Archive for April, 2008

Messy Vegetarian Upgrade?

Hello everyone! I'm sure you'll notice a few changes around here, what with a new layout and all. Please excuse the little bumps and kick-aside-able roadblocks if there are any (I trust you'll tell me if there are), and please let me know what you think! Also, huge apologies to anyone who tried to access the site this morning when we were down. There was an ...

Felines and Fennel. What a Combination.

My Abel and Cole order came this morning and as I still can't get my head around the fact that Duncan likes to sample everything in sight, I carelessly left the box sitting out on the sofa. It turns out Duncan likes raw fennel, and here's proof: Last night I caught him as he took a bite of wood out of the corner of ...

Earth Day Shopping Totes and Mugs

For the eco-friendly folk out there, check out these great tote bags and coffee cups. A great way to reduce your use of disposable items, you can use these trendy tote bags for your shopping, library books, and as a way to make an environmental statement. Likewise, the mugs make a great replacement for disposable paper cups. One Less Plastic Bag Tote...

Top 5 Mother’s Day Gifts For Moms Who Like to Cook

Admittedly this post is aimed at Americans. For those who don' t know, the United Kingdom celebrates Mother's Day in March, a couple of months before the US (Father's Day is, however, the same date). I cannot tell you what confusion this brought me when I first moved to this country. Once a year I would panic it had suddenly become Mother's Day and I hadn't as ...

I Like Asparagus, too

When I received my first Abel and Cole delivery, the cat Duncan was naturally curious of its contents. "Eh," I thought, "raw vegetables. I'm safe leaving them on the counter." Wrong. Duncan, or so it seems, really likes asparagus. Way to go, nar-cat.

Get Organised! Free Printable To Do List

I was searching the internets just now for some cute and free all-around printable lists, something for shopping, chores, and basic everyday tasks. I couldn't find a thing I liked, so I decided to throw together my own and share it with my readers! The usual applies (right click --> save as...) I made this blank printable list, featuring a lined paper (looseleaf) background ...

Crispy Tofu Cutlets With Blood Orange and Fennel Salsa

This vegan recipe is a real treat, with powerful flavours and filled with fabulous textures. Served as an appetiser or as a main meal, this is an incredibly simple concoction I think should be added to the list of easy gourmet vegetarian recipes (what is "gourmet" anyway? Pretty food with big flavours? Time in the kitchen? Hmmm)....

Twitter Updates for Today

Sounds like it's a good thing I stock up on this stuff when I'm in Vietnam! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7340005.stm #

Twitter Updates for Today

Delia's salt overload. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7328594.stm Drives me nuts when professionals do stuff like this. #

Domestic Bliss Retro Cotton Tea Towel

If you're looking for funky tea towels or hand towels, then Etsy is a great place to start your search. I am loving this retro vintage print, featuring domestic divas from old fashioned advertising art (I love the ad art from the 1930s-1950s and have my own collection of the images)! It's available from the US, but the creator claims they will ship elsewhere. Want to look closer ...