Episode 182

Monday, January 26, 2026

Check us out on BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE, releasing February 9

Join us as we try an Olympic-level craft project, cooking and reading during the Olympics February 6 to 22, 2026

On the Needles 4:12

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Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley-- DONE!!

Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis – DONE!!

Contradict Me MKAL by Maggie Fangmann, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis – DONE!!

On the Easel 13:03

100-Day composition studies

Staffordshire stationery set–in progress!!

Exploring R&F drawing oils and pigment sticks

On the Table 18:03

Palak khichdi (spinach, rice and red lentils) from Hetty Lui McKinnon

broccoli + pork with soy + hot honey - by Julia Turshen

https://yossyarefi.substack.com/p/vanilla-corn-cake-with-blueberry

Citrus Salad from Good Things by Samin Nosrat (allll the citrus!!)

Helping my boys figure out leftover ingredient puzzles.

On the Nightstand 25:59

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Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter

History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook

Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree

Ocean’s Godori by Elaine U. Cho

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, trans by Ginny Tapley Takemori

Sky Daddy by Kate Folk

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (my JOYful book for January)

The Art Spy by Michelle Young (non-fiction)

Art Day by Day ed. Alex Johnson (non-fiction, anthology)

Didn't make the speed skating team