More Knitting..Cable scarf with attached convertible mittens.

So I made this scarf with attached convertible mittens thing as a special order for a customer,

 it's um... awesome....

Notice that the thumb is convertible too, you know for texting.

Thanks to "the other Sarah" for being my model.

Hmmm... wait...this feels funny....

2 right mittens....FAIL...

I ripped one out and re-knitted it, good thing "the other Sarah" noticed!!

Improved Horehound Drops

I made horehound drops again this year, with some minor improvements. (Last Year) I used a buttered pyrex dish, that didn't work out. This year I did the cookie sheet with parchment paper on top, WAAAAAY better for getting the drops off.

New improved drop remover design

Scored drops

 The scoring didn't work so well, out came the big guns (notice the hammer).

Used confectioner's sugar again this year to coat them, it helps with the bitter flavor, at least at first...

 

Also I may have slightly burnt it, it got to 300 degrees and a little over, FAST this time, but this stuff is so bitter, you can't tell. =0) The one good thing is these drops are far less sticky than last years, I'm guessing because they for sure got to 300 this year? (the hard crack candy stage)

By next year I should be a pro! =0)

If you'd like some drops, let me know, they're an acquired taste, but great for colds, sore throats, and asthma.

Drops packaged, labeled, and ready to go.