Thursday Read

 

Library Audiobook

 

Deep Stash

Yesterday, Nancy S. asked me if I could use this mixed bag of white and cream-colored acrylic yarn to turn into Scarf balls. I thanked her and said I could.

 

 

 It appeared to be yarn from someone's deep stash and looking at the price tags it brought back fond memories of our early years in SLO.

Back in the 90's we frequented Law's Hobby Center and got lost in the rows and aisles of Craft and Art supplies. The store closed in 2008 after a long run of 45 years.

 

 

It is nice that their legacy lives on in memories and yarny goodness.

 

Delicious Delicata

I decided to bring Roasted Delicata Squash to our monthly potluck. It's easy to make, delicious, and I had three sitting on the kitchen counter.

First thing this morning - even before coffee - I preheated the oven to 425°. Next I scrubbed the squash with a veggie brush - you know you can eat the skin.

 

 

Here is how I split squash: I bury the knife into the skin as far as I can then pound the squash against the cutting board until the squash cleaves in half. Needless to say The Man was horrified when he saw me hacking away on the kitchen counter. He was afraid I was going to crack the ceramic tile.

Just to be safe I take the cutting board out to the garage and use the work table surface.

 

Once halved the squash is easy to cut into thin half circles. Next I tossed the pieces with olive oil, pepper, and a dash of salt.

 

 

Lots of space allowed between the pieces. You want it to roast not steam.

 

Roast for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Flip the slices over and roast for another 10 minutes. Turn once more and roast for 5-10 minutes more.

Crispy, soft, carmelized yumminess. Easy-peasy.