knitting socks instead of baking

my first sock
Originally uploaded by iushosh.

being up in maine for the summer means 2 thing...

#1. I'm instantly going to turn into the meanest driver in the state because everyone here is so freakin' nice. they stop for pedestrians, even if they aren't at crosswalks, they allow other cars to go before them at 4-way stops, even if they get there first, and... they go the speed limit! i'm from jersey, i learned how to drive in jersey, and we all know what that means... i'm not a nice driver. i think i'm the only person to use a car horn and my middle finger to express my thoughts on the other drivers here...

#2. i need to find something to keep myself busy when i don't have work. last summer, and this one, i've been working on my photography. but over the last few months, i've been learning how to knit. i found the most fantastic yarn store (http://www.uniqueone.com), and i've been learning how to knit socks. the above photo is my first attempt at a sock, and I have to say that I'm quite pleased with the outcome.

I've now purchased yarn for a pair to be knitted for greg, more yarn for socks for a person to be determined, and some beautiful alpaca/silk/wool yarn for a nice scarf for me... and, of course, i have a few other projects going for people having babies soon... i have a lot of knitting to do!

zucchini bread

zucchini bread
Originally uploaded by iushosh.

I made this as my first new dessert in Maine for the summer. As you can see, it pretty much got destroyed before I could take a proper photo. These are the 3 slices I managed to save for the camera.

receipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_14971,00.html

I used the exact receipe, but instead of dividing it up, I made one large loaf. Make sure to add more time to baking when doing this.

4 weeks...

baby bunny
Originally uploaded by iushosh.

and nothing new baked...

the other couple we work with was in Poland for the last 4 weeks, so I haven't really been trying any new recipes. I wish I had the time, but with only 2 of us on the busy nights, I had to go with the items I know, like banana bread and blueberry coffee cake.

but for your patience while I work really hard and get ready for the summer in maine, enjoy the photo I took of a baby bunny by my house...