Sunday, April 19, 2009

Stretched to the Limit

What a difference a hard block makes on a piece of lace knitting. This pattern called Old Shale Shawl by Evelyn Clark from Piecework Jan/Feb 2005 is a easy knitting experience. The yarn is Ball and Skein's hand dyed merino/silk Zephyr.
Purple hyacinths wow me with their color every spring.......................

Friday, April 10, 2009

Easter Pie Aka Pizza Gaina



It 's that time of year again when baking celebrates the humble egg. I say this because I make Pizza Gaina and Easter Rice pie for my family. Today I made the egg dough for the Pizza Gaina from scratch and added the fillings. The turnovers are cooling as I write.

Tomorrow I will make the Easter Rice pie aka
Pastiera...............

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Sachuest Visit



It's always a joy to visit Sachuest no matter what time of year.