slagle idea, peanut sauce from East by Meera Sodha Flourless Sea Salt brownies from Skinnytaste Simple New empanada press 2023 WINS: temple lunches, teaching my boys how to cook, leaning into lentils, kale, & quinoa. On the Nightstand 35:49 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey Murder at Midnight by Katharine Schellman U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton (audio) The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu (audio) System Collapse by Martha Wells So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree Second Best by David Foenkinos, trans by Megan Jones Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler Menewood by Nicola Griffith Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (audio) Goodreads: 190 books The Book of More Delights by Ross Gay Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin Cacophony of Bone; Circle of a Year by Kerri ni Dochartaigh I keep track in my analog planner–84 books in 2023! On the Horizon 1:03:46 On the Needles 2023 Knitting 3 sweaters with yarn from pre-2022 stash 3 full sweaters: 2022, 2023 x2 (stitches) Top: 2022 Baby sweater: 2023 Charity– hats and knitted knockers ✔ Quarterly knit from deep stash ✔ 1st: joshua tree beanie, yoth yarn 2015 (feb) 2nd: socks, yarntini stripe 2009 (may) 3rd: sockhead slouch, swoonish walker twist 2010 (aug) 4th: montage hat, 3IG springvale dk 2010 (dec) Kits Cross stitch Bracelet Xmas- figures or 12 days 2024 Repeat knitting stuff– pre2022 sweaters Kits Cross stitch Bracelet Xmas- figures or 12 days Lobsters in sweaters! Weather or Knot scarf On the Easel 2023 23 podcast illustrations Over 100 sketches, paintings, etc. Gallery stuff didn’t sell, but I’ll keep trying. 2024 Big Q1 project Field guides? Follow mu curiosity & hopefully a fall Open Studio! On the Table 2023 New ingredients: preserved lemon? ✔ What else? Make homemade gnocchi ✔ Temple lunches were a success. Taught the boys some cooking basics. 2024 Entertaining Using recipes from substack Keep exploring kale, lentils, quinoa, and beans (aka fiber & plant protein) Continue temple lunches! On the Nightstand 2023 Storygraph challenges: 5/10 reads the world, 7/10 genre Argentina: Eartheater Trinidad & Tobago: Mermaid of Black Conch Columbia: Love in the Time of Cholera Nigeria: A Spell of Good Things Norway: Aliss by the Fire Contemporary Fiction with disability: Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow Fantasy novel by AOC: The world we make Mystery by woman: world of curiosities Non fiction start up: Place at the Nayarit Sapphic romance: a restless Truth Kids book: Echo West Portal Books Irish Book Subscription Foster by Claire Keegan Trespasses by Louise Kennedy Kala by Colin Walsh I actually aimed to read a little less if it meant painting more. 2024 Storygraph again Irish bookclub again Tacoma library extreme reader challenge (Cortney loves the structure of this list!) Also, it’s okay to DNF a book.

Dec 14, 2023

Episode 130 December 7, 2023 On the Needles 0.46 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Ilha by Orlane Sucche , SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio named after the art of basket weaving art from the Portuguese village Ilha. Easy Satan Devil Horns by Kitty McKay, Madelinetosh Tosh Sport in Scarlet– DONE!! Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016) Zemy’s 2023 advent by Tricia Weatherston, Sincere Sheep Coastal in Firsts (made here club 2021) Snow Matter What by Sarah Schira Make gnome mistake by Sarah Schira, christmas tree in snow by Jeannette Murphy, Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock in Snow, Porter Wool Co Fingering in Huntress Gingerbread House Socks by Helen Stewart, NNK hand dyed yarns DK 8 ply sock in Gingerbread House On the Easel 12:23 Botticelli’s Drawings ! Gouachevember wrap Birds in December with Blueshine Art 2024 Calendar On the Table 18:47 vegetarian cassoulet – smitten kitchen Leeks, carrots, celery, white beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, breadcrumbs Quinoa Tacos (EASY Crockpot Recipe!) - Chelsea's Messy Apron Quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning Julia Turshen class – easy “deviled” eggs Cranberry Whiskey Sours (also no or low alcohol) Spiced Mulled Wine Pork + Pineapple Bites (SJ) Smoky White Bean & Pimentón Dip (SJ) Kinda Deviled Eggs (SV) Stromboli with no-nitrate meats, roasted bell pepper, & cheese & pre-made Lamonica dough. Quinoa Crunch with Zatar seasoning Northern Spy’s Kale Salad Stewed Garam Masala Lentils with Buttery Shrimp Creamy Coconut Curried Green Lentils Greek Chicken loaf based on this inspiration On the Nightstand 36:03 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict A Death in Tokyo by Keigo Higashino, trans by Giles Murphy (audio) The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Alias Emma by Ava Glass Shark Heart; a love story by Emily Habeck

Nov 30, 2023

Episode 129 Friday, November 24, 2023 On the Needles 1:48 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall– DONE!! Christmas is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential in We Need a Little Christmas (started December 2022, yarn 2016) Ilha by Orlane Sucche , SugarPlum Circus sock in Scorpio Explicate by Hunter Hammerson, Hue Loco Merino Sock in Blue laced red wyandotte–DONE!! On the Easel 14:51 Gouachevember Calendar prep check here for shop updates On the Table 21:15 Monster Cookies | Cup of Jo Crispy Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Caroline Chambers Paper Plane Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe Ad hoc chicken pot pie with the BEST crust ! (used icy cold vodka instead of water). Carmelized Shallot gravy Yellow Curry Chicken turned into Handpies with leftover crust from above. Cocktail from Episode 61 New cocktail! We’re calling it The Franciscan. I part Orange Curacao, 1 part Gin, splash of ginger allspice simple syrup*, garnish with cara cara orange. *Ginger Allspice Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon allspice berries, 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped. Combine in saucepan & bring to boil. Cook till sugar is melted. Remove from heat & let steep for 30-60 minutes. Strain into a jar, cover & refrigerate. And an epic quantity of green beans! On the Nightstand 36:36 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Goodreads best of 2023 voting T is for Trespass by Sue Grafton (audio) Malice by Keigo Higashino, trans by Alexander O. Smith (audio) Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel (audio) Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel (audio) Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, trans by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (this link goes to a different version) Under the Smokestrewn Sky by A. Deborah Baker/seanan McGuire Little Thieves by Margaret Owen The Keeper’s Six by Kate Elliott 48:00 Starter Villain by John Scalzi Evil Eye by Etaf Rum August Blue by Deborah Levy Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop, trans by Sam Taylor Aliss at the Fire by Jon Fosse, trans by Damion Searls Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers Happy Place by Emily Henry Mrs. Porter Calling by AJ Pearce The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar All Wrapped Up 1:09:19 Needles Weather or Knot Scarf Kit – The Yarnery Faux suede tags, handmade , this is the back Knitting cady yarn bowl Uncommon Goods CABLE KNIT LEATHER BANDS FOR APPLE WATCH birdie parker Nudge Brass Counter Budget version counter Handmade: knitting tags Easel Caran D’ache Bi-color set of colored pencils (unfortunately, I cannot find the set I have. Here’s an example ). Klee Marble Pencil Set from LACMA Blackwings ! Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook Talens Art Creations sketchbook Hahnemuhle Bamboo (lightweight paper) sketchbook Field Notes small sketchbooks Blick Acrylic Portrait Set Charvin Acrylic Portrait set Handmade: sketchbook ideas Table Snacking Bakes by Yossi Arefi Substack subscription State baking dish , serving dish , platter , historic map trays Diaspora & Co spices also, check Whole Foods Lucky Iron fish Big Sur Elote Salt or Maldon bucket ! Handmade: giftable spice blends Nightstand Demon Copperhead Everyman’s Pocket Classics : Scottish Stories, Garden , New York, Detective Literary women book locket necklace Tequila Mockingbird (10th Anniversary Expanded Edition): Cocktails with a Literary Twist Museum Book Shops: MFA Boston , SFMoma , DeYoung/Legion , The Met , etc. The Simple Art of Rice by Danica Novgorodoff and Joseph Johnson Here We Go Again by Tiffani Thiessen The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (boo! Not out till April!--sorry friends). Day by Michael Cunningham America’s Test Kitchen 2023 & others . Handmade: bookmarks !

Nov 16, 2023

Episode 128 November 1, 2023 Renaming birds On the Needles 2:16 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Snow Matter What December gnome mkal is available Knitvent 2023 by Helen Stewart Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Diamonds in the Light by Lisa K. Ross/Paper Daisy Creations, Candy Skein Creations Yummy Fingering in Goonies Grub– DONE!! Possible Sweaters Casual by Katrin Schneider Vuolle by Meiju K-P Ilha by Orlane Sucche Calluna by Fiona Alice final pompom 🙁 On the Easel 11:42 Gouachevember ! Rabbit Rabbit Art Show Nov 1-Dec 10 at Faye’s Video Calendar prep On the Table 18:59 Cumin beans with Tomatillo from I Dream of Dinner Chipotle Tomato Baked Rice, also from I Dream of Dinner Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe (With Video) Black bean and acorn/butternut squash tacos from Weekday Vegetarian Eating and reading Yellow Curry Chicken and ….Gnocchi Peanut Butter & Choc Chip cookies from 100 Cookies *time to do a spice cupboard, pantry, fridge/freezer clean out On the Nightstand 32:57 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! S is for Silence by Sue Grafton (audio) Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (audio) The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams What You are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, trans by Alison Watts The Fraud by Zadie Smith National Kidney Foundation Author’s Luncheon : Lauren Groff, Anita Gail Jones, Lee Child, Mac Barnett & Sean Harris The Book of Delights by Ross Gay

Nov 2, 2023

Episode 127 October 26, 2023 On the Needles 1:11 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Diamonds in the Light by Lisa K. Ross/Paper Daisy Creations, Candy Skein Creations Yummy Fingering in Goonies Grub Suspicion Shawl by Forbidden Fiber Co., Forbidden Fiber Fortitude Fingering– DONE!! Mondo Cable Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns On the Easel 12:58 Rabbit Show! Gouachevember Flora & Fauna series On the Table 16:33 Roasted butternut squash with quinoa crunch from Veg Forward Spicy Stir-fry chicken and Brussels sprouts Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Interview with Nate! 22:21 From the college kid interview: Ninja air-fryer Ninja Bullet blender On the Nightstand 32:10 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! R is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton (audio) Sleep No More by Seanan McGuire Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree (Viv the orc) No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister (audio) Outer Sunset by Mark Ernest Pothier (jim finley) Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

Oct 19, 2023

Episode 126 Friday, October 13, 2023 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! On the Needles 1:58 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin– DONE!! Buggiflooer Beanie by Alison Rendell, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift– DONE!! Diamonds in the Light by Lisa K. Ross/Paper Daisy Creations, Candy Skein Creations Yummy Fingering in Goonies Grub Suspicion Shawl by Forbidden Fiber Co., Forbidden Fiber Fortitude Fingering On the Easel 12:33 Stickers and *new* account for Gouachevember . Flora & Fauna series? Rabbit piece, work-in-progress On the Table 23:56 https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/french-apple-cake.html#tabrecipe Japanese Sweet Potatoes and Roasted and Raw Brussels Sprouts Salad from Veg Forward Ali Slagle’s 40 Ingredients Forever : Bruschetta Beans (with Brown Butter) One-pot lasagne from Sailor Bailey Kale with Curry & Coconut from America’s Test Kitchen Vegetarian Kale Salad with feta & pepitas from Veg Forward On the Nightstand 35:26 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton (audio) A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie (audio) The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Gran The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kat Atkinson Maeve in America by Maeve Higgins A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross Podiversary! On Reflection 55:42 Sock madness, dissent cardigan, alaska cowls Calendars and chapbooks, underwear Grace’s chicken, keep on cooking, SKED, turkey chimichanga, seasonal pilaus Addie la rue, gamache, mirror and the light, The River, Hamnet Plan! But be flexible Dissent Cardi, Dark Academia sweater New image groups for podcast advertising Angry Grandma Pizza Demon Copperhead & The Overstory That it holds me accountable to moving forward, trying new things, looking for great books, and frequent chats with Monica.

Oct 5, 2023

Episode 125 September 28, 2023 On the Needles 1:33 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin Buggiflooer Beanie by Alison Rendell, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift On the Easel 12:06 Cortney’s sewing– Top Down Center Out pants fitting class with The Crooked Hem. Technique designed by Ruth at Ithaca Maven. Bird Prize! Accordioned birds of Scotland for our CCRR Summer Bingo Bird prize winner. Gouache on paper. 7.5X20” Rabbit painting has a missing piece… On the Table 14:30 Eat Your Books Pepperoni pizza gnocchi from Simply Genius (the linked recipe is from the New York Times and doesn't actually contain pepperoni but I bet you can figure it out!) Gojuchang omelet → frittata from I Dream of Dinner Hominy and tomatillo casserole from How to Cook Everything Japanese Sweet Potato with Nori from Veg Forward On the Nightstand 27:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Becky Chambers Psalm for the wild-built , Prayer for the Crown-Shy Ruth Ozeki Tale for the Time Being V.E. Schwab event for The Fragile Threads of Power Thirty Days of Darkness by Jenny Lund Madsen, trans by Megan Turney Yellowface by RF Kuang (audio) Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Food Critic by Ruth Reichl (audio) The One by Julia Argy Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet

Sep 21, 2023

Episode 124 September 15, 2023 On the Needles 2:08 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher, Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG (Worsted) in Once and For All– DONE!! Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B. Anderson, Nicole C. Mendez Soft Sock DK in Favorite time of the Year– DONE and DONE!! Lemino Socks by Sarah Jordan, Arkaik Fibres Fremont Tweed in Let the Great World Spin On the Easel 16:32 Sewing: deManta clutch diy for myself 3X3 miniature typewriter for SFPL branch Tiny Art Show Still lifes in process On the Table 22:00 Salt and pepper eggplant or more complete version Evaporated milk swap–FAIL. Mini Shrimp Tostadas–guac, roasted shrimp on a tortilla chip! Veg Forward Review 28:01 Veg Forward: Super-Delicious Recipes that put Produce at the Center of Your Plate by Susan Spungen Monica tried: BBQ tofu, roasted tomato vinaigrette, zucchini carpaccio, Everything Sauce, Tahini Peach Cobbler, cauliflower tacos with salsa macha, heirloom tomato tart, green beans with toasted buckwheat, grilled cabbage with spicy thai-inspired dressing Cortney tried: Buttermilk dressing, Sungold Spaghetti Carbonara, Peach & Almond Galette (best crust ever!), the excellent Smoky Corn Salad, Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom Risotto cakes (go with Mozzarella), delicious Pinkalicious Pasta! On the list for fall/winter: pull-apart Foccacia, Heirloom Tomato Tart, Cauliflower Tacos, Apple Brown Butter Buckle, Okonomiyaki, & Smashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Nori. On the Nightstand 48:11 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! O is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton (audio) P is for Peril by Sue Grafton (audio) Open Throat by Henry Hoke (audio) The Emissary by Yoko Tawada, trans by Margaret Mitsutani (audio) This Other Eden by Paul Hastings Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Watch Us Shine by Marisa de los Santos Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour Horse by Geraldine Brooks The Last Ranger by Peter Heller Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith Exiles by Jane Harper Bingo 1:11:06 All done! Monica: BLACKOUT!

Sep 7, 2023

Episode 123 September 1, 2023 On the Needles 2:50 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Sad about end of bingo? Pigskin Party starts Sept 7! Westknits shawl kal December gnome along Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, Swoonish/the yarn side Walker/the yarn side Twist in Road to Home (2010)-- DONE!! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom– DONE!! Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher, Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG (Worsted) in Once and For All On the Easel 18:12 Needles: vest remake, diy dye disaster… September Doodle-a-Day by Ellolovey Peachtober by Furry Little Peach Gouachevember by Daria Penta ( Cortneysf co-hosting!) Florasaurus, tattoos, & dog portraits On the Table 24:48 Lemongrass coconut corn bisque (love and lemons) Tahini chickpea soup (Love &Lemons)l pesto potato salad with green beans – smitten kitchen Simple Rosti Baked stuffed pork chops with panko & parmesan. Boring cream cheese cookies Rice salad with components from America’s Test Kitchen Complete Veg Cookbook On the Nightstand 34:34 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn N is for Noose by Sue Grafton (audio) Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (audio) tova, cameron A Heart So White by Javier Marías, trans by Margaret Jull Costa Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein Silver Nitrate by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia montserrat, tristan Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead The Absent One by Jussi Adler Olsen Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Bewilderment by Richard Powers The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec ** The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (This turned out to be problematic due to Alexie’s personal behavior. Still an excellent YA novel, with relevance and humor). Bingo 1:03:05 DONE!! Listen in to see if you won! 1:08:40 Wip dark academia Cort rec Remarkably Bright Creatures Bird book Study for Obedience Cortney’s Bingo: Blackout! Pickled Bell Peppers ( very pickle-y!!) Award winner, but tricky The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Aug 24, 2023

Episode 122 August 17, 2023 On the Needles 1:28 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast– DONE!! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, Swoonish/the yarn side Walker/the yarn side Twist in Road to Home (2010) On the Easel 11:25 Reupholstered my dining room chair!! Bird Prize for #ccrrsummerbingo2023 Still life series Photo shoots around the Bay Area On the Table 17:10 Microwave corn! Weeknight chicken wings from Smitten Kitchen Keepers Ricotta gnocchi and pistachio pesto from Smitten Kitchen Keepers Zucchini carpaccio from Veg Forward– bingo farmers market Easy baked honey mustard chicken Strawberry Creme Fraiche bars from 100 Cookies Angry Grandma Pizza party from Smitten Kitchen Keepers And recipes for the big kid. On the Nightstand 31:26 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! M is for Malice by Sue Grafton (audio) Alias Emma by Ava Glass (audio) Kala by Colin Walsh Irish Book Subscription | Bookshop West Portal Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith A Place of Greater Safety by Hillary Mantel The Whispers by Ashley Audrain The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Bingo 50:48 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. Gnocchi! Made from scratch Zucchini carpaccio from the farmer’s market Cortney’s Bingo: Smoky Corn Salad from Veg Forward Local food: Harley Goat Farm cheese, and Archangeli artichoke bread.

Aug 10, 2023

Episode 121 August 7, 2023 On the Needles 1:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- DONE!! Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) On the Easel 14:02 Nenuphar Jacket for the trip Rabbit Rabbit Show for Faye’s Video/Bench Gallery in October Travel sketching On the Table 15:49 Wisconsin old fashioned! Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Casserole with Black Beans | The Wimpy Vegetarian Easiest Summer Dinner: Soup and a Sandwich | Cup of Jo (for the Vegetarian Reuben) Peach corn salad and watermelon arugula salad from Love and Lemons Simple Feel Food Good Switzerland/Romania mentions: Best pretzel sandwich ever–pretzel with herbed cream cheese, roast beef, egg salad, lettuce & tomato. Rӧsti “Fitness plate” Pickled everything Kürtőskalács-chimney cake Sarmale-cabbage rolls Vișinată-sour cherrry, brandy & sugar On the Nightstand 33:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe by Laurence Bergreen (audio) The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny & Murder by David Grann (audio) The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ K is for Killer by Sue Grafton (audio) L is for Lawless by Sue Grafton (audio) A Killing of Innocents by Deborah Crombie (audio) The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton Who is Maud Dixon? By Alexandra Andrews Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs You Could Make this Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith The Crow Trap by Ann Cleeves Gone Like Yesterday by Janelle M. Williams No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning Bingo 56:41 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. Craft bird & remake project: little birdie vanilla is the new black socks (#10) Cortney’s Bingo: Monica rec with Ann Cleeves BIPOC read Gone Like Yesterday Vacation reading & sketching

Jul 27, 2023

Episode 120 July 17, 2023 On the Needles 1:45 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) – DONE!! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre) On the Easel 13:08 Rosanna Diggs embroidery kits Watercolor postcards On the Table 16:10 slow-and-low dry rub oven chicken – smitten kitchen broccoli slaw – smitten kitchen corn chowder with chile, lime and cotija – smitten kitchen https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beet-risotto https://www.loveandlemons.com/cookbook/ On the Nightstand 29:51 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Independent People by Halldór Laxness Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig Girl of War Sarah Novic (audio) Chasing a Croatian Girl by Cody McClain Brown The Secret Service of Tea and Treason India Holton Bingo 48:55 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. Prize winner & friend rec– independent people Craft summery– gemini tshirt More bird cooking– low and slow chicken Pizza my way– with salad on top– BINGO! Kelly: Debut author: Sara Novic Different genre: Tea and Treason by India Holton Vacation reading and cooking Someplace you want to visit: books about Croatia Bird-themed: House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Jul 13, 2023

Episode 119 July 6, 2023 On the Needles 1:19 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Tin can knits app Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast On the Easel 13:11 First, some sewing– Poppy Blouse from Pattern Scout dress hack, sort of fail because of fabric choice. Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt in black double-knit ponte. Also of note, Spoonflower site with search trends. In art news: a big commission on birch panel. Lots of florals . Sketching motion thanks to Emma Carlisle patreon. On the Table 15:30 Colorado: bison meatballs, trout, elk tenderloin, heritage salad Indecision chicken from Small Victories by Julia Turshen Omelet asparagus & goat cheese from Food Lab Strawberry shrub pickling liquid cocktail/mocktail Chicken Burgers from Pioneer Woman Paella Party with excellent olives and smoked red pepper salt from The Spanish Table . Cocktails: paper airplane and bijoux On the Nightstand 27:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton Hard Truth by Nevada Barr (audio) The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Louise Heal Kawai Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn The Maid by Nita Prose Arch Conspirator by Veronica Roth Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith Paul The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty (audio) Community Board by Tara Conklin Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Bingo 58:58 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. You don’t have to post your finished items but we love to see them! New cocktail: strawberry shrub Cook bird themed: omelette Vacation crafting 1st of series: Amina al-Sirafi Librarian rec with World of Wonders Bird read: The Crane Husband Cocktail: paper airplane Re-make: poppy blouse/dress Summery make?: linden sweatshirt since SF is deliciously cold.

Jun 29, 2023

Episode 118 Tuesday June 20, 2023 On the Needles 2:04 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Stephen West sock MKAL! 4 clues July 6-27 Shetland Wool Week hat! Sept 23- Oct 1, 2023 Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira, Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet in Miss Manners, Yarntini Sock in Match Point and Ginger Ice– DONE!! Rocky Mountain Beanie by Nancy Bates– DONE!! Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) On the Easel 12:42 New Heron tattoo, being inked on Friday! Lots of floral paintings in the sketchbook New pencil easels !! On the Table 16:11 Pickled strawberries from Strawberries by Susan Spungen (!) Stewed Chickpea with zucchini from Simply Julia Back to saucy business– roasted tomato vinaigrette, dill sauce for socca Angry Grandma Detroit-style (well, Sicilian, actually) pizza from Smitten Kitchen Keepers . Fire Cracker Chicken from Masonfit.com Breakfast for dinner Lasagne dinner party On the Nightstand 27:32 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley Last Heir to the Blackwood Library by Hester Fox J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton (audio) Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto The Lock-Up by John Banville Happy Place by Emily Henry True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren Witch King by Martha Wells Gone Like Yesterday by Janelle M. Williams (audio) Diary of a Void by Emi Yago (transl. David Boyd & Lucy North) The Trackers by Charles Frazier The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie Bingo 53:20 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. Pickled strawberries Craft an accessory– rocky mountain hat Cortney’s squares: Debut author Diary of a Void Pizza–my way! Bird-themed craft: heron tattoo & incoming bird patch for travel sketch kit Started new project: pencil easels Finished a (7-year+) work-in-progress: 3 remaining upholstered chairs for patio

Jun 15, 2023

Episode 117 June 8, 2023 On the Needles 4:58 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Gridlines by Susanne Sommer, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66– DONE!! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira, Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet in Miss Manners, Yarntini Sock in Match Point and Ginger Ice On the Easel 12:43 June art focus & a little poetry? On the Table 15:28 New cookbook review coming later this summer: Veg Forward by Susan Spungen Fast tomato curry with eggs from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian Asparagus soup and Sugar snaps with ricotta from Weekday Vegetarians https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/05/easy-strawberry-lemonade/ Strawberry Creme Fraiche Bars from 100 Cookies My gosh, these were SO GREAT! Parmesan Crackers from Savory Baking Duck-fat potatoes Ricotta Meatballs from I Dream of Dinner Temple lunch salads On the Nightstand 29:51 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Tudors in Love by Sarah Gristwood The Queen’s Gambit by Elizabeth Freemantle (audio) Gigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda Collins I is for Innocent by Sue Grafton (audio) Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (audio) Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan (audio) The Fires by Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, trans by Larissa Kyzer Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas Bingo 54:39 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize. Debut author: gigi listening Someplace to visit: Iceland/the Fires New project: gnome POC: Symphony of Secrets Taught Nate to make granola Read a different genre re: Fashionopolis Baked Parmesan Crackers from scratch Cooked bird-themed/duck-fat potatoes!

Jun 1, 2023

Episode 116 May 25, 2023 On the Needles 3:13 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info No more stitches 🙁 4 day sweater KAL Forbidden Fiber halloween Clue murder mystery countdown Gramps by tincanknits, knit picks swish worsted in mimic and marble heather– DONE!! Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66 Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom On the Easel 19:13 Mood Fabric mentioned. Pulp Fiction piece “Notes on Migration” is in transit! Levi’s lake house. June plans…Stay tuned! On the Table 23:54 https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/05/smashed-chicken-meatball-sliders/ https://www.howsweeteats.com/2022/05/sticky-bbq-chicken-meatballs/ Asparagus tofu tangle from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle Grilled asparagus scallion salad from Dinner: A Love Story Cherry pear almond crisp from Julia Turshen The regulars: turkey burgers, breaded chicken, chicken tacos, chocolate mousse. Reading: Salad Freak by Jess Damuck Mentioned: Whole Grain Mornings by Megan Gordon On the Nightstand 32:58 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! MMD summer reading guide G is for Gumshoe by Sue Grafton (audio) H is for Homicide by Sue Grafton (audio) A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez The Cloisters by Katy Hays The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland Booth by Karen Joy Fowler Bingo 54:35 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize.

May 18, 2023

Episode 115 May 11, 2023 On the Needles 1:39 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info New gnome mkal coming! The More You Gnome on sale until June 1 Splash Pad Party sign ups open One more knocker, 4 total and i won a prize from Alpenglow Industries ! Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (May 2009)-- DONE!! Dogwood Blanket by tincanknits, KnitPicks swish worsted in rose heather– DONEish! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Gramps by tincanknits, knit picks swish worsted in mimic and marble heather Mahalle toe up sock by Urth Yarns, Uneek in color 66 Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People On the Easel 15:38 Visited LACMA, and finally found the multi-colored Koh-I-Noor magic pencils ! Pulp Fiction show submission Charvin landscape and seascape sets from Jerry’s Artarama in Houston. On the Table 23:21 Coffe_and_yarn: melissa clarks dinner in one review I'm cooking my way through it and it's as incredible as you said! I've tried 3 recipes so far and they've all been creative, easy, and fulfilling. Plus her adaptations make it easy to accommodate the multiple dietary preferences in my house. Thanks so much for introducing me to this book! How to Cook Everything Vegetarian corn chowder with snowcap beans because they taste like potatoes Strawberry rhubarb cobbler Sesame chicken meatballs from I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle Chicken & Potatoes with capers from Dinner in One by Melissa Clark Kolache from Houston On the Nightstand 32:28 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton (audio) E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton (audio) F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton (audio) Lady’s Code of Misconduct by Meredith Duran The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Cursed Bread by Sophie MacIntosh Bingo 51:53 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry.

May 4, 2023

Episode 114 April 26, 2023 On the Needles 2:17 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (may 2009) Knitted knockers , cascade ultra pima in chocolate– DONE!! Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Dogwood Blanket by tincanknits, KnitPicks swish worsted in rose heather Cortney Sewing: Linden Sweatshirt from Grainline Studio On the Easel 10:26 Pulp Fiction Show submission Still Life with very fragrant lilies On the Table 15:03 Green beans with preserved lemon Pasta primavera with preserved lemon White Bean, Roasted Tomato + Polenta Pie from Julia Turshen Sesame Asparagus & Carrot Chop from Smitten Kitchen Keepers Sweet Korean Lentils It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken Greek Meatballs with Oven Fries and Olive dressing On the Nightstand 26:19 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Galatea by Madeline Miller C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton (audio) The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner (audio) To Love and to Loathe by Martha Waters Trespasses by Louise Kennedy Edie Richter is Not Alone by Rebecca Handler My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer

Apr 20, 2023

Episode 113 Conversation about crafting, food and books I’m monica April 17, 2023 THANK YOU LISTENERS old and new We hope this podcast will continue to be something you put on repeat On the Needles 1:58 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Morning Sunshine Cowl by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits, Nanostitch Lab Microsock in California Poppy bundle (also available in DK)-- DONE!! Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Vintage stripe sock by Yarntini (may 2009) Knitted knockers , cascade ultra pima in chocolate Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Knitty City Wool hat at the Cloisters , flower notebooks On the Easel 17:52 Ai WeiWei interview via The Tate Modern about “Sunflower Seeds” Still Life with Daffodils Birds of Sayulita On the Table 22:45 Momofuku Noodle Bar! Winter caprese Garbanzo salad with cucumber, tomato and arugula from Rancho Gordo with preserved lemon! Mexican Vanilla Extract On the Nightstand 32:15 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (audio) B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton (audio) River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givan VenCo by Cherie Dimaline The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett Restless Truth by Freya Marske (storygraph challenge) How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton Edie Richter is not Alone by Rebecca Handler Strand Books Morgan Library Women’s Prize Long List 2023 VenCo by Cherie Dimaline Thin Air by Ann Cleeves Galatea by Madeline Miller I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

Apr 6, 2023

Episode 112 March 29, 2023 On the Needles 1:31 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color– DONE!! Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Morning Sunshine Cowl by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits, Nanostitch Lab Microsock in California Poppy bundle (also available in DK) Cortney’s Sewing: Nenuphar Jacket by Deer + Doe in thrifted vintage wool. Strata Pants by Papercut Patterns in thrifted vintage floral cotton. Flare legged stretch pant, somewhat self-drafted in thin neoprene. SCRAP –our creative reuse place in San Francisco. On the Easel 13:46 Portrait fail. Google Bard trials. Daffodil Still life On the Table 18:10 Another pie crust! Pineapple upside down cake from Snacking Cakes Cook 90 Sweet potatoes with chorizo, mushrooms, and lime cream recipe review Key lime pie from NYT Turkey Chimichanga Garden Herb Shrimp Scampi with pasta Pesto Turkey meatballs with orecchiette Fermented lemons On the Nightstand 33:50 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Alchemist by Paul Coelho The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk, trans by Jennifer Croft Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse A Royal Affair by Allison Montclair (audio) Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (audio) Things to Look Forward To by Sophie Blackall The Whistler by John Grisham (audio) Animal Life by Audur Ava Olafsdottir Weyward by Emilia Hart Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Mar 23, 2023

Episode 111 March 16, 2023 On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Morning Sunshine Cowl by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits, Nanostitch Lab Microsock in California Poppy bundle (also available in DK) Shawlography 2021 Westknits Knitalong . Brioche section. Yes still. But not for long! Fabrics-store.com: Paola Workwear Jacket Pattern, Type - PDF On the Easel 16:09 New approaches to podcast art Private collection work ** incredible interview with Lynette Yiadom-Boakye via The Tate On the Table 19:08 Pie day whole lemon tart – smitten kitchen Gochujang-Glazed Fish - Dinner: A Love Story Cauliflower Scampi | The Wimpy Vegetarian Egg Bites with Zucchini & pancetta Poppy’s Ragu (+Rao’s) On the Nightstand 33:38 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair/Alan Gordon Before All the World by Moriel Rothman-Zecher The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk, trans by Jennifer Croft The Books of Jacob, or: A Fantastic Journey across seven borders, five languages, and three major religions, not counting the minor sects. Told by the dead, supplemented by the author, drawing from a range of books, and aided by imagination, the which being the greatest natural gift of any person that the wise might have it for a record, that my compatriots reflect, laypersons gain some understanding, and melancholy souls obtain some slight enjoyment Foster by Claire Keegan Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins Sam by Allegra Goodman

Mar 9, 2023

Episode 110– Stitches West! March 2, 2023 On the Nightstand 2:15 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Miss del Río: A Novel of Dolores del Río, the First Major Latina Star in Hollywood by Bárbara Mujica Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Barron Hell of a Book by Jason Mott The Night Ship by Jess Kidd Eliza Waite by Ashley E. Sweeney A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes On the Table 20:00 The Grocery in Charleston, SC Cheeky’s in Palm Springs,CA The Workshop in Palm Springs, CA Lemon, Artichoke & Asparagus Penne with Garlic butter cream sauce Chicken & Tomato with pesto and herbs wrapped in foil from America’s Test Kitchen Family. Cascatelli Localis review! 32:00 On the Easel 49:21 Big dinosaur sketch! Wild Goose Chase-in progress. Visit to the Crocker Museum to see the Alexander McQueen/Amy Ray exhibit. On the Needles 56:38 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People and KnitCircus Yarns Sock du Soleil in Hummingbird Bundle– frogged?! Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People Rosanna Diggs embroidery Feral Knitter Janine Bajus– color confidence! That Crafty Little Fox bags Dark Academia sweater Serendipidye yarn Cortney Knitting: Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Working diligently at the brioche! Bought yarn at Stitches for: The Karelia Sweater in Miss Babs Katahdin Beanstalk . The Pressed Flowers Cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Co. Suri Loft Mondawmin & Studio DK Ramblewood . A possible sweater vest (TBD) in Teton Yarn Company Fingering Mountain Stream . Future colorwork with Porter Wool Co. Fingering Eucalyptus.

Feb 23, 2023

Episode 109 February 16, 2023 On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Joshua tree beanie by Nancy Bates, YOTH Big Sister in Kale (2015! Deep stash!)-- DONE!! Maize mitts by Tin Can Knits, knit picks brava worsted– DONE!! Sail Away socks omg heel socks by Megan Williams, ONline Supersocke 4-fach Merino Extrafein Color Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Ugh People and KnitCircus Yarns Sock du Soleil in Hummingbird Bundle Cortney’s yarn stuff: Shawlography 2021 Westknits Knitalong . Brioche section. And sewing: “Paused” Pants: Vogue 1367 Great simple t-shirt: Burda 6059 On the Easel 17:21 At work on a portrait of Julia Child & her favorites, And a collection of my grandmother’s favorites. Please see my IG account for updates! On the Table 22:24 cauliflower salad with dates and pistachios – smitten kitchen rigatoni alla vodka – smitten kitchen Baked Artichoke Risotto with Radicchio | The Wimpy Vegetarian Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Onions with Eggs | The Wimpy Vegetarian Vegan Bouillabaisse - Rabbit and Wolves Spanish Frittata from Cook90. Coffee Cake Cookies (feel free to decrease sugar). Parmesan Roasted Carrots Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with old-school sun dried tomatoes. On the Nightstand 32:14 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! A Place at the Nayarit by Natalia Molina The Color Line by Igiaba Scego, trans by John Cullen (Translator), Gregory Conti (Translator) (audio) Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (audio) Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, Hong-Li Wong (Translator) Nine Lives by Peter Duncan So Fair a Lady by Francis Duncan (audio) Exiles by Jane Harper A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Art Matters by Neil Gaiman Dickens and Prince by Nick Hornby The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Feb 9, 2023

Episode 108 February 1, 2023 On the Needles 2:03 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Diagonal striped garter stitch loop #1 and 2 by Churchmouse Yarns, Loops and Threads Charisma in mulberry bush– DONE! February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn, knit picks brava worsted in currant– DONE! Brimmish by Sarah Schira, knit picks brava worsted in brindle– DONE! Tiny boats by Elizabeth Doherty, knit picks brava worsted in currant and dove heather– DONE! Bankhead #1 by Susie Gorlay, knit picks brava worsted in caution– DONE! Bankhead #2 by Susie Gorlay, Plymouth Encore colorspun worsted in red/black– DONE! Classic Cabled Hat by Destiny Meyer, Cascade Big Wheel in Columbus– DONE! On the Easel 13:49 Florilegium (the favorites project) Jacques Cousteau in OIL! On the Table 19:32 Vegan Cacio E Pepe Polenta with Spicy Tofu - Rabbit and Wolves Warm Cauliflower Salad with Mushroom Vinaigrette | The Wimpy Vegetarian Winter Happiness Salad | Feasting At Home Sardine sandwich with cornichons & lemon zest from Cook90 . Roasted Vegetable & pasta with pesto adapted from Cook90 . Chicken with dijon sauce Mushroom foraging on the Sonoma coast ! On the Nightstand 36:05 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny Foster by Claire Keegan The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey (audio) The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri The Villa by Rachel Hawkins The Change by Kirsten Miller (audio) Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo One Woman’s War by Christine Wells (audio) The Drawing Ideas Book by Frances Stanfield Daily Rituals; Women at Work by Mason Currey The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker The Cloisters by Katy Hays Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Jan 26, 2023

Episode 107 fancy pants January 19, 2023 On the Needles 1:45 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Wintertide Socks MKAL by Sivia Harding, Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK in Homecoming and Amy– DONE!! Antler toque by tincanknits, Knit Picks Brava worsted in currant – DONE!! Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs, NFC Loft in Victorian Village, Royal Bee Yarn fingering in G7– DONE!!! On the Easel 14:01 Some fancy pants sewing going on… Jacques Cousteau’s wallpaper and Sylvia Earle and florilegium. Coming soon to my Instagram feed. On the Table 19:08 Harissa Roast Chicken from Dinner a Love Story Tofu Katsu Curry - Cupful of Kale Polenta Lasagna Recipe | MyRecipes Baked Brie with Garlic Butter Mushrooms Naked/Chocolate-chipless cookies Smitten Kitchen Keepers Review 26:44 Slumped parmesan frittata, Two bean salad with basil vinaigrette, Endive salad with apple matchsticks (amazing blend of flavors), Big green little gem salad (rubble!), Winter squash soup with red onion crisp, Essential french onion soup, Cozy chicken and dumplings, Charred salt and vinegar cabbage, Braised winter squash wedges, Green angel hair with garlic butter (read the directions!), Soy glazed tofu with crisped rice, Cauliflower cheese baked potato, Creamy coconut rice with chili-lime vegetables (5 star veggies!), Raclette tartiflette (so rich! So good!), Apple butterscotch crisp Angry Grandma Sicilian pizza–yum!!, Turkey meatloaf (don’t forget the tomato paste), Fettuccine and white ragu (incredibly good, but don’t add milk when piping hot), Chicken with Rice & Chorizo (crowd pleaser), Oven-braised Beef Harissa (no leftovers!), Chocolate Peanut-butter cup cookies (my exterior was too thick?), Snow peas with walnuts & parm (would be better with the sharper, called-for pecorino), Double Shallot Egg Salad (so good that I forgot to snap a photo!). On the Nightstand 46:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Blitz by Daniel O’Malley Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore (audio!!) In at the Death by Francis Duncan (audio) Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade The World We Make by NK Jemesin Eartheater by Dolores Reyes, trans by Julia Sanches The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson The Changling by Joy Williams Nuclear Family by Joseph Han

Jan 12, 2023

Episode 106 January 5, 2023 On the Needles 4:27 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info 20,638 yards in 39 projects in 2022 Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus– DONE!! Le Snap by tincanknits, Knit Style Yarns Merino Nylon Fingering 75/25 in A Sweet Christmas– DONE!! Gnome Made Gifts by Sarah Schira, DIC Smooshy in Rudolph’s Favorites– DONE!! Christmas Adventure Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Tweed in Dalmatian, Barn Door and Sequoia– DONE!! Advent Scarf 2021 by Tricia Weatherston, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in Tinsel, FF Gluttony in Classic Christmas Collection – DONE!! Wintertide Socks MKAL by Sivia Harding, Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK in Homecoming and Amy Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs, NFC Loft in Victorian Village, Royal Bee Yarn fingering in G7 On the Easel 17:58 Had plans for a curriculum…instead, painted several landscapes, 2 pieces for gallery shows, MANY birds, lots of commissions, plus a 2023 calendar that sold out! Carter’s birds : cedar waxwing, Steller’s jay, pine grosbeak Sketchbook work, & background research On the Table 24:06 Xmas eve lasagna Dinner in One by Melissa Clark Spiced Brussel Sprouts with paneer and lime vinaigrette Red wine mushroom risotto Cortney’s recap: I cooked. The end. Lasagne Dinner Party (it’s much faster with a helper!) Christmas hosting + anxiety Turkey Chili and awesome cornbread Hungarian Goulash inspired by Auntie Rita Cooking from America’s Test Kitchen the New Family Cookbook On the Nightstand 40:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! 184 books read! The Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (audio) Murder in the First Edition by Lauren Elliott (audio) Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle So Pretty a Problem by Francis Duncan (audio) Murder at Black Oaks by Phillip Margolin (audio) Paris Daillencourt is ready to crumble by Alexis Hall Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo Book of Night by Holly Black Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, trans by Geoffrey Trousselot (audio) The Last Crown by Elżbieta Cherezińska, trans by Maya Zakrzewska-Pim Blue Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu The Forty Elephants by Erin Bledsoe Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri (audio) Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Cortney’s recap: Read less in service of painting practice = 68 books! Now Is Not The Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves (book 4 with the BIRDS!) On the Horizon 1:00:21 Knitting, 3 sweaters with yarn from pre-2022 stash Charity– hats and knitted knockers Quarterly knit from deep stash Kits Cross stitch Bracelet Xmas- figures or 12 days Storygraph challenges WSIRN episode with founder West Portal Books Irish Book Subscription New ingredients: preserved lemon? What else? Make homemade gnocchi Cortney’s Ideas: TRY to finish my westknits shawl before Stitches West. Easel: less white space, more daily work (sketchbooks, etc). Table: cook less often; batch cooking AND make better lunches for myself (temple food). Nightstand: listen to more author, artist interviews. California Book Club Bonus Book Talk! 1:22:58

Dec 15, 2022

Episode 105 December 8, 2022 On the Needles 2:05 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Yarn watch – there is also book lover watch and cooking and baking! Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Currant and Dove Heather, Caron Simply Soft in Bone– DONE!! Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus– so close!! Gnome Made Gifts by Sarah Schira, DIC Smooshy in Rudolph’s Favorites Advent Scarf 2021 by Tricia Weatherston, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in Tinsel, FF Gluttony in Classic Christmas Collection On the Easel 14:55 Last-minute art book recommendation: Art is Life by Jerry Saltz My 2023 Calendars! Now SOLD OUT. Gouachevember wrap up. Birds in December begins ! On the Table 19:52 Souper cubes It does look like other places sell these but as long as you are ordering beans, might as well throw these in the cart Food52 Simply Genius by Kristen Miglore Sheet-pan gnocchi with chili crisp and baby bok choy Baked Sweet Potatoes With Maple Crème Fraîche From Nik Sharma Turkey Pesto Meatballs with orecciette , & miso green beans On the Nightstand 36:21 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Indiana by George Sand Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Murder for Christmas by Francis Duncan (audio) The Winners by Fredrik Backman Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Dec 1, 2022

Episode 104 November 25, 2022 On the Needles 3:50 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info The Lopapeysa Sweater: A Journey North in Search of Iceland's Iconic Knitwear By Toni Carr (Author), Kyle Cassidy (Photographer) Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Currant and Dove Heather, Caron Simply Soft in Bone Rose Cottage Cowl by Helen Stewart, Yarn Love Charlotte Bronte Aran in Sugarplum (2013)-- DONE!! Simple Baby Cap by Susan B. Anderson, Sunsoaked Yarns Sock in Christmas Traditions– DONE!! On the Easel 12:36 Gouachevember! Birds + Breakables! Both on my Instagram account . On the Table 19:20 Lentil and porcini/shiitake ragu from Simple Pasta Celery root salad from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone Sprout and artichoke gratin from Vegetarian Dinner in the Oven by Rukmini Iyer I made BEANS! + chili Egg Cup for breakfast Thanksgiving: green beans, Brussels Sprouts, gravy on-site. On the Nightstand 35:00 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Goodreads best of the year voting is available The House of Always by Jenn Lyons Into the Wind Wracked Wilds by A. Deborah Baker The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake A Sentimental Education by Hannah McGregor The Verifiers by Jane Pek Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie (home fire, zahra, maryam) Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson Plus: National Kidney Foundation Author’s Luncheon (see gift list) Michael Krazny’s podcast: Grey Matter All Wrapped Up 51:44 Yarn watch! Lantern Moon sheep notions holder katrinkles Giftable Bundles Holiday yarn cutter Stitch Marker Advent Calendar A great task light: Daylight Slimline 3 Lamp Sketchbooks: Ferris Wheel Press , Kunst & Papier Brushes: Trekell Brushes, artist sets Julia Turshen cooking class Ember temperature control coffee mug Cocktail kits Camp Craft Cocktails Old Fashion in a jar Dear San Francisco at Club Fugazi Brightland Olive oil sets Trivets: Futagami and Yonder/Linda Fahey Measuring Spoon ! (cannot find where to buy…) Honeys, mustards, hot sauces, spices, salts, bitters, etc. And Sfoglini Cascatelli A Reader's planner for 2023: (weekly spread) by Grettel Castro Bookends ex. ampersand Bookish Gifts: Still Life , Emma Carlisle’s sketchbooks Smitten Keepers , The Tucci Cookbook , A Good Day to Bake Desert Star by Michael Connelly Musical Tables: Poems by Billy Collins The Candy House by Jennifer Egan Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

Nov 17, 2022

Episode 103 November 11, 2022 On the Needles 1:13 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Quartzonite by Yvette Noel, The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Fricken Bats– DONE!! Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Currant and Dove Heather, Caron Simply Soft in Bone Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" On the Easel 12:30 Birds + Breakables with egg cups & feathers! Keep an eye on my IG account for sneak peeks. Gouachevember – the community-driven, gouache-focused challenge hosted by Daria, and co-sponsored by us both. On the Table 16:17 Pumpkin cheesecake bars from 100 cookies Julia Turshen cooking class A Happens-to-be-Vegan Halloween Meal [Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini / Rice Pilaf with Carrots + Turmeric / Black Bean + Tomato Stew / Roasted Squash Agrodolce / Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread] Street Fair Stuffed mushrooms from Simply Julia Spatchcocked chicken with garlic, lemon & parsley sauce. Beef Barley stew Lots of cookies from 100 Cookies Polenteria new gluten free Italian restaurant in the SF Bay Area On the Nightstand 32:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister (audio) Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse, Ruth Ware, Agatha Christie (Creator) The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling Wife of the Gods by Kwei Quartey (audio) Darko Dawson #1 Memory of Souls by Jen Lyons On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton The Lovers by Paolo Cognetti, trans. Stash Luczkiw Songbirds by Christy Lefteri The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser We are the Light by Matthew Quick

Nov 2, 2022

Episode 102 October 27, 2022 On the Needles 4:29 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Hipster Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Rosies Colors Yarns DK in Topaz– DONE!! Quartzonite by Yvette Noel, The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Fricken Bats Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Currant and Dove Heather, Caron Simply Soft in Bone Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus On the Easel 13:04 Birds + Breakables –sneak peek Card Commission On the Table 20:52 We ate all the brownies! I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle Coconut Curry with Swirled Eggs Chicken dill patties with zucchini Harissa creamed cauliflower Turmeric-dill rice and chickpeas Sausage and gnocchi Salmon with Olive Butter Chicken Chili with white beans and (a tiny bit of) cream cheese Pumpkin Bars from Half Baked Harvest Empanadas Apple Crisp from Joy of Cooking On the Nightstand 33:33 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell Be the Serpent by Seanan McGuire Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana The Unseen World by Liz Moore Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson The Final Case by David Guterson Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

Oct 20, 2022

Episode 101 October 13, 2022 On the Needles 0:56 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Secret project!- DONE!! Vanilla is the new black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 in Calm Before the Pitchforks– DONE!! Quartzonite by Yvette Noel, The Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Fricken Bats Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Currant and Dove Heather, Caron Simply Soft in Bone Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus On the Easel 11:28 New series! Working title: “creature collections” or “flea market”? Graphitober Gouachevember See prompt list from Daria @heyhooraydesign Licensed art! On the Table 20:32 Tempeh with bok choy and tomato sambal from East Yellow Eye Bean, Mushroom and Wild Rice soup from Rancho Gordo Vegetarian Kitchen Vol. 2 Rocky road brownies from 100 Cookies Chicken Donburi from Tuesday Nights Vegetable donburi Both with Blonde Chico Rice Chicken Chipotle Tacos from HBH…did I mix up the chipotle? On the Nightstand 37:53 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream by Charles Spencer Babel, or the Necessity of Violence: an Arcane History of the Oxford Translators’ Revolution by R. F. Kuang The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont Red Bones by Ann Cleeves The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore March by Geraldine Brooks

Oct 6, 2022

Episode 100 September 29, 2022 Blueberry Cream Cookies from Milk , one of the first recipes Monica & I shared. On the Needles 9:10 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Favorite lys and hand dyed brands Imagiknit Firebird Yarns A Verb for Keeping Warm Neighborhood Fiber co. Three Irish Girls Sharon Says So Forgot to mention but these are also on my go-to list when looking for something specific: Forbidden Fiber Co. , Sugar Plum Circus How Cortney learned to knit: Stitch ‘n Bitch Vanilla is the new black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 in Calm Before the Pitchforks Choose Your Gnome Adventure by Sarah Schira, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market– DONE! A Garden Wedding Shawl by Andrea Rangel, Gauge Dyeworks merino worsted (NOT Ravelry)–DONE! On the Easel 20:22 I forgot to mention my favorite SF art shops!: Case for Making and Arch New series! Working title: creature collections On the Table 27:47 Love the Spanish Table shop Monica’s favorite veggie cookbooks: Weekday Vegetarians , East , Smitten Kitchen Everyday Cortney’s favorite cookbooks: Smitten Kitchen Everyday , Milk Street Tuesday Nights , How to Bake Everything Persian Zucchini frittata from One Pan, Two Plates by Carla Snyder eggplant involtini – smitten kitchen magic apple plum cobbler – smitten kitchen 5-ingredient beer bread from Half Baked Harvest Chicken Stew from America’s Test Kitchen 2010 Chocolate Cake from Add a Pinch On the Nightstand 47:30 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! SFPL Green Apple Books , West Portal Bookstore , Folio Books The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman (audio) The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford Haven by Emma Donoghue The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell

Sep 22, 2022

Episode 99 September 15, 2022 On the Needles 1:06 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Atlantic Heart by Joji Locatelli, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market– DONE!! Vanilla is the new black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 in Calm Before the Pitchforks Elton cardigan by Joji Locatelli, waverly neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering & loft (mohair & silk lace)-- sleeve issues Choose Your Gnome Adventure by Sarah Schira, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market– so many choices! A Garden Wedding Shawl by Andrea Rangel, Gauge Dyeworks merino worsted On the Easel 14:44 SFMoma Diego Rivera show Children’s choir flash cards Hawaiian honeycreeper BRUSHED Show (my piece is: Oh, Bernina! ) On the Table 23:21 Garlic Parmesan roasted carrots Rosaline’s Other Cream Liqueurs Are Available Shortbreads from Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano Pigs in Blankets Deviled Eggs Street Chicken from Smitten Kitchen On the Nightstand 33:36 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Telling Tales by Ann Cleves (audio) Fool Moon by Jim Butcher (audio) The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman (audio) The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec Crossings by Alex Landragin The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia The Book Eaters by Sunyi Deanr Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen Bingo 51:30 It’s over! Thanks for playing! We BOTH got blackouts!

Sep 8, 2022

Episode 98 September 1, 2022 On the Needles 2:36 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdams Cahill, Mendocino Wool & Fiber Romney Corriedale Fingering, Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool in dark violet blue, A Verb for Keeping Warm Creating in My Hand and Yours– DONE!! Vanilla is the new black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 in Calm Before the Pitchforks Atlantic Heart by Joji Locatelli, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira, Emma’s Yarns Practically Perfect smalls in Harbor, Sea Me Now & Whisper, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven– DONE!! On the Easel 12:53 SFPL drawing days BRUSHED Show (my piece is: Oh, Bernina! ) On the Table 17:17 Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis | Food Network Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle Chickpeas in Peanut Butter Sauce zucchini, sweet potato Quinoa Pulau with White Masala Sauce (green beans, lentils)-- couldn't find link for this recipe but she does have other options on her website Ahi Tacos with slaw and yumyum sauce (excellent citrus marinade!) Summer Pilau from East with butter chicken Beef Fajitas (marinated in pineapple juice) Concord grapes! On the Nightstand 28:15 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Name of All Things by Jenn Lyons Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey Storm Front by Jim Butcher (audio) The Crow Trap by Ann Cleves (audio) A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall Husband Material by Alexis Hall Joan by Katherine J. Chen The Darkness Knows by Arnauldur Indridason The Five Wounds by Kirsten Valdez Quade Walk the Vanished Earth by Erin Swan Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo Anstine Devotion by Maile Meloy Bingo 52:44 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2022 to instagram or Ravelry Down Cellar Studio Local specialty– chicken tetrazzini Two months away– shark gnome Still need cook from book Cortney’s BINGO thus far: Read by/about POC: The Five Wounds & Woman of Light Cook from a Novel: Pilau inspired by A Burning Read a laugh (& a delight!): Devotion WINNERS!

Aug 25, 2022

Episode 97 August 18, 2022 On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdams Cahill, Mendocino Wool & Fiber Romney Corriedale Fingering, Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool in dark violet blue, A Verb for Keeping Warm Creating in My Hand and Yours Atlantic Heart by Joji Locatelli, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market (sewing: teaching my son how to make trousers). On the Easel 9:34 Big acrylic landscapes BRUSHED Show (my entry is: Oh, Bernina! ) On the Table 12:19 Good morning sunshine bars From Baked Elements: Our 10 Favorite Ingredients by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito. Vegetarian dinner’s in the oven by Rukmini Iyer Miso eggplant with tofu, sesame & chile with kale/chard Spicy harissa sprouts & broccoli with haloumi & spinach Charts in back for stews, curries, tarts, gratin, salads Summer Squash Gratin a la Juanita from SF Chronicle’s “ In the Kitchen ” Key Lime Pie (but cooked for 15 mins at 350) Garlic-Parmesan Carrots Family Dinner: beef tenderloin, roasted carrots, brussels sprouts, vinegar-seasoned sticky rice. On the Nightstand 21:32 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Something Wilder by Christina Lauren A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow The Singles Table by Sara Desai Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore All the Horses in Iceland by Sarah Tolmie Uncrowned Queen: The Fateful Life of Margaret Beaufort, Tudor Matriarch by Nicola Tallis Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Book Lovers by Emily Henry The Long Call by Ann Cleeves (audio) Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter Bingo 41:23 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2022 to instagram or Ravelry Down Cellar Studio Farmers market cooking librarian rec Double batch Local specialty soon 2months away soon Eat Local: Squash Gratin New-to-me recipe: Garlic-parm carrots Epic family dinner Farmer’s Market honey & pistachios

Aug 11, 2022

Episode 96 August 4, 2022 On the Needles 1:14 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Reignbeaux sweater by yelley L.d., Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient and Hallowed Ground 2.0– DONE!! Dead Marshes socks by Claire Ellen, Sincere Sheep Cormo Light Fingering in SF Summer– DONE!! Autonomy cowl by Romi Hill, Three Irish Girls Wexford Merino Silk in Boswell Bay Strawberry (2010)-- DONE!! $5 of each pattern purchased will be donated: split between Planned Parenthood and National Network of Abortion Funds. Elton cardigan by Joji Locatelli, waverly neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering & loft (mohair & silk lace) Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdams Cahill, Mendocino Wool & Fiber Romney Corriedale Fingering, Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool in dark violet blue, A Verb for Keeping Warm Creating in My Hand and Yours Vanilla is the new black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 in Calm Before the Pitchforks Atlantic Heart by Joji Locatelli, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market On the Easel 15:40 Vacation sketching BRUSHED Show (my entry is: Oh, Bernina! ) Wall calendar progress On the Table 25:09 summer squash gratin with salsa verde – smitten kitchen Victoria Sandwich Cake - The Great British Bake Off Small-Batch Raspberry Jam Recipe | Martha Stewart Jackalope Grill Cold Beet Borscht special On the Nightstand 37:17 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers Something Wilder by Cristina Lauren The Witches of New York by Ami McKay A Burning by Megha Majumdar Wingspan game! Bingo 55:40 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2022 to instagram or Ravelry Epic dessert– Victoria Sponge Read a debut: A Burning

Jul 28, 2022

Episode 95 July 21, 2022 On the Needles 1:39 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Mermaid geek socks by Wei S. Leong, fibernymph dyeworks Bounce in You’re Mer-mazing!--DONE! Reignbeaux sweater by yelley L.d., Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient and Hallowed Ground 2.0 Dead Marshes socks by Claire Ellen, Sincere Sheep Cormo Light Fingering in SF Summer Pink pants alteration New Ink + Volt planner in goldenrod On the Easel 14:52 Pigeon Show BRUSHED Show On the Table 20:40 East by Meera Sodha: Summer pilau Chile tofu Creamy Lentils with artichokes and kale (not spinach!) Snacks for Dinner 27:42 Feta Tart, Eggplant & Chickpea Whip, Lentil snacking granola, Celery salad with maple-candied almond and shallot, Marinated beans with sun dried tomatoes Smoky glazed pistachios, mixed mushroom pate, orange + mustard marinated broccoli, umami roasted tomatoes, fresh ginger tisane, honeyed pickled shallots, warm olives, & POPCORN! Original Colonel Popper Healthy Microwave Popcorn Maker On the Nightstand 55:20 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Wild Fire by Ann Cleves (audio) When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse The Giver by Lois Lowry Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende Bingo 1:10:09 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to instagram or Ravelry Monica’s Bingo: Disability– Fevered Star- blind Laugh- Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake New recipe– chile tofu Fun apps/3 recipes– snacks for dinner Cortney’s BINGO thus far: Read Local: Daughter of Fortune Finished project: Pigeon “Double Dutch” Brave with Color: pink pants & new planner Cook 3 Recipes: Snacks for Dinner Challenged/Classic Book: the Giver

Jul 14, 2022

Episode 94 July 11, 2022 On the Needles 1:44 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Reignbeaux sweater by yelley L.d., Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient and Hallowed Ground 2.0 Pentrose ring hat by KnittenKristen, Leading Men Fiber Arts Polwarth DK in Tainted Love – DONE!! Mermaid geek socks by Wei S. Leong, fibernymph dyeworks Bounce in You’re Mer-mazing! Dead Marshes socks by Claire Ellen, Sincere Sheep Cormo Light Fingering in SF Summer On the Easel 7:48 Tattoo Pigeon Show BRUSHED Show DIY colored pencil drawers On the Table 15:39 Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Tomatoes - The Wimpy Vegetarian Spaghetti Carbonara Sheet Pan Shrimp Artichoke & Spinach “dip” pasta Melting Chicken Fixed the Mixer! Here’s a helpful video for you! On the Nightstand 25:29 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry that Forged the Medieval World by Shelley Puhak Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan Scorpica by G.R. Macallister Once There were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy The Marriage Game by Sara Desai Civilizations by Laurent Binet, trans by Sam Taylor The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott Cold Earth by Ann Cleves (audio) White Nights by Ann Cleeves (audio) Birding without Borders by Noah Styker The Secret of Clouds by Alyson Richman True Biz by Sara Nović The Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas, trans. By Frank Wynne The Change by Kirsten Miller Bingo 53:31 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2022 to instagram or Ravelry Feta tart crust was new technique! Start new project: reignbeaux sweater Local: Seasonal fears (Berkeley), Marriage Game Murder Rule, Marriage Game, Once There were wolves= disability Once there were wolves– cort rec Make local: sincere sheep yarn Civilizations: translation Cortney’s BINGO thus far: Book in Translation—The Mad Women’s Ball Read about differently-abled—True Biz Library Recommendation—The Secret of Clouds (but I can’t remember which list!)

Jun 30, 2022

Episode 93 June 23, 2022 On the Needles 1:34 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou– DONE!! Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend– DONE!! Reignbeaux sweater by yelley L.d., Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient and Hallowed Ground 2.0 Pentrose ring hat by KnittenKristen, Leading Men Fiber Arts Polwarth DK in Tainted Love Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Finished short rows! VERY helpful Shawlography tutorial for brioche stitch . On the Easel 17:59 More birds House grid Pigeon art On the Table 20:57 Orange dreamsicle bars from 100 Cookies Sweet and sour stir fry Feta tart from Lukas Volger– gf pie crust! Make-ahead lasagne Key Lime Pie with Graham Crust from Milk . On the Nightstand 35:07 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Dead Water by Ann Cleves (Shetland #5) (audio) Thin Air by Ann Cleves (Shetland #6) (audio) Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe Siren Queen by Nigh Vo By the Book by Jasmine Guillory This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Raven Black by Ann Cleeves The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild The Tenth Muse by Catherine Chung Bingo 53:17 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to instagram or Ravelry Thanks to the Down Cellar Studio ! Monica’s Bingo: POC read/local author: jasmine guillory Local read/debut novel/POC: four treasures of the sky Start new project: reignbeaux sweater Cortney’s BINGO thus far: Made a double batch of: citrus pie bars Make local: Case for Making watercolor paint & paper Read a Monica recommendation: Raven Black Tech someone: Rice Krispie treats & choc. Mousse pie

Jun 16, 2022

Episode 92 June 9, 2022 On the Needles 4:12 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou Make Gnome Mistake by Sarah Schira (mgal9)-- DONE!! A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink) Cascade Heritage in Snow Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee, Neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering in One First St NE & loft (mohair & silk lace) in Upton– DONE!! Bautista by Celia McAdam Cahill, YakLux by Invictus Yarns 2020 NoCKRs colorway– DONE!! Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" Still doing short rows… On the Easel 15:03 The loudest birds Calendar Story-June Non-easel, but artistic non-the-less: Bonsai auction On the Table 19:03 Boys cooking! Camembert pasta, burritos, cracking good burger Smitten Kitchen every day Beef bulgogi taco Street cart chicken and rice Cheeseburgers with umami seasoning My Favorite Brownies and Citrus Pie Bars from 100 Cookies On the Nightstand 27:47 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Finlay Donovan Knocks Them Dead by Elle Cosimano (audio) Red Bones by Ann Cleeves (audio) Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves (audio) Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins The Last Emperox by John Scalzi If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Forward Collection (available on Amazon) Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemesin Randomize by Andy Weir Summer Frost by Blake Crouch Meet Me In Another Life by Catriona Silvey (thora and santi) Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li House of Trelawney by Hannah Rothschild The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Bingo Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to instagram or Ravelry Thanks Blue Shine Art And the Down Cellar Studio Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide 2022

Jun 2, 2022

Episode 91 May 26, 2022 On the Needles 2:20 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee, Neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering in One First St NE & loft (mohair & silk lace) in Upton Make Gnome Mistake by Sarah Schira (mgal9) A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink) Cascade Heritage in Snow Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea Bingo prep! Poppy Blouse from Pattern Scout in Moda Kiamesha rayon print Wallpaper from Spoonflower On the Easel 12:58 Dogs On the Table 18:21 Rancho Gordo visit Pesto cauliflower tomato pasta from Cook 90 Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad with Crispy Chickpeas + Miso Dressing - The Wimpy Vegetarian marbled raspberry pound cake – smitten kitchen Seared Ahi Tacos Party prep On the Nightstand 30:04 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood White Nights by Ann Cleves (audio) Hideout by Louise Luna Wedding Season by Katy Birchall (freya scott) Gallant by V. E. Schwab (olivia prior - family, houses, creepy) Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (jessamyn Teoh) Spear by Nicola Griffith The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier, trans by Adriana Hunter Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (elizabeth zott) Under the Banner of Heaven; a Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer Life List: A Woman’s Quest for the World’s Most Amazing Birds by Olivia Gentile The Family Chao by Lan Samantha Chang Bingo 57:02 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to instagram or Ravelry Prizes! 3 patterns of choice from Jennifer Lassonde Designs

May 19, 2022

Episode 90 May 12, 2022 On the Needles 2:28 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Kensington Tote Bag by Toni Lipsey, Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Air Force and Toasted Almond– DONE!! Katrinkles made in california labels Elfe by Astrid Schramm, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in Ocean and Dolphin Blue–DONE!! Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee, Neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering in One First St NE & loft (mohair & silk lace) in Upton Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" I survived the welts, and bobbles! On the Easel 14:14 The Bird Watcher’s—perhaps a chapbook? Pigeons Non-easel, but crafty non-the-less: Corsages for Prom AMAZING sewing workshop by Mariah Pattie On the Table 21:11 Crispy Cheese Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce. - Half Baked Harvest Roast chicken with onion gravy from Simply Julia Dad’s Baked Tacos from Half Baked Harvest Everyday Creamy Herb Chicken Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Frozen yogurt & berry wafers On the Nightstand 33:54 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Who Gets In and Why: a year inside college admissions by Jeffery J. Selingo Craft: An American History by Glenn Adamson The Last Wild Horses by Maja Lunde, trans by Diana Oatley (audio) The Consuming Fire by John Scalzi Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee Lost Book of Adana Moreau by Michael Zapata Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel The Birdwatcher by William Shaw Birds in Fall by Brad Kessler Bingo 53:47 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2022 to instagram or Ravelry

May 5, 2022

Episode 89 April 27 2022 On the Needles 3:04 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Diamond back top by Kira Dulaney, Neighborhood Fiber Co. studio worsted in Latrobe (15th anniversary club color)-- DONE!! tool box cowl by Adventure du Jour Designs, Destination Yarns Postcard (light fingering) in Stitches West 2019 minis set– DONE!! Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou Elfe by Astrid Schramm, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in Ocean and Dolphin Blue Kensington Tote Bag by Toni Lipsey, Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Air Force and Toasted Almond Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" No progress On the Easel 15:48 Hawaiian landscapes & birds!! The Bird Watcher’s—perhaps a chapbook? Pigeons Turtle “prom-posal” On the Table 21:03 Olive Oil-Orange Sugar Cookies | King Arthur Baking Tomato, chard and spinach with toasted almonds Baked mint rice with pomegranate and olive salsa (this version calls for slices of feta, mine had you crumbled it on top) A Cocktail of 2 Cities from Stevenson’s Library in Koloa Choya yuzu sake, gin, Giffard Orgeat, orange bitters Honey Garlic Pork Chops On the Nightstand 30:00 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Julia Turshen podcast: Keep Calm and Cook On Opening Skinner’s Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the Twentieth Century by Lauren Slater Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi Raven Black by Ann Cleeves (audio) One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Most westerly bookshop in the U.S.— Talk Story How to Stop Time by Matt Haig Snapper by Brian Kimberling The Paris Wife by Paula McLain The Painter by Peter Heller

Apr 21, 2022

Episode 88 April 14, 2022 On the Needles 0:52 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Vanilla is the new black socks by Anneh Fletcher, knit picks felici fingering in Solstice– DONE!! Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits, Apple fiber Studio Delicious (mohair/silk) in Shadow and McIntosh (merino/nylon/alpaca) in Thistle– DONE!! Diamond back top by Kira Dulaney, Neighborhood Fiber Co. studio worsted in Latrobe (15th anniversary club color) tool box cowl by Adventure du Jour Designs, Destination Yarns Postcard (light fingering) in Stitches West 2019 minis set OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici fingering in Bayou Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" I survived ripping out a wedge, and revising the lead color Sewing— Charlie Caftan , and working on perfecting my Gemma Tank . On the Easel 16:00 The Bird Watcher’s—perhaps a chapbook? Open Studio in the Fall Pigeons On the Table 19:20 https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/honey-garlic-meatballs/ Socca update. Recipe from Grist “This is essentially a large chickpea pancake from Provence (and neighboring Liguria, where it's called farinata)”-- NYT Crisped Rice with sweet potato wedges, goat cheese, olive rig and za’atar chili oil from Grist Cascatelli update Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats Hot Honey Chicken (baked!!) Llubov’s Green CASCATELLI from Julia Turshen. Salt-cured eggs —perhaps too fresh? need more time. On the Nightstand 31:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! One Night on the Island by Josie Silver The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley The God of Lost Words by A. J. Hackwith End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde (trans by Diane Oatley) audio A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins Mrs. Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce

Apr 7, 2022

Episode 87 March 31, 2022 On the Needles 2:09 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Vanilla is the new black socks by Anneh Fletcher, knit picks felici fingering in Solstice Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits, Apple fiber Studio Delicious (mohair/silk) in Shadow and McIntosh (merino/nylon/alpaca) in Thistle Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" I survived the welts, and bobbles! On the Easel 12:37 Postcard collection, slowly coming together. See IG Stories for occasional sneak peeks! Calendar stories On the Table 15:03 Socca from grist by Abra Berens French onion frittata Turkey chimichanga Salt-cured eggs Avocado & pickled jalapeno crema Cookbooks for hors doerves? Navajo Tacos On the Nightstand 28:56 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Family Chao by Lan Samatha Chang The Road by Cormac McCarthy Random Sh*t Flying through the Air by Jackson Ford The Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan Driftwood by Marie Brennan Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson

Mar 24, 2022

Episode 86 March 17, 2022 On the Needles 1:15 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard– DONE!! Bikey beanie by Andrea Rangel, knit picks dk swish in dusk, neighborhood fiber co studio dk in ward circle–DONE!! Vanilla is the new black socks by Anneh Fletcher, must stash perfect sock self striping in Sedated– DONE!! Vanilla is the new black socks by Anneh Fletcher, knit picks felici fingering in Solstice Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits, Apple fiber Studio Delicious (mohair/silk) in Shadow and McIntosh (merino/nylon/alpaca) in Thistle Shawlography by Stephen West Lisa Souza SAWK in "green jay" Louie & Lola fingering in "pacific" Oink Targhee Sock in "eye of the tiger" Oink Targhee Sock in "in the navy" Oink Targhee Sock in "random carp" Malabrigo Sock in "fuchsia" Messed up on the icord loops, but successfully repaired! On the Easel 19:57 Cheetah Week BirdNote by NPR On the Table 21:21 Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe Gf pie crust! Mushroom shepherds pie from Smitten Kitchen Every Day Sweet potato/cabbage stir fry Turkey Enchiladas with Pineapple Irish Soda Breads Oatmeal Banana Walnut breakfast cookies from How to Bake Everything . (They are wanting…) On the Nightstand 34:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Silent Parade by Keigo Higashino, Giles Murray (Translator) (audio) Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle cosimano (audio) The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind (The Frost Files, #1) by Jackson Ford The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James Cloudland by Joseph Olshan Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

Mar 10, 2022

Episode 85 March 3, 2022 On the Nightstand 2:05 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert alice The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien myrra Texts from Jane Eyre by Daniel M. Lavery You Feel Just it Below the Ribs by Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson miriam Last Dance of the Debutante by Julia Kelly The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak Intimacies by Kate Kitamura Yours Cheerfully by A.J. Pearce On the Table 26:19 Cascatelli! Rancho Gordo Bean Club Lasagna from Dinner: A Love Story Chocolate Sheet Cake from Half-Baked Harvest (made with ghee) Dijon chicken and mushroom pocket with swiss Baked Chocolate Donut from Half-Baked Harvest Inspired by The Kitchen dining experience: Salt-cured egg honeycomb On the Easel 49:53 The Crocker Art Museum On the Needles 52:34 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Go tell the bees shawl by Michele Bernstein, Sincere Sheep Eureka Fingering in Brave Enough (gradient)-- DONE!! Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard Stitches West (not Rav) Brioche Intarsia…saga Shawlography by Stephen West Tunisian Crochet with Toni Lipsey (not Rav) Ergonomics for Knitters with Carson Demers (not Rav)

Feb 24, 2022

Episode 84 February 17, 2022 On the Needles 1:52 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal– DONE!! Stochastic Hat by Hunter Hammerson, Gauge Dyeworks dk in Monte Carlo Blue– DONE!! Go tell the bees shawl by Michele Bernstein, Sincere Sheep Eureka Fingering in Brave Enough (gradient) On the Easel 11:29 On the Easel: inspired by Daria’s wallpaper project. See spoonflower … I’m drawing all kinds of botanically inaccurate scenes just for fun! On the Table 14:01 Liam Charles's Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart - The Great British Bake Off Mustardy Cauliflower cheese from Simple by Ottolenghi Tofu wraps from the Dinner Plan by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion Celebration Cookies Pan-banged Peanut butter choc chippers Buffalo Cauliflower with Tahini Ranch dip Trying sprouted oats Cooking at Home by David Chang & Priya Krishna: 25:17 Chili crisp Boiled chicken! Soup for lunch Chicken rice with ginger scallion sauce Mango sticky rice Microwaved chicken thighs Chicken with bacon and spinach Chicken with gochujang and potatoes Corn braise→ tacos, shrimp Sauteed cabbage: garlic, chile, soy, rice vinegar, honey, sesame seeds “Baked” potatoes Chile-lime brussels sprouts Dal Cream of veg soup (rutabaga, butternut, parsnips) Pay attention to all levels of seasoning: salt, umami, acid, heat, fact, etc. Love the food scientist interviews. I’ve been over-cooking chicken. Stop avoiding the microwave. Cook with glass containers. Consider buying a clay pot. Consider buying a new refrigerator (seriously, ours is languishing). Consider buying a wok. YES to condiment chapter. Field trip to H-Mart &/or Pacific Market asap. To try (once the construction dust settles): chicken rice, corn thing on pg 288, dumplings, stuffed cabbage, stromboli (asap)! On the Nightstand 53:07 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson (audio) The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan (audio) Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare One Day in December by Josie Silver Comfort Me with Apples by Catherine M. Valente Noor by Nnedi Okarafour Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson (with cover by Jeremy Miranda )

Feb 10, 2022

Episode 83 February 3, 2022 On the Needles 1:27 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Riley Rose Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Fisher Girl Yarns in Ketchikan in Sockeye Spawning–DONE!! Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard On the Easel 7:27 Landscapes

Jan 27, 2022

Episode 82 January 20, 2022 On the Needles 1:28 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Anker’s Shirt by PetiteKnit, knitpicks stroll tweed in barn door heather– DONE! Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend Riley Rose Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Fisher Girl Yarns in Ketchikan in Sockeye Spawning Mentioned: Ali Edwards’ mother’s December Daily flip through . Sewing: everyday ponte pant ( simplicity 9017 ) I add pockets. On the Easel 15:50 Landscapes On the Table 20:52 Words Mean Things — Recipe: Buddha's Jewels From Simply Julia eggplant and meatballs chicken Reuben skillet over baked potato lentil and kale stew plus sausage Pulled Chicken for the wrestling team (Making garlic butter & orange zest green beans + brussels sprouts with pancetta this week) DRIEST oatmeal biscuits ever Spiced Beef from Tuesday Nights Mission Impastable series from The Sporkful podcast Cascatelli from Sfoglini On the Nightstand 40:21 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Feral Creatures by Kira Jane Buxton Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London When Sorrows Come by Seanan McGuire All the Feels by Olivia Dade The Sentence by Louise Erdrich The Family by Naomi Krupitsky Olga by Bernhard Schlink

Jan 13, 2022

Episode 81 January 6, 2021 On the Needles 1:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard Swing Left socks by Megan Williams, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock in Bridget (2010!)-- DONE! Zemy’s 2021 Advent Cowl by Tricia Weatherston, Forbidden Fiber Gluttony Sock in Classic Christmas Collection Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira, Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls in Legal Tender combo – DONE!! Skyline Wrap by Helen Stewart, Knit Style Yarns merino nylon sock A Sweet Christmas minis–DONE!! Adventure Gnome by Sarah Schira, Emma’s Yarns Perfect Smalls in Harbor (yellow and white), blue cotton – DONE!! All Work Gnome Play by Sarah Schira, leftover Yarn Love verdant knoll, Alisha Goes Round Richness of Martens fingering Genevieve, Cascade Heritage fingering white– DONE!! Skyskrapa sweater by Madelene Linderstam, knitpicks swish dk in dusk plus other bits – DONE!! Anker’s Shirt by PetiteKnit, knitpicks stroll tweed in barn door heather On the Easel 19:28 Sewing lap blankets Calendar and Envelope-painting DIY Art School: landscape & still life painting On the Table 22:22 Shakshuka (Julia Turshen) NYE: no traditions Butternut squash risotto (Melissa Clark) Spinach salad Chocolate cake with butterfinger topping (Nigella Lawson) Christmas Cookies— chocolate babka rugelach , molasses cookies, checkerboards , Peanut butter blossoms … Christmas Nachos Sardine Flight—stay tuned for reviews! New Years Paella On the Nightstand 39:13 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik A Killing Frost (October Daye #14) by Seanan McGuire A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Queens Play and The Disorderly Knights by Dorothy Dunnett (audio) An Elderly Lady Must Not be Crossed by Helene Tursten (trans by Marlaine Delargy) Envious Casca by Georgette Heyer The Widow Queen by Elżbieta Cherezińska, trans. By Maya Zakrzewska-Pim The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton Isn't it Bromantic? By Lyssa Kay Adams Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune A Spindle Splintered by E. Alix Harrow Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (shizuka Satomi, katrine Nguyen, Lan Tran) The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo The Nesting Dolls by Alina Adams Somebody Loves You by Mona Arshi The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette On the Horizon 1:09:16 Knit goals 15,024 yards in 31 projects Stash amount: +3948 Last year: WIP under control, charity, gifts Use 3 sweater stashes 3 wips 3 club kits Easel Goals DIY Art School—more to come as I iron out my curriculum. Table goals LY: explore grains, simplify Gf pie crust 3x 3 GBBO recipes Spice of the Month Club—perhaps. Nightstand goals LY: more thoughtful? Reading challenge? 178 books read 3 non-fiction 3 classic 3 translated Books—I read 112 in 2021. I’m ok about reading LESS if it means painting MORE.

Dec 16, 2021

Episode 80 December 9, 2021 On the Needles 1:50 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal Hide & Peak by Maxim Cyr, SugarPlum Circus Merino Sport in Charcoal, Elphaba, Starling and Merlin’s Beard Swing Left socks by Megan Williams, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock in Bridget (2010!) Helix Cowl by Andrea Rangel, KnitCircus Greatest of Ease in Quoth the Raven and Impressionist Best Friend Zemy’s 2021 Advent Cowl by Tricia Weatherston Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira, Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls in Legal Tender combo Skyline Wrap by Helen Stewart, Knit Style Yarns merino nylon sock A Sweet Christmas minis On the Easel 13:01 Wrapped gouachevember Calendar and Envelope-painting A few birds in December On the Table 18:27 Apple crisp from Mad Hungry Granny’s Wowie Cake Cider meatballs /cider braised cabbage Sweet Korean Lentils • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken Warm Shallot Dressing from Smitten Kitchen Pulled Chicken sandwiches Roasted Chicken for the Squad Choc. Chip cookie experiment with GHEE. Koselig Kitchen for mail-order treat boxes On the Nightstand 33:30 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny (audio) State of Terror by Louise Penny and Hilary Rodham Clinton (ellen adams) Bewilderment by Richard Powers (theo the dad and robin/robby) Stoic Wisdom by Nancy Sherman It had to Be You by Georgia Clark (liv) The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang (anna sun and quan diep) Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi All the Seanan McGuire Chimes at Midnight Winter Long A Red-Rose Chain Once Broken Faith The Brightest Fell Night and Silence Unkindest Tide Company of Liars by Karen Maitland Crying in H Mart with Michelle Zauner Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman Shiner by Amy Jo Burns Art Books Akademie X Natural Curiosities by Anna Valdez Edward Hopper; Modern Master by Ita G. Berkow Mary Fedden; Enigmas + Variations by Christopher Andreae The Working Mind and Drawing Hand of Oliver Jeffers by Oliver Jeffers