I've been a very good boy this year, not one ginger pig has mysteriously fallen from the tree!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Too Cute
I think even Scrooge would agree -- these are seriously cute!
The recipe is HERE If this link is wonky, they are from the 12/12/2012 issue of The Washington Post.
Things I learned that may help someone else -- place the chocolate chips with the pointed side down -- don't place the ears too far apart, they could fall out -- use a nice long noodle for the tail, you will have breakage, especially if they travel -- try really hard to find (already) sliced almonds, it is very difficult to slice whole almonds cleanly.
I only changed one thing in the recipe -- I used a yolk-sized dollop of cream cheese in place of the egg yolk, since I made a half recipe to test it and didn't want to be bothered trying to divide one egg yolk -- it worked just fine. If I were to make them again (and I will) I would consider using white string for the tail. The children I would bake them for are mature enough to know not to eat the string, plus I grew up eating sugar mice with string tails and survived -- but you know your own audience and the responsibility rests with you, so... Bonus points? Not only are these cute, but they taste good too!
The recipe is HERE If this link is wonky, they are from the 12/12/2012 issue of The Washington Post.
Things I learned that may help someone else -- place the chocolate chips with the pointed side down -- don't place the ears too far apart, they could fall out -- use a nice long noodle for the tail, you will have breakage, especially if they travel -- try really hard to find (already) sliced almonds, it is very difficult to slice whole almonds cleanly.
I only changed one thing in the recipe -- I used a yolk-sized dollop of cream cheese in place of the egg yolk, since I made a half recipe to test it and didn't want to be bothered trying to divide one egg yolk -- it worked just fine. If I were to make them again (and I will) I would consider using white string for the tail. The children I would bake them for are mature enough to know not to eat the string, plus I grew up eating sugar mice with string tails and survived -- but you know your own audience and the responsibility rests with you, so... Bonus points? Not only are these cute, but they taste good too!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Scarfing
This designer has some cute shawlettes -- I think I'll put Leftie on the needles next.
I think this one is Trellis by the incomparable Doris Chan in the scarf version. Also available in a shawl/wrap or cowl version. Found it in the closet with only two ends to run in. Now, why didn't I finish it off way back when? Not sure about the yarn, but I love the colors!
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