I knit the Polina Bonnet as a birthday present for one of Kenji’s new friends. One drawback of meeting a lot of babies around the same age is that they all have birthdays around the same time! Tomiko is helping me knit a bunch of baby hats. The good thing, however, is that baby knits […]
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DIY: Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket and Free Pattern by Purl Soho
I knit the Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket for Kenji! It’s a free pattern by Purl Soho. The blanket is completely knit in garter stitch, so it’s a great mindless knit. I was able to pick it up and put it down countless times when looking after the baby! It’s also a great introduction to short […]
Kiku Corner’s Gifts for Knitters
Need some ideas for gifts for the knitters in your life? Now that I’ve been knitting for a couple years, I have some suggestions! You should be able to find all of these at your local yarn shop, a farm shop, or online. This is our gift guide for knitters, but feel free to add […]
Cardamom Cake with Saffron Cream Cheese Frosting
Cardamom cake with saffron cream cheese frosting is my riff on a Persian Love Cake. Cardamom, saffron, and rosewater are classic flavours in many dishes throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and West Asia. Ryan and I love Moroccan bastilla, a filo-like pastry stuffed with pigeon, sugar, and rosewater. Cardamom is a quintessential flavouring in […]
French Silk Mousse
French Silk Mousse is a rich-tasting yet airy dessert, perfect for a celebration. I made a French Silk Pie last year for my birthday, and I loved the texture of the filling. This French Silk Mousse is my take on a deconstructed French Silk Pie. French Silk Pie classically has a chocolate cookie crumb crust, […]