tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37740580730914194332024-02-20T10:28:54.979+01:00From the High NorthEline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-31566755704453181022013-10-28T17:45:00.003+01:002013-10-30T17:53:20.558+01:00What does the fox say! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Foxes are so in fashion at the moment and they are so cute! Some fellow countrymen of mine have become a big hit on YouTube with the song "What does the fox say". I have never heard a fox before... so I believe them when they give out the stages sounds! <br />
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I have played around with foxes in knitting for some while and got around to a hat that I really love!<br />
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The knitting pattern for the hat is available in the current issue of The Knitter (issue 64), and will be available on Ravelry next year.<br />
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It's a fun and fast knit that gives a super hat to wear as winter approaches! <br />
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I bought Molly Makes the other day and the free kit was two felt fox
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I love this bookends from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163180848/bookends-reading-fox-laser-cut-for?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_query=fox+bookend&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadefox+bookend">Article</a>. They are a very creative duo in Ukraine. <br />
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Searching for "fox" on Etsy gave nearly 50 000 hits! Is the fox the most popular animal in design?! <br />
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What a bout these lovely jars on the breakfast table?! I would certainly feel inspired after breakfasting with these lovely foxes!<br />
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They are made in London by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/116833224/cute-fox-wooden-lid-ceramic-canister-jar?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=fox&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=fox">Poussepoussecitron</a>.<br />
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As I love needle felting I can not help admiring these beautiful foxes. They are made by<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/160434412/fox-supply-pack-to-follow-the-sarafina?ref=sr_gallery_19&ga_search_query=fox+&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=8&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadefox"> Sarafina Fibers</a> in Elkton, Maryland, USA. <br />
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What about wearing these great mittens as you wiz down the street? I simply love them and they do go well with my hat.<br />
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They are made by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/81757946/20-fall-sale-fall-sale-bike-fox?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=fox+wool&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadefox+wool">warmYourself</a> in Poland, and if you are quick to buy you can take advantage for the autumn sale in store. <br />
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I made a smartphone cosy based to the hat pattern and here it is! If you want to make it you can buy the pattern on<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167477385/foxy-smartphone-cosy?ref=shop_home_active"> Etsy</a>. <br />
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<br />The classic story form the woods including foxes would not be the same without a hare! One of my favourite shops on Etsy stocks a lot of lovely hares. Annette in Scotland manages so well to capture the movement of the hare in her wonderful soft sculptures.Check out her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLeveretsNest?ref=l2-shopheader-name"><span itemprop="title">TheLeveretsNest. </span></a><br />
<span itemprop="title">She ever so often support animal welfare charities and she is an excellent painter too. </span><br />
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<span id="goog_676208939"></span><span id="goog_676208940"></span>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-18492714719138823672013-08-06T18:05:00.002+02:002013-08-06T18:05:25.990+02:00Doing up the little roomIt's been a long time since I have blogged and that means I have been busy with vacation and fun projects at my summer house.<br />
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I have redecorated the toilette at the cottage and it's been great fun. It's in a shed attached to the cottage but the only entrance is from the garden. The toilet had some torn 70s wallpaper, the cistern was leaking a bit and the rest looked like it was knocked together on a Saturday night. <br />
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I did not want to spend a lot of money so clever solutions had to be found. So here is what I did! <br />
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As there are no electricity in the shed and I wanted a chandelier I used a paper-pop-up form <a href="http://www.talkingtables.co.uk/">Talking Tables</a> and hung some real crystals on it. As for actual lighting I have a garden shed solar lamp and attached a crystal to the pull as well! <br />
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I added some pea flowers to give off the lovely scent to the room. I love the bird vase that I got at a sale in a local flower shop. <br />
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The ceiling is a rustic wooden board and I decided to paint it as it was. To draw some attention away for the ceiling I bought some fake plaster moldings that was cheap and easy to glue in position. <br />
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For the flooring I used some left over vinyl from when we redecorated the hall in the flat in town. It's good economy to get every little bit used.<br />
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It's a big surprice to first time visitors as they first enter the shed with garden tools and other bits and pieces. The they open the door to a little summery time on their own!<br />
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<br />Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-17367533987309174312013-05-20T17:11:00.001+02:002013-05-20T17:18:53.104+02:00What do you see? <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The weekend has been lovely. It started with our National Day
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This morning I poked an owl! It's not something I do every morning. In fact it is the first morning I've done it and therefor the first owl!<br />
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I was asked by Eden Arts Canopy Project in Cumbria, UK, if I would make something for their exhibition at Acorn Bank National Trust property near Penrith.<br />
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After a very busy February and March I didn't think I had the time, but this morning I sat down with the wool and the felting needles and gave it a go. Barn owls where the inspiration and here is the result.<br />
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If you think the feet looks weird, they are only temporary, made out of paper clips. I will make proper feet after a visit to the store to buy wire.<br />
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The Canopy Project can be seen from April 6th until 3rd November in the woods at Acorn Banks. Hopefully this little owl will be sitting in a tree and looking down at you wondering how it ended up in England when it saw it's beginning in Oslo, Norway. Say hello to the owl form me if you see her! <br />
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If you want to find out more about the Eden Arts Canopy Project go to the canopy project on their <a href="http://website./">website.</a><a href="http://www.edenarts.co.uk/portfolio/canopy/">http://www.edenarts.co.uk/portfolio/canopy/</a> </div>
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One of my favourite yarn stores had a sale on today. Yarn stores in Norway carry mostly wool and very little fancy yarn. However, plain wool can be made into wonderful garments and accessories!<br />
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The white, mustard and grey yarn is bulky and I have a cushion in my mind for that one. Some of the white yarn will be dyed with Kool Aid and food colouring!<br />
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I bought a bunch deep red and white dk weight superwash wool is for a top I will make for the autumn I think.<br />
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It snowed yesterday - and as I look out of the window now it is snowing again! White fresh snow can transform any day into a fairy tale! See for yourself!<br />
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<br />Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-46975548742709949402013-01-27T12:17:00.000+01:002013-01-27T12:18:40.922+01:00How Kool is this?! <br />
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Some time back I read about Kool Aid dyeing of yarn. As I live in Norway, I didn't know about Kool Aid at all, and the idea that you could dye yarn with it was completely fascinating to me.<br />
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Thank to the internet I had could investigate the topic and quickly found that I had to give it a go too. There was one major problem; where to get Kool Aid?<br />
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Fortunateley I have some friends in the US and a young knitting friend of mine supplied me with a few packs of the miracle soft drink mix!<br />
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Armed with white wool, Kool Aid and wonderful inspiration form blogs on the web I gave it a go last night!<br />
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What did I do?<br />
I took a 50g ball of yarn and wound it into a skein.<br />
I soaked it in warm water for about 30 minutes.<br />
I heated some water in a large pan. It was so hot it steamed, but it did not boil.<br />
I dropped the yarn in the pan and spread it out to be as loose as possible.<br />
I sprinkled Kool Aid on it: Cherry on the one side and Lemon Lime on the other. In between I added some Lemonade (which didn't do much)<br />
I let is sit in the pan until the water was clear and the dye was absorbed by the yarn.<br />
I pored off the water and left the yarn to cool off a bit.<br />
I rinsed it in tepid water and hung it to dry.<br />
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So much fun and so simple! I have a lot to learn when it comes to mixing colours - but isn't that part of the fun? I think it is! <br />
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If you want to give it a go here are some tips:<br />
Kool Aid will only stick to animal fibers (including your hair!)<br />
Kool Aid is safe to use for children<br />
Kool Aid gives a permanent colour.<br />
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Here are some of the blogs I learned a lot form:<br />
<a href="http://maiyamayhem.blogspot.no/2011/07/kool-aid-popsicle-dyeing.html">Maiya knits</a><br />
<a href="http://chalklegs.com/2012/04/12/smart-dyeing/">Chalk Legs</a><br />
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For colour charts there are a few on the net, and I have found this (too bad I couldn't find out who to credit for it).<br />
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Have fun! <br />
<br />Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-36098952532886618312013-01-16T14:28:00.003+01:002013-01-16T14:36:49.433+01:00Cottage Cheese Rolls recipe <br />
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They tasted particularly good after a brisk walk in winter wonder land! <br />
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Adapted from a Mennonite Cookbook from the 1970's, these moist and yeasty rolls have become a family favorite.
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Serves 2 dozen rolls</div>
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<span class="item-name">packets dry yeast</span>
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<span class="item-name">cup warm water</span>
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<span class="item-name">cups cottage cheese - heated to luke warm</span>
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<span class="item-name">cup sugar</span>
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<span class="item-name">teaspoons salt</span>
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<span class="item-name">teaspoon baking soda</span>
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In large bowl, combine yeast mixture and all remaining ingredients except flour and stir until well combined
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Slowly mix in flour....stirring with wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball.
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Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.
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Place dough in greased bowl, turning once. Cover and allow to rise until doubled.....about 1 1/2 hours.
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Punch down. Form into 24 equally-sized pieces and shape into balls.
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Place balls in 2 greased 9" round cake pans.
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Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden. </li>
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</section>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-60206684136696485092013-01-14T13:37:00.001+01:002013-01-14T13:40:42.779+01:00Longing for spring<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hill up the street is a perfect place for some winter fun. </td></tr>
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Happy New Year to all my readers! I hope you all have nice and interesting events and adventures to look forward to this year.<br />
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I look forward to spring. Mid-January is maybe the most dreary time of the year. Christmas and the holidays are over and spring and summer seems so far away.<br />
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What I normally do to overcome the January down is to make sure to have some fun outside during day light. A little jog, some skiing in the woods or a brisk walk in the park. Sleighing on a slope always makes me laugh!<br />
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The other way to beat the blues is to start planing my garden. Ordering seeds and looking for inspiration is a great and fun thing to do and filled with expectations of lazy summer days. <br />
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So where do I look for inspiration when all is frozen and covered in snow?<br />
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I have some favourite web sites that I can spend hours browsing. <a href="http://whatyousow.bigcartel.com/">What you sow</a> is an independent online shop selling all things garden! Check out the <a href="http://whatyousow.bigcartel.com/product/mini-townhouse-matchcarden#.UPP2wvLwOSo">mini townhouse garden</a>. <br />
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The make the perfect little gift or a fun green addition to the window sill during January.<br />
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I could not get sowing going without the seed pot maker. With help of
this clever and fun contraption I make seed pots from news paper and
feel good for recycling. Don't miss their<a href="http://whatyousow.bigcartel.com/category/sale"> January Sale! </a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From What You Sow blog.</td></tr>
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What You Sow has a <a href="http://whatyousowblog.tumblr.com/">great blog</a> too where you can find tips on growing, cooking with your produce and much much more!<br />
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I bought literary hundreds of bulbs last autumn and just imagine how exciting it will be to see all the flowers when summer returns to my part of the world!<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB">Last month the Nordic clothing company
Lindex launched a collection by the Italian designers at Missoni. I am not
the first person to que up in front of the shop to get cheap designer fashion at
H&M or other clothing storess. This time I should have done so! I love the collection and it was sold out in minutes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"> The collection is so timeless and wearable, and I
regretted not getting a few of the beautiful clothes. Fortunately I found
someone who had bought a bit too many items and I secured a cardigan and a
matching top.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Lindex/Missoni</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Lindex/Missoni</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The fact that the garments
are knitted and drapes well, make them wearable for many people. The</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> colours</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> are so Missoni and I would add; timeless! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">As a knitter Missoni has
always fascinated me. Buying the cardigan set challanged me as to what I would wear it with, And now it all comes together in a way! I am knitting a
skirt to go with the cardigan set. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There was a skirt in the collection, but for
me that would be too busy to wear together. I then decided to knit a skirt in
black, using the same technique as used in the cardigan set. I am half done
with the skirt and am really eager to finish and wear all the pieces together! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The skirt has a lace effect along the increases at the hem, and I decided to have the rest of the skirt without the "holes". It takes more yarn than I expected so I am off to get some more. </span>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-8740903144368337652012-09-24T12:52:00.000+02:002012-09-24T12:52:22.079+02:00A little company goes a long way <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the weekend I had a few things that had to be don in the garden before the frost sets in. As it was an overcast day and quite cold I didn't look all that much forward to it.<br />
The apple tree we had got as a gift needed to get it's roots in the ground and the place I had picked was next to an old lilac. The lilac tree had to come down as it was nearly dead. Hard work.<br />
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As I was working I suddenly realised I had company. A beautiful red robin cept flying back and forth as I sawed and dug the hold for the tree. When I had a break it came all the way up to me and nearly - just nearly - jumped onto my hand. Since it was as glad for the company as I was, I got some good photos of my friend. What looked like a hard working day in the cold autumn air turned out to be a great day in the garden.<br />
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<br />Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-78581449911416952462012-08-14T21:12:00.000+02:002012-08-14T21:18:33.638+02:00A great time in Portugal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My summer vacation was spent in Portugal. In the Northern part of the
contry to be specific. I have always wanted to explore the Douro vally
and the production of Port Wine. Finally I got a chance. We started our
trip in Oporto andexplored this fantastic city. <br />
Oporto has a fantastic feeling of old and new, derelict and up and comming. There are so many places to discover and great small galleries and shopes to explore. Good food and wine is never far away! <br />
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We had a great lunch at <a href="http://www.the-yeatman-hotel.com/en/">The Yeatman</a> after visiting some of the famouse Port houses in Vila Nova de Gaia! We wanted to stay there, but the budget would strech much further if we only had lunch. <br />
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From Oporto we made a trip to Aveiro and Costa Nova south of Oporto. Costa Nova was quickly nick named Stripy Town, and I guess you can tell why. <br />
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From Aveiro we headed inland and stayed a night at the famouse hotel in<a href="http://www.lusohotelbussacopalace.com/?gclid=CIK0-rPj57ECFQwumAodyXcA-g"> Bussaco</a>. It is a fantastic building and faded charm is a word that comes to mind! <br />
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The local wine is really worth it and the dining room is spectacular. The hotel is situated in a natural woodland reserve in Bussaco, and there are some great walks you can have before dinner.<br />
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From Bussaco we drow for hours north to the Douro Vally. </div>
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Finally in the wine region! We stayed at two vineyards; Quinta de la Rosa and Quinta do Tedo. Bothe had great accomodation and the staff were really nice, friendly and helpful. At Quinta do Tedo we had the best breakfast of the vacation, and the owners are great and inspiering people!<br />
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Portugal is a great place to visit. People are friendly and it is easy to find your way around. I am sure I will be back soon and sit outside overlooking the Douro river and enjoying a great glass of port Wine! </div>
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Great
inspiration can be found in past traditions. Knitting keeps traditons
alive in every stitich. my readers will be very familiar with my love
for patterns from the past and I here are some more traditional patterns
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The Fana sweater has it's roost from the
area around Bergen on the west coast of Norway. As most of our knitting
it was often knitted in natural colours like grey and white or black and
white. I don't know when it started, but for the last 50 years or so it
is often seen in a duck egg blue and white. Since the 80s it's common
in pinke and white too. I like the pattern for it's clean and structured
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Embriodered blouse for the local costume at Voss</td></tr>
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other pattern that I find beautiful when knitted is what is known today
as the Voss pattern. I don't know if the knitted sweater has a long
history, but it cleary is inspired from the black and white embroidery
on the local custume.<br />
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Knittied material was regarded second rated to woven
fabric for a long time in Norway. However, it was warm and relatively
cheap to make and hence became very wide spread. In addition to the cost
it was easy to make and many women and men knitted while they walked to
and from their fields. A loom was more stationary.<br />
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I have written about the Setesdal pattern before, but
it is a beautiful pattern that has provided inspiration to many
patterns that are used today. To the right is an old version probably
from late 1800s. The non patterend part was all white because it was
tucked in the trousers! It's great to see that these patterns are still
in fashion, though tucking thick knitting in the trousers has not been
seen on the cat walk this season either...Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-20198698465527279692012-04-15T14:29:00.003+02:002012-04-15T14:31:00.173+02:00Vogue Knitting Pattern available online<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Back in 2010 one of my
capelet designs were featured in Vogue Knitting/Designer Knitting. So many of
my fans have asked for the pattern over the last year and it is a pleasure for
med to tell you that it is now available in <a href="http://store.vogueknitting.com/p-2144-lace-cowl.aspx">Vogue Knitting’s pattern store</a>!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">The capelet on the model is knitted in </span>Tilli Tomas <i>Symphony Lace </i>(mohair/silk/nylon/wool with beads and glitter) in goldenrod. </div>
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In this video you can see how it looks in real life! </div>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-64266700481247919082012-04-15T13:58:00.001+02:002012-04-15T14:00:25.184+02:00The Knitter issue 42<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">It's always a thrill for me to see my designs featured
in beautiful knitting magazines. Knowing that knitters all over the world might
pick up the needles and make one of my creations is a very nice feeling. I always
hope that people will be happy with the result.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">At the end of February I had a capelet design in the
UK knitting magazine The Knitter. I love the magazine as it is beautiful,
creative and always have interesting articles about knitting techniques and the
history of the craft. I have been introduced to many interesting people and
projects through the magazine. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">To me it was a double pleasure to be featured in The
Knitter, as the model is knitted in a yarn from a conservation project! </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.bedslife.org.uk/nude-ewe/"><span lang="EN-US">Nude Ewe</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> wool is spun from the fleeces of
Bedfordshire's conservation grazing flocks. Grasslands are a key feature of the
English countryside. For centuries these habitats have been maintained by
grazing sheep and other livestock. Without these animals the fields would turn
to scrub, and England would lose the unique plants and animals that rely on the
grassland habitats.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">I have designed a capelet for Nude Ewe, and you can
buy the pattern with </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">lovely Wensleydale</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">yarn from
their web page. The Lava capelet is
knitted in the same yarn called “Wes”. Wensleydale wool is very soft and has a lustrous
shine to it. Happy knitting! </span><br />
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"Pin it". as I often do I went to twitter and asked friends what it is:
"It's Pinterest, and you need an invitation". I left it there for a
while, and someone invited me to join, but I did nothing about it. Too
many urgent things to take care of. Yesterday I had a look at it again,
and now I'm there.<br />
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One of the first thing I did was to make a board with styles and clothes I like. I have added the photos here. It's fun to surf the internet and collect all the nice and inspiering photos in just a click or two. I was warned by friend that Pinterest can be addictive, and I think that is a timely warning! <br />
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There are still functions that I don't know, but it was pretty easy to get started. I learn as I go along.<br />
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Here are some of the photos I have pinned on the boared I have called "My Style".<br />
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One could get the impression that I wish I lived in another time, but no. There are so many beautiful styles available today that we all can live in one "time" one day and a different time the next!<br />
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If you want to see more of my boards I am elineof on Pinterest. Looking forward to seeing you there!<br />
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<br />Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-71653862592572024122012-01-15T12:50:00.002+01:002012-01-15T16:43:17.029+01:00There are no such day as ordinary days!<br />
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trimming and fairy lights are packed away. January is back to work and back to
routine. Nature is sleeping and days are shorter. I don't really like the sound
of it. I look for January remedies all the time. I brisk walk in cold nipping
air on a clear winters day is just the thing for me on a weekend. Another great
way to cheer you up is to surround yourself with friends in a happy setting. I
think many of don't do that often enough. I certainly feel that I have to tidy
and clean and decorate and bake and you name it... before I can invite people
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Disposable table ware creates a new setting for everyone. There are so many fun and fantastic desings to choose from. I love the range from <a href="http://www.talkingtables.co.uk/index.html">Talking Tables</a> in England. Their cack stands and sandwich trays are made to lift the spirit! <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's Christmas and sweets are all around! I have a few favourites that I like to share with you. When I enjoy a cup of tea it's a treat to have a bicuit too. I found this recipe for gigerbread biscotti in the net some time ago and what I find! I even think they are slightly healthier that my favourite shortbreads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod">Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe:</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">3/4 cup (100 grams) walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (can also use pecans or hazelnuts)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1 cup (100 grams) old fashioned rolled oats</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">3/4 cup (160 grams) dark brown sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1/2 teaspoon ground ginger</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1/8 teaspoon ground cloves</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1/4 cup (60 ml) unsulphured molasses (such as Grandma's Molasses)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">2 tablespoons light olive oil (or corn oil)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bod"><span class="value">3/4 cup (95 grams) dark or golden raisins</span></span></span><br />
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bowl whisk together eggs, molasses. oil, add vanilla extract. In a mixer,
slowly add the dry mix to the egg mix. When it is well mixed, add nuts and
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dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough in half. Form each
half into a log about 30 cm (12") long and 5 cm (2") wide. Transfer
the logs onto a baking sheet lined with greased paper. Bake for 30 min at 175 C
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oven and cool on rack for about 10 min. Transfer the logs to a cutting board
and cut 2cm (3/4") slices on the diagonal. Place the biscottis, cut side
down, on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes and turn the slices over on
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</div>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-83485515885220695752011-11-09T11:37:00.004+01:002012-04-15T13:02:53.234+02:00It's tea time!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blacksheepwhitewool?ref=seller_info"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672952262459346706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Sp5lky8HFypzpgpdjzMKXcTzzAf688fZLdQzxHG204WwDE3Ih24xqwhih4wR-1SYqa1sv5MHprhCp2zfiQgE61gdWfFJaPXNwV8hI93ezlhAZBNrskYshQ3VQpy0TqBff2xt4pHPGf8/s400/il_570xN.283853580.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
Call me old fashion, but I do like a propper tea! In a busy life style I value the small opportunitie to stop and relax. What better way to take a time out than to make a good, warming tasty cup of tea and enjoy it from a beautiful tea set?<br />
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Try to cut down on sugar these days, so coockies are not on the menue. I make exceptions for the weekend though, no regimes should be so hard that it can't be upheld!<br />
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A beautiful mug is a must for a lovely tea time. I found this a<span style="font-size: 100%;">t<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/upscaleyardsale?ref=seller_info"> Upscale Yard sale</a></span> on Etsy.<br />
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Enjoy your tea!Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-84109288415264751172011-10-03T17:32:00.006+02:002011-11-09T15:31:06.143+01:00The mushroom hunt is on!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqnhUnlC8WDHdAGbxaxogRfzzGiVwwX0AcyiBvrl56HR0gS0fS9uELiku3k5RdAy6KHACHjgvoiO3PU0-589L374umta5ym7N7pOwhM6BLv-r2sa24K8Hhbaba6tvg6aK5SUYm3Smx0E/s1600/IMG_3458.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659290982912341922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqnhUnlC8WDHdAGbxaxogRfzzGiVwwX0AcyiBvrl56HR0gS0fS9uELiku3k5RdAy6KHACHjgvoiO3PU0-589L374umta5ym7N7pOwhM6BLv-r2sa24K8Hhbaba6tvg6aK5SUYm3Smx0E/s200/IMG_3458.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 200px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 150px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAnF6pBsB4uh7wQGR8PXN7TD_bwgtBmCqN0-ioB37K6fKicpCk7EfUTqIjZqr70vudv0MB6ZuEGitV6ra5brdG8gbZtp6BAzzkHY22Tss82KDc-THoiktqDGz4A-9hS0wp11GBEFKKHQ/s1600/IMG_3428.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659289576176206786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAnF6pBsB4uh7wQGR8PXN7TD_bwgtBmCqN0-ioB37K6fKicpCk7EfUTqIjZqr70vudv0MB6ZuEGitV6ra5brdG8gbZtp6BAzzkHY22Tss82KDc-THoiktqDGz4A-9hS0wp11GBEFKKHQ/s200/IMG_3428.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 150px;" /></a>Autumn is a lovely time of the year. It's harvest time and time to get redy for a long indoor season. Last weekend we stayde at some friends nice little cabin in the woods. With no electricity and candles every where, great food on the table and nice wine it was set to be really nice. On Saturday, equiped with wicker baskets, we headed out into the mushroom forest. It was really foggy, and the forest took on a mysterious feel.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gfT74evcoqs7Wl-QN5xDvFnHE1JuuL2z2ucxCMphhEP567gSrLIjHjYUnEFmu_4y7_nKu9x3JX9-SSoYnR5tj79tVXjhKaaHbhV29u63teaweVaJwdEk2sH_cbFJvT-tsVZxMBgKNFY/s1600/IMG_3446.JPG"><br /></a><br />
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Our generous freinds gave all their catch to us, so the freezer is well stocked with mushroom and so are jars with dried ones! I will use the frozen mushroom for stwes and risotto. The dried is used in sauces and to add flavor.<br />
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I guess it was the weekend in the woods that inspierd me to pick uo the needle felthing when I got home and make acorns and mushrooms!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zLctVav_zQMRjbNjmCoXDDVpB3LUnCfzJSiOBokTeHLm3DiLTSstuxkv0I1m9-aw5tK_Sy_OBjgT_YOcfj_rbVjR0TpCvje1QSYGsqGqL671MsO5eSlvilrKFSz-49rqjsHaZXdGaB4/s1600/IMG_3476.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659291169351098610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zLctVav_zQMRjbNjmCoXDDVpB3LUnCfzJSiOBokTeHLm3DiLTSstuxkv0I1m9-aw5tK_Sy_OBjgT_YOcfj_rbVjR0TpCvje1QSYGsqGqL671MsO5eSlvilrKFSz-49rqjsHaZXdGaB4/s200/IMG_3476.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 150px;" /></a>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-62763112188979364192011-06-27T12:50:00.005+02:002011-06-27T13:18:01.844+02:00An update from the summer cottage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbh8QqwOeUIYF4g2k8gJ9eOdOGTGdiP5LzPX2OrLZUZdvpqnOmD63lrX6FhBWQq5OJ24DkV5z2LHlKBhRC_hyCKKnRJJwMr2zVgmkrZMgc7x5-VO-xgHYXm_CI2-a00djQXtVrObjqfw/s1600/_MG_2680.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbh8QqwOeUIYF4g2k8gJ9eOdOGTGdiP5LzPX2OrLZUZdvpqnOmD63lrX6FhBWQq5OJ24DkV5z2LHlKBhRC_hyCKKnRJJwMr2zVgmkrZMgc7x5-VO-xgHYXm_CI2-a00djQXtVrObjqfw/s320/_MG_2680.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622852509493113762" border="0" /></a>We have been living at the summer cottage since Easter, and so many things have happend here! The cottage has a new outside that we just finished painting. We have made some new beds for flowers and the blueberries, and I have had a go at casting things in concrete. ...and I have a new bench that wrapps around the tree!<br /><br />In a garden some things never change. The peonies are the stars again, as they were the last year, and the year before...and before. Two years ago I devided a huge iris and now they have settled in their new places and look lovely and strong. We have the usual crops this year too; potatoes, peas, some onions, cabbage, brccoli and some runner beans. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JyjVaJWJcQQsOZOycU5IhqbkHI5UAX0KZP783VXmeD9gRhtVjGF4rphYRNfK97UlOZ4hC7I36EPs74MP5jNEMih5LUwmWKbyYig2iKdJhC95GalDp458Wh6LKh6mFDXCW5L92-Q1wFE/s1600/_MG_2654.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JyjVaJWJcQQsOZOycU5IhqbkHI5UAX0KZP783VXmeD9gRhtVjGF4rphYRNfK97UlOZ4hC7I36EPs74MP5jNEMih5LUwmWKbyYig2iKdJhC95GalDp458Wh6LKh6mFDXCW5L92-Q1wFE/s200/_MG_2654.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622852897340566610" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The black currents are doing really well this year. I'm so glad for that because I love the tast of them. I plan to dry some and add to chocolate for Christmas. I should try some in short bread too.<br /><br />We have plenty of rhubarb and I make a cordial that is so refreshing. This is how I make it:<br /><br />About 2 kilo rhubarb cut into 2 cm parts.<br />1 liter water<br />1/2 kilo sugar.<br /><br />Have the rhubarb in a large pot. When all the rhubarb has disntegrated strain off the juice. Return the juice to the pot and add the sugar and stir until all the sugar is disolved. Bottle the cordial and leave it out to cool. Store in the refrigirator. My keep for about two weeks.<br /><br />I mix 1 part cordial with 2 parts water, and it is a very refreshing summer drink!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCmys06zT1EwfVRu5BYWoqgTlFlB5n7df2g6Nqdf1wAcG_WM8cUeU0QgNrSW0rgEV4_Tk8coHIsM3z1If3W6qk3-LqS5S_-Meb-GRMM9q7Dm4K0kn-DY6QDj3T29vulBRQSVJxs1zhd8/s1600/saft.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCmys06zT1EwfVRu5BYWoqgTlFlB5n7df2g6Nqdf1wAcG_WM8cUeU0QgNrSW0rgEV4_Tk8coHIsM3z1If3W6qk3-LqS5S_-Meb-GRMM9q7Dm4K0kn-DY6QDj3T29vulBRQSVJxs1zhd8/s320/saft.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622857060455338882" border="0" /></a>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-31136548935913032852011-05-14T19:17:00.006+02:002011-05-14T19:51:35.786+02:00Birds and a new hobby.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFBSkerP9YjeO-2CzTw1VP1kZwzivyWlVsDjsvzsxnhMxtDTxIgLzb9xiIPSRHaUaspmgnFLz-uQP5KQfHHJ3RlCY8M4huLA7Xui2bg9i-XdwVYyyOCf-kxdRlQRKFQu4KF-e6jnyK8w/s1600/_MG_2277.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFBSkerP9YjeO-2CzTw1VP1kZwzivyWlVsDjsvzsxnhMxtDTxIgLzb9xiIPSRHaUaspmgnFLz-uQP5KQfHHJ3RlCY8M4huLA7Xui2bg9i-XdwVYyyOCf-kxdRlQRKFQu4KF-e6jnyK8w/s400/_MG_2277.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606630568112413762" border="0" /></a>I was in town the other day and stopped by the craft store. I need all the spare time I have for knitting, so really, I should not have done that. Every time I come out from the craft store I have a hobby I didn't know I had. So what was it this time? Concrete casting! I allways wanted a natural looking bird bath. We have lots of birds in the garden and they get a treat, even in summer when food is plentyful for them. So you feed them - and thye need a drink too.<br /><br />So here I am; birds, a new hobby and the wish for a bird bath. I saw once someone making stepping stones form a rhubarb leaf, so that was my mould. I picked the biggest I have, shaped it over a sack of sand, coated it in oil and then the concrete. waited and waited....An volà! A bird bath! ...with only two leakages. By and large, considering it is the first go, I'm really happy with it. The proof of the pudding is what the birds do.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhj7RUqyk_kC2phVnilcNA19lERsj-JR-ePNXqHjNo4krla3feBm2lVOy3F1o7jJReX09obyHPhq9_T-_O_Y9Q1YAlIEQVRwb47tQBTcE5nvujFe4F4EMNzePhoGpkSbYHTaRpHK0LLA/s1600/IMG_2310.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYhj7RUqyk_kC2phVnilcNA19lERsj-JR-ePNXqHjNo4krla3feBm2lVOy3F1o7jJReX09obyHPhq9_T-_O_Y9Q1YAlIEQVRwb47tQBTcE5nvujFe4F4EMNzePhoGpkSbYHTaRpHK0LLA/s400/IMG_2310.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606630797023043202" border="0" /></a>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-42911431267167187702011-04-13T12:59:00.005+02:002011-04-13T13:41:04.805+02:00My best china<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31XjDO-e0FvA_MwEy5f-wKDzPpEvGPm4_i0TDvKSVdI8Kl-uGTboWMyhXO-WEWZCK6jux6nMhbprrR9yrZlQl__QpmIpv2t_GMDBT4bvf8ob4Volbmrg0bM8wg_WtmB3fu3Ma8LbEmaM/s1600/IMG_2241.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31XjDO-e0FvA_MwEy5f-wKDzPpEvGPm4_i0TDvKSVdI8Kl-uGTboWMyhXO-WEWZCK6jux6nMhbprrR9yrZlQl__QpmIpv2t_GMDBT4bvf8ob4Volbmrg0bM8wg_WtmB3fu3Ma8LbEmaM/s320/IMG_2241.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030198497506178" border="0" /></a>My cupboard holds a few things I don't use often. I just had a look through the cups and glasses there and some had to go. However, my best china will stay. I don't use it often. Firstly, because they are not made for modern use where mugs and coffee-on-the-go is the rule. Secondly, because guests avoid them! I think I would do the same as a guest. Who wants to break the hostess heirloom porcelain if they can go for something less valuable and un replaceable?<p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span style="" lang="EN-GB">When I take it out and offer guests a cup of coffee presented in the best way I can manage, I keep in mind that things can happen. I have to balance the pleasure of using them with the desire to keep them for ever. It makes me happy to see guests enjoy a cup of coffee form my beautiful cups!</span><br /><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><br />The make of these extravagant cups and plates are Royal Epiag. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsT01px0cXDeQJaD3ti5o6l0VeKGXvWiFZWymSe0YALw37PXvWtdagG7OB_H6rH5tniiwCjEfGUCw_UiHLkbO2UhDszd_j29c5EePbBQtaosX1O1HCyeC_lSZHBaLGdMnNxUwpXYQbqac/s1600/IMG_2245.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsT01px0cXDeQJaD3ti5o6l0VeKGXvWiFZWymSe0YALw37PXvWtdagG7OB_H6rH5tniiwCjEfGUCw_UiHLkbO2UhDszd_j29c5EePbBQtaosX1O1HCyeC_lSZHBaLGdMnNxUwpXYQbqac/s200/IMG_2245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595031545504891778" border="0" /></a><span style="" lang="EN-GB">Originally made in </span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: times new roman;font-family:";font-size:100%;" lang="EN-GB" >Czechoslovakia</span><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span>but since my cups were made during the second World War, the Czechoslovakia name is blacked out and "made in Germany" is stamped on.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIt0_OTUO9f_FLOpdX99a3kaPoQ8B5MPALnVOEfrKFvFKtWn2ef9UnPX_bSJu8bZIRUBYaLdgMegXGTyQiUiV0Vkx2xUW4jK0oRS_e9Ys0D62mBAUP6Jhp6ZcHZbWUXsy2EIdfWQnSFc/s1600/IMG_2244.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIt0_OTUO9f_FLOpdX99a3kaPoQ8B5MPALnVOEfrKFvFKtWn2ef9UnPX_bSJu8bZIRUBYaLdgMegXGTyQiUiV0Vkx2xUW4jK0oRS_e9Ys0D62mBAUP6Jhp6ZcHZbWUXsy2EIdfWQnSFc/s200/IMG_2244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595030547392094818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="" lang="EN-GB"><br />I got these lovely set from my father’s aunt who studied dentistry in Germany right after the war. She was one of my countries first female dentists. I cherish the cups doe so many reasons.<br /><br />Why not invite a few good friends around for a lovely coffee event and some nice raspberry and chocolate cookies? Here is my favourite recipe:</span></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong style="font-weight: normal;">Ingredientes</strong> for about<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Raspberry and Choocolate cookies</span> (makes 24).<br />1 cup whole almonds<br />1 1/2 cups flour<br />1/2 cup oat flour<br />2 teaspoons baking powder<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/3 cup light oil, such as safflower or canola<br />1/3 cup maple syrup<br />1/4 cup apple juice<br />1 teaspoon almond extract<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1/3 cup chocolate chips, preferably dark bittersweet<br />2 tablespoons raspberry preserves</p> <p>1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</p> <p>2. Process almonds in a blender in 2 batches until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and add flour, oat flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk oil, maple syrup, apple juice, almond and vanilla extracts in a medium bowl. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tcFbxruj2LlEUxx5vjo6ec9oC279DX_dbw5HmKqCsOj2ioqFMERujqliX8tKZtximeBd7KV_liOi01oyciZCjpLkN3Mub8xLgOFxyKcBKIVmOZAiS7kg85xfLnRhOFSvsV3VNq2r2ko/s1600/IMG_2246.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tcFbxruj2LlEUxx5vjo6ec9oC279DX_dbw5HmKqCsOj2ioqFMERujqliX8tKZtximeBd7KV_liOi01oyciZCjpLkN3Mub8xLgOFxyKcBKIVmOZAiS7kg85xfLnRhOFSvsV3VNq2r2ko/s320/IMG_2246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595031099553355122" border="0" /></a></p> <p>3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir to combine. Use your hands to knead the dough together; add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional apple juice if the mixture is too crumbly.</p> <p>4. Form level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball into a disk, then make an indentation in the center using your thumb or a small spoon. Place a few chocolate chips in each indentation, then cover with 1/4 teaspoon preserves.</p> <p>5. Bake the cookies, one batch at a time, until golden around the edges, 15 to 17 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</p><p>Enjoy the party!<br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong></strong><br /></p>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-37664549145043187852011-03-30T14:57:00.014+02:002011-03-30T16:12:42.311+02:00Window shopping in Barcelona, Spain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJWxwC9csjAtC1HOkFShSL0-19isMYTxPlSwz-74sjbMSbTKxp7KjxX5UvjUJcKOsEt6nTWwDLZhExONqmAQKkDhzakkMUIYckOdPtMNwu4Q5wOwnPuHIH2XZGHIWAX-qYQn0bJX1c34/s1600/IMG_1826.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJWxwC9csjAtC1HOkFShSL0-19isMYTxPlSwz-74sjbMSbTKxp7KjxX5UvjUJcKOsEt6nTWwDLZhExONqmAQKkDhzakkMUIYckOdPtMNwu4Q5wOwnPuHIH2XZGHIWAX-qYQn0bJX1c34/s200/IMG_1826.JPG" alt="" 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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} </style> <![endif]-->Some weeks ago I had a few lovely days in Barcelona. It was the first time I was there for some days and exploring the Catalan capital was a real treat! It was literary a treat as lovely chocolate is easy to come by either in a cup as a thick rich drink or solid yummy pieces.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZo_GcI6dOMjZQoZXeWAKxkZcRR7jBaiA_O8IEgYgYgYxY_vwbA2PiqpFYWbJ606-3R1v9JvF9Lt6fU9SJ5-v1mjwIKbixrobULXhdC8OI8SkzA4irhZrbMfJ402km2uo8jZot0lerMg/s1600/IMG_1836.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZo_GcI6dOMjZQoZXeWAKxkZcRR7jBaiA_O8IEgYgYgYxY_vwbA2PiqpFYWbJ606-3R1v9JvF9Lt6fU9SJ5-v1mjwIKbixrobULXhdC8OI8SkzA4irhZrbMfJ402km2uo8jZot0lerMg/s200/IMG_1836.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589874659726669266" border="0" /></a> <br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Lovely food is found everywhere. The Ham Iberico is famous and my souvenirs were mostly food related. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">Strolling along the streets and taking in some of Gaudi’s architecture is a must, as is to search out the specialty stores.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2CWGWX4IzOIOM3Gu1sg3iHT2rlO1vfqFN1YfVGB1ks-vtM86Z3P1oDiJ7JIxM6pn32RpVA9E6bvDcOKl9RKK4CKStKbHvVTFOHTmhDxgITmauAzJa7PYbchY9GTEOmt2GrpyCgxJ-A8/s1600/IMG_1876.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2CWGWX4IzOIOM3Gu1sg3iHT2rlO1vfqFN1YfVGB1ks-vtM86Z3P1oDiJ7JIxM6pn32RpVA9E6bvDcOKl9RKK4CKStKbHvVTFOHTmhDxgITmauAzJa7PYbchY9GTEOmt2GrpyCgxJ-A8/s200/IMG_1876.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589865287060159282" border="0" /></a><span style="" lang="EN-US">I fell in love </span><span style="" lang="EN-US">with the brass hardware store Bolibar and their Arte Deco range. </span><span style="" lang="EN-US">Around the Cathedral I came across an old candle making store and a beautiful paper store selling wonderful </span><span style="" lang="EN-US">handmade books. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">I could have spent the day in the </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6RAYp2sUuwDxAbZUIupoZYYP25p0eSJ8UWZgm8KBnuNeaO9oyYsRgbM-eiPz8u3pIsvWcOET5jTwzffL9kkhyphenhyphenKHS_JnsLSo9s1RtCQl-O-jJrZrG2WfFzaTOzcIVESXxxg8dtzIbQjI/s1600/IMG_1864.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6RAYp2sUuwDxAbZUIupoZYYP25p0eSJ8UWZgm8KBnuNeaO9oyYsRgbM-eiPz8u3pIsvWcOET5jTwzffL9kkhyphenhyphenKHS_JnsLSo9s1RtCQl-O-jJrZrG2WfFzaTOzcIVESXxxg8dtzIbQjI/s200/IMG_1864.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589865603177403106" border="0" /></a><span style="" lang="EN-US">mask making shop, but at the </span><span style="" lang="EN-US">time I was there I fancied a hot chocolate and as </span><span style="" lang="EN-US">it happened to be, I was very close to the Chocolate Museum and their restaurant…</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="" lang="EN-US">I hope to be back in Barcelona soon. Oh.... and did I mention the shoe shops? ... and the nice wine and </span><span style="" lang="EN-US">cava...<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HnudCTYS30gZ4cH73Xr16k0DUYpoNv7Vy5PY5ij08uaERagDmagmXJaM4CLT_HLi3gpWx7ykUFmTsaFVsrL2zAhz-8PAy_yRdfVfaPBdm-tGTGtqYDbpFrcV7UAqsavU_rifVeNafz0/s1600/IMG_1862.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HnudCTYS30gZ4cH73Xr16k0DUYpoNv7Vy5PY5ij08uaERagDmagmXJaM4CLT_HLi3gpWx7ykUFmTsaFVsrL2zAhz-8PAy_yRdfVfaPBdm-tGTGtqYDbpFrcV7UAqsavU_rifVeNafz0/s200/IMG_1862.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589873261373743858" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi27U4PaCC8UnuDlYEY84IIuPUqyCQ0qYlzbxycyMD8PqLD7zwZ6P3lKjaRs6LCiKQSlwVQ3Puqsxwe6xvWKnD63uDu7TreFps6YAlGSqhW2WbMLY3KJtXA5qnKvrNt6aNX2CUHHbJlIw0/s1600/IMG_1871.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi27U4PaCC8UnuDlYEY84IIuPUqyCQ0qYlzbxycyMD8PqLD7zwZ6P3lKjaRs6LCiKQSlwVQ3Puqsxwe6xvWKnD63uDu7TreFps6YAlGSqhW2WbMLY3KJtXA5qnKvrNt6aNX2CUHHbJlIw0/s200/IMG_1871.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589865956178342578" border="0" /></a></p>Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774058073091419433.post-64872421832670566512010-12-19T14:04:00.006+01:002010-12-21T11:16:17.427+01:00What a wonderful time of the year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQFVF-DTpuiZkmiV0h-GHYATHHbSF9_k0vfZ2ZtIZZhpo6h6IdXhiHLQPlqk5mYVB3Wg72AUHeP76IS-D4uh7skDMgmtj7gP-qwirM1w3f9rqMrDkUxvkfxlr_Lu_J8ru6Xia7YGiIcM/s1600/IMG_1343.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQFVF-DTpuiZkmiV0h-GHYATHHbSF9_k0vfZ2ZtIZZhpo6h6IdXhiHLQPlqk5mYVB3Wg72AUHeP76IS-D4uh7skDMgmtj7gP-qwirM1w3f9rqMrDkUxvkfxlr_Lu_J8ru6Xia7YGiIcM/s320/IMG_1343.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552378547337401090" border="0" /></a>I love Christmas and all that comes with it. Baking gingerbread and my honney coockies, inviting friends and family for candle lit dinners. What would Christmas be without friends and family? It would not be half as nice. I was just reminded how much friends, near and far, makes the season bright. My friend Annette just send me two of her lovely textile sculptures; baby squirrle Bud and his play mate. Annette spends a lot of time helping animals in need, in particular rabbits. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dragonhouseofyuen">She selles her unique textile sculptures on Etsy.</a> Her devotion to help animals reminds me that there is so much we can do for each other, for the animals and for the environment. All of us have something to offer, a good thing to keep in mind at Christmas and the rest of the year.<br /><br />In Norway we celebrate on Christmas Eve. At 5pm the bells talls for Christmas and we sit down for the dinner. Each part of the country have their own traditional dinner. Costal regions have cod (fresh or prepared with lye, Lutefisk), cured rack of lamb, pork steak or rib. Desert is often whip cream with sweet rice or cloudberries. I love the latter.<br /><br />After dinner we open the presents. One get the task of reading tags and we all watch each present being opened. It can take hours in my family, and it's so enjoyable!<br /><br />We have had snow since early November and it's really cold; a white Christmas is guaranteed! I hope you will have a Happy Christmas!Eline Oftedalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00447631492965919148noreply@blogger.com2