Shimmy Shake into Fall

Episode 175 October 15, 2025   HAPPY 7TH ANNIVERSARY! On the Needles ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Paul klee- saw in vienna! Flax worsted Fleetwood Cortney loved: the succulent squares–eager for tote bag collaboration. And the Paul Klee sweater. On the Easel 4:11   More variety, darker colors and backgrounds Grey parrot with red in March   Ceramics   Cortney loved: delving into floral paintings, floral ceramics, growing flowers…also–the kryptonite illustration, and Monica’s Viennese cake collection. On the Table 7:11   Cocktail club   Empty nest= one gf veg meal!    Double swiss chicken cutlets   Cortney loved: cocktail club–so inspiring! And teaching my boys how to cook. On the Nightstand 12:49 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Weird books are the best!   Endling by Maria Reva On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle Orbital by Samatha Harvey Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami   Cortney loved: catching up with the LouisePenny Three Pines series. All the floral volumes this spring (great resources!), and the Eco-lit list in our Bookshop.org site.

Episode 174 Monday September 22, 2025 On the Needles 5:35 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??   SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- 2nd sock for PSP   Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay   Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG) On the Easel 10:12 All the sewing, gardening, & painting…esp work on 2026 calendar. On the Table 18:13 Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Mushroom Bolognese   my favorite vegetarian sandwich is.... - by Julia Turshen   Pickled potato salad by Casey Elsass from What Can I Bring: How to live your guest life   Secret Menu Dill-Pepperoncini Tuna Salad from Smitten Kitchen   Ottolenghi Spicy Mushroom lasagna Blueberry Cheesecake Phyllo cups Paper airplane cocktail On the Nightstand 31:18 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, trans by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada  On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J. Haveland The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna   The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir  

Episode 173 September 11,  2025 On the Needles 2:00 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Orkney Library knit group Yap and Yarn!   Mystery Pumpkin witch gnome along   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls   SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)   Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay   Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG) On the Easel 10:16 Flowers!   Sewing: the Paola Jacket, and blue cheetah pants (image coming soon) On the Table 16:09 Butter & Crumble   Huck’s Broccoli and Lettuce Salad with an Accidental Ranch from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon   Lentil Salad with Jammy Tomatoes by Jenny Rosenstrach Balsamic Gochujang Chicken with Red Onions and Tomatoes   Pizza catastrophe in the very cool Gozney oven.\ Pizza Beans from Smitten Kitchen. Breakfast burritos, chicken gyros, and white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies from 100 Cookies.   On the Nightstand 38:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson The Habsburgs: To Rule the World by Martyn Rady The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue People Like Us by Jason Mott   The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young Isola by Allegra Goodman Bingo 56:51 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.  Crazy day so no ghiradelli  for Monica :( Cortney’s bingo: ½ credit for finding a thrifted piece to re-work. Ambitious–pizzzzzas. 

Episode 172 August 28, 2025 On the Needles 1:58 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls   SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)   Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay   Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley   On the Easel 7:31 Ruth Asawa tour.   Flower series–on-going! Sewing: made custom tags, working on muslins. Class is via Seamwork. On the Table 27:01   Schnitzel, sausage stands, cake! Coffee!   Tian- vegetarian restaurant in Vienna Budapest farm to table TATI   Sarti Rosa   Pizza oven–patio pizza stories coming soon! On the Nightstand 41:03 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, trans by Michele Hutchison  Heartwood by Amity Gaige Sestia by G.R. Macallister Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick (audio) Is she really going out with him? By Sophie Cousens  The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood    The Fact Checker by Austin Kelley Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen Real Americans by Rachel Khong Bingo 1:00:48 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.  Monica's Bingo: Finally got the center square!   Cortney’s Bingo: Debut Author with The Fact Checker Immigrant Perspective with Real Americans

Episode 171 Monday, August 11, 2025 On the Needles 1:47 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??   Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Playful Day Yarns Funfetti DK in Blue Bonnet– DONE!!   SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)   Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay On the Easel, etc. 9:47 Ongoing floral paintings. Lots of moss rock action. Design Your Wardrobe via Seamwork Floral Vase at ceramics   On the Table 15:03   Strawberry lemonade cake by Yossy Arefi    Sarti spritz   Eggplant donburi from Dinner by Meera Sodha   Bacon-wrapped shrimp for cocktail club *the marinade is great!! Pantry pasta with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and gr. turkey   On the Nightstand 28:03 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrique, trans by Natasha Wimmer Along Came Amor by Alexis Daria  What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown Endling by Maria Reva    Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Bingo 46:08 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.  Monica’s BINGO Escapist: along comes amor- wedding! Lifestyle of the rich and famous!- BINGO!   Cortney’s BINGO: Monica rec: Run for the Hills Craft, flower-focused: ceramic vase with daffodils Read LGBTQ+/Immigrant: The Bewitching Cook local: artichoke pasta

Episode 170 July 31, 2025 On the Needles 2:43 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Himalayan Skies– DONE!!   Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, Haidmaiden Fine Yarns Camelspin in Tourmaline (70% Silk, 30% Camel)-- DONE!!   Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Playful Day Yarns Funfetti DK in Blue Bonnet   SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream) On the Easel 12:51 Painting flowers. Attempting to GROW flowers. Sculpting flowers. And sewing! Seamwork’s Design Your Wardrobe class. On the Table 24:32   Earl grey = fruit loops at the Ice Cream Bar   Miso mushroom pasta and Creamy Miso potato salad from Pass the Plate by Carolina Gelen   Papardelle bolognese with lentils and sausage from Dinner Changing the Game by Melissa Clark (couldn’t find good link although there are some similar ones out there if you search)   Chicken & gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.   Jagalchi field trip!   On the Nightstand 40:34 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto Beautiful Summer by Cesare Pavese, trans by Peter Owen (1949) The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King   Heartwood by Amity Gaige Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson   Bingo 1:03:36 Starts friday  may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Monica: Summer book: Beautiful Summer Faraway place: phoenix pencil company Summery craft: sophie scarf   Cortney: Summer book: Heartwood Monica rec: Run for the Hills

Episode 169 July 17, 2025 On the Needles 2:42 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??   SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)--DONE!! (ish)   Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom– DONE!!   Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit, Haidmaiden Fine Yarns Camelspin in Tourmaline (70% Silk, 30% Camel) On the Easel/On the Wheel/In the Garden 8:21 Floral Series, in progress Ceramics: donut bowls, faceted vase, crazy vase beginnings Garden: all the thyme ground cover options  On the Table 15:07 Easy Three Cheese Lasagna Cups (Perfect Appetizer) - Pudge Factor   Pork & Pineapple Taco   Whitefish Peperonata from Justine Cooks   Chicken carving lessons Turkey Lentil Stew from Tuesday Nights by Christopher Kimball Citrus Pie Bar from 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer On the Nightstand 25:09 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout On the Calculation of Volume 1 by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J Haveland Half a Lifelong Romance by Eileen Chang (ch-ah-ng), trans by Karen S. Kingsbury   China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan   Bingo 39:36 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    #D object–donut bowls Read escapist–China Rich Girlfriend  

Episode 168 Monday, July 7, 2025 On the Needles 2:41 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in  Purple Haze   Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook –DONE!   SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)--DONE!! (ish)   Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom   Westknits Surprise sock mkal   On the Easel 9:50 Floral Commission–will post once it’s handed off. Sketchbooking while on vacation.   On the Table 12:42   Garlic Shrimp Bake -- Washington Post   Purslane Salad (semizotu salatasi) Recipe on Food52   Purslane Salad With Cherries and Feta Recipe NYT   Craftbuzz- miso ice cream with chatgpt!    Sesame & Miso Peach Crumble - by Susan Spungen   Crane’s Pies near South Haven, MI The Elegant Farmer apple pie in a bag! And a copycat recipe for YOU! Whipped Feta dip Blueberry Olive Oil loaf with Cornmeal   On the Nightstand 24:02 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Down Cemetery Road by Mick Herron  Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson  Silver Elite by Dani Francis  Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Boardbent (audio) The Love Haters by Katherine Center  The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (audio) War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans, trans by David McKay Cold Enough for Snow by Jessica Au Awake in the floating city by Susanna Kwan    Book that I accidentally re-read: Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt The Once Upon a Time Bookshop series by Alice Hoffman (on kindle) Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid   Bingo 49:52 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Monica’s Bingo Cortney rec! Rose Code Colorful Salad: kale salad with beans, blue corn chips, tomato, etc 3D: Noteworthy Finish a wip: paul klee   Cortney’s Bingo: Vacation painting & cooking Donated books Made a dip! Finished a floral commission      

Episode 167 June 20, 2025   On the Needles 2:26 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather– DONE!!   Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook    Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom   SABAI top by Susanne Müller, Lang Yarns Linello (linen, cotton, rayon)   On the Easel/Wheel/In the Dirt 11:36 New Leuchtturm1917 sketchbook! Ceramics–on the wheel. Threw 4 pots, including one fun fail. Garden–we’re digging up our yard! Oh my. And it’s cyclic: hoping to grow dahlias etc. to PAINT. (Reading lots from Sloat Garden Center, Floret Farm, and watching Monty Don). On the Table 20:39   Parsnip and Potato Gnocchi with gochujang and hazelnuts from Dinner   Avocado Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki-Style Dressing - Justine Doiron   Rhubarb Apricot Galette by Yossy Arefi   Fried Pickle Dip    Brie and Blackberry Puff Pastry bites unless you can find phyllo cups!! Lemon Pout Cookies On the Nightstand 38:06 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole The Incandescent by Emily Tesh The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett The Correspondent by Virginia Evans  The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong   The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean (Adaption is the movie based around The Orchid Thief. And yes, it stars Nicholas Cage)  Sea Wife by Amity Gauge My Favorite Plant ed. Jamaica Kinkaid The Rose Code by Kate Quinn   On the Road 1:00:38 Oxbow Market, including Model Bakery & matcha ROSE chocolate from The Quiet Botanist Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture for Julia Child exhibit! Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch Saintsbury Winery, Jasmine Guillory chatting about Flirting Lessons, & LitQuake With surprise meeting of artist e. bond! Bingo 1:09:14 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Ravelry actually open!   Monica’s Bingo: LGBTQ+ The Incandescent, Emperor Cook a dip: fried pickle dip Ambitious gnocchi   Cortney’s Bingo: Read lots of flower-focused books. Cooked for a crowd + a colorful salad. Made some repairs. Crafting something summery–a garden!! (though it may not yield till next year).

Episode 166 June 5, 2025 On the Needles 2:03 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Splash Pad Party info   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Rosette– DONE!!   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather   April Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Match sock in Jelly Belly, Anzula Lunaris in Elephant, Destination Yarn Postcard stitches west 2019 – DONE!!   Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook    Water Lily Cowl by Mu Fibers, Mu Fibers Fingering in Plum Blossom   On the Easel 11:01   Ruth Asawa at SFMOMA! Bouquets to Art at the DeYoung!   New landscape class with Suzanne Allard Lots of florals! And trip to SF Flower Market. On the Table 20:54   Beautiful Soup (Vegetable Soup with Beets, Dill and Orange Zest) by Celia Barbour/NYT   Tender Tempeh Meatballs that I Hope You'll Try https://thedeliciouslife.com/miso-mustard/#recipe   Vegan Baja Style Cauliflower Tacos from ATK   Salt Fat Acid Heat–Samin Nosrat series on Netflix (you want episode two, or watch the whole thing!)   Turkey Chimichanga from Rachel Ray Mac & Cheese from scratch, with added dijon (from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman) Beef Kofta Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie from Pie Academy On the Nightstand 37:28 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! Death of the Author by Nnedi Okarafor  Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang Don't Sleep with the Dead by Nigh Vo  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry  Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez  Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (audio)  Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakumi, trans by Asa Yoneda   Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson My Friends by Fredrik Backman Bingo 1:05:35 Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Monica: Immigrant read: death of the author Cook something summery/colorful salad/international: rojak salad with avocado, tofu & tamarind Start a new project: water lily cowl   Cortney: Cook for a crowd: strawberry pretzel bars Cook summery: strawberry rhubarb pie