I've started a new project. I'm making a needle case for myself. It will hold all on my knitting needles. I had a very hard time picking out the material. It took me over an hour. At the same time I also was getting material to make a friend a gift (a hanging circular needle holder). I'm slow at sewing so after I made the gift I put my machine away for a bit. I forgot about the second needle case til now. I got out my machine to hem Derek's band pants and found the bag with material in it. SOOOO I decided to make my case!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Flu Got Me
Well I'm sick. Way sick. I had planned on getting a flu shot but usually the clinic we go to sends out a flyer saying when to go. I think we missed it. John got his a work. So far he is not sick. I guess my strain was covered in his shot. Max has the light version but I have full on badness.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Turkey trouble
Okay first off I fully admit that the turkey I bought was to big.
I don't do turkey often. Frankly none of us like it much. The decision to have it came about because Max wanted to try cranberry sauce. I suggested several meats it would go good with. We decided we would give turkey a go even though it is notorious for being bland and dry.
So I have heard many people say to use brine. Also we have fried turkeys but that was with friends that owned a turkey fryer and they live in Florida now. It seemed brine was the way to go. Clearly the huge uber bowl I thought would be big enough was not even close. We found this out a 8pm tonight. I took a trip to Target and bought some ginormous Ziploc bags and brown sugar which I ran out of because I had to make cookies because it rained ( I'll save that story for another date).
As you see in the picture the turkey fits great in the bag. We were pleased that we solved the problem. I put the herbs and fruit in the bag along with the brine solution. Then I closed it and put in in the bowl to transfer it to the fridge. I set the bowl on the counter to do something (I have no idea what) and when I came back there was water all over the counter and floor. then I realized it was not water. The bag had a hole in it. What a huge mess. We put the bowl and turkey in the sink and I cleaned up the floor while John contemplated what to do next. We decided to try a new bag. We heaved the bowl (turkey + solution= very heavy) to the porch, just in case, and lifted out the turkey put in into the new bag then poured the brine over. We carefully lifted the bag. Nothing leaking. Now it is 9pm and both John and I are quite tired and not at all cheerful about Thanksgiving. We did not trust the bag at all and decided the best container to put the bag in was a cooler. We then added ice and it is now in the garage.
I'm all for leaving it there and making a pork roast but I think as a good lesson to the kids in dealing with adversity and problem solving we are going to roast our uber turkey anyway.
I will try and take more picture of dinner as it progresses.
I don't do turkey often. Frankly none of us like it much. The decision to have it came about because Max wanted to try cranberry sauce. I suggested several meats it would go good with. We decided we would give turkey a go even though it is notorious for being bland and dry.
So I have heard many people say to use brine. Also we have fried turkeys but that was with friends that owned a turkey fryer and they live in Florida now. It seemed brine was the way to go. Clearly the huge uber bowl I thought would be big enough was not even close. We found this out a 8pm tonight. I took a trip to Target and bought some ginormous Ziploc bags and brown sugar which I ran out of because I had to make cookies because it rained ( I'll save that story for another date).
As you see in the picture the turkey fits great in the bag. We were pleased that we solved the problem. I put the herbs and fruit in the bag along with the brine solution. Then I closed it and put in in the bowl to transfer it to the fridge. I set the bowl on the counter to do something (I have no idea what) and when I came back there was water all over the counter and floor. then I realized it was not water. The bag had a hole in it. What a huge mess. We put the bowl and turkey in the sink and I cleaned up the floor while John contemplated what to do next. We decided to try a new bag. We heaved the bowl (turkey + solution= very heavy) to the porch, just in case, and lifted out the turkey put in into the new bag then poured the brine over. We carefully lifted the bag. Nothing leaking. Now it is 9pm and both John and I are quite tired and not at all cheerful about Thanksgiving. We did not trust the bag at all and decided the best container to put the bag in was a cooler. We then added ice and it is now in the garage.
I'm all for leaving it there and making a pork roast but I think as a good lesson to the kids in dealing with adversity and problem solving we are going to roast our uber turkey anyway.
I will try and take more picture of dinner as it progresses.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Alien scarf & Po
I'm making these for the boys. This one is Max's and Derek wanted red and black. I might make some for niece's and nephew back in Iowa. they are kinda fun to make. Looking straight on they look like a striped scarf but turn it a bit and the Aliens POP out.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sweater no more
I ripped out the last of my summer sweater today. I was surprised that it took so long to rip and rewind. The next sweater I attempt will fit better I hope.
It kind of looks like pink ramen noodles :)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Snuggle time
The girls love to snuggle at nap time. Once I found all three cats on our bed sleeping together. It's kitty love.
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