tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281159722024-03-07T10:48:02.920-06:00wildknitsRunning, knitting, what's happening outdoors....wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-53634097941881988812023-10-04T21:07:00.001-05:002023-10-04T21:07:36.223-05:00Ely's Peak Loop at dusk<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Which one is your favorite? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UDyNwQNwZ2_g-mb0jvHnZMyxWo5EFaue6mpQ6zSXvsWprf1veUabNGBlty8BS0eawfKPIb9_Y5giBdnpAWi_9yQBg_eZGjOLhMh_cavLz_nSTp0zJMlWgSBD2anSaWVq0VOOBX-tPLbeaWPrqeli089BMoVXyh4BA-RrrdLF2eB76LyF1ll_dQ/s4032/IMG_3672.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UDyNwQNwZ2_g-mb0jvHnZMyxWo5EFaue6mpQ6zSXvsWprf1veUabNGBlty8BS0eawfKPIb9_Y5giBdnpAWi_9yQBg_eZGjOLhMh_cavLz_nSTp0zJMlWgSBD2anSaWVq0VOOBX-tPLbeaWPrqeli089BMoVXyh4BA-RrrdLF2eB76LyF1ll_dQ/s320/IMG_3672.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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"Just" an hour run yesterday morning. We are in a mini-cold snap here and I had a passing thought about using the treadmill as I layered up. But being outdoors is always worth it! As I ran through the park the waning crescent moon with Jupiter to it's left was visible. I made it a point to summit Rock Knob in time to catch the sunrise and moonset over Lake Superior. Despite the cold I took a few minutes to stop and soak in the beauty before moving on. <div>
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I am not by nature a morning person, but in order to get my workouts in, have dinner at a reasonable hour, and get at least 7 hours of sleep each night I have switched to running(biking) in the mornings vs after work. It often means getting up at 4:30 am in order to be out the door by 5:30 am. Which also means going to bed no later then 9:00 pm (I think my grandkids and I have the same bedtime now!). </div>
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It was hard at first, and often means running at the coldest time of day. But the trade-offs have been worth it! I almost always have the trails to myself, and if it has recently snowed, this means I get to make first human tracks. And see who else is out there sharing the trails with us two-footeds. </div>
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Tuesday morning I followed fox tracks for much of my run; most days there is ample evidence of the rabbits, deer and smammals that inhabit the park. Often I hear Barred owls hooting, and now that the sun is rising earlier I am greeted by the songs of Black-capped chickadees. They have recently been throwing in some "fee-bees*" to their usual "chick-a-dee-dee" routine. It's getting to be that time of year! <span style="font-size: x-small;">*fee-bee is the chickadee's version of a pick-up line</span></div>
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Today, as it's my day off, I am taking a much more leisurely approach to things and waiting for the temperature to get above zero for my run. I took the time to make myself some gluten-free blueberry pancakes using a baking mix I found in a small <a href="http://organicgreatfalls.com/#" target="_blank">natural food store</a> in Great Falls, Montana. I am really impressed with <a href="https://www.montanaglutenfree.com/shop/" target="_blank">Montana Gluten Free</a> - not only their Pancake and Waffle Baking Mix but their commitment to gluten free (and other common allergens!). Cross-contamination with other allergens is unfortunately all too common in many products and can severely limit options for folks when looking to purchase food items. It has meant that I do a lot of cooking and baking from scratch and have learned more about the sources of some common baking items then I thought I would ever need to know. </div>
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So, get out there! Enjoy our remaining winter and the transition to spring. </div>
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Sunrise and moonset from Rock Knob in Hartley Park. </div>
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It was a magical fat bike ride on the multi-use trails in Hartley this morning. Snow sparkling in my bike light. Firm trails with just a dusting of fluff. And as the sun came up, frost settled on the trees and shrubs painting them with a lovely coating of sparkling white.<br />
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It just doesn't get much better then this!<br />
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For the past few weeks I have heard an occasional Black-capped chickadee singing "fee - bee", a sure sign that spring is on it's way. Though it does take chickadee's a bit of time to get twitter-pated enough to get close to each other for mating....wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-3692665578877599322019-12-09T20:28:00.000-06:002019-12-09T20:28:35.845-06:00A Magical Skishoe in Hartley ParkI left work tired and hungry and not really feeling like heading out the door for an hour of exercise. The commute home was slow due to the snow covered ice from last nights/todays storm.<br />
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Instead of taking my fat bike out on trails with several inches of fresh powder I decided to use my <a href="https://altaiskis.com/" target="_blank">Altai Hok</a> skis to explore my "backyard".<br />
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Simply magical!<br />
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I started out weary and by the first 5 minutes I could feel that all fade away. By the time I got to the old beaver pond/cattail swamp I was ready to veer off the trail and explore. And I am SO happy I did! Last nights mist/rain had coated the plants with a thin layer of ice and they sparkled in the light from my headlamp. It took me much longer to cross the swamp then it should have as I kept stopping to soak in the beauty, revel in the sense of wonder, and snap a few photos.<br />
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Once again the Hok skis have proven to be the perfect vehicle to get me to areas I would never have reached otherwise and allow me to immerse myself in the beauty of nature.<br />
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And isn't that the whole point of playing outdoors anyway?wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-69489055801534143332019-07-07T21:43:00.000-05:002019-07-07T21:43:09.908-05:00Showy Pink Lady slippers + bonus One flowered wintergreen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-23190946719616622432019-06-17T20:29:00.004-05:002019-06-17T20:29:51.620-05:00Simple meals + running + knittingIt's been a busy spring between work, training and traveling to welcome a new baby to the family.<br />
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Often I arrive home late in the evening and want a quick, simple and tasty meal for dinner (and enough leftovers for lunch at work the next day). Recent creations include:<br />
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Baked chicken breast with vegetables:<br />
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I split the veggies and garlic evenly between the two chicken breasts, sprinkled with salt and pepper and about a 1/4 tsp of tumeric, sprayed with avocado oil and drizzled balsamic vinegar over all. Wrapped up the veggies and chicken in the foil and baked at 375 F for 45 minutes. A very filling and tasty meal!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - I buy in bulk and keep <br />them in my freezer, taking 1 or 2 out to thaw in the morning</td></tr>
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Tonight I threw together an asian inspired meal. My first step was to put some brown rice on to cook in the rice cooker (such a convenient way to prep rice!). After a brief break to do some reading I prepped the veggies:<br />
- 1 carrot sliced on the diagonal<br />
- 1/2 lb of green beans, cut on the diagonal<br />
- 1 large clove garlic, minced<br />
- handful of cherry tomatoes, quartered<br />
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I mixed up a sauce with 1/8 cup (or so, I didn't measure to be honest) of coconut aminos (soy-free/wheat free soy sauce/tamari alternative); half of the minced garlic and 1/2 tsp or so of minced ginger and set this aside.<br />
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In a cast iron skillet I heated olive oil (1 Tbsp?) till a drop of water spattered, added the remaining minced garlic and the carrots and green beans and sautéed for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. To this I added 1/2 lb ground beef and continued to cook until the beef was browned and crumbled. I tossed in the tomatoes and poured the sauce over all and stirred well, then covered to let the flavors meld.<br />
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In the last few minutes of cooking I added 1/4-1/3 cup kimchee chopped and let this heat through.<br />
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When done serve over brown rice. Mmmmm - comfort food!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A riff on Japanese style beef and veggies, dinner plus leftovers for lunch</td></tr>
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I just finished up my last big training week before a taper and then Black Hills 50 mile. Thursday I ran 3 hours on the SHT in Duluth starting from the 24th Ave W. trailhead and heading southwest for 1.5 hours before turning around. As usual I got back a bit early so headed down the Lincoln Park trail for a little more practice in descending and climbing. </div>
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Saturday I opted to head up the shore for my 3 hour run and chose a section of the SHT I usually get to just as it is getting dark during the Superior 100. The last two years I have felt pretty nauseated at this point (last year to the point of vomiting) so thought it was time to get some positive memories going before this fall's race. </div>
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I haven't been on this part of the SHT (Co. Rd. 6 to Finland) in a long-time in daylight and it was great to be able to look around and see my surroundings and the great views from the Section 13 cliffs. There is a lot of climbing on technical trail in the first 2 miles! In low areas and near creeks I had an escort of a flight of dragonflies. Very cool!</div>
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At one point I encountered a ruffed grouse and her chicks crossing the trail. She was NOT happy with me and fluffed up as big as she could, hissing and flapping her wings and rather insistently escorting me away from the area. I did get to see one little fluff ball grouse chick but there was no opportunity for a photo due to mama grouse's aggressive behavior (they may be little but they are fierce!) plus I didn't want to stress her out anymore then my presence already had. </div>
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I have some strong memories of a large area of mud on this trail and I found it Saturday. It extended for 50+ feet and was knee deep for much of that distance. It had that lovely consistency that allows you to sink a long way but doesn't want to release your feet/legs easily. What a slog!! On my return trip I lost my balance and slowly fell backwards. There was nothing to grab onto and I ended up hip deep in the muck. Since pushing off the bottom wasn't an option (my arms aren't that long) I set about trying to reach a tree root that was near by, and contemplating when the next hiker would be likely to come by in case I couldn't manage a self-rescue. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">extricating my leg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">knee deep on a short runner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mid-point of the mud pit</td></tr>
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I managed to get myself up and out of the mud pit and was grateful to happen upon a stream a short time later to wash my hands and arm off (brrr!! that water was icy cold!). Within a half mile the worst of the mud had fallen off my shoes and I felt a lot lighter. But being that wet on a cool day with a breeze off the Lake ensured I kept up a decent pace in order to stay warm. </div>
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As I headed back towards the sketchy boardwalk over the long beaver dam I encountered a moose print. Hmmm... that wasn't there an hour ago. I was a bit cautious when rounding blind corners until I was out of "moose country". </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moose!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My hand for size comparison (small runner, smallish moose)</td></tr>
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Sunday was another 3 hour run, this time on the Voyageur trail from Carlton to Grand Portage and then the SHT into Fond du Lac. Much more runnable bits of trail then the day before, so got to stretch out my legs a bit and up my pace.<br />
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I have a couple of knitting projects on the needles - a onesie for my new grand daughter and a shawl/wrap that I am doing as a knit-a-long with a friend. Unfortunately I have no pictures of either project. Will need to remedy that soon.<br />
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The wildflowers have been amazing this spring and I just have to stop and admire them whenever I am out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yellow Lady slippers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pale Corydalis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue-eyed grass</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mertensia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Goldthread</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wild strawberry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starflower</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack-in-the-pulpit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toothwort</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nodding Trillium (Trillium cernuum)</td></tr>
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wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-4827639336382412122019-02-03T15:33:00.000-06:002019-02-03T23:18:59.669-06:00Rime IceA combination of meteorological conditions resulted in rime ice that was 0.5 - 1 inch long above the ridge line here in Duluth. It was magical!<br />
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I first noticed it when looking out my window at my car, but then when I got into the woods on my run... well, it just proved too enticing and I had to stop and take a few photos:<br />
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-40016266323864067482019-01-24T18:52:00.001-06:002019-01-24T18:52:46.677-06:00Sourdough Creations + Tahini-Pumpkin Seed-Cranberry BarsWhen it became clear that I wasn't tolerating a lot of wheat in my diet, but that rye seemed to be okay I went in search of recipes for rye bread. I eventually decided I wanted to make a sourdough starter from scratch that was 100% rye as detailed in a previous <a href="http://wildknits.blogspot.com/2018/10/experiments-with-100-rye-sourdough.html" target="_blank">post</a>.<br />
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I also went in search of recipes for 100% rye sourdough bread and stumbled across this cookbook:<br />
<a href="http://ryebook.nourishingdays.com/" target="_blank">100% Rye</a>.<br />
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Not only does she include a great No-Knead Sourdough Loaf, but there are lots of other fermented and baked goods using rye flour, traditional fats (butter, lard or coconut oil) and honey (or molasses).<br />
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My favorite recipes, so far:<br />
- No Knead Sourdough Loaf - this loaf keeps incredibly well so I am making only one at a time<br />
- Sourdough Clafoutis - I use coconut oil instead of butter as I am dairy free, and add cranberries as well as apples, plus leave out the cinnamon (a highly inflammatory food for me)<br />
- Fudgy Sourdough Brownies - again using coconut oil. I also use dark cocoa powder which gives it a deeper, richer flavor.<br />
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I have found that all of these foods have been well received by friends, even those who were a little skeptical when they heard the words sourdough and brownie used in the same sentence!<br />
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<b><i><u>Tahini-Pumpkin Seed-Cranberry Bars</u></i></b><br />
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This recipe was adapted from one I found at Sweet Potato Soul for her <a href="http://sweetpotatosoul.com/2014/12/life-changing-tahini-cookies.html" target="_blank">Cinnamon Tahini Cookies</a>.<br />
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At some point while baking up a batch I got lazy and put the whole mixture into a baking pan and made bars. When I learned that cinnamon was out, I tried other spices (nutmeg - go lightly on this stuff!) but eventually just left the spice out. As I am nut free due to allergies (as well as peanuts and sunflower seeds, but thankfully NOT coconut) I substituted pumpkin seeds for walnuts and eventually, because all things are better with cranberries, added those as well.<br />
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These bars are vegan, nut, soy, dairy and gluten free (if made with gluten free oats).<br />
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My version makes enough for a 9x13" pan (24, 2" bars)<br />
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1.5 cups tahini<br />
.75 cups maple syrup<br />
3 tsp vanilla extract<br />
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Mix together well. Add:<br />
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2.25 cups oats (I use thick rolled oats)<br />
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds<br />
1 cup whole frozen(fresh) cranberries<br />
pinch of salt<br />
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Stir until well combined<br />
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Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper (makes for easy clean up). Add batter and press into place, evening out the top and ensuring it reaches all corners. Cut into 2" squares.<br />
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Bake at 350 F for 50 minutes, then turn the oven down to 250 F and bake for an additional 10 minutes.<br />
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Cool (lifting bars out by parchment paper onto a rack), separate along the scored lines into individual bars and store in an airtight container.<br />
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Double-baking makes for a firmer bar that can hold up to being in a pack during a long run or ride.<br />
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-65131320353530869872019-01-24T17:49:00.002-06:002019-01-24T20:51:24.963-06:00Wildknits Ramen SoupI should note that when I first created this recipe I didn't measure anything, just went by what seemed right. The last time I cooked up a batch I tried to keep track of what I did, as well as the measurements.<br />
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So - my version of a ramen noodle soup. Gluten, nut, soy and dairy free. Can easily be made vegetarian or vegan by substituting an appropriate protein source and broth.<br />
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<u><b><i>Ramen Soup</i></b></u><br />
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<a href="https://shop.lotusfoods.com/Organic-Millet-and-Brown-Rice-Ramen-4-Ramen-Cakes/p/LOT-602035&c=LotusFoods@Ramen" target="_blank">Lotus Brand Rice - Millet Ramen</a> noodles (their other varieties are delicious as well, available at my local Co-op and at Costco)<br />
Cook per instructions, rinse well, drain and set aside<br />
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1 chicken breast, cubed<br />
1/2 tsp ground turmeric<br />
1/2 tsp diced ginger<br />
black pepper to taste<br />
olive oil<br />
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Saute spices in oil for about a minute then add chicken and stir well.<br />
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Chop an assortment of veggies. Some I have used:<br />
carrots<br />
mushrooms<br />
asparagus<br />
broccoli<br />
pepper (green, red, orange or yellow)<br />
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When the chicken is almost cooked through add the chopped veggies to the pan and saute for a few minutes. Add a quarter cup or so of chicken broth, cover and cook until chicken is done and veggies are tender.<br />
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Place noodles, chicken and veggie mixture in a sauce pan and add enough broth to cover and make a nice soup consistency. Add additional minced ginger (1/2 tsp), nori (1-2 sheets), a healthy splash or two of coconut aminos (or tamari or soy sauce) and greens (spinach or kale work well). Heat until greens are wilted and all ingredients are heated through.<br />
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The above version made enough for 3 meals and reheats well.<br />
<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-21799600745283411602019-01-20T22:38:00.004-06:002019-01-20T22:38:56.645-06:00Updates and RecipesIt has been over a year since I started on a journey to sort out some nagging GI issues and heal my gut. Working with a fabulous dietitian (<a href="http://www.trailtransformation.com/nutrition.html" target="_blank">Rachel Turi @ Trail Transformation</a>), and starting with foods I suspected were causing issues, we began a process of elimination and food trials to see if we could sort out the triggers (see posts from last <a href="http://wildknits.blogspot.com/2018/01/cinnamon-tahini-cookies-and-fun-with.html" target="_blank">January</a> and February). By May we decided to try <a href="http://www.trailtransformation.com/nutrition-530046.html" target="_blank">MRT testing</a>. I will admit to being quite skeptical and it took Rachel some convincing to get me to agree to the test, but by that point I was interested in anything that could help me feel better.<br />
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The test results were pretty remarkable and showed that some of the foods I had been eating a lot of were those that caused the most inflammation. So, on to another strict elimination diet. This one also resulted in more weight loss, enough so that we talked a lot about how to boost my overall caloric intake and maintain my weight while staying on the diet and continuing to train for a 50 miler in June and a 100 miler in September.<br />
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While my main interest was in addressing my GI issues, an unlooked for but very welcome "side effect" was the cessation of the hand, wrist and arm pain I had been experiencing for years. It would ebb and flow but was always present. I also had developed Heberden's nodes on my pinkie fingers (which would come and go) and they also completely resolved!<br />
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Overall I was feeling a lot better. So much so, that when it was time to start adding in new foods I was a bit hesitant. I just didn't want to go back to how I had felt prior to the dietary changes. Over the summer we added back in many foods and settled on a pretty decent list of "safe" foods. By the end of August it was time to start trying out the foods that MRT testing had indicated were moderately inflammatory for me. This happened to coincide with my upcoming 100 miler so I opted to wait until I had made it through that race to do anything new.<br />
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I should note here that when I have a flare it may start anytime up to 24 hours after eating the offending food, and will last 24-36 hours, with a "hangover" that lasts another day or so after the main symptoms have resolved. Not debilitating, but not very pleasant either. And once I was not having these issues on a daily basis I was even more loath to re-experience them!<br />
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Proof that the diet was working and my training was paying off:<br />
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- Black Hills 50 mile (52.5 miles) 12:50:29<br />
This is a tough course with big climbs and descents. While the elevation isn't very high, for a flatlander like me getting near 6000 ft will cause a noticeable effect. I was on sub 12 hr pace (my audacious goal time) until the final 10+ miles when my quads said enough is enough. The downhills are so runnable compared to the SHT and I had flown down many of them. I just couldn't muster a run any longer (or even sit or squat without whimpering). I ended up hiking the last 8 miles or so to finish in what I feel is still a quite respectable time.<br />
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- Superior 100 mile (103.3) 33:57:31 (38 min PR!)<br />
After last years DNF I was motivated to figure out what went wrong and to fix it. I had a great crew supporting me, had worked closely with Rachel on fueling and hydration plans for the race, taking into account my dietary restrictions (aid station tables are not the food oasis they are for most runners) and had followed my training plan from Jake closely. Despite some overnight nausea, and vomiting (first time for me in a race), I rallied on day 2 and felt awesome in the final miles. When I realized a sub 34 hour finish was in reach I really started pushing. It was such a great feeling to finish a race feeling that good!<br />
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The great race results have continued through 2018 and into 2019. I am really excited to see what I can accomplish this year!<br />
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In an effort to gain back some basic foods I have missed (bread) and expand my choices I have gone in search of recipes that are "dietary compliant". I <a href="http://wildknits.blogspot.com/2018/01/cinnamon-tahini-cookies-and-fun-with.html" target="_blank">posted</a> about my adaptation of a tahini cookie recipe and have gone on to adapt it even further to make what I call Tahini-Pumpkin Seed - Cranberry bars. Cinnamon, sadly is one of the highly inflammatory foods found during the MRT testing so it is gone from my diet (as is mint and several other foods). These are a great nutritious snack and, if baked properly, travel well in a pack for mid-run/ride snacking.<br />
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Other favorites:<br />
- Cocoa Bites (cocoa powder, coconut oil, pumpkin seed butter and maple syrup)<br />
- Rye Sourdough bread*<br />
- Rye Sourdough Apple-Cranberry Clafoutis *<br />
- Fudgy Rye Sourdough Brownie*<br />
- Ramen (noodle soup) made from scratch using <a href="https://www.lotusfoods.com/product/millet-brown-rice-ramen/" target="_blank">Lotus Millet-Brown Rice Ramen</a><br />
- a saute of hamburger, veggies and tomatoes, topped with spinach or baby kale and served over sweet potato (my creation)<br />
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* from <a href="http://ryebook.nourishingdays.com/" target="_blank">100% Rye</a><br />
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I plan to start posting the recipes in the near future. I have found that every one of these items has been well-received by friends, many of whom have no dietary restrictions, and I figure they might also be of interest to others. All of the recipes are dairy, nut, soy and sunflower free. Some are vegan, but others are not, though could be adapted. I will note that I use coconut oil as a substitute for butter (many of the alternate butters contain one or more ingredients that are a problem for me) so if you have an allergy to coconut be ready to substitute your favorite fat.wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-13012657476950754402019-01-08T21:19:00.003-06:002019-01-08T21:19:58.712-06:00Sneak Preview Screening of Worlds of Ursula K Le Guin - Duluth January 13, 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guinis a feature documentary exploring the remarkable life and legacy of the late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin. Best known for groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy works such as A Wizard of Earthsea,The Left Hand of Darkness,and The Dispossessed,Le Guin defiantly held her ground on the margin of “respectable” literature until the sheer excellence of her work, at long last, forced the mainstream to embrace fantastic literature. Her fascinating story has never before been captured on film.</div>
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Produced with Le Guin’s participation over the course of a decade, Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin is a journey through the writer’s career and her worlds, both real and fantastic. Viewers will join the writer on an intimate journey of self-discovery as she comes into her own as a major feminist author, opening new doors for the imagination and inspiring generations of women and other marginalized writers along the way. The film features stunning animation and reflections by literary luminaries including Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Michael Chabon, and more.</div>
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If you have a favorite poem, or excerpt from one of Ursula's works (1 minute or less) that you would like to read prior to the screening please let me know. We will accommodate as many people as we can in the 10 minutes prior to the screening. </div>
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The multi-use trails through the park, as well as the Superior Hiking Trail, had already seen some use by the time I got there - hikers, dog walkers, and fat bikers (multi-use trails only).<br />
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The oddest encounter was a couple of fat bikers that saw me, stopped in the trail completely obstructing it, and waited for me to pass. I ended up heading off trail into the woods while the female biker admonished her male partner for not moving off trail. Slightly irritating and amusing at the same time!<br />
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The sun was shining and snow was falling at the same time. There was little wind and temps were hovering around 20F. Winter running doesn't get much better then this! With a few more inches of snow the trails will actually become less technical (today's snow fall was just enough to obscure small obstacles and icy patches) and even more fun to run on!<br />
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I didn't quite make my stretch goal on finishing the Tomten Jacket I am knitting. Once that deadline passed I slowed down a bit, then had a bunch of travel (I was driving and attending a conference = less knitting time) which slowed me down even more. I have picked up the pace again, and am working on finishing touches. Instead of a zipper I have decided on buttons for this sweater. I am using <a href="https://www.knitting-and.com/crafts-and-needlework/knitting/patterns/stitches/i-cord/" target="_blank">applied i-cord</a> to finish off the front of the jacket. By knitting two "rows" and leaving gaps between the 1st and 2nd i-cord I will create buttonholes. The buttons are handmade by <a href="http://www.buttonmad.com/site/company.htm" target="_blank">Incomparable Buttons</a>, are handmade, ceramic and machine washable. For this sweater I settled on their ladybug beetle design as I think it will go well with the yarn I used.<br />
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Next up: a lace baby blanket<br />
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-22596688539204261412018-10-17T07:26:00.000-05:002018-10-17T07:26:03.844-05:00100% Rye Sourdough - the completed loavesRye bread is not caraway - though you would think so in the United States. I personally am not much of a caraway fan, but rather like rye (as does my gut).<br />
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The recipe I used makes a rather sticky, batter like dough that needs to be baked in loaf pans. Once it had doubled in size I gave it a good stir to take the gases out and poured it into two loaf pans (prepped with coconut oil and flour to prevent sticking) and set it to rise again.<br />
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Three hours later (post NMTC run/race):<br />
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Decent rise height for a sourdough (no added commercial yeast):<br />
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The directions stated to sprinkle the loaves with a bit of rye flour. I am not entirely sure of the point and will probably skip that in the future. The oven is preheated to 450 F and when you put the loaves in you immediately turn the heat down to 350 F. After 35-40 minutes of baking (pretty quick for bread) out came two nicely browned loaves, that had a nice hollow sound then thumped.<br />
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I am enjoying the ability to make sandwiches again! And to have bread as a side to a meal.<br />
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-85581517733035322322018-10-14T10:09:00.002-05:002018-10-14T10:09:34.841-05:00Experiments with 100% Rye SourdoughIt's been a year since I started on a journey of sorting out what was causing my GI issues and healing my gut. In that time I have been on a few elimination diets while trying to sort out food sensitivities, and am now slowly adding foods back in and assessing their impact on my health.<br />
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One thing I have learned; certain foods are tolerated in only small to moderate amounts; wheat is one of them. Fortunately rye and rice have been well tolerated and so they have been my go to grains. But I miss bread, and the simplicity of throwing together a sandwich when I am on the go.<br />
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Our family has baked bread for decades, and in the past 10-15 years have been exclusively using sourdough starter for baking. Since that starter was wheat based I went on a search for a 100% rye sourdough starter. I found some hints in my old, battered <a href="https://www.shambhala.com/the-tassajara-bread-book-1495.html" target="_blank">Tassajara Bread Book</a>, then went looking on the internet and found this gem of a resource: <a href="http://ryebook.nourishingdays.com/" target="_blank">100% Rye</a>.<br />
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I downloaded the book, printed it out (because I am old-school that way when cooking) and waited patiently for my sourdough starter to be ready to use.<br />
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Birth of my starter one week ago:<br />
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Once the starter had settled down (it went crazy for a few hours and I was wondering if I was going to have to stay up all night to keep an eye on it) it just needed stirring once a day until it had matured. </div>
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By the time I got ready to make the initial batter for the dough the starter had subsided and I realized I did not have the 2 cups necessary for the dough as well as a 1/2 cup to set aside for future bakings. So I put the starter back in my biggest bowl, fed it again (twice as much flour and water as starter) and set it aside to double. Which it did quite nicely in about 8 hours. </div>
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I needed 2 cups of starter for my bread (No-Knead Sourdough Loaf) so had more then plenty for the dough and a cup to set aside for future bakings. What to do with the remainder, besides discard it? The 100% Rye cookbook came to the rescue and I made up the Sourdough Clafoutis recipe, adding cranberries along with the apples and omitting cinnamon (one of the foods/spices that is a no-go for me). </div>
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Delicious! And a great breakfast. I easily polished off 1/2 of this 8" x 8" pan. Very light and fluffy and I think would pass muster even with those who can eat wheat.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sweater for my grandson G. I had started it prior to a visit in June but was unable to finish it while there, so had to ship it. Apparently it is a big hit, and arrived in time for their first snow</span>. </div>
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The Sawtooth/Wild Duluth version of my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/runners-hat" target="_blank">Runner's Hat</a>. The main color is Autumn on the Shore. It perfectly represents fall in northern Minnesota. Sadly the contrasting color, while it stands out nicely in the brim, is a bit harder to pick out in the main body of the hat due to the variegated yarn. Still, the recipient is quite happy with it. </div>
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A quartet of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/duluth-dishy" target="_blank">Duluth Dishy</a> cloths to thank my crew and pacers for their help at this years Superior 100.</div>
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After knitting up a bunch of cloths that took attention to detail it was time for a nice soothing basic hat. Knit with yarn dyed by a local from Great Falls, Montana. It has still to decide who it belongs to. </div>
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Next up: baby knitting!! Three people that I know are all due in April. So it is time to get to work. First on the needles will be a <a href="https://www.schoolhousepress.com/patterns/the-tomten.html" target="_blank">Tomten Sweater</a>. This is one of my favorite sweaters to knit and I think it is quite dashing on babies and toddlers. Bonus - garter stitch is adaptable and tends to "grow" with the user, making the sweater last awhile. </div>
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I polled the recipient's parents-to-be and came away with the following favorite colors: blues, greens, greys. With that in mind I went shopping for yarn and found a lovely wool/mohair blend in a color-way called Kamchatka Sea Moss. </div>
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In a few days of concentrated knitting, including a concert last night, I have already reached the hood. I am beginning to think about fastening methods (zipper vs buttons) as I have a stretch goal of completing this in the next two weeks and, if I decide I need a zipper, the search for one will likely take almost all of that time (limited sources for notions in my hometown).wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-6892416873798666172018-09-16T19:12:00.002-05:002018-09-16T19:12:39.411-05:00AutumnWhile the first day of fall doesn't officially arrive until September 22nd (astronomical season) it is already starting to look and feel like fall here in Northern Minnesota.<br />
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While spring and summer are marked by a lot of white flowers, fall is the time of yellow and purple!<br />
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-63172879521088026932018-07-04T15:16:00.000-05:002018-07-04T15:16:01.667-05:00Showy Lady's SlippersPhoto heavy post - the Showy (or Pink and White) Lady's Slippers are blooming! With a bonus couple of other flowers just because they are pretty; and also pink or white; and one noxious plant. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Pyrola (Pyrola asarifolia)<br /></td></tr>
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The star of the show, and a particular reason for hiking this section of the SHT on this day:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Showy Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae)</td></tr>
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On the hike out spotted this little Pyrola. Didn't take a close enough look to determine it's exact species. Shinleaf (Pyrola elliptica) is the most common, but there are a couple of other white flowered pyrolas in the area.<br />
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I really appreciate that the SHTA has marked this section of poison ivy along the trail. And the folks who recently weed whipped the area did a nice job of cutting a wide swath through here. Helps keep those of us who are quite sensitive to the oils that much safer.<br />
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The plant itself:<br />
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Poison ivy is not common in the part of Minnesota where I live; generally isolated to one or two areas. But I have noted it seems to be spreading and I am finding it in more and more areas that I thought were "safe". Of course, I may be just more aware since developing a sensitivity to the plant.<br />
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I ran a 50 mile race recently where there was poison ivy lining the trail (intermittently) for nearly 30 miles. I thought I had done a really good job of avoiding exposure until 3 days later when my leg started itching. I took a look and indeed I had a nearly 2 inch lesion, with a smaller one not too far away. A week later I still have some seriously irritated looking skin (though the itching is mostly gone). Last year I had a bad exposure that took weeks to fully heal and the scar has only recently faded.<br />
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I completed the Biohazard socks and will post photos once they are washed and blocked.<br />
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I then started on a sweater for my grandson with the full intent of finishing it while visiting him and his family. Alas there was a gauge issue and I had to rip out several inches of knitting, recalculate and start over again. I am now nearing completion and will need to ship the sweater to him.<br />
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I had just enough of the blue yarn, I thought, to complete a sweater but also had this lovely complementary maroon/red yarn so opted to add some color work in the body of the sweater and will also use it at the bottom of the ribbing at waist and wrists. I am still contemplating how to add it at the neck.<br />
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This is a top down sweater - a great design for little folks as it is easy to try on and check for size.<br />
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It is never too young to start educating kids about wildflowers and their importance in the environment. Here G is inspecting milkweed flowers and we talked about how much butterflies like them.<br />
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<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-78412093501655528872018-05-04T19:35:00.004-05:002018-05-04T19:35:59.046-05:00Spring in my yardTook a stroll around my yard (which also includes the neighbor's just uphill from us) this evening and found the following signs of spring:<br />
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Growing along the rock wall dividing my yard from the neighbors, near our rhubarb patch.<br />
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Daffodils!! One of the few plants the d**n deer and d**n rabbits don't destroy as soon as they emerge.<br />
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Scilla siberica. This is one of the first plants up in my yard, and by far the first to bloom. I love the way they dot my yard with their blue flowers. I know they are not native, and some folks consider them invasive, but, well what can I say, I like them. And in the 20 years we have lived here they have not spread beyond a few locations in our yard.<br />
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I went searching at the neighbors to see if his Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) was up. At first all I found were some unfolding leaves and tightly closed flower buds.<br />
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But then I looked in a sunnier spot and found that the flowers had opened!<br />
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I had looked for hops earlier this week and saw no sign of them. And yet today here they are, some even 6 inches tall already. I cleared away the rest of last years debris (earning some scratches and a lot of itchy skin) and made sure the trellis fabric was ready for this years vines.<br />
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Elder shrub is sending out lots of flower buds. When the leaves are still clasped about the flower clusters it looks like hands clasping a brain.<br />
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Mr. Wild Knits spent some time prepping garden beds and today I planted two varieties of garlic. We are a bit out of sync with the usual planting schedule. So this garlic will be harvested in the late summer, then replanted in the fall for harvesting and eating next year. A bit of delayed gratification. Once we get the rest of the gardens cleaned out and prepped we could start putting in the cool weather crops. Will wait on things like tomatoes until after Memorial Day, when the threat of a hard frost is much lessened.wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-8159832990475898412018-02-22T19:21:00.004-06:002018-02-22T19:21:45.857-06:00Whew!Sam Cook is a local outdoors writer for the Duluth News-Tribune. His <a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4407795-sam-cook-column-we-must-admit-it-%E2%80%94-who-we-are" target="_blank">Friday column </a>was posted today. Please take a few moments to read it.<br />
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Well said, sir!<br />
<br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-10412573042781314402018-02-11T23:46:00.001-06:002018-02-11T23:46:13.909-06:00Sunday Night Musings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
It's been a bit chilly lately and all of my cold weather running and cycling gear (stuff for single digits and lower) has been getting quite the workout. </div>
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Last Saturday I headed out to explore the <a href="http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_parks/spk00187_winter_biking.pdf" target="_blank">fat bike designated trails</a> at Jay Cooke State Park. Crossing the Swinging Bridge on two wheels is interesting, though initially I was worried my handlebars were not going to fit between the hand rails. </div>
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The route involves a lot of elevation change! Especially the Summer Trail where there are hills that are quite steep (though I always forget how tough they are until I am faced with climbing them once again). </div>
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The route is well marked. After completing a full loop we headed out the northwest corner of the park, rode a bit up the Leimer Rd to the Alex Laveau Memorial Trail and took that north to the Munger Trail, then rode that east back into the park. Overall it made for a very nice loop with a good mix of gently rolling hills, steep climbs and fast multi-use trails. </div>
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This week has been a step back week and as such today was a rest day. I took the opportunity to head to Mont du Lac Ski Hill to watch the NJRS race. I show up every year or two to watch a friends son compete, and to marvel at what these kids can do. It was a lovely sunny day, and when out of the wind, not too bad for standing around outside for several hours. Just ask Red:</div>
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He seemed rather unaffected by the cold and had the same jaunty carefree attitude the whole day. </div>
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I was surprised today to receive some updated photos of the Ripple Hat. It is wonderful to see a knitted creation in the wild, and obviously well-loved by it's owner. </div>
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Socks that are large enough I am playing yarn chicken with the end of the skein as I work towards the toe of the second sock. I anticipate having to dip into a second skein in order to finish these off. Fortunately I anticipated this and not only bought one additional skein but stashed a third as well (it is a rather pretty color way when seen in good light and is named in honor of a favorite trail system). </div>
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A long neglected sweater I am designing in a lovely merino/bamboo blend lace weight yarn. I got it back out for a knitting retreat I attended last month, determined how much further I needed to knit until I reach the armhole area and ensured that it still fit (I am terrible about knitting gauge swatches, plus have lost a bit of weight since I first designed this a few years ago).<br />
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I was ready to work the final rows of this pattern, after completing the main body, when I discovered that either I got off on row count somewhere or there is an error in the written directions. Since the pattern has been published for some time, there is no errata that I can find, nor has anyone commented on the directions being wrong, I suspect it is knitter's error. I am currently tinking back (unknitting one stitch at a time) trying to find where I messed up. This is best done when I can devote all of my attention to the project so has been slow going. </div>
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Yesterday I spent 2.5 hours running the SHT in Duluth. I saw a total of 4 people and 3 dogs while I was out. And the first not until I had been out an hour! It was a brisk morning, with temperatures just above zero and a light breeze out of the west. The sun was shining and the snow was doing that wonderful squeak-crunch underfoot that is only heard on really cold days. Such a wonderful day for a long run. The views over the St. Louis River Estuary and Lake Superior never get old. </div>
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Oddly my Garmin seemed to have a bit of a glitch and, when downloaded post run, had me starting my run at least a quarter mile downhill of my house and proceeding uphill via a route that would have taken me over retaining walls, across a highway and through a dozen houses before finally syncing up with my actual route. </div>
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I am still trying to sort out a race schedule for this year, in addition to the Superior (Sawtooth) 100 in September. Much depends on travel and family schedules so I find myself strangely uncommitted to any races in the spring and summer. </div>
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I did sign up for a fat bike race - the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1989403647984927/" target="_blank">Fat Forest Fourteen</a> - next Saturday in Grand Rapids, MN. It is put on a by a <a href="https://www.grimba.org/" target="_blank">great group of folks</a> and held on a fun course. I have been cycling more consistently this year so am looking forward to testing out my fitness. </div>
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I am starting week 3 (out of an anticipated 4) of the strict elimination phase of the Low FODMAP diet, while maintaining the other food restrictions initially put in place. This week I had a mild flare of symptoms, and with Rachel's help (dietitian I am working with through <a href="http://www.trailtransformation.com/coaching-services.html" target="_blank">Trail Transformation</a>) we narrowed down the likely cause and adjusted dietary amounts of a couple of foods. Because we had done so much work with my diet prior to starting the elimination phase, and my options are more limited then most folks who follow a Low FODMAP diet due to allergies/known food sensitivities, we had been a bit more "free" with amounts of some foods I seemed to tolerate well then is strictly recommended. I am finding there is constant tweaking even in this stage of the experiment and am very grateful for Rachel's help. </div>
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Note: I would strongly recommend that if anyone is thinking of trying this diet that they work closely with a dietitian who is familiar with Low FODMAPs; this is not something that should be undertaken without expert guidance. I say this as someone who came into this with a decent handle on nutrition and a medical background. It is complex sorting out what the acceptable foods and amounts are and ensuring you are getting a decent variety of nutrients.</div>
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With the longer training runs comes the need to eat mid-run and I am experimenting with new gels (some Hammer products are Low FODMAP) and foods to see what is not only palatable but provides the calories and energy needed for quality workouts. </div>
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I do admit I am looking forward to adding foods back in, though not to a possible return of any symptoms. Fingers crossed that some favorites are NOT triggers and will once again be part of my regular diet. </div>
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I recently was reminded that just because a restaurant worker tells you they use, or don't use, a certain product does not mean it is true. I had a mild, limited, allergic reaction to something I ate last night from a local diner. For a brief time I was debating if I was going to actually need to use an Epi-pen for the first time on myself. Fortunately the symptoms started to subside after I stopped eating the suspect food, and over the next 1-2 hours completely resolved.<br /><br /></div>
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wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-84621842755843153252018-01-25T22:47:00.000-06:002018-01-25T22:47:00.419-06:00While Listening to an Interview with Ursula K. Le Guin....I heard the following quote from Hannah Arendt:<br />
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<i>“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced
Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between
fact and fiction (i.e., the reality of experience) and the distinction between
true and false (i.e., the standards of thought) no longer exist.” </i><o:p></o:p></div>
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It took me a couple of listens to truly understand what she
was saying (I misinterpreted the use of the word "subject" the first
time). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Go back and read it again, I will wait...<o:p></o:p></div>
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I then went on an internet search to learn more about Hannah
Arendt and her work. Other quotes from her book <b>The Origins of Totalitarianism</b>
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<i>“Before mass leaders seize the power to fit reality to their
lies, their propaganda is marked by its extreme contempt for facts as such, for
in their opinion fact depends entirely on the power of man who can fabricate
it.” </i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>“Never has our future been more unpredictable, never have we
depended so much on political forces that cannot be trusted to follow the rules
of common sense and self-interest—forces that look like sheer insanity, if
judged by the standards of other centuries. It is as though mankind had divided
itself between those who believe in human omnipotence (who think that
everything is possible if one knows how to organize masses for it) and those
for whom powerlessness has become the major experience of their lives.”</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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The <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lithub/a-conversation-with-ursula-k-le-guin" target="_blank">interview with Ursula</a>. More writings about UKL can be
found <a href="http://lithub.com/my-last-conversation-with-ursula-k-le-guin/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://ursulakleguin.com/UKL_info.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Upon learning of her death yesterday I just sat, stunned,
for some time. Then I went home and gathered up all the books I own by her
(a stack well over a foot tall) and contemplated their importance to me. I have
been a fan of her writing for nearly 40 years, rereading one or another of her
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Listening to her interview, and the response to the Hannah Arendt quote... it is what we need, now, in this time!</div>
wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-80681115301002464362018-01-22T00:40:00.000-06:002018-01-22T00:40:07.574-06:00Cinnamon Tahini Cookies and Fun With DietsAdapted from a recipe found at <a href="http://sweetpotatosoul.com/2014/12/life-changing-tahini-cookies.html" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Soul</a>.<br />
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I followed her recipe pretty closely, adding 1 tsp of vanilla extract (the directions state to add it but it was not listed in the ingredients for the basic cookie) and substituting 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds for the 1/2 cup walnuts (I am allergic). I also used gluten-free quick oats. My cookies took almost twice as long as the recipe stated to be fully baked. I just kept setting the timer in 3 minutes increments and took them out when they were starting to brown at the edges and no longer dented when touched in the middle. I got 9 nearly 2" diameter cookies from the recipe (and yes, I will be looking to double or triple the yield!).<br />
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They are not as sweet as you would expect with a 1/4 cup of maple syrup. I happen to really like tahini, maple syrup, cinnamon... well all of the ingredients, so this recipe was a good find. And mixes up in just a few minutes. I am hoping they provide a nice snack for cycling and longer runs.<br />
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Why this cookie and not my more traditional chocolate chip oatmeal cookie? I have been working on a lot of dietary changes in the past couple of months due to GI issues I have been coping with for several years. It all culminated with my stomach "quitting" on me during the Superior 100 this past September. After not being able to eat due to nausea and a sense of fullness for 35+ miles, except when sitting still (and not so great then), I ended up dropping/timing out at 77 miles. I had simply run out of fuel for my muscles by that point. My nutrition plan was very similar to what has worked for me at all my ultras, including when I finished Sawtooth (Superior 100) in 2012. I normally have a pretty good stomach, so was baffled by what happened. And admittedly did not problem solve well on the fly.<br />
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I have had food allergies/sensitivities for years, with new allergies to peanuts and tree nuts developing in the past 10 years (and in the past 2-3 months I added sunflower to the list).<br />
I knew there was more at work, had tried informal elimination diets of suspected foods with little success and decided it was time to seek expert help. Lucky for me my coach, Jake Hegge with <a href="http://www.trailtransformation.com/" target="_blank">Trail Transformation</a> also works with a dietitian. Rachel has been awesome and has helped me to identify trigger foods and get those out of my diet, all while working with my existing food allergies/intolerances!<br />
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For the past 1-2 months I have been dairy free, peanut and tree nut free, soy free and sunflower free (go grab a packaged item randomly off your shelf, read the label, and note how fun just eliminating those groups of food can be! And remember, dairy includes whey and casein). This also meant being vigilant about not eating any foods that were "processed in a facility that also processes..." any of the above foods. Something I had not been strict about in the past, thinking none of my allergies or intolerances were that severe. When I developed the sunflower allergy I was dismayed to see how many products it is in (goodbye dried fruit) and how many products have a "contains safflower oil and/or ..... oil and/or sunflower oil". Gah!! When being strict about the elimination that ruled out a lot of things I normally would eat.<br />
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Just making the above changes decreased the symptoms I had been having for the past 4 or so years by 50-75%. And any flares of my symptoms had me shocked I had put up with them for so long (when you bring the pot of water to boil slowly, the frog hardly notices it's being cooked).<br />
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We are moving on to the next step in elimination with a Low FODMAP diet:<br />
- https://www.monashfodmap.com<br />
- https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-treatments/l/low-fodmap-diet.html)<br />
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Hopefully we can identify any other foods that may be contributing to my symptoms. It is hard to say good-bye to garlic (hopefully just for the strict elimination phase) and a few other foods. But it is worth it to feel "normal" again.<br />
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A side effect of all the dietary changes has been weight loss. Not something I was looking for, or thought I really needed. I am moving to a model of eating several small meals each day (every couple of hours while awake) vs three main meals with small snacks, in an attempt to stabilize that. Plus, to be honest, I am hungry that often! It has also meant I am eating more meat (venison, chicken, turkey, fish) then I have in 30 years. I had considered myself an "opportunistic carnivore"(generally eating low on the food chain but having meat on occasion) for a decade, after being a lacto-ovo vegetarian for nearly 20 years. But with the current restrictions in what I can eat I needed to add meat back in on a regular basis (Low FODMAP = no legumes).<br />
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I hope to have this all sorted out, and a solid nutrition plan in place, by September. Because yes, I did make it into the Superior 100!wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-45092655526906809102017-12-23T16:18:00.001-06:002017-12-23T16:18:48.613-06:00Great Falls, MontanaVisiting family for the holidays. Have gotten a couple of runs in on the River's Edge Trail (paved Rails to Trails conversion) including 13.5 miles today with temps in the single digits above zero. Lots of fresh snow in the past few days so the single-track trails in town were buried. I gave them a brief try today but post-holing for several miles isn't a lot of fun; especially when a few of those would have been into a 15 mph headwind. Unlike many parts of Duluth there are no trees to break the wind. My outbound tracks were obscured by the time I turned around today (on the eastern end of my run).<br />
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Scenes from today's run along the Missouri River:<br />
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And a cute grandson photo just because:<br />
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Tomorrow we are off to the mountains so the "kids" can ski, and G and I will hang out. Then possibly back to the mountains on Christmas day to explore and hike.<br /><br />wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-57170066350960319852017-12-17T23:31:00.001-06:002017-12-18T22:36:53.593-06:00Ripple Hat<div style="text-align: center;">
"<i>Like a stone on a surface of a still river, d</i><i>riving the ripples on forever..."</i></div>
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A new hat design was born this past week. Built off of a couple of my previous designs and inspired by the recipient's memories of an afghan made by a grandmother.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gathering supplies from my stash of fingering weight yarns</td></tr>
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I have a rather generous supply of fingering weight yarn of all kinds of colors gathered over 20+ years of knitting. I went diving into that stash to find appropriate colors. I used some Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift in Black as my main (background) color and then collected an assortment of other bright colors and began to assemble them in "families". You can see the draft pattern underneath some of the yarn and knitting in the photos.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Draft pattern and cast-on </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Latvian Braid completed</td></tr>
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Latvian Braid (a 3 row pattern) has a lovely habit of severely twisting the yarns while working Row 2. By the end of the round you spend a lot of time spreading the yarns out in order to get enough free of entanglement to work the stitches. But, on row 3 it all starts to untwist, and by the end of that round there are no more tangles. Of course, I added a second braid which meant dealing with the terribly twisted yarn for yet another 2 rows!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working on the body of the hat. Note how the two Latvian Braids are traveling in opposite directions</td></tr>
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My pattern for a Latvian Braid has the "arrows" running towards the left (as in the lower braid). I opted to reverse Rows 2 and 3 for the second braid so the arrows would run in the opposite direction.<br />
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Working up the body of the hat. The darker toned yarns had a tendency to blend into the black yarn a bit which made for fun in low light situations. Minnesota in winter is often gray, overcast or just plain dark (we currently have about 9.5 hours of visible light, with day length of 8.5 hours).<br />
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At one point I was very concerned that I might be making this hat too big (and it may turn out I was right, you never know until someone tries it on) so I transferred all 200 stitches to a string and laid it out for measuring. This was also a good chance to check gauge (stitches to the inch). So far, so good. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vertical stripes on the crown of the hat, following the color sequence in the body of the hat</td></tr>
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While running this morning I had a thought to recreate the color sequence of the ripples from the body of the hat in a vertical stripe pattern on the crown. I think the effect is rather nice, reminding me a bit of a winter sunset.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finishing off the crown with i-cord</td></tr>
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I often finish off hats with an inch or so of i-cord (a knitted tube) that is then tied into a knot. I thought this was a good opportunity to bring back the gold and black from the Latvian Braid.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside view of a color stranded hat. </td></tr>
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Stranded knitting has the nice bonus of adding a little extra wool (warmth) to knitted items. Over time and use those strands start felting/fulling into the hat, adding even more warmth.<br />
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After this photo was taken the hat went into a warm soapy bath for a soak. Then a warm clear water rinse and it is now currently drying on a glass head near a heating vent. </div>
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Final measurements will be taken tomorrow after this gentle blocking. I am a bit concerned the hat may be too deep (crown to edge measurement). But fit is very individual so will wait to see what the recipient thinks. Knitting is easy to adjust (undo some stitches, rip back until the right point and reknit). If it's a matter of being just a tiny bit too large either top to bottom or circumference, the hat can be <a href="http://www.dummies.com/crafts/knitting/designs-patterns/how-to-full-a-knitted-fabric-by-hand/" target="_blank">fulled</a> to shrink it down to size. </div>
wildknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28115972.post-61345687379713965852017-11-26T23:14:00.000-06:002017-11-26T23:14:08.973-06:00New Maps at Jay Cooke State ParkI was excited to see they have posted new maps at Jay Cooke State Park. Currently the Winter Map is up (trails change slightly seasonally), but as you can see in the photo, it appears there are new Summer Maps as well (tucked away until next spring).<br />
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Its nice to see official fatbike trails in the park. Even though the map indicates you can access the trail loop from the main headquarters lot it might be best to go in off of Leimer Rd to avoid wheeling/carrying a bike through the congestion that can occur on the Swinging Bridge.<br />
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Last week I got in a couple of rides at Jay Cooke on the "backside" of the park off of Hwy 23 (Spruce Loop and High Trail). May keep that up until the snow flies/they start grooming trails as it is pretty easy to get to from Duluth.<br />
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Today I was in the park for a easy run on a loop comprised of the Summer, Bearchase, Lost Lake and Silver Creek Trails. It was a beautiful, sunny, warm day; perfect for a leisurely paced run including a few stops to clean debris off the trail, take in the sites and inspect the new maps. </div>
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Our first big snowstorm on October 27th. Caught a few of our trees with leaves still on. And us with our garden not cleaned up yet (or garlic planted). </div>
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Firearms deer opener resulted in a nice buck finding it's way to our larder courtesy of my brother-in-law. This guy didn't have an impressive set of antlers, but took three of us to load into the pick-up. Thankfully we have indoor cold storage available as I am not sure the bears and other varmints are bedded down yet. </div>
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Despite a little warming, snow is still present on November 7th. And then we got more snow on Wednesday and Friday.<br />
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On October 31st I brewed my first batch of kombucha using starter tea and scoby given to me by a co-worker. On the 7th I transferred the tea into a secondary fermentation vessel and added a half pound of cranberries and apples and a few ounces of sliced ginger.<br />
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Our flock of chickadees has returned and are busy cleaning out the feeder and scolding me if I get too close and obstruct their feeding schedule.<br />
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In addition to chickadees I have noticed: white breasted and red breasted nuthatches; cardinals; juncos; redpolls; and an yet to be identified sparrow-like bird. </div>
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Today I removed the fruit from my kombucha and poured it off into quart jars. I am going to leave it out another day or so as it is still a bit sweet and not too fizzy. But I like the subtle flavor already. </div>
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Air travel + music/podcasts are great for getting a lot of knitting done. <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/stonecrop/" target="_blank">Stonecrop Stole</a> is making good progress and the other day I added the second skein of <a href="http://www.kauni.com/en/yarn/wool-100-8-2-effectyarn" target="_blank">Kauni EQ</a>.</div>
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All this cold weather and snow has made for good fat biking. Exploring the western part of Skyline Boulevard on my Framed Wolftrax.<br />
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