Currently Watching

At the moment I'm watching the k-drama Do You Like Brahms?, and I'm so impressed by this series I wanted to mention it in case someone is looking for something good to watch. On the surface this show is a romance between a weary world-class pianist and a hopeful but failing violinist, but it also takes a unapologetic clear look at the intensely competitive world of young classical musicians in Korea.

There's so much in the show that resonates with me. What it's like to have a particular talent, and how others who covet that treat you, has been the most disheartening aspect of my experience as a professional in my own field. It's also something I don't miss now that I'm working out of the spotlight. Anyway, if you're looking for something decent to watch, this one is definitely worth it. Available on Viki.com for free with lots of commercials.

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Stuff

After finding this Caron one pound skein of lovely peach yarn in my thrifted lot I raided my stash for two cakes of Mandala in Pegasus, which matches it perfectly. For practice and hand therapy I'm going to make another Worth Street Afghan with this free pattern , but this time I'll use the yarn that was recommended for it plus the one pound skein. I'm not quite ready to do the vintage/recycled linen quilt I had planned (still a bit too nervous about the idea), so I'm going to use some color therapy and make a quilt from these thrifted green fat quarters. I considered doing another Yellow Brick road patchwork pattern, but I might go with a split rail fence like this one.

Better than Fried

I cut some chives from the kitchen garden to make garlic-chive baked fries for dinner. This is a great side dish for veggie burgers. Click here for the recipe from Taste of Home.com.

In the Kitchen Garden

Our strawberries are taking over the kitchen garden, but I don't mind. This week I want to make some strawberry banana nice cream (a vegan version of ice cream) and maybe a chocolate cake with berries and cream for the topping. There's thyme in the garden now, too, which I'll dry and jar for cooking along with the chives and the oregano. Next we'll plant cucumbers, as I use a ton of those in our salads and for snacks.

Rayen

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