SHOW NOTES
(book talk starts at 40:40)
Apologies for taking so long to edit this episode!
Intro
Culling my stash – possible yarn swap event! “Yarn it Forward”
Still on a short knitting hiatus
Knit to Flatter Craftsy Class with Amy Herzog
On the Needles
Old Romance by Joji Locatelli
Cape Mod from Sew-Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp
FOs
from Essentially Feminine Knits by Lene Samsoe
On Deck
Seasonless by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook
Hansel and Hansel (half version) by Gudrun Johnston
Books
Finished: The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
Currently Reading: Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
TV/Movies
More X-files, more Fringe
Bob’s Burgers
Waiting for Grimm
Libations
Watermelons are a danger to society
Watermelon – Lavender Martinis (from Self Magazine)
I would probably make the simple syrup a 1:1 ratio, half a cup sugar, half a cup water, but either version would work. I think the watermelon juice provides extra sweetness, but most simple syrups are 1:1.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds
4 cups cubed fresh watermelon
4 ounces vodka or gin
Ice cubes
4 sprigs lavender or 4 small pansies
PREPARATION
In a small saucepan, bring sugar, buds and 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, 1 minute. Cool simple syrup to room temperature; strain out and discard buds. In a blender, process melon until smooth. Strain; reserve juice in a large pitcher; discard pulp. Add syrup, alcohol and ice; stir. Strain into 4 glasses; garnish with lavender sprigs.
Stitch Party 