The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • 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

  • T-Bar Fruity-Nutty bars

    May the record show that I love Tupperware….. but I hate Tupperware parties…. with a burning passion.  However, my sister loves them. >.<  This means I get dragged along to buy Tupperware.  I was excited with the T-Bar maker thingy that was released, so I raced away and spent WAY too much on the plastic Read more

  • Wordless Wednesday: Lunch with Friends

    At the “Main Street Deli” in Greytown I miss these graduates, so much.  They gave of their all for the last 5 years, and have changed my life.  I love them, and I will miss them greatly.  Go forth and make the world a better place.  E kore e mimiti te aroha mōu. Read more

  • Breakfast Burritos

    I adore breakfast burritos, and finally made them myself.  It was a success beyond all measure. First….  Ingredients– Burrito wraps (2)– 2 eggs– Tablespoon milk– Chili flakes– Salt and Pepper – Olive oil– Grated carrot (to taste)– 4 grape tomatoes– BBQ or Chili sauce– Refried beans– Cheese– Sour cream 1.  Heat the burrito wraps in Read more

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