August 2008 Archives

Sad is the state of my kitchen lighting, oh well...

On to the recipe! Cherries and Cream Pie

With fresh cherries going on sale all over the place I nabbed some and set about looking for a recipe (don't worry Mom- I did eat some fresh fruit too). I came across this interesting version of a "pie", in quotes as it's really only loosely resembles a pie. Not sure what else you'd call it but frankly who cares right? It was damn tasty. It also sparked a PieKnits Household First. After devouring the first piece, Mr. PieKnits (notorious anti-sweet person that he is) asked if he could have a second slice!

I could transcribe the recipe but really I didn't change anything from Baking Bites version except to use the fresh cherries. So I will point you to her Cherries and Cream post.

It says serve warm or chilled but I highly recommend it fresh out of the oven, mmmm.

ETA: Oh- and if you are using fresh cherries and can get your hands on a cherry pitter I'd whole-heartedly recommend it. I had no such luck and pitted mine using a bobby pin with varying degrees of success and more than a few curse words.

Wow do I suck at blogging lately.

Proof there is some knitting going on despite being behind on everything. This is the "Ladylike Cropped Jacket" from the now defunct Adorn Magazine. You can still find the pattern via the Way Back Machine however. (Ravelry link)

This was really flying off the needles and is simple enough of a pattern to only require half a brain. I however, am apparently operating on a quarter, and had several stupid mistake induced ripping sessions. Still, I now only have the second half of the neckline to do and some seams to sew. Just in time for the fall chill to settle in! O wait- I live in Texas, hahahaha - so that'll be about December then...

How I love my new compact camera. It's slim, sleek and actually fits in a pocket instead of causing shoulder strain when simply occupying my purse like my old one. As such, I wanted to protect my new toy without adding the bulk of traditional cases. Camera sock is on the job!

I had a lone skein of Shepherd Sock stash yarn that worked out perfect. I'm rather digging the barber poll swirling effect the pooling has going on too. Now I just have to remember to use my camera when I actually take it places.

Pattern: Camera Sock by Not an Artist
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock, #36 Newtown
Needles: US size 1 (2.25 mm)
Mods: I used a size larger needle simply because I couldn't be fussed to buy the correct ones. I decreased 4 sts for the ribbing, then increased 2 from that in the St st to compensate for the larger needles.