Thrilled with some recent purchases

[Veronica]

I've bought some new things recentlt that I'm just delighted with.

The first was a bit of a splurge for our trip to the Azores.

The Patagonia cashmere hoody....

I wear this thing everywhere - in the morning when I get up over my jammies, on the bike on my morning commute, out to dinner. It's getting a lot of use.

The second thing is a pair of Timberland shoes. I got them from LL bean, but I don't see them on the website anymore. I like these because they are comfortable in the classroom and feel good on the bike. It's a rare shoe that has a stiff enough sole for riding and can be worn when you're on your feet all day.

Finally, I want to think SadieKate for turning me on to Brown Cow yogurt with cereal for breakfast. And aka_Kim for suggesting the light coffee flavor. I look forward to breakfast.

V.

[SadieKate]

Finally, I want to think SadieKate for turning me on to Brown Cow yogurt with cereal for breakfast. And aka_Kim for suggesting the light coffee flavor. I look forward to breakfast.

V.

And, I thought you'd be thrilled with discovering that fungus in quiche can be good.

[Veronica]

And, I thought you'd be thrilled with discovering that fungus in quiche can be good.

That too! I need the name of the bakery so I can make a special trip some weekend.

[SadieKate]

It's our local grocery, Nugget. It think there is one in Vacaville. Just try Portobella mushrooms. They're good in marinara over polenta also. Happy to broaden your eating horizons; you've certainly expanded my cycling experiences.

[slinkedog]

And crimini mushrooms are baby portobellas if you don't want to deal with such a big 'shroom.

Portobella burgers are SO yummy!!

I saw that cashmere hoodie in the Patagonia catalog and am drooling over it. Hmmmmm... new bike computer or cashmere hoodie for Christmas? Decisions, decisions.

[Veronica]

Well my theory... you NEED a bike computer. So you should buy it. The hoodie would make a great gift from your honey 'cause it's warm and snuggly.

Or one could be from your kids and one from your honey.

V.

[snapdragen]

Brown Cow yogurt is the best! I eat that with a handfull of Kashi Go Lean Crunch for breakfast.

[Pedal Wench]

Brown Cow yogurt is the best! I eat that with a handfull of Kashi Go Lean Crunch for breakfast.

Handful? I love this stuff so much that I eat a troughful. Kinda negates the health benefits...

[Adventure Girl]

Handful? I love this stuff so much that I eat a troughful. Kinda negates the health benefits...

This is very much along the lines of Jobob's new signature line: How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it's no longer a healthy choice?

[shewhobikes]

Now you've got me all wound up over the cashmere hoody! I checked it out online and it looks SO comfy and soft and pretty. My visa card is burning a hole in my pocket. But tell me, do you really have to handwash it? I hate handwashing stuff. would rather just pay the $ to dryclean. Maybe I'm lazy but it seems to take forever to wash a jacket or sweater, roll it in a towel, try to shape it to dry flat, yada, yada. So fill us in on the cleaning part...

[Veronica]

The beauty of natural materials like wool and cashmere is that they don't retain odors when allowed to air out after wearing.

Usually I can wear a sweater 5 -6 times before the air drying doesn't work. Even my wool or cashmere bike jerseys can be worn a couple of times.

I refuse to handwash. I throw mine in the machine - sometimes on gentle sometimes not - and hang on them on a towel rack to dry. And I use regular detergent. I haven't lost a sweater to washing yet.

V.

[limewave]

I'm envious of your cashmere hoody.
I'm having serious shopping withdrawals. I can't wait to not be pregnant any more so clothes can fit again!

[DirtDiva]

The fine merino (a la icebreaker) is fantastic! Great for layering. Looks good. Goes in the washing machine no worries - I've got enough of the stuff to shove it all in on a wool wash, but if you fork out the cash for the decent fabric (*sigh* it was nice living in the same town as the Snowy Peak factory and their outlet sales), it does just fine in an ordinary wash too.

[Veronica]

Maybe you could wear it unzipped until post pregnancy

V.