Today I Tried http://www.todayitried.com An ongoing effort to try something new, different or challenging each day. posterous.com Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:24:42 -0700 Being a mama http://www.todayitried.com/being-a-mama http://www.todayitried.com/being-a-mama

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Since September 16th, that's been the main focus in my life. This little berry we call Zelda takes most of my time. In an effort to simplify, you'll find this blog now as a weekly feature over at Patriotic & Romantic, www.patrioticandromantic.com, the blog I keep with my husband. I hope you'll join us over there.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:31:00 -0700 Advanced crocheting http://www.todayitried.com/advanced-crocheting http://www.todayitried.com/advanced-crocheting

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I whipped out each of the two little sweaters in a couple of hours, but this little dress is taking a lot longer. It's more advanced for me requiring four colors at once, constant reference to the instructions & lots of counting.

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After about 5 hours of crocheting:

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:26:27 -0700 Mixing bold patterns http://www.todayitried.com/mixing-bold-patterns http://www.todayitried.com/mixing-bold-patterns

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Zach didn't say anything when I walked out & he has to be seen with me, so I guess it works. The gladiator sandals will be added as I head out the door.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:14:37 -0700 Making tiramisu http://www.todayitried.com/making-tiramisu http://www.todayitried.com/making-tiramisu

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Love the stuff. Never made it until today. It's for a coworkers birthday.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:27:29 -0700 Making a hunted & gathered meal http://www.todayitried.com/making-a-hunted-gathered-meal http://www.todayitried.com/making-a-hunted-gathered-meal

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Everything we had for dinner was caught or grown by us. That's a nice feeling.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:07:49 -0700 Cooking with fresh tomatoes http://www.todayitried.com/cooking-with-fresh-tomatoes http://www.todayitried.com/cooking-with-fresh-tomatoes

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It's hard to find ripe good tasting tomatoes up here, but I took a chance today & was rewarded with this scrumptious tomato & cheddar pie.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:53:00 -0700 Being part of a posse http://www.todayitried.com/being-part-of-a-possee http://www.todayitried.com/being-part-of-a-possee

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On scooters, that is.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:28:33 -0700 Using the Chop Saw http://www.todayitried.com/using-the-chop-saw http://www.todayitried.com/using-the-chop-saw

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I built some cedar planters for myself last night while Zach had to work late.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:21:31 -0700 Mastering the Art of French Cooking http://www.todayitried.com/mastering-the-art-of-french-cooking http://www.todayitried.com/mastering-the-art-of-french-cooking

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For a night, at least.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:12:00 -0700 Decorating a wedding cake http://www.todayitried.com/decorating-a-wedding-cake http://www.todayitried.com/decorating-a-wedding-cake

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Wedding season is in full swing and Zach and I feel as busy as a bride and groom.  After making the pies, we had wedding duties the following weekend on July 3rd.  Zach was the officiant and I was the cake decorator.  We had a blast!

Coloring the fondant & assembling the cake:

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The cake delivered and staged:

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Me with Jenni, the baker:

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:04:00 -0700 Making wedding pies http://www.todayitried.com/making-wedding-pies http://www.todayitried.com/making-wedding-pies

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You all know wedding cake, but our friends wanted pie.  Who dares to tell a bride no, not us!  Hence wedding pies. We made 20 of them for the wedding on June 26, 2011. 

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Flavors were strawberry, strawberry rhubarb, blueberry, apple rhubarb with carmel glaze and the wedding pie - mixed berry rhubarb. Our advice, bring pie to a wedding, it makes you an instant celebrity!  

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With the Volvo wagon transportation was a breeze.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:37:00 -0700 Preserving figs http://www.todayitried.com/preserving-figs http://www.todayitried.com/preserving-figs

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:31:02 -0700 Wearing very high heels http://www.todayitried.com/wearing-very-high-heels http://www.todayitried.com/wearing-very-high-heels

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Practicing so I can wear these to a wedding tomorrow. At 3" these are sky high for me. I don't know how Lady Gaga does it.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:34:00 -0700 Making infused simple syrups http://www.todayitried.com/making-infused-simple-syrups http://www.todayitried.com/making-infused-simple-syrups

Rhubarb, ginger & basil simple syrups.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:31:00 -0700 Making an impromptu wine rack http://www.todayitried.com/making-an-impromptu-wine-rack http://www.todayitried.com/making-an-impromptu-wine-rack

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:46:00 -0700 Giving bourbon another chance http://www.todayitried.com/giving-bourbon-another-chance http://www.todayitried.com/giving-bourbon-another-chance

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This is a John Wayne. Bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto, Grand Marnier with muddled orange juice & a maraschino cherry.

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I'm not sure John Wayne would approve of the martini glass or the cherry, but its drinkable for bourbon. And a much better experience than last time I tried the stuff.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:30:00 -0700 Biking a single speed marathon or going on a really long bike ride http://www.todayitried.com/biking-a-single-speed-marathon http://www.todayitried.com/biking-a-single-speed-marathon

Views from the ride:

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And the results!  Yes, I realize people run faster than this, but they don't have to stop for traffic or probably eat as much good food or drink as much beer as I do.  

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:20:00 -0700 Test driving wedding cake flavors and designs http://www.todayitried.com/test-driving-wedding-cake-flavors-and-designs http://www.todayitried.com/test-driving-wedding-cake-flavors-and-designs

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Our friends are getting married this July and the bride asked asked me and another great foodie friend and awesome baker to make the cake.  We decided we should test out different chocolate cakes for both taste and sturdiness for decorating and cutting.  

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Obviously, these were just thrown together to get a sense of some of the design elements the bride wanted.  I was pleasantly surprised how easy the fondant was to work with and how smooth it comes out.  The cake for the wedding will have edible ribbon and not be white.  I don't want to say too much more so that it still a surprise at the wedding.

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The greenery and moose were us being silly after breaking out the champagne and having ate way too much chocolate cake. :)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1636253/6292764963_de4c7eb44c_m.jpg http://posterous.com/users/k0b7VASsa5 Meg Meg Fri, 13 May 2011 08:47:00 -0700 Brewing a Perfect Shot http://www.todayitried.com/brewing-a-perfect-shot http://www.todayitried.com/brewing-a-perfect-shot

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