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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

Episode 165 May 22, 2025 On the Needles 2:36 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 Air Plant– 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    Noteworthy by Hunter Hammerson, little Skein 80/20 sock in Bluebook      On the Easel 13:20 Heritage/heirloom roses Floral series! On the Table 19:00   Chicken with Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta from What Goes With What by Julia Turshen   Roasted Turnips with red onion, lentils and wasabi aioli from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon   Borlotti beans, chopped salad and tahini from Dinner by Meera Sodha   Chickpea flour pancakes with coconut chutney from Dinner by Meera Sodha   Miso-pickled vegetables (next time, slice english cucumber thicker) Strawberry Pretzel Bar (May I recommend a purchased fruit tart from Noe Valley Bakery?) On the Nightstand 31:40 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! Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir, trans by Mary Robinette Kowal  The Favourites by Layne Fargo When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi   Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross Vintage Roses and Peonies by Jane Eastoe, photographed by Georgianna Lane Ranunculus, Lilacs, and Dahlias by Naomi Slade, photographed by Georgianna Lane Bingo 51:58 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.   

Episode 164 May 8, 2025 On the Needles 1:13 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 Air Plant   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths– DONE!!   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather   Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli, Handmaiden Fine Yarn Camelspin in tourmaline– DONE!!   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  On the Easel/Wheel 10:12 Ceramics challenges and semi-wins BIG florals: lilac, anemone, irises! On the Table 19:53   Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe   Potato, Asparagus and Parmesan Soup from Eat Voraciously   Tofu Steaks  with mushroom gravy from Susan Spungen   Souvla Chicken Salad on repeat On the Nightstand 28:31 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!   Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis  Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Runaway Horses by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, trans by Gregory Dowling  The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore  Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith Piglet by Lottie Hazell (audio) Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory    The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross  

Episode 163 April 28, 2025 On the Needles 1:08 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     NoCKRs retreat!   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Air Plant   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks– DONE!!   Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits– DONE!!   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather   Professor Fungi gnome mkal by Sarah Schira, Canon Handdyes John merino sock in Lamplighter, Plucky Knitter Trusty Fingering in Heartbreaker, Yarn Love Juliet Sock in pizzazz– DONE!! On the Easel 3:15 Daffodil Week! White Flower Farm, Laurel Ridge Daffodils, Alexander Calder, Denver Botanic Garden On the Table 22:55 Miso Brown Sugar Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Yossy Arefi (Have a Little Something)   Gnocchi mac and cheese from Washington Post Eat Voraciously Ep 5: Grilled Cheese of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb   Miso Butter Glazed Turnips and Black Rice from Tenderheart   Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream cheese frosting Spring Risotto with Ramps, asparagus, garlic, and parmesan Spring Pea Fritters On the Nightstand 33:10 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! Quicksilver by Callie Hart Kissed a Sad Goodbye by Deborah Crombie (audio, duncan #6) The Traitor by Ava Glass (audio) emma makepeace #2 Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham My Mother’s Boyfriends by Sarah Schoech Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley   Mid-read on: Paris in Ruins by Sebastian Smee The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian   A Guide to Bearded Irises by Kelly D. Norris Daffodils by Naomi Slade  

Episode 162   April 10, 2025 On the Needles 1:27 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 Silver Jade–DONE!!   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   March Colorwork Cuff Club socks by Summer Lee, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast, pink mini from Lemonade Shop Dunks   Would You Rather KAL, Gauge Dyeworks roundtrip sock, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Rye Socks panel from Tin Can Knits   Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink – DONE!!   Paul Klee sweater by Midori Hirose, Kelbourne Woolens Camper in strawberry heather, light pink heather, graphite heather, plum heather, gray heather   Cortney’s Pocket Story! On the Easel 18:37   100-Day wrap up Upcoming: Daffodil Week! Watch IG for snippets. On the Table 24:44 Mango paneer curry dals/meera sodha   Maple roasted carrots & double chickpeas hetty liu mckinnon   Sheet pan gnocchi with spinach, sausage/beans and creamy pesto julia turshen   Cooking from Keepers by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion Fusilli with Broccolini (used sourdough fusilli and ground turkey). Morning Chicken (with creamer potatoes and asparagus in one tray).   MUG cake! With my fave strawberry protein powder.   On the Nightstand 36:43 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!   Glow of the Everflame (kindred’s curse saga #2) by Penn Cole  The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia #1) by Carissa Broadbent rose/house by Arkady Martine Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, trans by Lin King    Ok, now the tragedies: Penance by Kristin Koval Still Life with Remorse by Maira Kalman We Loved it All by Lydia Millet Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

Episode 161 March 27, 2025 On the Nightstand 1:19 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! All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (audio) Mourn Not Your Dead by Deborah Crombie (audio) #4 Dreaming of the Bones by Deborah Crombie (audio) #5 Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister  The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole  Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire  #10 Come and Get It by Kiley Reid    Book Society   Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson North Woods by Daniel Mason   On the Table 26:29   https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/lemon-meringue-martini   Spring Pilau from Meera Sodha’s East   (Artichoke Sauce from Jenny Rosenstrach)   Mägo review: SouthAmerican Fine Dining On the Easel 42:38 California Art Supply– new paint! Michael Harding Handmade Artists Oil Colours and Borciani * Bonazzi brushes.   Prepping for Daffodil week. And quietly completing my Secret 100 Day sketchbook!   On the Needles 46:57 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 Silver Jade Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink  Yarn Crawl!

Episode 160 March 13, 2025   Themed merchandise is the way to my heart Full Circle On the Needles 2:36 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Bay Area Yarn Crawl (not Rav link) Sock Madness season  Mystery gnome (not Rav link) Would you rather kal (not Rav link)   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium– DONE!!   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink On the Easel 10:08 Cortney tours the Smithsonian Museums! National Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum, Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery, Hirshhorn, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American Art, and back to the National Gallery of Art + East wing.   Wedding bouquet gift for Ellen. Upcoming: Daffodil Week! On the Table 19:31 Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe   Yuzu Miso Soba Noodle Soup   Flour + Water (San Francisco) pasta tasting menu   Sushi Taro (Dupont Circle. Washington D.C.) tasting menu   Preserve (Annapolis)    Zesty Artichoke Sauce from Everyday Vegetarian On the Nightstand 30:47 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 Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Battle Royal and Codename Charming by Lucy Parker The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang (audio) Nobody Walks by Mick Herron (audio)  Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie (audio) The Collaborators by Michael Idov  Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar  The River has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar   The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant   Eco-Lit, selections from National Museum of Natural History plus a few of my own! This list will likely grow…

Episode 159 February 27, 2025 On the Needles 1:27 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Baby hat, doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks– DONE!!   Bankhead hat by Susie Gorlay, Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in Midnight Sea–DONE!!   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak)-- DONE!!     On the Easel 10:15 Half-way of the Secret 100-Day!    Klaus Mäkelä & Yuja Wang | Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D major   On the Table 18:28   Julia Turshen signing with Nina LaCour   Mustard ponzu chicken and broccoli from Ali Slagle substack   Boyfriend salmon from Justine Cooks   Smitten Kitchen Marsala Meatballs    A diy potato & leek crostada with hasty pie crust   On the Nightstand 29:15 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 Secret Hours by Mick Herron (audio) Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (audio) All Fours by Miranda July The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins   The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

Episode 158 February 13,  2025 On the Needles 1:56 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info   Hoodola by Laura Nelkin, Lady Dye Yarns DK in Notorious, Yarn Love Amy March DK in Beneath the Waves– DONE!!   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Echevaria– DONE!!   January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks– DONE!! February Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in Love Bug and others– DONE!!   Baby hat, doodle knit directory by Jamie Lomax, Lemonade Shop simple sock in Dunks   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   Filoli Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon, AVFKW Floating in Current and Marine Layer (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere goat), AVFKW Wild Bloom in Quartz and Rain Cloud (41% Alpaca, 35% Silk, 13% Merino, 10% Yak)     Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink).  (Wintery Knitting!)   On the Easel 18:18 Secret 100 Day Project, flip through coming soon Finished one Winter sketchbook, a Pith sketchbook. “Blue Series” drawings Florals, plus a field trip to the new SF Flower Market On the Table 22:57 First recipe test for America’s Test kitchen!   Sesame-feta meatballs with burst tomatoes Shallot, egg, bread,FETA BRINE, cumin, lamb Meatballs, shallot, cherry tomato, feta cubes   chicken thighs + fries - by Julia Turshen Yogurt marinade chicken thighs yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, garlic, za’atar ½ for marinade, ½ for drizzle   Real Texas Nachos Recipe   Valentine Care Packages “Winter” tacos with shrimp and slaw from A Dish for All Seasons Bionaturae Sourdough Fusilli On the Nightstand 37:31 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! Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (audio). Sword Crossed by Freya Marke A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid  The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey  Onyx storm by Rebecca Yarros Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis  How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis The Pairing by Casey McQuiston  Flower Philosophy by Anna Potter A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny