Fog
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Today's Fiber Update
Moonlit Garden
Fog
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Fog
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
for all things cheese
Long Live Cheese!
(just not goat cheese).
Monatra for the day: Work hard, play hard, eat cheese.
XOXO, JoAnne
(just not goat cheese).
Monatra for the day: Work hard, play hard, eat cheese.
XOXO, JoAnne
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tribbles with Smack
Carded Suri Alpaca batt from the Sci Fi Series, called Tribbles, paired with mulberry silk that i hand dyed Smack. Random coils, adorable little yarn. A mini skein for a spin along on Rave.Tuesday, July 14, 2009
look what's new
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/moa-handknits
Join us on Ravelry!
let's get down, share pics, and have a grand ol time...
See you there!
JoAnne
Join us on Ravelry!
let's get down, share pics, and have a grand ol time...
See you there!
JoAnne
Friday, July 10, 2009
Posse Spin In
Our hostess with the mostest
Cat, who wanted to say hi, but then was bored with me
Jessica's Cocoon ingredients, "special order from Master Gerwe"
Moa Tweed, top quality wool, with a touch of suri and kid mohair. i LOVE this tweed, naturals with flicks of electric color. Yeah babe!
Moa Tweed, my current obsession. Long Live Tweed!Thanks Melissa for a great day!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Ultimate Popcorn
Do you ever get a late night munchie?
I do!
But the urge to munch isn't reserved for only late at night, oh no it's not.
In fact, a munchie can hit anytime. So it's best to be prepared.
First and foremost, the urge for a little munchie can come on strong while watching the tube. Another great munchie venue is hanging out with your friends and family, or even while reading a book.
Munchies not only satisfy a craving, these little snacks can be a bridge to relationships. By sharing a snack, we get to know others.
Frankly, a munchie can be useful to any arena of life, such as (but not limited to): driving in a car; watching a movie at the theater; waiting in the room for the doctor to finally come in for your appointment; standing in line at the grocery store while reading a trash mag; chatting on the phone with a good friend; or goofing off online at Facebook or some other internet outlet.
So, now that I have painted a picture of the necessity in having a munchie available at all times, I wanted to share with you my new favorite, Ultimate Popcorn.
Here's how you make it…
Ultimate Popcorn (not to be confused with Ultimate Frisbee. Frisbee's do not taste good.)
Requirements:
-Tall Pot
-Canola Oil (olive oil is ok too, but I always chose canola over olive because it's lighter)
-Popcorn. I use the one from the Orville Redenbacher because I like his suspenders.
-Hot burner on stove (that's right, no stinkin microwave for me and my popcorn, people!)
-Sea Salt
-Unsalted sweet butter (I use Land O'Lakes because it tastes really good, but whatever you want, just so it is real butter.)
Get it started:
-Put tall pot on burner and turn it on high. Let pot get hot for 30 seconds.
-Add enough oil to totally coat the bottom of the pot. I generally add enough oil so the pot has 1/4 inch of oil in it because I make a giant bowl of popcorn at one time.
-Add popcorn to the oil, enough popcorn to cover the bottom of the pot. You want a slight "film", or a small amount of oil, to be on top of the popcorn. I think it is about a 1/2 cup for my pot.
-Cut 1/2 to 1 full tablespoon of butter and drop it in the pot, right on top of the corn.
-Put lid on pot, stand there, and wait for it to start popping.
-Once it starts popping, just let 'er rip! Popped corn will gradually rise up from the bottom of the pot and the lid will be holding on for dear life. Just listen, or if you're hearing impaired or insist on wearing an Ipod, then just watch.
-Once the popping starts to slow way down, you're very close to your popped corn being done.
-Once you hear, or see, very few pops, turn the burner off and shake the pot with mitted hands holding the lid over the pot so it doesn't fly off.
-Dump your popped corn into a bowl and immediately sea salt to taste.
-Munch happily!
nom nom nom nom nom!
I do!
But the urge to munch isn't reserved for only late at night, oh no it's not.
In fact, a munchie can hit anytime. So it's best to be prepared.
First and foremost, the urge for a little munchie can come on strong while watching the tube. Another great munchie venue is hanging out with your friends and family, or even while reading a book.
Munchies not only satisfy a craving, these little snacks can be a bridge to relationships. By sharing a snack, we get to know others.
Frankly, a munchie can be useful to any arena of life, such as (but not limited to): driving in a car; watching a movie at the theater; waiting in the room for the doctor to finally come in for your appointment; standing in line at the grocery store while reading a trash mag; chatting on the phone with a good friend; or goofing off online at Facebook or some other internet outlet.
So, now that I have painted a picture of the necessity in having a munchie available at all times, I wanted to share with you my new favorite, Ultimate Popcorn.
Here's how you make it…
Ultimate Popcorn (not to be confused with Ultimate Frisbee. Frisbee's do not taste good.)
Requirements:
-Tall Pot
-Canola Oil (olive oil is ok too, but I always chose canola over olive because it's lighter)
-Popcorn. I use the one from the Orville Redenbacher because I like his suspenders.
-Hot burner on stove (that's right, no stinkin microwave for me and my popcorn, people!)
-Sea Salt
-Unsalted sweet butter (I use Land O'Lakes because it tastes really good, but whatever you want, just so it is real butter.)
Get it started:
-Put tall pot on burner and turn it on high. Let pot get hot for 30 seconds.
-Add enough oil to totally coat the bottom of the pot. I generally add enough oil so the pot has 1/4 inch of oil in it because I make a giant bowl of popcorn at one time.
-Add popcorn to the oil, enough popcorn to cover the bottom of the pot. You want a slight "film", or a small amount of oil, to be on top of the popcorn. I think it is about a 1/2 cup for my pot.
-Cut 1/2 to 1 full tablespoon of butter and drop it in the pot, right on top of the corn.
-Put lid on pot, stand there, and wait for it to start popping.
-Once it starts popping, just let 'er rip! Popped corn will gradually rise up from the bottom of the pot and the lid will be holding on for dear life. Just listen, or if you're hearing impaired or insist on wearing an Ipod, then just watch.
-Once the popping starts to slow way down, you're very close to your popped corn being done.
-Once you hear, or see, very few pops, turn the burner off and shake the pot with mitted hands holding the lid over the pot so it doesn't fly off.
-Dump your popped corn into a bowl and immediately sea salt to taste.
-Munch happily!
nom nom nom nom nom!
awww, you're so special!
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Mucho love'o,
JoAnne
-Spend $15.00, get 1.5 ounces 50% Yak/50% Merino Top from Peace of Yarn, for Free!
-Spend $30.00 and also get 1 ounce of silky beautiful Suri Alpaca Locks, for Free!
See something new, Sugar Series at www.wearmoa.etsy.com . A collection of sugar inspired fiber batts to make your heart leap to infinity.
Still 10% off anything from www.wearmoa.com , and free shipping baby!
Mucho love'o,
JoAnne
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tribute
Miss you already Michael, there will never be another...beautiful Tribute...
Smile though your heart is aching.
Smile though your heart is aching.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
wolly bully
1. JoAnne's Handspun CVM/Angora, with Baby Camel 2. Cheryl's Hand dyed BFL, and her cute little Suzie.
3. Val's Handspun (some Moa batts in there along with her own blends, whoo hoo!)
4. Val and Cheryl happily spinning away in that wonderful place called Fiberland.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Bags and a 10% off sale!
Happy 4th of July!
What is goings on everybody?!
News here is that I'm designing a series of very cool and easy to carry handknit bags. They're all very unique and totally original...with great price points!
There will be launched in the next couple of weeks, aiming for mid July.
If you haven't lately, stop in the fiber shop, got all kinds of crazy give aways going on!
http://www.wearmoa.etsy.com/
Also free shipping for any Moa HandKnits items, plus a sale! 10% off now until July 7th!
http://www.wearmoa.com/
Buster and Maddie already have their ear muffs on for the loud fireworks. These pugs are so hilarious. But I know, in saying that I'm really starting to repeat myself. LOL
Thanks for stopping by!
Big hug,
JoAnne
What is goings on everybody?!
News here is that I'm designing a series of very cool and easy to carry handknit bags. They're all very unique and totally original...with great price points!
There will be launched in the next couple of weeks, aiming for mid July.
If you haven't lately, stop in the fiber shop, got all kinds of crazy give aways going on!
http://www.wearmoa.etsy.com/
Also free shipping for any Moa HandKnits items, plus a sale! 10% off now until July 7th!
http://www.wearmoa.com/
Buster and Maddie already have their ear muffs on for the loud fireworks. These pugs are so hilarious. But I know, in saying that I'm really starting to repeat myself. LOL
Thanks for stopping by!
Big hug,
JoAnne
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