Robotic

Last week Sarah came over for some crafting. I helped her make a few tokens and took up my own little project once she got the hang of it.

I especially like this little guy.

It was nice to pick up the needle and thread again.

Pattern is "Robots and Spaceships" from Tigerpup Embroidery. I just noticed her free patterns page. Love them.

Pappadum

While in Sri Lanka Mike and I talked about making our own pappadums. (Pappadum is the crispy flatbread served with most meals from the Subcontinent.) The other night I prepared a delicious dal dish, and Mike helped me with the pappadum making.

It was so easy! And exciting! I loved watching the dough flare up into crazy bubbles and shapes.

These were delicious and didn't have the spicy aftertaste I dislike in most pappadums at Indian restaurants. Looks like I have a new carb to add to the rotation!

What's for dinner?

There hasn't been too much crafting happening around here lately. Hopefully that turns around soon. I had three sewing projects lined up but the time and motivation both disappeared somewhere. (But soon, I promise Julia!).

In lieu of sewing projects, I've decided to try to share my Hump Day dinners from here on out. (Only a few left this year, sad!).

Beverage: Lemon and cucumber water

Salad: Spring Salad with Radishes and Pumpkin Seeds

Main: Macaroni with Asparagus, Fava Beans, and Pesto

The recipe calls for arugula pesto but I used basil instead. I also had trouble finding fresh fava beans. The frozen broad beans passed but were not delicious when reheated the next day.

Dessert: Raspberry Sorbet with Cream and Fresh Berries

Each of these recipes I would recommend and make again.

And ever since I overhauled the look of my travel blog, I've been itching to clean this one up as well. These are just quick fixes until I have more time (probably this summer), but resurrecting this masthead from a few summers ago instantly cheered the place up.

Giveaway!

Don't miss the giveaway happening on my travel blog. There's still a day left to enter.

You could win a small tote bag from Sri Lanka and a few novelty snacks!

The Klinskidorn Wedding One More Time

photo by Ben Blood

This is the last of my gushing (for now) about Jenny and Kevin... but I just found out they were also featured a few weeks ago on 100 Layer Cake!

The Klinskidorn Wedding

photo by Ben Blood

Last July I was lucky enough to be in the wedding of my very good friends, Jenny and Kevin. The day was perfect with so many special little touches. Today their wedding was featured on Green Wedding Shoes! Go check it out here. Their photographer, Ben Blood, shared more wedding photos and their engagement set on his blog recently. Take a peek at those too!

Spring Top Sewalong

The Spring Top Sewalong (previously Spring Top Week) is starting again over at Made by Rae.

Last year my top was a finalist (Hello, most exciting thing that happened all spring!!!) but I haven't decided if I'll enter this year or not. I have a few sewing projects that take precedent over a new shirt for myself and not too much spare time on my hands.

Whether or not I participate, I hope you will consider giving it a try!