Doing something totally new this winter.

[Brandi]

I want to have a new goal of learning something out of my norm. So I want to for at least a month cook Indian food. Or learn to cook indian food. But I need a good cook book. Anybody know of any that are good? I like that indian food can bee totally veggie and be so good. And good for you. I can make curry and homemade naan bread. Even made my chutney last year. So I am kinda on my way.
Anyone else out there want to try something totally new? Be fun to do it together and write about it.

[Eden]

I love cooking Indian food!

Mahur Jaffrey's books are very good ( I have Flavors of India). I like the book a lot because it not only has recipes, but it also talks about the different areas of India, the cultures and cuisines. It doesn't hurt that the recipes are A+ too - most of my favorites came from there.

[NbyNW]

I've been thinking about taking a yoga class with my dog ... or just qi gong for myself. Probably not both at once.

[Brandi]

Ohh what is Qi gong?

[jyyanks]

Ohh what is Qi gong?

http://www.qigonghealing.com/qigong/whatis.html

Qui gong is amazing. I've taken a couple of classes and its so relaxing and calming. I'm currently taking yoga but its not your traditional yoga -its more like qui gong in that it focuses on core energy (qui), breathing and meditation. Its been a great stress relief for me.

[Brandi]

I love knitting! I would highly suggest getting the book "Stitch and Bit*h" it is what I learned from and is the best book! I would like to learn to spin my own as well!

[tulip]

What a great idea, Brandi. I'll have to think of something totally new to do...hmmmm....I'll get back to you.

[Velocivixen]

Maybe learn to knit. There's a fabulous shop called knit Purl in Portland that has classes and sells wonderful, natural yarns from all over the world. I have taken felting classes there before. My grandma taught me basic knitting in the third grade, but I forgot.

[marni]

Maybe learn to knit. There's a fabulous shop called knit Purl in Portland that has classes and sells wonderful, natural yarns from all over the world. I have taken felting classes there before. My grandma taught me basic knitting in the third grade, but I forgot.

go one better, learn to handspindle your own yarn, then knit with your own handspun. It is very rewarding, and gives you absolute control over color, texture, fiber blend, loft and tightness of twist. Plus it is very soothing, basically portable and it is often cheaper spin your own yarn than buy it.

Marni, who does that, and sometimes weaves with it as well.

marni

[tulip]

Knitting is a wonderful winter activity. I know how to do basic knitting, but taking a class and knitting a sweater would be fun. I've been learning upholstery this year, so that could count as my new thing, but I want something else for the winter. I've always wanted to learn the fiddle. Not sure my dog would be too pleased, though.

[Brandi]

I love cooking Indian food!

Mahur Jaffrey's books are very good ( I have Flavor's of India). I like the book a lot because it not only has recipes, but it also talks about the different areas of India, the cultures and cuisines. It doesn't hurt that the recipes are A+ too - most of my favorites came from there.

Looking up cook book's right now and will add that one or two or three to it!