Crocheted bikinis, green tea ‘pastillas,’ ‘chicharon’ fries

Also–Mi Casa’s Grapefruit and Eucalyptus

Spray leaves kitchen smelling fresh CROCHETED DOILIES, coasters, goblet slip- ons, glass holders, pretty scallop- edged linen placemats, mug and pitcher covers— these are just some of the things Krinoche makes.

Krinoche is a company set up by sisters Vicky and Venice Valdez. They formed a group of women to revive crocheting.

Crocheting was a thriving cottage industry in Laguna in the ’ 60s. Today, the Valdezes’ company employs 50 crochet experts.

According to the sisters, each product they sell is a labor of love. Seeing how intricate each piece is, we don’t doubt that.

There’s something for everyone—a shawl, a bag, or head or hair accessories. The company can also custommake anything.

If table accessories do not excite you, maybe a crocheted bikini would?

Call and visit between today and Aug. 31 for Krinoche’s pre- Christmas sale, during which everything is 50- percent off ( tel. 0917- 8863210).

Aida Garcia takes pride in her trail mixes—a nutritious mix of nuts and dried fruit. The fact that she imports all kinds of fruits and nuts, and only in small quantities, guarantees freshness.

Her trail mix variants include Original, Trekker’s

Frutti

Nutti.