At The Kitchen Table

Episode 44--The SOAR recap

I have to apologize right now for the raspy voice and intermittent coughing. The SOAR cooties followed me home. Here are more photos from SOAR. It really was an amazing educational experience. Besides which I got a chance to hang out with friend and make a few new ones.  These are a few from my workshop and from other workshops.  There was a review of all the classes on Wednesday night.

Some pics from Deb Menz class

Here is the link to Ayla Brook's website.  We all love his beginning music for the podcast.
And this week's music (which should have been heard 2 weeks ago) is by Justin Gordon--Barnside Shed.

Still building the Pico Accuardi Dyeworks site, but check us out-- www.picoaccuardi.com

Oh I scare myself!  I finally put together nice show notes and forget to upload the podcast file!  (shaking my head)

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Finally a connection!

    Internet has been a bit sketchy here.  Luckily I have the iphone to stay in touch with the world.
3 days of dyeing with Amy King has been amazing.  We have used different techniques, different fibers and lots of different colors.  After drying we have spun the fiber using different techniques and then knit those up to see what effects we had achieved.  I did get in trouble for farming out my knitted swatches;)  I have learned so much about spinning and how each of these fibers takes up color using different styles of applying color.  Fibers we used: Coopworth, BFL, Domestic blend, Merino, Corriedale, Silk hankies, Silk brick, Silk top and natural dark Corriedale.  A smorgusbord!
Tonight we lay out our work as do each of the other workshops and we talk about what we did and learned as well as getting a chance to see what everyone else has been doing.
Before we leave the Workshop section here are some photos of the week thus far--
gotta run to dinner so more pics later:)

Okay a couple more

Pre-SOAR or And then Deb lost the car...

Yesterday was the drive over.  Adam and I got here nice and early as I didn't realize how quick the ride is from my little part of the mountain.  Two hours of great conversation and we were here. 
Once we each got organized in our new homes we met at the Great Hall for our welcome event.  Immediately I found Kristine and Adrienne of Verb and the four of us hung out for the evening.  They were a great help when I lost the car.  In one door and later out another door of a different building.  Walking around in dark clicking away (and giggling wildly) finally the car found me.
My room mates Cindy and Barbara are getting ready around me.  We are off to breakfast and then the beginning of our 3-day workshop.  I'll be with Amy King.  More on that this evening.

Episode--43 The Bucket List

Show notes to come! 

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Episode 42--Winterizing

This episode includes all my efforts towards winterizing the garden, the house, the animals and the knitting area.
Here are some links from Portland Fashion Week.  Including Imperial Stock Ranch and Nau.
Remember there is still room in the Imperial River Company retreat this next weekend.  See our Ravelry group for details or call the lodge directly.
And I am still taking members for the Community Sock Club.  Contact me for details at debaccuardi at gmail dot com.

Music this week is by Damh the Bard--The Wheel.  I was a in bit of a celtic mood;)

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Episode 41--Chillin on a chilly day

A fun filled week!  The final day (and purchases) from Flock and Fiber.  The beginning of The Community Sock Club (and there is still room whether you live in Portland or not).  Plus I spent time at a party with Farmer John (he was in a documentary--The Real Dirt on Farmer John) last night.  He is such a kick.  Do check out his site!  And here is a film that I was involved in--Ingredients.  It showed in Portland last weekend and will be showing on OPB in the future.  I'll make sure to let you know.
If you live in Portland and want to come knit with me I'll be at Gino's Restaurant on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10a- noon.
I need to take some pics today.  Of knitting, spinning, big ducks!
Music today by Alexander Shulgin.  Some slow jazz--Vino.  Found on Podsafe Music Network.

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Episode 40-Challenge Yourself!

Show notes (including photos) will be returning after today.  Last day of Oregon Flock and Fiber!  If you are in the area come visit me at the Pico Accuardi Dyeworks booth.

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Episode 39--Filling up a week

I am so happy to have been able to record today.  I don't have time to photos or music notes yet, but I wanted to get the podcast uploaded.

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Episode 38--return of the cook

I am back and finally able to find time to record again. Hopefully I will also have the newsletter finished by the weekend as well:) I had a terrific time at the Apple Farm over Labor Day weekend. Our menu was terrific:  Red Pepper, Manchego and Almond Salad; boonville Bouillabaisse; Pink Pearl Clafouti/ Fresh Garden Tomato Pasta with goat cheese/ Sopa de Poblano; Cruuy glazed duck legs with plum salsa and couscous; garden salad and cheeses; Chocolate Chinchilla/ Corn cakes with salsa fresca; Sausages in Cider; Berry Shortcake with hot cream sauce.  Yum!  I talk more about what we cooked and the class in the podcast, but I also wanted to show you some photos of the farm.  I forgot to mention that I got a fun surprise to find a bed of Indigo in the garden.  The oldest daughter is raising a few sheep (which I never did find) and is naturally dyeing the fleece so she can spin and knit during the Winter months. Sally, Don, my mil and sitting is my god mother inlaw:)   the brambles you see is the only fencing they have to use for the horses.  Chicken coop ( I wish I had a camera with me at the moment--I am typing out in the meadow and the dog just got a wild hair and chased the goats all through the meadow and into the pasture)

I took a great book with me on the trip. I haven't finished it yet, but I'm having a hard time putting it down. Highly recommend any books by this author.

There are some new threads on the Ravelry group for At the Kitchen table.  Come join a knitalong or add your recommendations to the book "What we're reading" thread.  Don't forget to join the "Spin Your Stash" group on Ravelry.  A fun 6 months of stash burning (err spinning) adventure.  I will let you know when I have the Pico Accuardi Dyeworks group set up.

Music this week (from Podsafe Network) is  Biscuits n Molasses by big George Jackson.

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Lost in Space

I'm sorry that there hasn't been an update of podcast episodes the last two weeks.  I have had to take an unexpected break due to time constraints. 
I'm about to head out the door for a road trip with my mil and godmother.  I'll be posting on Facebook through out the next week.  So friend me so you can follow along.
There will be a podcast episode late next week:)  And then you'll hear the whole "what I've been up to" deal;)