Learn to Crochet

I have had many requests the past few years to teach folks how to crochet-knitting is pretty hot right now, but a lot of people are getting interested in crocheting, as well, even though many folks have referred to it as a granny hobby.
I love doing it. Don't get me wrong, I love to knit, too, but crocheting is what I first learned, and honestly, I think they work very well together. Once you learn one, often learning the other is simple. Basic crocheting is not hard, but boy, once you get into it, it can get very tricky.
November 13th, from 10 am-1pm I am teaching an intro to crocheting class, and that hat on my head up there is what we'll be learning on (hopefully, hee hee). If you are interested in coming, go here and register. Otherwise, I know I already have some peeps who said they can't make it, and I may be planning a class at my home, most likely a Monday night as I have it husband free. If that would be more your style, just post a comment and I'll keep your info handy.

Makin' Mozzarella at Prairieland Herbs

Ingenious way to hold your thermometer on the side of your pan :)

Adding citric acid at 55 degrees F-expect to start seeing curdling around 80-85 with a high quality milk.

"Picket Fence Milk costs how much???? Good thing I brought coolers...."

Gather 'round and see the magic start to work

Straining the whey

Stretching the heated mozzarella

Now we attempt it on our own-

Some other students

Whey for pigs

Mmmm, mozzarella. The milk was of such high quality that it was nearer the color of butter than the pure white stuff you buy in the store. So creamy.
And last, but certainly not least, the infamous chicken hat made an appearance. Here it is with Jill, its owner, and next you see the brilliant Miss Effie modeling it :)

(Photographer's note: Miss Effie is in constant motion, much like myself, so trying to get a straight picture of her is quite the task :) )