podcast · spinning

The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 102, Rhinebeck Sweater Saga

Welcome to episode 102. Today I have a few knits and spins, and two reviews – a sample box from KPC Yarns and the new pattern booklet from KnitFilament. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in Yarrrrrrrrn. Tea: Celestial… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 102, Rhinebeck Sweater Saga

podcast · spinning

The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 91, It’s a little weird.

Welcome to episode 91. It’s been a short time since the last episode, but I do have some progress on knits and spins to show you. And today my tea is a little weird (that’s a scientific term). Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope as Fluffykira,… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 91, It’s a little weird.

black · books · herbal · Uncategorized

Literary Tea Co.

You might imagine I could get behind a company whose slogan is “Drink more tea, read more books.”  The Literary Tea Co. is a purveyor of organic teas “inspired by literary geniuses.” Why not try a cup of William Shakespeare Tea, a blend of black tea with orange peels and rose petals? https://img0.etsystatic.com/060/0/10128914/il_570xN.695573854_3zzc.jpg Or perhaps… Continue reading Literary Tea Co.

podcast · spinning

The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 90, Finishing Frenzy

Welcome to episode 90! Today I talk about my finishing frenzy and what’s next on the needles. Don’t forget that the Shawl KAL ends tomorrow. Knit like the wind and post your finished shawl in the FO thread! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope as Fluffykira,… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 90, Finishing Frenzy

baking · black · Uncategorized

Tea & Cake: London Fog Cake with Earl Grey Buttercream

Recently a friend sent me the link to this London Fog Cake with Earl Grey Buttercream on A Beautiful Plate (photo credit goes to her delightful shots). If ever I needed an excuse for tea and cake… http://www.abeautifulplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/london-fog-cake-with-earl-grey-buttercream-1-22-600×910.jpg http://www.abeautifulplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/london-fog-cake-with-earl-grey-buttercream-1-5-600×900.jpg