Knit your own Monk!

Knit your very own Brother Cadfael

I know, the fictional Cadfael resided at Shrewsbury Abbey, but I couldn't resist the header.

These guys below are currently on display in a Knitted Monk exhibition at Tewkesbury Abbey (Gloucester, UK). More information is available here. 

What's best, there is a free knitting pattern, which can be accessed here. I'm sure donations are very welcome. :-) 

Knitted Monk Exhibition, Tewkesbury Cathedral, February 2018

So, now there are really no excuses not to knit your very own Cadfael...or even a whole monastery.

Another Lentil Recipe: Red Lentil Curry with Pumpkin, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts...and whatever else I could find in the fridge

Unlike my baking experiment with red lentils, this was a rather more pleasant lentil experience...

Vegan Red Lentil and Pumpkin Curry

Red lentil stews are a failsafe, and during my three-week elimination diet, they were a staple. Stews are filling, flavoursome and suitable for all those with restrictive dietary requirements. In my case, this means gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free. 

Gluten-free Baking with Lentils: The Quest for a Recipe that Works

My quest to find wholesome, dairy, egg, gluten and soy-free recipes continues. This morning I once again tried to master the art of baking with soaked red lentils and, once again, I failed. 

Gluten-free baking with lentils - Savoury Lentil Muffins

Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies - gluten, egg and dairy free recipe

I was celebrating my first week on an elimination diet and ended up concocting my own version of vegan sweet potato brownies. 

In addition to staying dairy and egg-free, I am also trying to cut out / reduce wheat, gluten, unfermented soy and caffeine. Strictly speaking, I should also cut out sugar. But hey (!), we all have our cheat days. 

Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies (gluten, dairy and egg-free)