Craft Cook Read Repeat

Episode 200
October 5,  2026

 

Over 100K downloads!

8th Anniversary!

On the Needles 3:26
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Monica's fav project: 

Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee , AVFKW La Bien Aimée Merino Singles and Merino silk in a Day by the Bay

 

Cortney’s fave: Vesna Tee by Life_is_cozy

 

135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan  

 

Cuff Club Vol 1 by Summer Lee, Yarnaceous Fibers Salta Fingering in Yarns We Meet on Vacation (The Larrea + WIFEY!)

 

Four Seasons Sock Set by Summer Lee, Firebird Yarns Rainbow Tweed in Sour Apple, black yarn (PSP 1st quarter challenge)

 

Sailboats and Stripes Baby Sweater by Lena Mathisson, Knit Picks Brava Baby in Steel Blue, Orange and Light Grey

On the Easel 14:45
 

Monica's fav art: bog (177), dinosaur with scarf (182), o’keefe (185) 

Cort's fav art: Landscape of Henningsvaer, Norway, in oil

 

Calendar to the printer!

Filoli hiccup

On the Table 25:13
 

Monica's fav food: not vodka sauce Pasta, green curry meatball soup (IDOD), many ways with sheet pan gnocchi,  dash burgers,  Parma trip!

 

Kale and Mushroom Pot Pie from Simply Julia– September cookbook

Walnut “sausage” patties

Sweet potato hash

 

Coffee and Walnut cake nigella’s buttercream plus Buttered Walnut Cake from Snacking Cakes

 

Cort's Fave new recipe/flavor profile:

Anchovy butter salmon with capers & Chives

 

On repeat:

Chimichangas

Overnight Oats

On the Nightstand 41:45
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Monica's Fav book: Land by Maggie O’Farrell

 

RF Kuang reading

 

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1 by Beth Brower (audio)

The Slantwise Histories by Alix E. Harrow (oct 20)

Inkpot Gods by Seanan McGuire

Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin

Monsters of Ohio by John Scalzi (Nov 2)

We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman

 

Cortney’s fave read (thus far): The Loneliness of Sonia & Sunny by Kiran Desai

 

Under Story by Chloe Benjamin (temp. pause)

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol, 6 & 7 by Beth Brower

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

Episode 199
September 23, 2026

On the Needles 2:22
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135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan  

 

Anker’s Shirt by Petit Knit, Firebird Yarn Rainbow Tweed in Sour Apple– DONE!!

On the Easel 8:08
 

Filoli Gilded Age Floral exhibit

Matisse at sfmoma

 

Calendar finished!!

*No gouachevember this year!

On the Table 18:11
Tex mex meatballs from Simply Julia

 

Chicken with apples and curry Dinner: A Love Story

 

Bacon Jalapeno Chicken Smash Burgers Recipe - The Washington Post

 

Chicken with Anchovy butter & chives from Melissa Clark Dinner: Changing the Game

Sushi Making at Morimoto in Napa, CA

CCSF Chef’s Table restaurant in San Francisco

On the Nightstand 30:00
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Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole

An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister

Fibonacci by Tom Harrits (oct 13)

A Wall Is Also a Road by Annalee Newitz (oct 6)

S. by JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst

 

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (DNF)

Episode 198
September 10, 2026

On the Needles 2:24
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OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film– DONE!!

 

135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan  

 

SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)

 

Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B. Anderson, Gusto Wool– DONE!

 

Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect 

On the Easel 9:24
Gouache painting class

Finished the envelopes!

Oils!

On the Table 15:48
What Can I Bring by Casey Elsass

Staycation

Salt & vinegar salsa verde

 

Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon (yes again)

Eggplant Puttanesca

Peaches and Cream with Chile Crisp

 

Chicken salad with diced pickles

Rye crackers from Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark

Anchovy salmon with chives–OH MY, SO GREAT! From Melissa Clark

Meatballs wth Marmalade glaze from Melissa Clark

 

On the Nightstand 28:14
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Hugos!  Yeah The Everlasting!  

 

The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum (audio)

Black Bag by Luke Kennard

The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig

Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester (audio)

 

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

 

Bingo 43:38
WE’RE DONE!!  Listen to the episode to see if you’ve won!

 

Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)

 

Prizes!

Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies

Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters

Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class

Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets

Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2

(and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo)

Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box

Jen of Books are My People: two free months of substack so book club!

 

Monica’s Bingo:

Appetizer menu: cocktail club salsa verde

Craft usa: baby hat

Usa food: s’mores!

Read aloud??

Cortney’s Bingo:

Read aloud; austen synopsis

Menu of appetizers

Episode 197
August 27, 2026

On the Needles 1:19
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OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film

 

135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan  

 

SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)

 

Postcard! IG link from Hunter Hammerson

On the Easel 16:52
Sewing: the silk tie tassel charms

 

Envelopes for the calendars

Oil painting and easel swap out?!

On the Table 21:01
The Most Addictive Orzo salad by Jenny Rosenstrach(could have access if you win bingo!)

 

Skirt steak and corn & feta salad by Ali Slagle from I Dream of Dinner

 

Cheesy Green Chile Bean Bake Recipe

Part of bean bake formula

 

Key Lime Bars

*perfect* chicken cutlets

White bean & spinach (with carmelized onions, garlic, aquafava, parm)

Focaccia Loaf (SUCCESS!!)

On the Nightstand 35:34
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The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung

The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean (audio) 

Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire

A Snake Among Swans by Hannah Kaner

The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo

Broken Dove by Dani Francis

The Lost Spectacular by Zoe Duhaime

The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel (audio)

 

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich

Heather by Caitlin Mullen

Whistler by Ann Patchett

Bingo 1:01:56
Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7

Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. 

 

Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)

 

Prizes!

Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies

Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters

Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class

Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets

Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2

(and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo)

Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box

Jen of Books are My People: two free months of substack so book club!

 

Monica’s Bingo:

Craft colorful: confetti cookies? Ssal socks? postcard!

 

Cortney’s Bingo:

Vacay cook: key lime bars

Read American: Whistler

Episode 196
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

On the Needles 1:55
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FLOCK!

 

OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film

 

Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect 

 

135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan  

 

SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)

 

 

 

On the Easel 23:40
Some sewing—brown travel pants, cheer uniform & hemmed 3 pairs of denim.

 

Matisse exhibit at SFMoma

On the Table 28:48
 

Cafe Suliman

Mr West

Monorail espresso 

Sushi Kashiba

 

Not vodka sauce pasta: oh yes this is tasty

 

Pasta primavera—meh.

Salmon with pickled cucumber salad

On the Nightstand 41:40
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Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenger

Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal el-Mohtar

My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird: New Fiction by Afghan Women

A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman (audio)

The Week of Colors by Elena Garro 

 

John of John by Douglas Stuart

Bingo 53:19
Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7

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Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)

Monica’s Bingo

New technique: intarsia

POC book: tapestry of fate or good talk

Read laugh: Perfect Hand

 

Cortney’s Bingo

Finished a WIP: brown travel pants

Award nominee: John of John (long listed for Booker prize)

Summer refresher at Dear SF show.