Once again, we need your help. You all have proved very helpful in the past, so I will continue to turn to you when in a jam. Fortunately for me, it is not my jam this time. My dear, sweet and adorable friend Hayden is in a pickle. She is trying desperately to finish her Weasley Sweater in time for the release of Book 6. (Now would not be a good time to laugh and snort, she’s in trouble. Rally ’round). The poor thing has run out of yarn. She is using that “kit” bought and shipped from the UK, and she’s making it in the maroon color. Does anyone happen to either know where she can get more, or have any left over that you wouldn’t mind sporting her way?
Nothing exciting going on here. Yesterday was spent amidst mountains of laundry, and unfortunately, it looks to continue today. I haven’t been knitting. I haven’t been inspired. Maybe I need to find something new to excite? Any suggestions? I should probably do as Jessica did, and show you my stash to more effectively ask you to pick a project for me, but that would take way too much effort.
I made hummus again yesterday. This is my fourth batch. I love the stuff, but I can’t seem to find those yummy pita chips ANYWHERE! It’s making me crazy. I drug 3 young kids into Costco on Monday to find a pair of shoes and pita chips. They had neither. Those of you who have children and know the store of which I speak may now pity me….
No, keep going. I deserve more than that.
Right. I wanted to cry.
I can find their wretched SOY chips lot of places, but not the pitas. So for now, I will continue to eat my yummy hummus on celery sticks which, while not quite pita chips, are still very good.
July 12th, 2005 at 10:34 pm
Hi Laura,
Thanks so much for the stitch markers! They’re lovely.
To get inspired, why not knit some small projects? I alternate between my toy projects and garments frequently to keep me buzzed.
July 12th, 2005 at 11:17 pm
If you get some pita bread from your local grocery store, you can cut it up into little triangles and bake it into the chips. Or, just eat it on the unbaked pita bread. That’s what I do for lunch at work, and it is yummy! I also love it spread over some really fresh sourdough bread…heavenly!
July 13th, 2005 at 1:04 am
Those chips are THE BEST.
They have them out in western MA where I used to live, at a farmstand/orchard. It’s the only place I’ve ever seen them, though I admit I haven’t looked for them here in RI.
July 13th, 2005 at 1:05 am
Add some herbs (fresh or dried) to the chips before you bake them – they’re awesome.
July 13th, 2005 at 1:07 am
You could always order them right from that website 🙂 I think I might have to do that soon…I could live off of hummus and salad.
July 13th, 2005 at 1:15 am
We often make homemade hummus too and like to toast pita under the broiler then cut it into wedges–a bit like Bad Hippie does. If you have your heart set on pita chips try Trader Joe’s. We can eat a whole bag in one sitting–yum!
July 13th, 2005 at 1:24 am
Have you tried Whole Foods? I’m pretty sure I’ve seen those pita chips there. Good luck!
July 13th, 2005 at 1:50 am
As you might know, I have three kids and it is a pain to take them to Costco, especially since the diapers are all the way in the back of the store! At least my kids are young enough to not ask for everything. I feel for you!
July 13th, 2005 at 3:12 am
I picked up a few bags of those pita chips at my grocery yesterday. We just love them. They are on sale this week too! If you would like, I can send you a couple of bags.
The boys and I are making hummus this afternoon. They are so excited. lol
July 13th, 2005 at 4:33 am
aww, thanks Laura. That was sweet of you. I think it’ll be okay, I’ll just have short sleeves.
The Hummus sounds yummy!!
July 13th, 2005 at 7:36 am
Is there any help I can offer from the UK, if I’m right in thinking that’s where the kit came from? I could make some calls if it would help.
July 13th, 2005 at 3:07 pm
Do you have a Trader Joe’s near you? They have awesome ones!