Hi. So it's been a long week, here's a quick run-down:
I went to a seminar on photographic copyright (for archives) in Albany last Friday. Look at me, being all studious.
Albany is only an hour away from Rhinebck, NY, so obviously I had to go.
So yes, I went to Rhinebeck on Saturday. I met a blog reader named Victoria (thank you for saying hi!), Little Sir tried fried dough for the first time and now refers to it as "dough with snow."
It was fun, but when you are almost 8 months pregnant, nothing that involves much walking (or any physical activity, really) is going to be all that exciting. We got there late and left early, but I managed to purchase exactly what I was hoping to. I sweater's worth of grey aran weight yarn (for a sweater for Special K) and 3 silk caps because I have no idea what to do with them, but I thought it would be fun to try and figure out (this is the way most disasters start, of course).
Modest; but, sufficient, all the same.
I started working on a plethora of wip's I'd left sitting in various project bags. They were all brown or predominantly brown and sort of sad and depressing, I didn't even bother taking photos because it would have been a parade of brown--not so visually appealing when viewed en masse. In need of color, I started (or rather, restarted) a baby garment with jubilant blasts of color. It should be finished soon, so that's something.
And last night, while watching Pushing Daisies, I made pie (of course).
Chocolate - Macadamia Nut Tart courtesy of Martha. I thought it was just okay, but the pie was gone within 15 minutes of my setting it out at work and the dishes washed and dried, so I guess others thought it pretty tasty.
That or they found that splash of bourbon in the pie appealing, I have no idea. I think my taste buds are all wonky right now, what with the hormones (or whatever), so my taste assessments probably shouldn't be trusted at this time.
I didn't have unsalted butter, so I substituted regular butter (salted) and eliminated the salt prescribed by the recipe. Also, there was no way 2.5 cups of macadamia nuts was going to fit in my tart pan. Martha called for an 11 inch tart pan, mine was ten. I only used a cup of nuts, so I have enough to make another tart...which I might do since I have more patee sucree dough in my fridge (the dough recipe was pulled from Joy of Cooking, 1972 reprint, natch).
Aside from all that, work is crazy right now (I am moving into a new space after a major renovation) with it being a celebratory weekend of sorts, fall reuninon, homecoming, etcetera. Oh, and yes, I am 33 weeks pregnant. So, you know, I'm not tired at all.
If you are into picture peeping, there is a smallish (so you won't be overwhelmed and because I am lazy) Rhinebeck set of pictures over in my flickr world, knock yourselves out. Otherwise, see you soon with a cute and colorful FO!
Oh lady.. you're so close .. so close to the discobaby arrival! I can't wait to see him!
Posted by: yaiAnn | October 23, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Yum! I really want to go to Rhinebeck someday! So jealous of all these Rhinebeck posts! I hope you're feeling/doing well!
Posted by: tiennie | October 23, 2008 at 03:40 PM
oh, chocolate macadamia! yum. i'm sorry we didn't see each other after buying yarn!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | October 23, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Chocolate macadamia goodness. Mmm.
Posted by: Danielle | October 23, 2008 at 05:02 PM
It looks like Kelly was enjoying himself, too (Flickr snaps).... Food always helps. Those of us in love with knitters can generally be bought off with food. My knitter didn't make it to Rhinebeck, but I suspect I am about to be flooded with Australian and New Zealand yarn aplenty, I think. I wonder if I can talk her into making pie?
Posted by: Rocky | October 23, 2008 at 05:36 PM
The pie looks delicious! I'm so envious of all you bloggers that got to go to Rhinebeck, I'm way too far away.
Posted by: Denise | October 23, 2008 at 05:42 PM
The pie looks sooo good. (And the grey yarn is gorgeous!)
Posted by: brooke | October 23, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Are those Spirit Trail rovings I spy? Sooo pretty!
Oh the food candy in this post. Makes me so ravenous.
As for the silk caps? There's a video on YouTube.com on how to deal with them. I can look it up, if you like!
Posted by: Opal | October 23, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I was looking for you! It's too bad we didn't see each other. So the Wild Apple Hill yarn must be good since you bought it again this year?
Posted by: Kristy | October 23, 2008 at 10:15 PM
I think you had the perfect Rhinebeck experience. All the yarn, none of the hangover!
Posted by: Nell | October 23, 2008 at 11:29 PM
I could use a piece of pie right now. Yum!
You poor thing! When I went to Rhinebeck last year, I was about 7 months pregnant. It was not fun. I couldn't walk for two days after it. My back hurt so much.
Posted by: Oiyi | October 24, 2008 at 12:48 AM
mmm - pie!!!! love that piehole wednesdays are back!
Posted by: stacey | October 24, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I'm so sorry I didn't run into you! I looked at every one who was pregnant and had another child along, but never did find you. It was chaos!
Posted by: margene | October 24, 2008 at 10:32 AM
i'm impressed. as much as i love baking, i was in no shape to make a pie by the time i was 8 months pregnant!!
Posted by: Sara | October 24, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Oh that pie! That pie! It sounds like heaven.
Posted by: Kara | October 24, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I love Pushing Daisies! That pie looks scrumptious.
Posted by: Cassy | October 24, 2008 at 12:32 PM
oh, that last trimester is the hardest, isn't it? it sounds like you are a busy woman.
Brown, brown, i always choose brown too.
Posted by: katie | October 24, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Oh that picture if Little Sir is killing me! 'Dough with snow', that's priceless:)
Posted by: Heather | October 24, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I love that picture of you! Sometimes it really helps to have a built in reading pillow, eh?
Oh, Rhinebeck. Hopefully, next year and then our little babes can meet too :-)
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | October 24, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Your flickr photos are very nice. Little Sir is adorable of course. Did you say a shot of bourbon in the tart, well, I may be cooking that up pretty soon. Nice yarn also.
Posted by: carolyn | October 25, 2008 at 11:08 AM
i seriously need to make some coffee. and then bake a pie. YUMM!
i didn't see you at rhinebeck. what a bummer. :(
next year, i am doing things differently!!
Posted by: leslie | October 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Love the belly as a shelf picture. So happy that despite the craziness of life and the tiredness of pregnancy, you are still blogging and knitting. good for you!
Posted by: Haley | October 25, 2008 at 03:43 PM
I've been gone from blogland for so long I didn't know you were pregnant. Congratulations!! I've always enjoyed reading about your adventures with Little Sir and have always believed you're a wonderful mother. How exciting that you'll soon have another Little One.
Posted by: Beth | October 25, 2008 at 04:17 PM
What yarn are you using for that baby garment? It's very pretty.
Posted by: Emily | October 27, 2008 at 08:14 AM
Wow are you ever busy! I think you look fantastic even though you are tired. I miss being pregnant and all the promise it holds, but I'm so done with having kids. :)
Posted by: tiennie | October 28, 2008 at 03:14 PM