The Foodie Knitter

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Sheer Beauty
-  Ripple Afghan
- Honey Cowl
- Bigger Bitty Cardigan
- Lazy Girl Shawl

FO’s
- Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat

Queue it Up!
- Bethany Wrap

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Mint Syrup

My Latest Obsession
- Mad Men ( I know I’m late on this one)

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
-  Lazy Girl Shawl
- Ripple Afghan
-  Sheer Beauty
- Honey Cowl
- Bigger Bitty Cardigan

Queue it Up!
- I Heart Aran
- Guernsey Wrap
- 198yds of Heaven
-Appledore

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Duke’s
- Sweet Home Waimanalo
- Waiahole Poi Factory
- Hula Dog
- Mike’s
- Leonard’s Bakery

My Latest Obsession
- Extra Hot Great Podcast

At the airport ready to board the plane. Jason has a Hawaiian TV appearance tomorrow morning and SpamJam on Saturday. Looking forward to great weather and people watching. I’ll try to post pictures.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Lazy Girl Shawl
- Ripple Afghan
- Sheer Beauty

Queue it Up!
- Wanda Nell Cardigan

And Sew it Goes
- Fabric iPad Tote
- DIY 10 Minute Headband

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Ham Pie (see recipe below)
- Woodinville wine country, also Rye and  Grappa distilleries and Mead

Contest Winner
- Smilingsamc

My Latest Obsession
- W.E.L.D.E.R. game on iPad

Ham Pie Recipe

Pastry
3 c. Flour
1 c. Butter
pinch of salt
1 egg
4-5 T. Chilled white wine

Cut butter into flour. Add egg, salt and wine. Wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Divide into 2 balls. Roll into 12″ circles and place 1 into bottom of 10″ pie pan.

Filling
1-2 pkgs frozen spinach, defrosted and excess water squeezed out
4 T. Butter
2 onions, thinly sliced
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/3 c. Heavy cream
Ham (original recipe didn’t give amount)
5-6 oz. fontina or Swiss cheese, sliced
1 egg, slightly beaten

Melt butter in large saute pan. Add onion and sauté until they are pale in color. Add spinach, parm cheese and cream. Mix to blend 1-2 minutes, let cool. Cover pastry with layer of ham, then sliced cheese, then spinach mixture, then ham, then cheese. Top with remaining dough. Brush with beaten egg and prick with fork 5-6 times.

Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Let stand 15-30 minutes before serving. Can be made 1-2 days ahead of time.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
-  Lazy Girl Shawl
- Ripple Afghan
-  Sheer Beauty

FO’s- Bergen St. Cardigan

Queue it Up!
- Summer Soltice
- Rivel Cardigan
- Bella Rue
- Tea Leaves Cardigan

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Pickled Sunchokes
- White Bean Pasta (see recipe below)

My Latest Obsession
- Teas from Tea Madame (yelp review here)

Contest- Enter on the Ravelry board by April 5th

Promo- Fiber and Fabric Podcast

White Bean Pasta

1 can (16oz) white beans, drained
1/4 lb pasta (penne, rotini or similar)
2 T olive oil
1-2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 onion, sliced thin
1 can (14.5oz) chicken stock

Warm oil in skillet and saute onion and rosemary until lightly browned. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions using chicken stock to replace part of the water. When pasta is half-way done, add beans to the water and cook until pasta is done.

Drain most of the water from the pasta/bean pot, leaving about 1/4 cup of liquid. Toss in onion and season with salt and pepper.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Bergen St. Cardigan
- Geodesic Cardigan
- Lazy Girl Shawl
- Ripple Afghan

Queue it Up!
- Echo Beach
- Clapotis

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Cranberry Upside Down Cake from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast
- Pickled Carrots
- Spice Jars
- Spices: Big John PFI and MarketSpice

Contest: Win 2 skeins of Aslan Trends Santa Fe! Details in the podcast.

This episode’s segments:
On the Needles
- Bergen St. Cardigan
- Geodesic Cardigan
- Lazy Girl Shawl

FO’s
- Dipped Infinity Scarf

Queue it Up
- Pioneer by KBomb
- Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alana Dakos
- Cap Sleeve Top
-  Hamony Shawl by Judy Marples
- Shallows by Bonnie Sennott

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Spam Champion

My Latest Obsession
- Planning trip to Hawaii
- 5th Avenue Theater new season

Episode 3: Stash Enhancement

Show notes:

Happy Camper Fibers
Knitting Naturally

Dipped Infinity Scarf
Zig Zag Sock
Knit Swirl

Honey Cowl
A Grey Loop

Bahn Mi Recipe
Southern Kitchen
Terra Organics

Episode 2: The Go-To’s and the Go-Go’s

On the Needles:
Bergen Street Cardigan
Geodesic Cardigan

My Go-To’s
Aidez
Gooseberry Cardigan
Rusted Root
Clapotis

My Latest Obsession: The Go-Go’s channel on Pandora

Other links:
KnittingPodcast.blogspot.com
The Foodie Knitter Ravelry Group

Go-To Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken
8 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1- 14oz can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
3/4 c. chopped pitted dates
1/4c. raisins
12 pimento stuffed green olives, halved
2 T packed brown sugar
2 T balsamic vinegar
3 minced garlic cloves
1 T dried basil
1 T drained capers
1 T olive oil
2 t dried oregano
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2 c. chicken broth

Combine everything but the chicken broth in a ziploc bag. Seal and turn to mix. Refridgerate overnight. Arrange chicken and marinade in a single layer in a roasting pan. Add chicken broth. Bake in a 350 degree oven until chicken is cooked, about 35-45 minutes.