Hello all!  As we head into the summer months up here in Vermont, the hooks are flying, and this time they are fishing hooks!  My husband is an avid fly-fisherman, so by default, so am I.  While my time fishing with him pre-kids meant sitting on the shore reading cookbooks or crocheting, now it’s making sure the little ones stay out of the water, minimizing … Continue reading The real “hook it and cook it”

I hope this post finds all of you readers well!  I recently took at 4 1/2 hour (turned 6 hour thanks to toddler puke and traffic) road trip to Pennsylvania and was able to do lots of crocheting in the car.  I made sure to pack lots of yarn, patterns and tools.  I’d like to share with you some things that I packed and find … Continue reading Everyone loves helpful hints

…like a crocheter who ran out of the same dyelot mid project.  Unfortunately, I am well versed in this catastrophe.  After it happening a few times though, you can bet your fantastic fiberart fanny that it won’t be happening again if I can help it. Now, for those of you that are unfamiliar with the phenomenon called the dyelot, it is a number that is … Continue reading Hell hath no fury….

Well, for those of you that know me, I love a good cocktail.  Now, there’s no better way to celebrate the start of something new than with a good drink.  Today I whipped up a true nod to Vermont and the sweet summertime.  Here is my take on a mojito: The Citrus Maple Mojito.  Everything here in Vermont comes in a maple version, and this … Continue reading Let’s Get This Party Started!