At The Kitchen Table

Episode 47--Here I am

Sorry it has been so long since I recorded.  Work, weather and such prevented it. 

Lots of updates this week.  A bit about the animals, about cooking, about knitting and spinning too:)

In the knitting update I just have to share the new sweater I am planning to cast on this week--Pas de Valse

by Marne MacLean.  Although it may seem like I have plenty to be knitting on;)  I do need a simple knit for when I'm hanging around others.  Something that happens quite a bit this month.  I'll be knitting this out of Malabrigo sock. 
My first purchase from Make One.  Yes I have a new LYS!  I'll be teaching spinning and knitting there starting in January.

You can find the dinner roll recipe in the Holiday Baking issue 2009 of Cook's Illustrated.

One thing I forgot to mention in the podcast is that I have started blogging again.  I took a season off, but I'm back to it.  Deb on the Web is active again;)

Music this week is by Marc Gunn.  Christmas Elf Conscription song puts a bit of Celtic humor in your holiday;)

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Episode 46--At the ocean's side

What a beautiful setting!  A few clouds in the sky, the palm trees swaying and the ocean in sight.  Ahhh

Recording from Maui this week.  Visiting with friends, eating fresh foods (a few snacks thrown in for good measure too), walking on the beach and mostly staying warm.

Here is a movie made by my friend Susan as she and the husband were playing in the water a couple days ago.  Download Maui_black_rock_turtle

I have been quite neglectful with taking pictures.  My camera is still nestled in it's bag.  It has been a time of relaxing, a bit of work (lots of writing to be done) and just plain enjoying the island life style:)

Here is a linkto the lunch spot article in Maui magazine.  So tasty!

Music this week (from Podsafe network) is called Oceanside by 4-Track Gio.

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Episode 45--happy 1 year anniversary ATKT

Yep, today I celebrate 1 year of podcasting!  Pretty exciting:)  Didn't quite make it to 52 episodes, but life does have to be lived.
This week there is conversation about the animals, knitting, spinning and cooking.  There is also a fundraiser in the works.  More about that this evening.  I have to run out to the Keep Portland Weird event.  I'll be spinning at the main library.  Drop in and say hi!
But I wanted to at least announce the winner of the Anniversary contest--Carrie from Seattle (badbie on Ravelry).  She will be recieving a box of goodies that reflects the podcast.

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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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