I have for you the seven new Lorna's Laces colors! I know many of you like to collect Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock. Not only because the colors are awesome, but because the fiber combo and tight twist allow it to be one of those hand dyed yarns that you can comfortably gift to someone who might not always treat hand knitted socks with the care that we would prefer. This yarn can not only tolerate machine washing, but also the occasional machine drying without obscuring your stitch pattern with a heavy fuzzy halo.
I think there's a color here for everyone- from a deep and masculine color like Daley, or a rosy yet silvery color like Ogden (also shown are Harrison and Bryne). And if you're looking for something particularly springy, you'll like the spring green/pink/yellow combo of Medill. It's also a color that would make a pleasant baby item. Washington is the only Nearly Solid color released- a nicely pale apple green. It coordinates perfectly with Mason, should you want to combine the two into a cute boy's sweater.
I also have all these colors available in Solemate and Sportmate, though it may take a few more hours for me to get all the Sportmate up on the website. I'm in need of a lunch break. I'm starving. What's your preferred lunch? I need some new ideas for healthy-yet-portable lunches. I'm stuck on turkey sandwiches and PopChips at the moment.
For lunch I usually bring leftovers. I am trying to get into the habit of making a pot of soup over the weekend, then enjoying it for lunch all week long. This week it is vegetarian chili with the last of some homemade bread. BTW, Pembroke Bakery has the best soups and breads!
Posted by: bittenbyknittin | February 07, 2013 at 01:05 PM
When I'm in he middle of an audit - my lunch is more "snacks" than a meal on a plate - but, it meets the requirements. I pack my lunchbox with: greek yogurt, sliced cucumber,zucchini, cherry (or smaller) tomatoes, a stick of cheddar cheese, and if I have some - soup. I also may add a snack baggie of pretzel sticks for the middle of the afternoon nibble. I can still work and stare at spreadsheets.
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | February 07, 2013 at 04:00 PM
Avocado, cream cheese and sprouts on Oroweat Oatnut Bread, one of my out-of-this world homecanned pickles and fruit.
Posted by: Susan Hill | February 07, 2013 at 04:11 PM
My solution is to eat bacon and eggs (3 each) for breakfast, and then I'm not hungry and seldom eat lunch. Totally a time saver.
Posted by: Sue | February 07, 2013 at 06:29 PM
I'm one who likes to collect the Chicago color ways. I may have to get the Washington color way - it's the first street to our north - I have to cross it whenever I walk to the el or downtown Oak Park (health club, movie theater, restaurants). And Ogden is a major "Indian Trail" street we shop along occasionally. My former father in law used to own a bar with rooming house above on Medill. But I still love the color way. I think my granddaughter would love it.
I like sliced apples & peanut butter for lunch. Or half a melon with cottage cheese. Or hard boiled eggs & crudités.
Posted by: Donna | February 07, 2013 at 08:09 PM
Another vote here for leftovers for lunch, especially if you have access to a microwave, or a thermos. Hummus, with vegetables (sliced or sticked as necessary) and pita (chips or rounds, whatever you prefer). Or, if you're looking to jazz up your turkey sandwich, try turkey with thin slices of apple and some Brie or sharp cheddar. Or add some chipotle mayo to your turkey and whatever else you put on your sandwich.
Posted by: Melissa | February 08, 2013 at 01:00 PM
What can I say besides yum yum yum?
Posted by: Roberta | February 09, 2013 at 08:06 AM