The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Shocking! So long gone….

    Well, it has been a while.  And, while I have been continuing to eat, it has been crazy here. It all started with the ‘saving money’ for the big overseas experience.  The plan was Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong this winter, and summering in Europe and the UK.  Sounds amazing doesn’t it….. Read more

  • Soon I shall be back….

    I haven’t blogged my lunch recently, and I should mention why, rather than have you all thinking I am ignoring you. There was an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.  I’m not in Christchurch, but I have spent a lot of time there.  It is weird to see places I went to lying in rubble.  And Read more

  • Ambrosia on the run

    This was a lunch from last week- it feels like a LIFETIME ago!  The start of year is so busy! Basically we have a simple egg and pasta salad, whipped up with garden greens, a pottle of ‘travel ambrosia’ (those long-time followers will be well aware of my desire for the perfect ambrosia for lunch).  Read more

  • Muffin Tin Monday – No theme…. ‘cept veges

    As you all should know, this is my year of eating better.  I have been…. ummmm…. wavering a little in the heat!  And my other writing projects have taken over my computer time (sorry)… And my house is being painted (does the work EVER end?) But, here was my muffin tin: 1.  Beetroot umbrellas2.  Corn Read more

  • Banana and Apple Pancakes

    This morning I felt like banana pancakes…. but I got a bit carried away with the making…. and actually, these are better. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 egg beaten 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 Read more

  • So, what’s going on???

    It’s been busy around here in the last week.  Busy in a good way. The garden is back in shape after the jaunt to New Caledonia.  I’m not sure why all the berries decided to stop growing while we were away, but methinks the sister who was meant to do the watering probably forgot.  The Read more

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