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A review by elkcariboubiologist
A Year Between Friends: 3191 Miles Apart: Crafts, Recipes, Letters, and Stories by Stephanie Congdon Barnes, Maria Alexandra Vettese, Molly Wizenberg
4.0
This year I chose a few books that had dates or months as chapters to read through the year. A Year Between Friends is laid out by months and so at the start of each month, I eagerly read those pages. I'm also trying to make things out of the books with the seasons as well although that will likely go to hell when I head to the field in May. So I figured I'd make the review by month as well. So far, I'm loving this simple, yet inspiring book between friends and I look forward to the start of each month so I can read a bit more.
January -- I made the buttermilk scones and the Good luck frittata. The former were just okay...there are other scone recipes that I like far better. That said, I did eat all of them! I think also they would be better with fresh, in season strawberries. I did add a brush of milk on top and sprinkled with raw sugar and I would encourage others to do the same. The frittata, when eaten with a touch of sour cream and ample hot sauce was a good, filling meal that lasted me for about a week. I will be making it again! I also made the spoon oil and treated my spoons, my cutting boards, and my spinning wheel bobbins... I made 1.5 the recipe and shared with my mom and brother. Will make that again as well! I plan to make the tea but didn't have all the ingredients yet...on order and will make when they arrive.
February -- I've gotten behind but plan to try the pasta and the dye project. I will report back when I do. I was not very interested in the chicken soup recipe because I already have a favorite for that.
So field season happened and I didn't continue a monthly read. Instead this July when I went home I finished up the book. It is a truly inspiring book about friendship, loss, birth and the joy of making. There are many projects I hope to try this winter and beyond. Would recommend to any of my craftsy friends out there.
January -- I made the buttermilk scones and the Good luck frittata. The former were just okay...there are other scone recipes that I like far better. That said, I did eat all of them! I think also they would be better with fresh, in season strawberries. I did add a brush of milk on top and sprinkled with raw sugar and I would encourage others to do the same. The frittata, when eaten with a touch of sour cream and ample hot sauce was a good, filling meal that lasted me for about a week. I will be making it again! I also made the spoon oil and treated my spoons, my cutting boards, and my spinning wheel bobbins... I made 1.5 the recipe and shared with my mom and brother. Will make that again as well! I plan to make the tea but didn't have all the ingredients yet...on order and will make when they arrive.
February -- I've gotten behind but plan to try the pasta and the dye project. I will report back when I do. I was not very interested in the chicken soup recipe because I already have a favorite for that.
So field season happened and I didn't continue a monthly read. Instead this July when I went home I finished up the book. It is a truly inspiring book about friendship, loss, birth and the joy of making. There are many projects I hope to try this winter and beyond. Would recommend to any of my craftsy friends out there.