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Last year I was winning drawing after drawing at ravelry. An item I won was a skein of Madelinetosh tosh merino DK in Winter Wheat on the Traveling Sock Knitter podcast. I've heard about Mad Tosh yarns but had never knit on any.  It was a delightful knit and I think the finished project is beautiful! Pattern: Bertie by Kate Blackburn Yarn: Madelinetosh tosh merino DK Colorway: Winter Wheat Needles: US Size 6

I found this soup recipe on another blog. It's delicious and I'm afraid I'll lose it if I don't post it. Give it a try, and thanks Patty! Patty’s Minestrone Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 rib of celery, chopped 2 large carrots, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. hamburger 1/2 cup red wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 –  64 oz. can V-8 Juice 2 – 15 oz. cans stewed tomatoes 1/4 cup catsup (optional) 3/4 cup pasta of choice (small is best) 1-1/2 cups green beans, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced 1 cup chopped spinach 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil In a large sauce pan or dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add onion, celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Stirring often, cook until vegetables are soft