Vote Now for EvinOK.com in Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards 2016

by Evin // August 17, 2016 // No Comments

I am honoured to have earned a place on the 2016 Blog Shortlist for the Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards. I started EvinOK five years ago to share my creative adventures and crafty projects, as well as my recipes and knitting patterns. It... Continue reading →

Pretty In Pink: A Tale of Two Pink Knit Child Cardigans

by Evin // August 9, 2016 // No Comments

It was the best of times, it was the warmest of times – because she had two pink cardigans to wear this girl was never cold. Marseille knit her niece two different cardigans in happy shades of pink so we... Continue reading →

Squash Without the Squish: Deliciously Simple Zucchini Recipes

by Evin // July 27, 2016 // No Comments

Spring is like a feast for the eyes and for the palette. There are so many wonderful fruits and vegetables to enjoy! One of my all-time favorites is zucchini squash, also known as courgette on this side of the pond.... Continue reading →

Sun-dried Tomato Mascarpone Cream Sauce with Pasta & Chicken

by Evin // July 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

This is a favorite at our dining table and the results seem like more effort than actually went into it. Any pasta works for this, though we like it with penne because it restricts the splash issues that come from... Continue reading →

Buffalo Mascarpone Chicken

by Evin // July 1, 2016 // No Comments

What possessed me to pair the elegant creamy Italian-inspired mascarpone cheese with the rough and tumble Buffalo wing sauce? Well, they ARE two of my favorite foods on Earth. I honestly and truly believe that chicken is just a vehicle... Continue reading →

Knitting the Little Bubbles Baby Set by Nina Isaacson

by Evin // June 28, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back with another post about yet another amazing thing my friend Marseille has knit. She knit the Little Bubbles Baby Set by Nina Isaacson from Baby Talk eBook using Knit Picks Comfy Sport in Flamingo and Blackberry with 3.25mm (3US) knitting needles. There are two things that make this pattern... Continue reading →

Knitting a Lasting BSJ (Baby Surprise Jacket)

by Evin // June 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

I love knitting items for children because they are fairly quick knits, use a reasonable amount of yarn, and tend to get worn A LOT because parents always think kids need another layer of warmth. My friend Marseille likes knitting for her... Continue reading →

Knitting Petal by Michele Wang in Lorna’s Laces

by Evin // May 31, 2016 // No Comments

I just can’t get enough of knitting for babies and children. I love creating special gifts for my friends’ children especially and my friend Marseille loves knitting for her nieces and nephew. One cardigan she knit for her niece was the Petal by Michele Wang from BT... Continue reading →

Knitting My Wish by Laura Linneman

by Evin // May 10, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back with a fun post about my friend Marseille’s knitting and this time it’s a striped shawl! The pattern is My Wish by Laura Linneman from La La’s Knits and she knit it with Kauni Wool 8/2 Effektgarn on 4.5mm (7US) knitting needles. The entire shawl took her... Continue reading →

Kentucky Derby Memories and Mint Julep Cookies

by Evin // May 4, 2016 // No Comments

Over a decade ago, I went to my friend D’s graduation in Lexington, Kentucky the weekend of the world-famous Kentucky Derby horse race. It fell on the same weekend as Cinco de Mayo as well as a U2 concert and... Continue reading →

Knitting the Cradle Me Baby Blanket

by Evin // April 26, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back with another post about my friend Marseille‘s knitting projects. Today, I’m focusing on her classic and lasting baby blanket for her nephew. The pattern Marseille followed was Cradle Me by Anne Hanson from Knitspot. She used the 100% Merino Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash® Sport for the project... Continue reading →

Enjoy! Food You’ll Love by Sheila Kiely

by Evin // April 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

Sometimes as a blogger, I get to meet amazing and inspiring people. Back in 2010 when I worked on the Goodall’s Modern Irish Cookbook, I met a few dozen such individuals who continue to inspire me with their work. One... Continue reading →

Cork Blogger Goody Bags are Epic

by Evin // April 15, 2016 // No Comments

I recently attended a Cork Blogger Afternoon Tea event and the goody bags were astounding! Now, this is a strange post because I have to admit I don’t know how to use most of the things in the goody bags... Continue reading →

Family Baking Day! Cookies with Jeni, the Clonfadda Chef

by Evin // April 14, 2016 // No Comments

There is nothing quite like the chance to bake with a good friend, except maybe baking with my son. Oh wait, what about baking with everyone together? Yes. Three cheers for family baking day! That’s just what we did! We... Continue reading →

Knitting a Blessing Christening Hat

by Evin // April 7, 2016 // No Comments

And because Marseille is one of my closest friends, here’s another post bragging about her talent and showing one of her knitting projects. Today’s post is about an exquisite Baptismal Hat as Marseille explained was “made for my tiny niece, to keep her little... Continue reading →

Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016: Every Last Detail

by Evin // April 1, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is one of those posts that is a bit of a tell-all. I’m sharing photos of everything I did, ate, and bought at Edinburgh Yarn Festival (minus the items destined to be gifts). So, be prepared because this long... Continue reading →

Treating Myself to Golden Leaf Earrings from J.K.W. Outlet on Etsy

by Evin // March 30, 2016 // No Comments

I was looking for something to treat myself (see this post on the background of this Etsy shopping spree), and noticed J.K.W. Outlet, a charming Etsy shop right here in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of a few sister... Continue reading →

From Sacred Cake on Etsy, Elegance like Anna Wintour’s necklaces

by Evin // March 29, 2016 // 2 Comments

For three years now, I’ve been admiring the jewellery handcrafted by Sacred Cake on Etsy. Sacred Cake takes vintage components to create bespoke necklaces in the traditional style, much like true vintage necklaces, like Anna Wintour’s necklaces. This is classic without being... Continue reading →

Smudge Yarns Gradient Set from First Yarn Club Instalment

by Evin // March 28, 2016 // 2 Comments

Sometimes I forget that Etsy has everything, then they remind me. No really, they emailed me and asked if I wanted to go on an Etsy shopping spree. Evidently, the creative masterminds over at Etsy love my blog and how I... Continue reading →

Jamaican Beef Patty Recipe & Bridal Shower Menu

by Evin // March 26, 2016 // No Comments

Today, I threw my best friend Arlene a bridal shower and because she’s Jamaican, we decided on a tropical theme for the menu. Before I show you the menu all written down, let’s peek at the table! Menu: Signature cocktail:... Continue reading →