Post-Thanksgiving Catching Up

Where did the last couple of weeks go?  Between the kids' activities, visitors from out of town, and medical appointments, I am just now getting the chance to catch my breath and and post about a few projects (old and new!):

My Retrograde blanket, although behind schedule, has made it into Section 5.  This photo doesn't show the most recent progress, but you can see that it is now big enough to keep me warm while crocheting 😀

In addition to Retrograde, I have been in the throes of a bout of 'cast-on-itis'...here are two new projects - the first is a Flax Light sweater for me in Debbie Bliss Rialto Luxury Sock (currently on clearance at Wool Warehouse:

Although my sweater isn't much to look at at the moment, I am in love with this colorway (Roskilde), and I think the finished product will look really cool!

Last, but not least, I knitted up this thick and cozy hat for myself yesterday.  The pattern is Romantique, by Julie Hart.  I chose some long-treasured bulky yarn from House of A La Mode...I think the resulting hat is the perfect combination of yarn and pattern, and I can't wait to wear it!

A Taste of Home

I have a confession to make: I am not a cook.  I get by, and have a few dishes I like making (mostly because I want to be able to eat them!), but overall, I don't enjoy cooking.

Now, baking on the other hand...

Baking is really enjoyable for me...especially simple recipes that remind me of home, and especially this time of the year (apple crisp, anyone?).  So, when my husband found a good deal on nice, big blueberries at the grocery store a couple of days ago, I knew I wanted to bake up a batch of American-style blueberry muffins.

Not having a tried-and-true recipe for said muffins, I turned to my old friend, Allrecipes and found this one that has rave reviews.  I didn't change anything, and they definitely turned out 'to die for', with a delicious streusel topping!

Now I'm thinking I should have made a double batch...