The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • 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

  • Thankful ploughmen….

    This week has been filled in the blogosphere with thanks, and it had me thinking.  What was I thankful for?  Well, I have a lot to be thankful for, but today especially, I have people to thank for who I am.  I worked at this amazing vineyard cafe at Muirlea Rise.  There I was the… Read more

  • Lentil and Chickpea Patties

    BBQ season is upon us, and as a vegetarian, this can be a daunting prospect.  These patties are terrific and tasty, can be BBQ’ed and used in burgers, or made smaller and eaten in a sandwich or wrap, or served as finger food with a yogurt dip. Ingredients 1 cup red lentils Vegetable stock cube… Read more

  • What’s Growing?

    With spring having sprung and summer just around the corner, the garden is finally looking half decent.  After a shocking last year, where very little actual care went into the garden, there were so many other things to do… this year is different.  I hope. Our best crops last year were easily the chilies and… Read more

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