Stitch in time

I haven't posted much on the food front lately because I've been obsessed with recipes/protocols of another kind: fabric patterns and sewing! I have rediscovered the joys and frustrations of thread. I have made several bags of varying styles and designs. In the first 10 days after retrieving my sewing machine from my brother, I averaged 1 bag per day.

I am obsessed. I skip workouts to sew. I daydream about fabrics. I mentally draw patterns on my bus commute. I lose track of time, forget to eat or drink. Hell, I'm now writing about it. I may have a problem. But I also know my creative processes, and I know this will abate. I have an art deadline to meet in a couple of weeks and my craft budget is dwindling. Most likely, I'll be lured away when the pale ale is ready.

Boil, boil, toil & trouble

My beau brewed beer a couple of weeks ago. My brothers have homebrewed, but I've never witnessed the process. I learned that preparation and cleaning are absolutely critical for a successful brew. It was awesome to see the cauldron bubble and to smell new aromas emerging from the kitchen.


Adding the pellet hops

The brew is resting now and may be ready to drink as early as next week. Hopefully, we'll tap the keg while our good friend--a beer lover--is visiting from Japan. Kampai!