Meliabella Spins a Yarn

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 33: “Double Double Mochas”

meliabella — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:51:59 +0000

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Sean can be found on Playstation Network as Viper989, on Instagram and Ravelry as Viper413, and on Twitter as Viper_413.

Melissa’s projects can be found here. She is Meliabella on Ravelry, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Plurk, and Flickr.

Melissa’s 3 Day fundraising page can be found here. THANK YOU for your donation!

Knitters for Knockers project bags are here.

Peasy Knit-Along thread is located here.

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 32: “Bathroom Terrorist on a French Toast Alert!”

meliabella — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:34:41 +0000

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Sean’s Games: The Reckoning, Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth out of Sugar & Cream in Green on US 7, Dust, Assassin’s Creed, God of War Assention, Beowulf.

Melissa’s project info can be found on her Ravelry Page here.
Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Woodland Pattern Stitch-along Sampler available here.
Melissa’s Plastic Snap Frame for cross stitch.
Knitters for Knockers Donations Page.
ACME Knitters for Knockers Project Bags.
Stitched by Jessalu Project Bags.
Into the Whirled

What’s on Your Plate?

Mushroom Crust Pizzas
6 large mushroom caps, stems removed
1 cup organic tomato sauce (We used Newman’s Own)
1 cup whole milk mozzarella shredded
Slices of pepperoni

Pre-heat oven to 350* F
Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy clean up.
Place mushrooms top down on sheet and add sauce to each cap.
Place desired cheese and pepperoni on top of sauce.
Place in oven for roughly 12-15 min or until cheese is lightly browned and mushrooms look cooked through.
Allow to cool, eat with knit & fork with a side salad of rich greens and protein.

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 31: “All the Leaves!”

meliabella — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:34:38 +0000

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Show notes
Please see last week’s episode for links to Sean’s games etc.
Please see Meliabella’s project page for project details.

For recipes, please watch the segment and if interested in the recipe take notes!
Chicken soup is just broth from the chicken bones, add veggies, S&P to taste, 1 tsp of garlic powder, cook until veg is your preferred texture, add chicken, serve.

“Botanical Knits” by Alana Dakos can be purchased as an ebook for $18 via Ravelry or at Botanical Knits. You may also pre-order the print edition for $22+ shipping at Botanical Knits, and you will immediatly receive the ebook. Your print copy will ship mid-May.

Melissa’s Favorites - Please CLICK each photo for full size.

Best detail shot:

His & Hers Episode 30 “It’s Very Figgy”

meliabella — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:19:15 +0000

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Podcast Theme Song: “You Don’t Know What You Do’ song by Andrea Hamilton. Available for purchase of her “Piano” album on iTunes and www.hopefulpop.com
Sean -
The Reckoning, Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth out of Sugar & Cream in Green on US 7, Dust, Assassin’s Creed, God of War Assertion, Beowulf.

Melissa -
Antler Cardi (Rav Link)
Voodoo You Love Me
Words With Friends Socks
Shipwrecked Shawl
The “BEAST” Sweater
Peasy KAL
Deerfield Creations - Beautiful buttons, spindles and MORE!
Frosted Pumpkin Monthly Sampler located here.

Loop Update - Monday 2/4 at 8pm EST

Spinning:
Hello Yarn.

Giving Back:
Project Sweet Caroline
Melissa’s Boston 2013 Fundraising Page.

Knitters for Knockers Project Bags

Join our Book Club!
We’re currently reading: A Casual Vacancy

Knitter’s Book of Wool Spin Along
Clun Forest - Timberwood Farm & Fiber - Come join us!

500 + Member drawing! His & Hers Ravelry Group!

Knitalongs
Antler Cardi KAL
Knitted Knockers KAL
Peasy KAL“>Peasy KAL

Color Me Rad 5K in Hartford, CT Join us!

“What’s on your plate?” - NEW SEGMENT!
This week we chat about Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Find the recipe on the Skinny Taste Blog!
Low-fat greek yogurt based blue cheese dressing!

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 29 “It Looks Like Something Else”

meliabella — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:27:51 +0000

Thanks for stopping by!

Podcast Theme Song: “You Don’t Know What You Do’ song by Andrea Hamilton. Available for purchase of her “Piano” album on iTunes and www.hopefulpop.com

Sean -
Black-Ops Two, Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth out of Sugar & Cream in Green on US 7, Dust, Assassin’s Creed, God of War Assention, Quake Arena, Heir to the Empire Trilogy.

Melissa -
Antler Cardi (Rav Link)
Words With Friends Socks
Deerfield Creations - Beautiful buttons, spindles and MORE!
Stitched by Jessalu - Spindle Bag.

Spinning:
Hello Yarn.

Giving Back:
Project Sweet Caroline
Melissa’s Boston 2013 Fundraising Page.

Knitters for Knockers Project Bags

Join our Book Club!
We’re currently reading: A Casual Vacancy

Knitter’s Book of Wool Spin Along
Clun Forest - Timberwood Farm & Fiber - Come join us!

500 + Member drawing! His & Hers Ravelry Group!

Knitalongs
Antler Cardi KAL
Knitted Knockers KAL

“What’s on your plate?” - NEW SEGMENT!
This week we chat about how we roast veggies. Details are in the show!

Weaving
Heddle - 9 Dent
Warp - Wollmeise
Weft - Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel in Taupe

Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 28 “From One to Another”

meliabella — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:04:08 +0000

Thanks for stopping by!

Podcast Theme Song: “You Don’t Know What You Do’ song by Andrea Hamilton. Available for purchase of her “Piano” album on iTunes and www.hopefulpop.com

Sean -
Black-Ops Two, Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth out of Sugar & Cream in Green on US 7, Dust, Assassin’s Creed, God of War Assention, Quake Arena, Heir to the Empire Trilogy.

Melissa -
Antler Cardi (Rav Link)
Words With Friends Socks
Deerfield Creations - Beautiful buttons, spindles and MORE!
Stitched by Jessalu - Spindle Bag.

Spinning - Into the Whirled & Keegan Lane Yarns, Hello Yarn.
Slip Stitch Studios - Lorax Thneed Sweater Bag.
Project Sweet Caroline
Melissa’s Boston 2013 Fundraising Page.

Join our Book Club!
We’re currently reading: A Casual Vacancy

Knitter’s Book of Wool Spin Along
Clun Forest - Timberwood Farm & Fiber - Come join us!

500 + Member drawing! His & Hers Ravelry Group!

Knitalongs
Antler Cardi KAL
Knitted Knockers KAL

“What’s on your plate?” - NEW SEGMENT!

Cajun Chicken Stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese & Spinach

Recipe from the “Cooking Creation” Blog located at: www.cukooking.blogspot.com

Modifications: Melissa added a teaspoon of whipped cream cheese to the spinach and cheese stuffing. Also, we did not pound out the chicken, rather we butterflied it instead. We cooked it at 400* for about 40 minutes, which is when the chicken was done perfectly.

Weaving will return next week! We completely forgot that segment!

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 27 “One Week Later”

meliabella — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:03:51 +0000

Thank for Stopping by!

Sean -
Black-Ops Two, Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth out of Sugar & Cream in Green on US 7, Cards Against Humanity, Dust has gone live, Assassin’s Creed, God of War.

Melissa -
Antler Cardi (Rav Link)
Tidal Wave Sock
Deerfield Creations - Beautiful buttons, spindles and MORE!
Stitched by Jessalu - Project Bags
Spinning - Into the Whirled Highland Handmades & Keegan Lane Yarns.
Slip Stitch Studios - Lorax Thneed Sweater Bag.
Knitting’s My Bag
Project Sweet Caroline
Melissa’s Boston 2013 Fundraising Page.

Join our Book Club!
We’re currently reading: A Casual Vacancy

The Great White Bale - Thank you so much <3

Knitter’s Book of Wool Spin Along
Clun Forest - Timberwood Farm & Fiber - Come join us!

500 + Member drawing! His & Hers Ravelry Group!

Knitalongs
Antler Cardi KAL
Knitted Knockers KAL

“What’s on your plate?” - NEW SEGMENT!
This week we’d like to highlight Melissa’s Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:
1 can of black beans, rinsed
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 spicy pepper of your choice, seeded and chopped
1 can corn, drained
1/2 medium red pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup Wish Bone Robusto Italian Dressing
Optional: Juice of 1 lime, diced avocado

Mix all ingredients, chill and allow to marinate for an hour. Serve with grilled chicken, fish or steak. Great also over salad greens.

Weaving -
Similar loom (a little different) currently listed on Ebay!
Next weaving project: Inspired by this project
Valley Yarns 8/2 Tencel, Warping peg

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 26 “Can’t Hold a Charge!”

meliabella — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:04:49 +0000

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Show Notes:

Sean -
Black-Ops Two, Playstation Vita, Need for Speed Most Wanted, Assassin’s Creed
Stitched by Jessalu Peanut’s Bag, Gryffindor scarf knit from Berroco Comfort, Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth knit from Sugar & Cream in hot green.

Melissa -
Antler Cardi (Rav Link)
Tidal Wave Sock
Deerfield Creations - Beautiful buttons, spindles and MORE!
Stitched by Jessalu - Project Bags
Vanilla Bean Socks
Pembroke Vest
Ella’s Log Cabin
Color Affection Shawl
Blocking Wires - Knitsomuch Blocking Wires
Spinning - Highland Handmades, Into the Whirled, Loop, Crown Mountain Farms, Fiber Optic, Louet s10DT.
Trifecta of Awesome: Keegan Lane Yarns & Fibernymph Dyeworks - Crosswords at the Coffee Shop? (Miss you Karrie).

Podcast Mentions: Sockbunny Knit & Fit, Knit 1 Heart Too
Whatcha Swatchin’

Christmas Gifts
Stitched by Jessalu
Mable’s Closet by Quince & Co
Tangerine Designs
Alaskan Nancy
Erin Lane
Knitty and Color

500 + Member drawing! His & Hers Ravelry Group!

Knitalongs
Antler Cardi KAL
Knitted Knockers KAL

“What’s on your plate?” - NEW SEGMENT!
This week we’d like to highlight Melissa’s Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque

Ingredients:
One large butternut squash peeled, cubed
Large sweet onion, sliced
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Sharp chef’s knife
Large Bowl
Sauce pan
Olive oil for roasting
Salt & pepper
Garlic Powder
Nutmeg
Chicken or veggie stock (we prefer organic)
Light cream
Immersion blender or regular blender

Set your oven to 400*. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet. In the large mixing bowl place the squash with the onion. Coat with olive oil, toss and then add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in single layer onto baking sheet and place in over for 45 minutes to one hour. The squash should be cooked through and lightly browned. Remove baking sheet form oven and turn oven off. Place squash and onions into sauce pan with about 2 cups of chicken stock (enough to cover). Allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat. Add about 1/2 of light cream and nutmeg. Using an immersion blender or kitchen blender process until smooth. Serve with a green salad. Stores and reheats beautifully!

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 25 “Cuppow!”

meliabella — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:39:17 +0000

Thanks for stopping by! Show notes to come eventually. Until then visit Melissa’s (Meliabella) project page on Ravelry or google the topics at hand.

His & Hers Video Podcast Episode 24 “Pre-Frankenstorm”

meliabella — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:27:04 +0000

We hope you enjoy our first edited episode. It was a lot of fun to create. With the storm coming I will do her best to get show notes up as long as there is power. Please do check back if you do not see them right away.

For those in the path of Hurricane Sandy, please take care!

Thanks for stopping by! We appreciate you taking the time to watch and enjoyed meeting those of you at Rhinebeck! <3