leslee roberts :: shouting into the wind

currant scones

Currant Scones (makes 12-16)
from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook - The New Classics

This recipe was developed by Emily Donahue for Rosey's Coffee and Tea in Hanover, New Hampshire.

The scones are best eaten the day they are made, but they will keep up to 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for serving
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup currants
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sanding sugar
preserves, for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add the buttermilk and currants, stir to combine.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough about 1 inch think. Using a 2-1/2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the scraps, continue cutting.

4. Lightly brush the top of each scone with beaten egg; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until the biscuits are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve with butter and preserves on the side.

happy spring from dave and vickie

size comparison

mach 1 (spinolution) and holiday wheel (spin away wheels)

holiday wheel arrives!

my holiday wheel has finally arrived, just in time for vacation.

unpacked:

first assembly:

first spin (fiber was my first dyed yarn from a recent workshop at urban fauna studio):

and, of course, the glamour shots:

for more photos, see the gallery.

cartier and america

this past saturday, joy, lynda and i visited the legion of honor to see the cartier and america exhibit. i encourage you to visit -- it was spectacular! i am going to try very hard to carve out time to see it again before it ends on may 9th.

here are some pics of the museum:

Leaves and Lace Necklace

Leaves and Lace Necklace, designed by Alice N. Babcock (March 2007), stitched by Lynda and given to me today (lucky me!)

holiday wheel

my holiday wheel by spinaway is on its way. i should see her in person next monday. here are some pictures norm sent me:

here are the 1938 maple boards she was made from:

she'll be accompanying me on the cruise!

february lady sweater progress check

necklace to be made

need to string a multi-strand necklace to match my new shawl:

hunting and gathering

in the process of hunting down and gathering all the materials for the beading portion of my cruise vacation:

progress report

february lady sweater

february lady sweater by pamela wynne (based on elizabeth zimmermann's classic "february baby sweater" from Knitter's Almanac)

noro yuzen yarn (56% wool, 34% silk, 10% kid mohair), color no. 7, lot no. b, size 8 circular needles