It was a mellow knitting evening last night. Just Claire and me working on our socks. I finished the "Tahoe weekend" socks. They look great, and Lornas Laces sock yarn is pretty darned yummy feeling on the feets, even if it is a bit twisty to work with. Claire continued plugging away on her Pippi Kneestocking #1.
2004 Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon (on sale last week for $13 at Nugget Market) was our wine of the evening paired with a delicious pesto pizza from Giovanni's (a local pizzaria) and a salad of spring greens with feta. RH Cab is quickly becoming one of my favorite everyday wines. It is nicely balanced with a little bit of complexity, and not overpowered with tannins. Not terribly challenging, but certainly not boring either. I think this might become this summer's housewine at Casa de G.
Thanks, Robin, for introducing us to this lovely wine :)
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Tahoe Crafty
This past weekend, for a "bachelorette" trip for Robin, we spent a most glorious time in S. Lake Tahoe knitting, drinking and finding out that the Urgent Care on US 50 next to KFC is staffed by friendly folks. There was some snowshoeing (which is where the urgent care came into play) and gambling, as well as a trip to the Wool Tree. Great shop! Did I mention drinking?
First off, the wines we consumed during our first evening of knitting:
1. 2004 Wild Coyote Meritage - we picked up this delicious wine the weekend we got Robin engaged down in Paso Robles. It is well-balanced and pretty wonderful. Pricy, though.
2. Lordy, I can't remember. It was pretty good however.
3. 2004 Rodney Strong Cabernet, I think. This was bottle #3, so I was pretty wasted by then.
Needless to say, hangovers ensued the next day, which was filled with snowshoeing. The snow was pretty much crap, but we still had a grand time. Up until Claire fell upon a branch and needed 9 stitches. After we were done at the Urgent Care, it was time for the obligatory trip to the Burger Lounge. Sadly, the new owners have been unable to retain the old liquor licence, so no pitcher of Snow Plow for us.
After burgers, we trudged home for showers and more knitting, several cosmos apiece, then later, a trip to the casino for some roulette and slots. Robin was the big winner!
Projects:
Claire - socks
Robin - making great progress on her scarf
Becky - started and almost completed her scarf
Betsy - finished the back of the Ruffled Surplice sweater, and started a new pair of socks.
Sunday was cleanup day, then a visit to the LYS - The Wool Tree. A wonderful yarn shop, the Wool Tree. Lots of yummy yarns I haven't touched before.
Becky and I worked on our projects on the drive home. Sock #1 is almost finished!
First off, the wines we consumed during our first evening of knitting:
1. 2004 Wild Coyote Meritage - we picked up this delicious wine the weekend we got Robin engaged down in Paso Robles. It is well-balanced and pretty wonderful. Pricy, though.
2. Lordy, I can't remember. It was pretty good however.
3. 2004 Rodney Strong Cabernet, I think. This was bottle #3, so I was pretty wasted by then.
Needless to say, hangovers ensued the next day, which was filled with snowshoeing. The snow was pretty much crap, but we still had a grand time. Up until Claire fell upon a branch and needed 9 stitches. After we were done at the Urgent Care, it was time for the obligatory trip to the Burger Lounge. Sadly, the new owners have been unable to retain the old liquor licence, so no pitcher of Snow Plow for us.
After burgers, we trudged home for showers and more knitting, several cosmos apiece, then later, a trip to the casino for some roulette and slots. Robin was the big winner!
Projects:
Claire - socks
Robin - making great progress on her scarf
Becky - started and almost completed her scarf
Betsy - finished the back of the Ruffled Surplice sweater, and started a new pair of socks.
Sunday was cleanup day, then a visit to the LYS - The Wool Tree. A wonderful yarn shop, the Wool Tree. Lots of yummy yarns I haven't touched before.
Becky and I worked on our projects on the drive home. Sock #1 is almost finished!
Friday, March 2, 2007
Last time, on Craft Night...
Another successful, though non-soaking, craft night at Claire's.
What we worked on:
Claire and Betsy worked on their socks. Robin learned to knit with some deliciously soft yarn. We had a couple of false starts, as Robin is a lefty. Betsy tried to learn Continental style thinking that it would be easier for Robin, but that really sucked for Betsy. Robin learned the other way afterall!
Wine:
Mokelumne Oaks Carignane 2001
What the winery says:
The Carignane grape originated in Northern Spain. This grape is noted for its deep purple color, high tannins (tannins are substances found in the seeds, skins, and stems of grapes, as well as in oak barrels), and high alchol content. The Carignane grape produces wines that are fruity and spicy in nature. The 2001 Carignane has a deep berry flavor and a spicy, mineral finish. Just before the finish, there are hints of licorice.
Pairing:
Spring salad with apples drizzled with champagne vinagrette and olive oil. Paninis with Tilamook Vintage white cheddar, tomatoes and basil on extra-sour bagette. Yummy!
Consensus:
Yummy. Love the spice and the balance of flavors. We followed up with a glass of Stama Cab, also from Lodi, which really didn't compare.
What we worked on:
Claire and Betsy worked on their socks. Robin learned to knit with some deliciously soft yarn. We had a couple of false starts, as Robin is a lefty. Betsy tried to learn Continental style thinking that it would be easier for Robin, but that really sucked for Betsy. Robin learned the other way afterall!
Wine:
Mokelumne Oaks Carignane 2001
What the winery says:
The Carignane grape originated in Northern Spain. This grape is noted for its deep purple color, high tannins (tannins are substances found in the seeds, skins, and stems of grapes, as well as in oak barrels), and high alchol content. The Carignane grape produces wines that are fruity and spicy in nature. The 2001 Carignane has a deep berry flavor and a spicy, mineral finish. Just before the finish, there are hints of licorice.
Pairing:
Spring salad with apples drizzled with champagne vinagrette and olive oil. Paninis with Tilamook Vintage white cheddar, tomatoes and basil on extra-sour bagette. Yummy!
Consensus:
Yummy. Love the spice and the balance of flavors. We followed up with a glass of Stama Cab, also from Lodi, which really didn't compare.
Whoo! New crafty blog
We'll see if this gets any use, but it might be a nice tool to keep Craft Night organized, and to post pics and project notes.
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