For the past two weeks I have been crocheting this granny square blanket for a friend of mine. She is collecting baby blankets for a charity that she is running for women who need handmade baby blankets. I decided to participate and this is the blanket I made for her charity.  I was happy to help out because I know it is for a good cause.

Crocheted Baby Blanket

Yesterday we decided to meet some friends in New York City for a late lunch. We went to the Meatpacking District to a restaurant called Spice Market. Their menu is inspired by the street food Jean-Georges Vongerichten enjoyed while traveling in Asia. We had Vietnamese Spring Roll, Crispy Pork Dumplings with Chili and Lime, Cod with Malaysian Chile Sauce and Thai Basil, Onion and Chili Crusted Short Ribs with Egg Noodles and Pea Shoots, and a Salmon Salad.  For dessert we shared a Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble.  I had Vietnamese coffee.

The link is: www.spicemarketnewyork.com


After lunch I went into one of my favorite stores called Anthropologie and looked around. Here are some pictures of some of the things that I found interesting in the store.


I hope you all like my pictures of NYC and I'm looking forward to the Spring.


Thanks everyone and enjoy.

Julie

My Weekend Crocheting and NYC

Saturday I spent the day cooking a recipe for Stuffed Shells that I have posted and also crocheting.  I belong to a crochet club in my church where all the members that belong crochet for a sale that takes place every November of each year.  I have belonged now for almost 10 years.  We also crochet or knit for the homeless and for hospitals.  We make baby blankets, baby sweaters, hats, big blankets, scarves, hand warmers and cell phone holders.  This pretty much keeps me busy making things throughout the year!  This weekend I completed a granny square baby blanket.  It is cute and will be big enough for an infant car carrier or for the crib.










Thanks everyone and enjoy.

Julie