long time no post

whew!  it’s been forever!  since i went home to visit my parents things have been bu-sy.  and not a ton of cooking or knitting has been done either.  highlights include:

-finishing the madge hat (which is sadly too big on me.  and i have a big head! i like the pattern though and might try again)

-missing tp’s birthday celebration because of stupid work

-having a lovely birthday here with a.  which involved seeing modest mouse at the very strange nokia theatre, and receiving a very nice pair of earrings (along with another pair of very nice earrings) from this designer

-starting a scarf using a lovely silk yarn.  i’ve never knit with silk before, and it feels very nice on the fingers

-making this

-making burgers at home that for once weren’t dried out lumps of overcooked beef.  sounds appetizing, eh?

all thrilling stuff, i know.  so for thanksgiving we’re going to my aunt’s house and i’ve committed to cooking a few dishes.  i’m making this gratin which looks delicious.  and i’m making two desserts: a pumpkin caramel cheesecake and a free form apple tart.  i haven’t actually picked out recipes for either of those, so any suggestions are appreciated…