The Summer 2011 issue of <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/">Sweet Paul magazine</a> has launched and like the previous issues, it retains it's high quality of impeccable styling, interesting reads and practical advice. From recipes for refreshing summer dips { pg 10-11 }, to an accidental ceramicist { pg 20-23 }  to some seriously stylin' food tools { page 30-31 } to re-purposing old vibrant cans in new ways { pg 134-141 }. Below are a few of my favourite articles:

<img src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP_June11_homemadesoda.jpg" alt="home made soda by sweet paul" />

I was immediately drawn to this article. During my trip to Dublin last year I frequented a lovely little eatery called <a href="http://www.elephantandcastle.ie/">Elephant and Castle</a>, I don't think they had anything on their menu that wasn't delicious, beverages included. Soda's were natural syrups mixed with soda water and boy were they delish. Now thanks to the recipes in Sweet Paul, I can relive that trip one home made soda pop at a time. 

<img src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP_June11_dips.jpg" alt="sweet paul dip" />

Dip is the quintessential communal menu item. Literally sharing the same plate { but please no <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWuSi00CcNk">double dipping</a> }, with the same level of seasoning and preparation - no customizing a dip to each individuals personal preference as though a steak. Dip, you could argue, is an original Social Media tool..connecting many over a common theme. { I exaggerate sometimes, please forgive me }. Nevertheless, Feta cheese is by far one of my most favourite things in the world, so I will be rustling up a batch of this goodness, once my enforce Veganism is over!

<img src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP_June11_summersalad.jpg" alt="summer salad sweet paul" />

I was immediately drawn to the visual aspect of this Summer Salad spread on page 68, presented as something like an experiment - sprawled out on a petri dish, you are forced to anazlyse and critique the elements that make up these yummy summer salad suggestions. Read this article for the visuals, but stay for the mouth-watering recipes. 

Finnaly, re-use, re-purpose, recycle. We hear it all the time { especially in NY - New Yorkers, did you receive your latest flyer from the City regarding trash recycling protocol?! }, it is something we all can and should do all the time not because it's trendy but because its the right thing to do as caretakers of this beautiful globe. I for one love the vibrant colours that are on many a food can, from coffee to tomato sauce their colours are eye catching and even the subject of <a href="http://cravenmaven.com/2010/12/blender-by-hidemi-takagi/">art exhibits</a>.  On page 134, Sweet Paul provides some practical suggestions to stop you from discarding these items and to use them to beautify your home. 

So grab a cuppa, put your feet up and ready the Summer 2011 issue of <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/">Sweet Paul magazine</a> now!

