What a week that was. Especially if, like most of the world you are watching the World Cup. Being a Brit in America and having an inate interest in the Footy is ..well.. interesting. Every bodega and gas station has the game running on their tv's as the employees are inevitably not from the US - and for a brief moment I have bonded with every gas station attendant and Bodega owner I encountered through this past week. But enough about the football, and more on what my fave blogs have been talking about this past week. (oh, you might notice that there are a few new blogs added to my blog roll - I do add them very slowly - but only because I choose those which are the best imo.).

<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O8hLdnQVDkk/TBwS1D4Xi2I/AAAAAAAABBs/MbKoeIxuSKM/s1600/beretta+gnocchi.JPG" alt="Gnocchi at Beretta" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: foodie
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://porkandchocolate.blogspot.com/">pork and chocolate</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/00615367473576014389">Sherry</a>
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://porkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2010/06/beretta.html">Beretta</a>

You can always count on Sherry for some honest to goodness drool worthy food shots and 'real' restaurant reviews. The gnocchi pictured above is just one of the many  drool worthy offerings in last weeks review of restaurant <a href="http://www.berettasf.com/">Beretta</a> (just have a look at her shot of the<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O8hLdnQVDkk/TBwSjV6IiII/AAAAAAAABA8/nIvXl-Ys-IY/s1600/beretta+chocolate+gelato.JPG"> chocolate gelato</a>).
If you are planning to be in San Franscisco anytime soon, check out <a href="http://porkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2010/06/beretta.html">Sherry's review</a> and plan a trip to Beretta.


<img src="http://www.beciorpin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/choo-choo.jpg" alt="choo choo" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: designy
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://www.beciorpin.com/blog">beci orpins blog</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>: <a href="http://www.beciorpin.com/blog/?page_id=2">Designer-aire (as in extraordinaire), Beci Orpin</a>
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://www.beciorpin.com/blog/?p=1126">perfect saturday night</a>

I wish I could go on an eating tour of Australia - seriously. The eats out there are so good, fresh, yummy with a great pop of flavour. I make an effort to bookmark any and every eatery there that I come across - because one day that gastro road trip will become a reality. Case in point, <a href="http://www.cookie.net.au/">Cookie </a>mentioned on Beci Orpins blog last week. Cookie has the same head chef as choo choo - for whom Beci designed a logo - and one quick look at the menu had me salivating. 'Honey Cashews with coconut and chili' and 'bean curd rolls filled with daikon..' and more. <a href="http://www.cookie.net.au/">Check them out</a> if you are or will be going to Melbourne anytime soon!


<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kFh3BhNw0bE/TBhCRyrK0nI/AAAAAAAALzE/okBQNQ-GLjg/s1600/il_430xN.151417379.jpg" alt="perfect dress" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: fashiony
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://www.deargolden.blogspot.com/">dear golden</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>:<a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/05805270149790604401"> Lauren</a>
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://deargolden.blogspot.com/2010/06/seeing-some-red.html">seeing some red...
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Simply put the perfect dress for summer al fresco dining - all you need is a floppy at some big shades and a pair of red sandals! As of now its still<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49433554/vintage-1940s-hua-jan-pi-dress"> available</a> to buy!

<img src="http://media.dwell.com/images/314*314/POD-Giorgia-Ricci-Ceramic-Watering-Pot-A_plus-R.jpg" alt="funny pot" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: mags
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://www.dwell.com/blogs/">dwell</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>: none
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://www.dwell.com/products/josephine-ceramic-watering-pot.html">Josephine Ceramic Watering Pot</a>

Many times I have praised <a href="http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/06/16/kitchen-envy-oh-such-envy/">the kitchen garden</a> - a little herb pot or so here or there to keep the air fresh and be on hand to season whatever dish you are making - but when it comes to watering your kitchen herb garden - why use an old glass or mug when you can use this super funky watering can?! Designed by Giorgia Ricci this pot comes with three different colored lids that correspond and contrast with the color of the piece itself. Adorable!



<img src="http://www.poshchicago.com/assets/detail/PSH02125.jpg" alt="wooden pestle and mortar" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: vintage housewares
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://www.poshchicago.com/">p.o.s.h chicago</a>
<strong>blogger/owner</strong>: Jen
<strong>post/email/item i loved</strong>: <a href="http://www.poshchicago.com/product.asp?lt=d&amp;deptid=3077&amp;pfid=PSH02125">Vintage Hand-Turned Wooden Mortar And Pestle from Spain</a>

There is almost never a time when it is appropriate to cook without spices or herbs. At least in my opinion there isn't. I've been on the prowl for a good mortar for a while and have narrowed down my list. Now <a href="http://www.poshchicago.com">POSH Chicago</a> gives me reason to increase that list with the above offering. More so for its aesthetic value than perhaps practicality I am in love with this thing!


*blogships is a rip on an email I got that opened with ' what's cooking my friendships?'

<i>all images from the respective blogs mentioned</i>