The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccine

    Those of you who have been following for a while will know that feeding the man here is…. Challenging! But since recovering from chemo and colon cancer, he is at least trying new foods, and even will eat pasta. Usually I make this without the bacon, but he skipped breakfast and begged for meat. It Read more

  • Wordless Wednesday: When we get fed

    Sometimes people just surprise the class, and I am never one to shy away.  A fantastic way of ending a tough day in the classroom. Read more

  • Apple Pies… in the apple!

    So, I saw these apple pies cooked in whole apples on pinterest.  It was great.  So, I tried to make them myself…. and it was delicious! Firstly, you will need apples.  I went with 4.  Because I am not patient.  (and I have 4 large ramekin dishes).  I chopped the tops off (well, 2 I Read more

  • Individual Lasagne all set for Lunch

    I’ve been a bad blogger of late…. in fact, since I had my technology stolen from my car.  However, my cooking and lunches have actually been better than… well…. usual. 2013 was MEANT to be the year of eating well…. but generally it has become the year of eating a lot.  And I am okay Read more

  • Deconstructed Breakfast – Muffin Tin

    This weeks muffin tin was my take on cereal……. just because breakfast is my favourite meal of the day.  Imagine this with a glass of milk. Diced peaches in juice, strawberries, mixed nuts with cranberries and baby-mellows.  And a couple of random koalas for good measure. Read more

  • Wordless Wednesday: The Last Supper

    These were my graduating seniors on their last lesson, ever…. Why not re-make the last supper? Read more

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