this week in my kitchen :: blog hop + blogiversary + giveaway!

 

In my kitchen:

 

Yes, this IS last week's blueberry buckle, although it IS this week's picture of it, which shows how long it will keep. Trust me, it's still moist and yummy.  I know because I ate that whole big piece and left Freddy only a couple crumbs.  (hee hee....he wasn't happy either, and kept looking to PapaGeek to put down HIS plate.  Can you believe PapaGeek opted for a Klondike bar over this?  Freddy couldn't believe it, either!) Anyway, there is the recipe!

 

 

Zucchini (or courgette!...a new word for me.  I'm using it all the time.  No one here knows what I'm talking about!  Would you like some courgette?  Sometimes it hard to give away zucchini....but courgettes!)  I PROMISE you...these were NOT in the garden yesterday.  One day I'm thinking about actually BUYING one....the next, I have enough to share.  So the kitchen goes into its zucchini mode...

zucchini boats:

  

 

 

 this is the 'cute' tool...

but guess which is the most useful one? (for grating nutmeg, not for grating the zucchini!)

for....zucchini bread. 

 

 

also known as zucchini blogiversary cake!

 

 

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Three (3!!!) years ago today, I hit the 'publish' button (twice--oops!) for the first time.  I thought I was going to be 'journaling' my knitting life for myself; I thought this would force me to be just a bit more creative, a little less of a copycat, and to branch out into other arty pursuits.  I was wrong.  Along the journaling journey I've met so many amazing knitters, gardeners, writers, photographers, foodies, and artists who have not only inspired me (I've now elevated myself to copycat-extraordinaire), but who have become my friends.  Little did I know then that THIS is the real reason for blogging.

So, thank you all....for spending time in my space, but most of all, for commenting and letting me get to know you and your blog (if you have one). 

But what to give away?  Obviously, something I've made.  Something wooly, but not yarn. (See, I realize some people who read this don't actually knit!!)  Something useful to anyone, but still usable by crafty people.  

 

I couldn't come up with anything other than the pincushion. 

(The pattern is Cearnog by Tammy Eigeman Thompson.  Cearnog is an Irish word, meaning 'square', although after a lot of seaching I found it could also mean 'polygon'.  I personally think it ended up looking like a star.....and anyone who comes back post after post after post to read about !KNITTING!  is most definitely a 'star' in my world.)

 

To be entered, just simply leave a comment!  

The giveaway will close next Thursday, August 21.  Good luck everyone.

 

 

joining Heather for this week in my kitchen.

 

Comments

[Jan Doss]

I've been reading your blog every weekday morning before my work day starts for a couple of years now(and catch up on the weekend entries on Monday morning!). You are such an amazing knitter! I knit a lot too but not as intuitively as you. So many blogs are by younger women (who are knitters also) and who have the usual "children issues". I look forward to your posts because you and I are closer to the same age with more similar situations. Keep it up! Of course, I'd love to win the give away -- the pincushion is a wonderful piece of knitting!

[Jodie]

Happy anniversary! Thanks for helping me feed my knitting obsession! :)

[Katrine]

I am so happy I stumbled to your blog a long time ago. I admire your work so much and your blog is so entertaining! Thank you for sharing not just your knitting, but your life with us. It and you are such a treat!

[Flora Mae Roszel]

Happy Anniversary my friend! Your blog is a blessing to so many and YOU are a blessing to me! Flora Mae

[ladycordelia]

Love the pin cushion. I'm not much of a knitter these days, but a pin cushion is always useful around here.
Happy Anniversary!

[Chris]

Why wouldn't people come back to read about !KNITTING!? It's the best thing to read about. Love the pin cushion!

[Laura]

I would LOVE your recipe for the zucchini boats, please and thank you!

[lizzi]

I think you are a bit of a star yourself!

[Tracey]

Happy blog anniversary. Those sneaky zucchini, flowering and growing so big overnight, but they are great for boat and bread.

I love the pin cushion and would love to have my name entered.

[karen]

Happy anniversary!!! Seems like I've known you forever but I guess not right ? May you have tons more blissful blogging years :)

[Camilla]

Lovely giveaway- very creative way of making a pincushion!
I for one am happy that I found you thru Yarn along....I think your blog is "star worthy" always something fun and interesting to read.
Happy blogiversary!

[Michelle B.]

Congratulations! Here's to many more years! I've really enjoyed reading your blog since I found it a few months back.

[Wanda]

It has a been a pleasure getting to know you Steph! I count you among one of my closest blogging friends:)

[Sonia Ayo]

I too love your blog. Just last week I recommended it to a friend. You continue to inspire me with your creativity in so many areas!Happy blogiversary! The pin cushion is darling!

[Caffeine Girl]

Happy anniversary. I've been reading your blog for a while now and it never fails to inspire me!

Don't enter me for the giveaway. I've won a couple lately and wouldn't want to be a giveaway hog!

[Amber Zona]

I love your blog! Happy Blogiversary! I would like you to email me a piece of that leftover blueberry buckle please......

[Deb]

Happy 3rd Anniversary! This is my first visit here, and actually, my first time participating in the Kitchen Blog Hop. I wish I had some of the over-abundant zucchini everyone says they have. Our vines for 3 years now have the squash vine borer. I'm trying to eradicate it, but it's hard! So the zucchini dies out quickly.

Your blogiversary cake is just perfect, too,. I'd love to be entered for your delightful knitting giveaway.

[Anne at Shintangle Studio]

Congratulations, Steph! That's a milestone to be proud of. One of these days I'm going to go right back to the beginning and read all the way through your blog posts . . .

[Marcela : Naturally Fun Days]

Congratulations on your anniversary, your beautiful photos. Thank you so much for sharing. I think the blueberry buckle is going to be next in our oven. Looks delicious!

[Colleen]

Happy Blogiversary! I love reading your blog. So many yummy things to admire (both knitted and edible) and I have been lusting after those little pin cushions since they first appeared in the corner of a photo. Would love to have one for my sewing room.

[Chris M]

I love reading your blog and am very inspired by your projects. Case in point: the Celtic pillow. I had it queued for a long time, and seeing how quickly you put it together got me clicking on my own needles. I finished the front in two days and am working on the back. If not for you, it would still be just in my queue! Happy blogiversary!

[Debra]

Happy Blog anniversary! I love checking in with your blog to see your lovely knitting, beautiful photos and hearing your charming life stories.
I am a relatively new reader but you have become a "first stop" blog read for me.
So funny as in my leisurely backward read of all of your previous posts, I just yesterday got to the Blueberry Buckle post from October 2011 and thought, "I need to make that soon"
And now this morning there it is again!
I guess it's a sign
:)

[Tracy]

Happy blogiversary, Steph! It's been about a year since I discovered your FAB creative place here, and not least FAB YOU!! I'm so glad! :o)Your creative journeys are a joy to share. LOVELY pincushion. So sweet with a giveaway. YUM...blueberry buckle...Funnily enough I have blueberries at my place today too! Maybe I should make this?! Fun kitchen gadgets. Will cake be included with the pincushion win? ;o) ((HUGS))

[Jenna K]

3 years! Wow!!! I love the knitting blog world and that it is such a big, fun community. Thanks for sharing your courgettes :) Happy 3 Year Anniversary!!

[tanna]

I'm so glad you hit that publish button (twice)!!! Happy Anniversary! It is a pleasure to know you, Stephanie. Pure pleasure. =)

Now, could you help out with organizing my out of control stash??? LOL! Looks like you have it figured out! Congratulations on 3 years!! blessings ~ tanna