The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Dahl Toasted Sandwiches

    I know I have blogged of the wonders, and probably to the despair of foodies worldwide, but these are magnificent. I love this recipe for a simple red lentil dahl, it’s a vegetarian curry.  It’s super simple to make (just keep the heat down low and stir, stir, stir).  And it has a taste beyond… Read more

  • Back on Track

    It’s been a long road to recovery back here, and a longer road to being able to write about food so much!  For so long food became the enemy…. something that I had to bribe my husband to try again, or convince him to eat or drink.  At least food has reached a happy medium… Read more

  • All the Noms….

    Tonight was a rush…. with costumes to sew for tomorrow, and basically not very interested in eating, this was all about rushing, and eating what was available. Here we have some home grown lettuce with homemade yogurt, and home grown blackberries, a birds nest of spaghetti with sauce in the birdy, carrots, felafel patties and… Read more

  • Happy Day Biscuits

    Tomorrow is the staff baking competition at school.  The competition is fierce, and I may never live down the “Cake in a box” incident of 2003.  So, I have to go all out.  Last year when we did Cakes, I made a five layer rainbow cake with 2 layers of icing. This year I was… Read more

  • On REALLY Fresh Fruit

    I have been away- she says, somewhat apologetically…. Not really. Those of you aware of my other interests, will know of my love of travel.  This time I managed to take the whole family to Tonga and Fiji.  The weather was amazing and the sights spectacular.  However, the highlight was totally the fresh food! Everywhere… Read more

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