Fun knitterly things and tea...

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Happy Sunday!

 

 

How was your week? Before going further, thank you so much for all your brilliant work lunch ideas! I tried a "recipe" from Rebecca and will share below in case you missed it in the comments. I am going to try a few more in the coming weeks-thank you!

 

 

Finally some fun knitterly news, I finished some socks. Whoo hoo! I have to say I have knit with some beautiful yarns and of those many I thought were "so me", but this yarn sings to my knitting heart.

 

 

These are a plain vanilla sock. The yarn is LYNAI yarns in the color Ginny. Fun fact (or not), if the yarn is Harry Potter themed...I will buy it.  The pink toe is Madeline Tosh Sock in the color Carnation. 

New socks (top pic) have already been cast on. Possible to have 2 pairs finished in one month? Let's hope so.

 

 

On to not so knitty, but a great companion. Tea! I received a couple of inquiries about this fun tea bag holder that I use for my loose leaf tea. This fun accessory is from STASH teas and I cannot tell you how brilliant I think it is.  Takes my tea drinking enjoyment to another level.

 

 

Thanks to a very kind and generous  Camille from STASH, I am able to give away 3 of these fun brewing helpers to 3 of you.  Each package contained 40 filter bags with 1 tea bag holder. I will also throw in some loose leaf tea to help you get your brew on. Thank you so much Camille and STASH! In the comments just let me know you would like to win one and I will draw 3 winners on Sunday the 21st and contact the winners via email. This giveaway is open world-wide.

Back to the lovely lunch idea from Rebecca:

 On Sunday, or at some point ahead of time I like to cook several boneless, skinless chicken breasts up. First, I cut the raw chicken into bite size cubes, and then put them in a saute pan with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Cook them until they are just starting to brown and then add balsamic vinegar, rather generously, enough to make sure all the pieces get thoroughly coated. Cook a few minutes longer on medium high heat, stirring so all pieces absorb the vinegar on all sides and it just starts to carmelize. I then stash the cooked chicken in the fridge and on workday mornings, I put a cup and a half or so of mixed frozen vegetables (I like the california mix or a stir fry mix) in a microwavable container, add a handful of the cooked chicken and pop it in my lunch box. In another little container, I take a 1/4 c or so of shredded cheese, mozzarella or cheddar usually, but whatever you like. AT lunchtime, I microwave the veg/chicken for a couple minutes until the vegetables are heated through, sprinkle with the cheese and toss. Yummy, super easy, and filling. You can change things up with different add-ins with the chicken, garlic, different spices etc. Play around and see what you like.

 

What would I do without you all? Thank you for stopping by despite my lateness in replies and for sharing bits of yourself with me.

Have the best day today and enjoy a sweet tune. :)

 

 

 

XO,

Andi

Comments

[Knitnonthefloor]

Love that idea for the tea! Simple!

[Loretta Tassoni]

just happened upon your blog!!!! trying to survive the humidity in Rhode Island, one more day of it before it cools down.
i LOVE your blog!!!! So much useful information on everything. A knitting blog which includes recipes and knitting advice? Who could ask fir more:)
i'd be thrilled to win the tea treat. what an awesome idea. i'll certainly share the Stash web site tea drinking friends.
Thank you soooo much for all the help you offer.

[Bridget]

Those socks are some of the prettiest I've seen, and I love the pink toe you added!

Count me in on the tea giveaway. :-)

[Maureen]

What a wonderful idea these filter bags are. My husband and I love tea and have a great quantity of loose tea and the tea ball we have are ones that has seen much better days. These look like the solution for us. I have not seen anything like this before. I enjoy the flavor of the Stash tea that we have.
Thank you for the opportunity to be included in this.

[Anna Jane]

Please count me in for this lovely giveaway! And my goodness those socks with the pink toes - definitely going to have to recreate those cuties for myself - love them!!

[Sherry]

Love the socks and would love to win that tea holder!

[Maria]

Would love to try your tea brewing helper. Look forward to Sunday's to read your blog. Thank you

[Sue J]

Congratulations on your new socks. They are so pretty. The Carnation toes are just made for those socks!

The colors on the pair you have just cast on are gorgeous! They remind me of Australian ringneck parrots. Made me smile and brought back some great memories of Fred, my ringneck, that I had when I was growing up.

I've just had a look on the STASH website...oh my! Such yummy looking teas! I can see some leaf tea and a teapot in my near future from there. I'd love to be in the drawing for the one cup filters, what a clever idea!

[Susan]

Love the tea holders! These would make a nice addition to my office since the tea ball becomes quite messy! Thank you for offering!

[DrLeonesse]

Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I'd love to throw my hat in the ring for that one.

[danielle]

Tried looking for that on Stash tea = wasnt looking for it properly I guess. I would dearly love to win one of your gifties!
Love both your socks - the newly cast on and the finished!

[Gretchen]

Love your blog and enjoy coming here every Sunday. Would love to be entered in the drawing.

[Mary Beth]

Socks and tea ... that's why I enjoy your blog!

[Peggy]

What a well-timed contest! I've just received my very first order from Stash (not only teas but a teapot and some crystallized honey) and placed my second order. I love that website and I'm so grateful that you have been letting us know about it. I'd love to try the one cup filters - those haven't made it to my shopping cart (yet.)

[Barb Langlois]

Love your blog and admire your knitting. The tea filters and holder are brilliant. What a delight it would be too win! Like the lunch idea also...chicken and balsamic....yum!

[Absoknittinglutely]

I have been admiring your tea filters in previous posts so, yes, I would love to win some! I love loose leaf tea and have a little tea drawer at work. If I win, it would be a classy addition to my stash. Thanks for the giveaway!

[tchild5]

I look forward to reading your blog every Sunday and seeing your socks, teas and mugs. I would appreciate being included in the STASH tea filters drawing. Thank you.

[Jessica]

That tea bag holder is so unique! I'd like to be part of the giveaway. :)

[Susan Wetherall]

I brew tea in a small pot but would like a chance to win those filters for work.Socks are gorgeous.

[Julie T/MI]

What a fun tea filter! I would love to win these for my daughter and her British husband! Great gift idea!

[Denine]

The tea bag holder is lovely! Would love to win it!

[Abbie]

I so look forward to your posts every Sunday...there is something so calming and simple about the wording and the pictures that adds to the idea of a day of rest. I love seeing what new mug/tea cup you pick for the day and had no idea there were so many amazing and varied flavor of tea! (Here in South Texas it's typically "sweet" or "unsweet," and most assuredly iced!) I'd love to try out this fun little gadget...thanks for offering the chance to win!

[Bertha Mallard]

OH, I would love to win a tea bag holder. Such a unique way to enjoy my afternoon cup of tea. Thanks for opportunity to win.

[Mary]

Love the tea bag holder-please include me in the giveaway!

[mary]

Love reading your blog~~your socks are always so lovely and inspiring! Tea is my favorite and I would love to win the holder~what a great idea! Thank you.