Mascarpone Chicken and Irish Cheddar Bake with Vine-ripened Tomatoes

October 1, 2016 // No Comments

Inspired by Herb Chicken Crumble, my 2010 entry in Chef Factor, and a low-carb low-gluten spring craving, we chose some fresh ingredients and picked up the chicken at the English Market then crafted a sweet yet savory dinner that has good flavor. Originally, we... Continue reading →

Making a Butterfly with Felt and Pipe Cleaners

September 19, 2016 // No Comments

I love sharing my passion for crafts with my son LB and try to have our projects be approachable enough that he can take the lead with successful results. One such project was making a butterfly with felt and pipe cleaners.... Continue reading →

Travel Unravelled: Where I Went and Yarn I Bought

September 14, 2016 // No Comments

When I travel, I bring back three kinds of souvenirs: Christmas tree ornaments, iron-on patches, and yarn. Each Christmas, we are reminded of our adventures as we trim and admire the tree, Eventually, the patch collection will be handed down... Continue reading →

Start Your Day with an Easy Breakfast Soufflé

September 12, 2016 // No Comments

It’s a challenge to cook healthy nourishing meals when time is short in the morning, so my friend Julianne showed me how to make an Easy Breakfast Soufflé. So, here are the steps in photos along with the basic recipe. Easy... Continue reading →

So Much Yarn, So Little Time: Stash Busting

September 8, 2016 // 3 Comments

Six years ago, before I had my first child, I took out every ball, hank, skein, and cake of yarn in my home and put them in one place. And THIS is what I saw… This is about 250 skeins/balls/cakes of yarn. I... Continue reading →

What’s on the Horizon in Your Knitting Queue?

September 4, 2016 // No Comments

I have a seemingly never-ending queue of projects. I like my projects and the promise of a new creative challenge, but sometimes searching patterns for my next project is overwhelming. My Ravelry queue is culled regularly, yet… there are so many... Continue reading →

Spinach-Artichoke Dip Quiche

September 2, 2016 // No Comments

I love artichoke dips. Love them. Like Hot Artichoke & Pepper Cheese Dip or Spinach-Artichoke Cheese Dip, but when there needs to be an actual meal with protein I thought a quiche version would be nice. My friend Carlota gave me wonderful... Continue reading →

EvinOK.com is an Arts & Crafts / Interior Finalist in #LWIBloggies2016

August 31, 2016 // No Comments

I’m celebrating today. EvinOK is a Finalist in the 2016 Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards thanks to a strong public vote and the admiration of the judges. So, the only thing I can say now is… thank you. I’m so touched to have... Continue reading →

Madame Tricot’s Book “Delicatessen” and 3D Knitting Exhibit at Sibler in Zürich

August 27, 2016 // No Comments

This is a special post about a unique way knitting and crochet are used in window display. The photos were taken by Niall Twamley on his trip to Zurich and they’re enthralling! So, it all starts with a book, Madame Tricot “Delicatessen” and... Continue reading →

5 Projects and 5 Medals in the 2016 Ravellenic Games

August 23, 2016 // No Comments

Inevitably, the arrival, celebration, and completion of another Olympic Games means that there has been a Ravellenic Games. Ravellenics brings the Ravelry community together for self-set knitting and crochet challenges to be started and completed during the Olympic Games. Though... Continue reading →

Pokémon Go: Origin, Basics, and Strategy

August 18, 2016 // No Comments

Pokémon Go isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and macaron, but it can be a fun excuse to get out and take a walk. We’ve read some inspiring stories about how it has bridged social gaps and helped people make new... Continue reading →

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

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

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

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

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

July 1, 2016 // No Comments

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

Knitting the Little Bubbles Baby Set by Nina Isaacson

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)

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

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

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 →