the sweater: Ribby Cardi
the yarn: Cotton Ease in Stone
the previous entries: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

I'm finally, finally finished.

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How do you know when sourdough starter goes bad? at Ask Metafilter

"The progressive wine list" organizes bottles from lightest to heaviest at Chow. The page mentions Napa Seasoning Vignon which looks interesting.

Coffee-Braised Brisket with Cream and Sugar at Hogwash

pasta with broccoli rabe at Shelteriffic, I've linked to this before (and this a re-post of theirs) but I wanted to note that I still like it, and if you like me cannot ever find broccoli rabe, kale works nicely

Fettuccine with Brown Butter and Sage at Splatgirl Creates

Which Whisk is Which? at the NY Times, via Chow

tofu tastings at GirlHacker

Pizza stone kits tested at Baking Bites

Homemade Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas at Baking Bites (added: !!!)

Help me make a tall cheesecake. at Ask Metafilter

how to make a quesadilla at Roots and Grubs, and Mexican Casserole at Gluten-Free Girl

Were produce and meat really better in the old days? How can we be sure? at Ask Metafilter

The Coveted Ice Cream Maker at Chow

Rigatoni with Eggplant Puree at Smitten Kitchen

liking:
L'Oreal High Intensity Pigments Cream Eyeliner
I have never had luck with pencil eyeliners, and was considering getting some MAC Fluidline when I stumbled across this in a store. It comes with a small brush but I prefer my fine Sonia Kashuk eyeliner brush. It's a very dark and true black and I find it easier to apply than liquid or pencil eyeliner.

using:
Cover Girl Lash Blast
This comes with one of those new types of brushes, and a few coats makes decent lashes for daytime. Cover Girl mascaras are the only drug store brand I've found so far that don't run on me, and it comes off cleanly when I wash with my usual Cetaphil. I like it but I'm not overwhelmed with joy that it exists.

dabbing:
Rosebud Salve
I've been rubbing this on a rough spot on my ankle before I got to bed and I like the gentle scent.

loving:
Hollywood Fashion Tape
I used this on my low cut dress and was expecting to have to figure out a way to get the adhesive off the fabric at the end of the night. But, happily, it held securely and came of cleanly. I got the Red Carpet Assortment that comes with five different shapes. You can find it in Joann stores as well as at Amazon.

finding useful:
Post-it lined 4x6 pads
I, um, borrowed one of these from Scott and find myself using it for all those lists I like to keep all over the house.