Art in My World

I am in love with shawls and find their delicate beauty addictive.  This three paneled shawl used a wool and silk blend sock yarn.  It has a unique collar section and the three panels, instead of the normal two, help this shawl sit nicely on the shoulders.   This Shaw comes from the following book: The pattern I used is called The Sparrow Sock-Yarn Shawls II

I thought this idea looked interesting, brought to you from the Cultures for Health website.  I haven't tried it yet, but thought it might be something to try, for all those coffee lovers out there.  Let me know if any of you try it. Kombucha coffee provides an alternative both to your regular kombucha and your morning coffee. When using a scoby to make kombucha coffee, there are some special considerations to keep in mind... Special Considerations When Making Kombucha Coffee: Coffee is very acidic, therefore starter kombucha tea or vinegar is not required  Use a spare kombucha culture. Once a culture is used to make kombucha coffee, it should not be used to brew batches of kombucha tea. Because coffee contains oils, it is possible for rancidity to occur. Watch your batch closely and limit fermentation time to only what is necessary to achieve the desired taste. Never consume any kombucha that looks, tastes or smel...