Month: February 2016

My new spinning wheel: Kromski Sonata

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Tomorrow, will make two weeks that I’ve had my spinning wheel.

Kromski Sonata - Walnut
Kromski Sonata – Walnut

I’ve named her Ruth, after the lady in the Bible. Hardworking, Christian, honest… she was the perfect example of a Proverbs 31 woman. Guess what? I’ve actually made yarn on Ruth!

Handspun yarn
First day using my spinning wheel – Handspun yarn

And while my yarn leaves a lot to be desired…

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Handspun yarn

I’m turning fiber into yarn! I’m fascinating that I’m starting a process that begins everything related to yarn and fabric. I’ve wanted to spin ever since I was a child. Initially, I’d planned on learning spinning when I purchased my loom in 2013; however, I thought that learning two crafts at once would be a bit overwhelming and so I held off until I had the time to really commit to learning spinning. That time is now. Later today, I’m taking a two hour private lesson spinning class. I’m looking forward to that.

Vegan cereal: Granola

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I’m not usually a snacker, but sometimes… I will eat something in the evening. I usually don’t eat anything after 4:00 p.m.

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This is what I had around 7:00 p.m. Granola cereal to which I added blueberries, pepita (pumpkin) seeds and raisins. This dish was simple but filling and delicious.

Bibimbap soup

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This past Saturday, I received this lovely clay pot.

Clay pot

 

I ordered it from Amazon and I must say that I’m extremely pleased with this cookware. It’s beautiful and functional! Sold! The wording is deceptive since this is NOT a stone pot. It’s made out of clay, which is exactly what I wanted. I really had no desire to cure an actual stone pot. My mortar and pestle is made out of granite, so I know all about curing. But back to this lovely clay pot… my only regret, is that it’s not larger. It holds five cups. I ordered it this past Friday and it arrived the next day, one day earlier!

Of course I had to make a dish the very same day and so I made a delightful Bibimbap soup for my daughter and boyfriend. It was a Vegan Bibimbap soup and it was spicy since I ground up fresh jalapeno pepper! My daughter ate a tiny amount, but that was it since it was too spicy for her; however my boyfriend ate two bowls.

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Bibimbap soup

This evening I made the above soup for my daughter. I did not add hot pepper, and so my daughter happily ate her bowl of soup. She said it was amazing!

Daughter sick, Comfort food to the rescue

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Yesterday, I received a call from the nurse at my daughter’s school. Her throat was sore and her stomach was feeling queasy. I told the nurse I’d be right there. That’s one of the benefits of working from home. It’s also a negative. I can literally work from anywhere.

Broccoli and cheese soup
Broccoli and cheese soup

My daughter is fond of broccoli and cheese soup and so I prepared that for her.

Kimchi eggrolls
Kimchi eggrolls

I also prepared eggrolls; vegan and chicken. Both versions were loaded with vegetables and also included homemade kimchi! My work and home life are still extremely busy; however, I’ll be making an effort to post more.