Craft Corner

Hey hey craft company, hope you're all doing something enjoyably crafty!

@CheerBear @Phoenix_Rising @Former-Member @Bubbles3 @TheVorticon

I've fallen down a rabbit hole looking for a new craft project! so many things to make.

This has been on my list for a while Lacy Duster would you be interested CheerBear? you can check it out on Ravelry to see how it sits on various figure types too if you have a membership there (free membership and don't ever need to post, you can just lurk).

I have also bookmarked a number of potential free mandala vest patterns. I won't post them until I know if that's a potential for you.

anyone else want to join in on a project crochet a long?

Going to see if I can find a suitable yarn in my stash for the Lacy Duster today.

Craft hugs for everyone.

Hey @TAB nice to see you here! Playing with yarn is totally fine.

I have decided on the yarn I'm using for the next project, Haven't opened it's packet yet though, need a bit of concentration before I can start a new pattern I'll actually have to follow and adapt 'cos I'm using a different sized yarn. It can wait, there's time.

I'm going to say that cooking is crafting and put my current apple adventure here. It might amuse anyone who drops by.

So far I'm at the cooking apple stage:
20 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced in my super duper electric wok that I really love. Along with 3 tablespoons of Dutch Cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar and that silver thing there is a tea ball and has the cloves I soaked in 1/2 cup boiling water in it. I added the water to the mixture too. I use that teaball to hold whole spices 'n stuff to keep them out of the mix.

I've heard that if there's no picture, it didn't happen, so here it is.

Hey @TAB if you click the "like" button once, give a few seconds, you should see a 'tick' on the thumbs up, that is your indication that you have liked that post. If you click it again, you can remove that 'like'. That might help. Every board has it's idiosyncracies.

The top of the apples looks a bit dry 'cos of the shape of the wok, but no, juices develop under the apples and I divide it all up into the trays for crumbles and keep some for the cakes. I have to be very mindful of carb content and serving size with the recipes and what goes in the mix, for diabetes control. I freeze for future enjoyment.

Days like today, when I need distraction are great for future tasty goodness treats.

Here's my Apple Crumbles ready to go in the oven.

The crafting of apples and sugar, cinnamon and cloves,

walnuts, flour, butter and eggs with some whipping and beating, pouring and heating,

all of which started with tears and frustration at things not related, ended in smiles and the sharing of tasty delights.
It's dessert time! @CheerBear @TAB @Catcakes @Phoenix_Rising

With the continuing need to occupy my brain with thinky stuff so it couldn't wander off on it's own, a project was required. At any time, there's a variety of ingredients available for just such activities. I like to take advantage of specials at the fruit shop to help with creativity. Thank goodness I don't go in to the shop anymore and only order online for delivery! At 10c each, I could not pass up those delightful passionfruit!

The project today began with 20 Passionfruit that arrived early in the week. Cleverly, you've noticed I tend toward 20's in my fruity cooking ingredients.

From the pulp of 20 passionfruit, 1.25 cups sugar, juice of 2 lemons (strained), 10 eggs (beaten and strained), a pinch of salt, and finally, 5 tablespoons of butter, with the help of my trusty stirring stick and wok-of-wonder, the already sterilized bottles were filled with deliciousness.

I know what I'm having on my midnight toast tonight.