CogKNITive--A Knitting + Psychology Podcast: Episode 157: Declaring a Break

This episode will upload November 25, 2023

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Warm Thanks :

Caroline and Steve for a wonderful, funny, cheery Sunday

Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2024: ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

3rd CFR23 Sock Yarn Cowl

In Progress:

Stash toss 2023 (38 in versus 80 out)

Blueberry Waffle Sock in the Deep Forest --just couldn't resist!

Superstition Sweater —On the first sleeve

200 FairIsle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting

Helpful video--Purl Soho on German Short Rows

150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet

Dizzy Blondes:

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day

Now working on gorgeous alpaca mix fluff from Dani!

Strategy: Declaring Rest

Fluffy Books: Nope. But Upstart Crow on Britbox

Something I Really Like:

Anker Power Bank for i-Phone --no cable, directly attaches to iPhone. There seem to be versions for other phones as well.

Put a Lid on It:

Tea tastings: Peaches 'N' Cream Oolong--YESYESYES!

Salmon Mousse-- my way:

About a pound of fresh salmon

8 ounces (a standard brick if you're in the US) cream cheese, softened

generous Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce

tsp juice from bottled capers

tsp capers

2 sticks butter

1. Saute both sides of salmon in Instant Pot on High, 3 minutes per side. Use 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) to saute. Peel off any skin after cooking. Your dogs will appreciate it.

2. Place salmon in juices in IP on MANUAL, HIGH and cook 5 mins. Natural release.

3. Put salmon, remaining stick butter, any pot juices (without skin), and all other ingredients into a strong blender. I used a Vitamix--no regrets there! Blend into mousse.

Goes on crisps, breadsticks, fresh veggie sticks, cucumber slices, or just a spoon. A day later, it's a terrific spread on a toasted bagel.

Blather:

Thanksgiving! Soon. Bread and spice cake so far...