(4005,2,'2011-01-19 23:07:51','2011-01-20 04:07:51','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/BBayKitchenDFiles.jpg\" alt=\"Byron Bay Kitchen - Design Files\" width=\"450\">\n\nThe day is almost over but it cannot end without a little Kitchen Envy. Today\'s covetable offering comes from one of my favourite blogs, \'<a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net\">The Design Files</a>\'. A carefully curated blog that features interviews with some of the most thought provoking creatives in Australia, Design Files features equally as impressive images of the homes and belongings of said creatives.\n\nThis kitchen, belonging to Byron Bay resident and textile designer Rachel Bending, totally stole my heart. I found it to be a perfect balance of modern and rustic without either genre dominating - creating a space that looks approachable, homely and polished. These particular aspects tickled my fancy:\n\n-<strong> Open cubby holed shelving</strong>- I have a thing about putting things into boxes / cubbies / packages so this array of little cubbies for shelving makes my heart sing. It also gives you the opportunity to force special attention on each and every item.\n\n- <strong>Vintage fridge</strong>- Not quite sure what brand this is but the curves coupled with the flecks of blue in the crest-like logo and handle adds a nice pop of colour to what would be \'just another vintage fridge.\'\n\n- <strong>Vintage kitchen tools</strong> - That whisk! That potato masher! With just the right amount of rust to make it decorative yet useable. The green handle of the whisk reminds me of jadeite and is in sync with the subtle green that repeats through this space.\n\n- <strong>Elevated draining board</strong>  I haven\'t seen an elevated draining board since I roadtripped Northern Italy 14 years ago. It impressed me then and it impresses me now. While this one is only small enough to hold glasses it still provides a way to keep the work surface clear and if there is anything a cook needs is more empty counter space!\n\n- <strong>Subtle not so subtle green, white and red colour palette</strong> - Can you spot it? The whisk handle, the butter dish, the egg bowl, the cookbooks, the milk jugs, the jar lids, the tea box, the scale bowl, the canister, the backsplash - shall I go on? All are very subtle shades of either red or green creating a uniformity to the space through a variety of objects without making it look cluttered.\n\nThe whole house is divine, but the kitchen has my heart. Check out the rest of the space <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2010/08/nsw-home-rachel-bending-of-bird-textiles/\">here</a>.\n\n<p align=\"right\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images via <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2010/08/nsw-home-rachel-bending-of-bird-textiles/\">the design files</a></i></font></p>','Kitchen Envy: The Byron Bay beauty','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-the-byron-bay-beauty','','','2011-01-19 23:07:51','2011-01-20 04:07:51','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4005',0,'post','',0),(4011,2,'2011-01-20 14:07:07','2011-01-20 19:07:07','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_hmorino1.jpg\" alt=\"berry pavlova roulade meets hanae mori no.1\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\n\nI have a not so subtle obsession with berries. I love them. It\'s their burst of colour that reminds me of a bouquet of deep rich flowers and the way their juice bleeds all over creams, yogurts and custards.\n\nBut aside from their aesthetic attraction, berries are actually good for you - antioxidants, fibre, vitamin C, enhancing your eyesight, protecting your heart and preventing cravings, these small gems have superpowers!\n\nBerries in fragrance are nothing new, but their intensity and sweetness varies immensely across the brands. From <a href=\"http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=4191835&amp;cp=2484525&amp;view=all\">Bath and Body works</a> more sweet, literal interpretation of a berry to fine fragrance sophistication.\n\n<strong>\nThe Fragrance:</strong> The <a href=\"http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/designers/hanae-mori/\">Hanae Mori</a> brand started releasing fragrances in 1995, almost forty years after the clothing brand made it\'s debut. \'Hanae Mori No. 1\', a decidedly fruity addition the Hanae resume, was released last spring. With notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Mulberry leaf, Blackberry, Raspberry, Sandalwood and Vanilla I found it had a surprisingly zesty pop, paired with subtle warmth and definite fruitiness.\n\nThat being said, don\'t be mistaken in thinking that this is a heavy fragrance. The balance makes it light enough to be a day to day scent. There is a certain freshness to the fragrance that belies the berry ingredients despite the berriness being quite apparent.\n\n<strong>\nThe Dish:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.cathyskitchen.energyaustralia.com.au/recipes/mixed_berry_pavlova_roll\">Mixed Berry Pavolva Roulade</a>.  I love a good pavolva. Growing up, my friends mum was known for her pavolva\'s - she made them effortlessly { or so it seemed } and crowded them with berries and cream.\n\n\n<strong>\nWhy it works:</strong>The cream and meringue base of a pavlova lend it a subtle warmth - while the fruit topping, in this case berries are allowed to pop as they are a stark contrast to the more docile flavours of the meringue and cream.\n\n\nI intentionally chose a pavolva roulade as opposed to your usual pavolva. Roulade is french for \'roll\'. In the Western world when you think of Japan, one of the primary things that comes to mind is Sushi. As a nod to the roots of the Mori brand I thought a Roulade would be the perfect \'crossover\'. Couple that with the use of the French word for \'roll\', an intentional choice as Ms. Mori was the  only Japanese woman to have presented her collections on the runways of Paris and New York, and the first Asian woman to be admitted as an official haute couture design house by the fédération française de la couture in France.\n\nTo give this dessert more of a HM No. 1 touch consider adding a few scrapes of a vanilla pod to the whipping cream and a teaspoon of grated meyer lemon zest to the egg whites.\n\n<strong>\nFragrance tip:</strong> How many fragranced products do you put on each day? More than you\'d think! Check your morning routine - Shower gel? Lotion? Deodorant? Hair spray? Lip gloss? They ALL are fragranced and if you are not careful you could be a walking cacophony of scent! And that\'s before you\'ve even put your fragrance on! Be mindful of how your day to day products smell - some have vanilla-y tones { I find this especially true of MAC lip glosses }, others more fruity or floral. Either way by being mindful of your scents, try your best to choose ones that don\'t overwhem but best compliment the perfume you intend to wear that day. I for one have a shelf of shower gels in my bathroom from vanilla to tuberose to citrus and choose which one to use depending on what fragrance I plan to wear!\n\n<strong>\nFood tip:</strong> This recipe calls for flaked almonds - an ingredient I ALWAYS have on hand! Almonds provide a nice burst of protein sprinkled on yogurt, oatmeal, salads and more. Used in moderation they take the edge off hunger and prevent you from overeating!\n\n<p align=\"right\"><font size=\"1\"><i>pavolva roulade image via <a href=\"http://www.cathyskitchen.energyaustralia.com.au/recipes/mixed_berry_pavlova_roll\">cathys kitchen</a>, hanae mori image source unknown.</i></font></p>','Food to Fragrance: Berry Pavlova Roulade meets Hanae Mori no.1','','publish','open','open','','food-to-fragrance-berry-pavlova-roulade-meets-hanae-mori-no-1','','','2011-01-20 14:07:07','2011-01-20 19:07:07','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4011',0,'post','',1),(3994,2,'2011-01-21 09:34:56','2011-01-21 14:34:56','Everybody loves <a href=\"http://www.theselby.com/\">The Selby</a>. How could you not? By providing a peek into the lives and homes of creative couples all over the world, Todd Selby\'s images are thoughtful and yet voyeuristic - which hasn\'t gone unnoticed. New York Times  T Magazine is featuring a new section, \'Edible Selby\' which features creative food people in their natural habitat shot in a way that is unmistakenly Selby-esque.\n\nFirst up is San Francisco bakery, <a href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com/\">Tartine</a> run by husband and wife team Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt. Continually rated in Zagat as Best Breakfast and Best Bakery in SF, their resume is decorated with a plethora of accolades. The Selby\'s pictures invoke Pavlovian style drooling and the desire to throw my newly enforced eating regimen out of the window...\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/tartine01.jpg\" alt=\"tartine by the selby\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/tartine02.jpg\" alt=\"tartine by the selby\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/tartine03.jpg\" alt=\"tartine by the selby\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/tartine04.jpg\" alt=\"tartine by the selby\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" /></p>\nCheck out more images <a href=\"http://theselby.com/9_3_10_TartineSF/\">here</a>.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\">\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images via edible <a href=\"http://www.theselby.com/\">selby</a></em></span></p>','The Edible Selby meets Tartine','','publish','open','open','','the-edible-selby-meets-tartine','','','2011-01-21 09:34:56','2011-01-21 14:34:56','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=3994',0,'post','',3),(4026,2,'2011-01-21 13:07:13','2011-01-21 18:07:13','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/myplate/recipes/gruyeregougeres.jpg\" alt=\"gruyere gougeres\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\n<a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/the-edible-selby-meets-tartine/\">Speaking of Tartine</a>..the lovely bakery have released a <a href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com/cookbooks.html\">cookbook</a> of their treats. I stumbled across the above gruyere gougeres by Tartine on the lovey blog <a href=\"http://oishiieats.blogspot.com/\">Oishii Eats</a> - follow her step by step instructions if you want to make the choux pastry treats for yourself this weekend!\n\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">\n<em>image via <a href=\"http://oishiieats.blogspot.com/\">oishii eats</a></em></span>','Gruyere Thyme Gougeres by Tartine','','publish','open','open','','gruyere-thyme-gougeres-by-tartine','','','2011-01-21 13:07:13','2011-01-21 18:07:13','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4026',0,'post','',1),(4034,2,'2011-01-24 10:29:57','2011-01-24 15:29:57','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/cellardoorpost.jpg\" alt=\"cellar door guest post\" width=\"450\" height=\"680\" /></p>\n\n<p>Check out my <a href=\"http://blog.cellardoormagazine.co.uk/2011/01/good-enough-to-eat.html\">guest post</a> on the blog of stylin\' UK magazine Cellar Door. I correlate three gorgeous RTW outfits from the Spring 2011 runways with three equally mouth watering dishes. A veritable starter, mains and dessert!</p> <p>Many thanks to the lovely ladies of Cellar Door for featuring my article!</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><em>screengrab via <a href=\"http://blog.cellardoormagazine.co.uk/\">cellardoor</a></em></font></p>','Craven Maven guest post on Cellar Door Magazine Blog','','publish','open','open','','craven-maven-guest-post-on-cellar-door-magazine-blog','','','2011-01-24 10:29:57','2011-01-24 15:29:57','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4034',0,'post','',2),(4038,2,'2011-01-24 15:47:24','2011-01-24 20:47:24','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/vogue2007picnicouttake.jpg\" alt=\"vogue 2007 outtake\" width=\"450\" height=\"301\" /></p>\nI came across the above 2007 Vogue outtake picture of a rather stylin\' picnic on model <a href=\"http://oh-so-coco.tumblr.com/\">Coco Rocha\'s blog</a>. The shot is a perfectly heady mix of costume, eclecticism, beauty and charm { I love the little French Bulldogs! }.\n\nIt seems like last year every blog I read and person I met was determined to do one thing and one thing only before the summer was over: picnic. I blame it on the assault of a horrid winter that made us all just want to grab a blanket, some of our favourite nibbles and head for the outdoors. I picnic\'ed twice, Central Park at night, and on the rocks of Brooklyn Bridge Park on a balmy afternoon. Both were so mentally and edibly refreshing.\n\nI like to think that picnic\'ing/eating outdoors is yet another way the human family is united. It doesn\'t discriminate against budget, race or background  - and depending on what you bring, you can make of it what you will.  Goodness, I love picnics! Coming off the tail end of our fifth that\'s right FIFTH blizzard you can be certain that I will be having many a picnic once this weather becomes fair!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\">\n<em>image by steven meisel via <a href=\"http://oh-so-coco.tumblr.com/\">oh so coco</a></em></font></p>','Stylin&#039; picnic&#039;ing in Vogue  { almost }','','publish','open','open','','stylin-picnicing-in-vogue-almost','','','2011-01-24 15:47:24','2011-01-24 20:47:24','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4038',0,'post','',1),(4046,2,'2011-01-25 12:57:10','2011-01-25 17:57:10','It\'s that time again, a little bit of etsy-ness to fire up your dreary Tues. This week I came across a lovely store called <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/people/FoundVintageStyle?ref=ls_profile\">Found Vintage Style</a>. All of their stuff looks in great condition and suitably vintage. These offerings were some of my favourite housewares Found Vintage had on offer:\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/etsytuesday/etsyfoundvintage.jpg\" alt=\"found vintage style\" width=\"450\" height=\"700\" /></p>\n1.<a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/listing/57464485/luthje-denmark-cheese-board-with-lid-and\"> Luthje Denmark Cheese Board with Lid and Knife</a>-  I have SUCH a thing for vintage mod-ish kitchenwares from Denmark..The craftsmanship and wood tone is spot on. This board is $50 and is a complete set with knife and glass cover.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/listing/57469024/rosti-mepal-egg-holders-set-of-four\">Rosti Mepal Egg Holders Set of Four</a> - I don\'t come across egg cups in the USA so much. Don\'t know why...soft boiled eggs and toy soilders were such a staple when I was a kid. And this set has a nice rim to hold a pinch of salt...ahh memories. Only $24 for four!\n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/listing/58687461/waechtersbach-large-bowl-creamer-and\">Waechtersbach Large Bowl, Creamer and Sugar Bowl Red with Hearts and Dots</a> - WOW, the fire engine red is what caught my eye here. A lovely creamer and sugar bowl with a large bowl for treats is so cute and kitsch! From Germany no less and only $50.\n\n4. <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/listing/41416472/red-enamel-pot-with-stand-2-small-bowls\">Red Enamel Pot with Stand, 2 Small Bowls and Sauce Pot Japan</a> - This totally appeals to my vintage fondue kit searchin\' self. The complete set would be a bonus! It\'s from Japan - what an international store eh?! and is priced at $48.\n\n5. <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/listing/40928216/two-large-ceramic-shakers-gaytimelord\">Two Large Ceramic Shakers/ Gaytime/Lord Nelson Potteries</a> - Made in England in the sixties these ceramic salt and pepper shakers are so colourful and peace n lovin\' sixties that it would brighten up any kitchen or table..J\'adore! $25 for the set!\n\nBe sure to check out the other items in <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/people/FoundVintageStyle?ref=ls_profile\">Found Vintage Style\'s store</a>..such a treat of international vintage goods that in the very least will make you smile if not move you to buy!\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\">\n<em> all images via <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/people/FoundVintageStyle?ref=ls_profile\">foundvintagestyle</a></em></font></p>','Etsy T-T-T-Tuesday: I was lost but now i&#039;m found(vintage)','','publish','open','open','','etsy-t-t-t-tuesday-i-was-lost-but-now-im-foundvintage','','','2011-01-25 12:57:10','2011-01-25 17:57:10','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4046',0,'post','',0),(4054,2,'2011-01-26 23:58:43','2011-01-27 04:58:43','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/livingetcmodernretro.jpg\" alt=\"living etc modern retro kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\n\nI was all ready to write up a blog post about <a href=\"http://www.eatcoolhaus.com/\">coolhaus</a> after having a lacklustre week of kitchen envy searching, when a <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/Livingetc/status/30384545102565376\">tweet</a> from @livingetc resulted in me coming across a last minute contender. Dubbed a \'modern retro kitchen\', this space has more aspects that I found personally appealing than most other kitchens I\'ve drooled over in the past. It\'s no secret that I love/crave/want an Aga but I\'ve never seen a peachy toffee tone one with a Caribbean ocean blue tile back-splash before. Simply gorgeous!\n\nReally, this kitchen is rather simple, but the vintage cabinets and details makes it float my boat, these are the precise reasons why I love it:\n<strong>\nScience cabinets</strong> - The lower cabinets with the big hand pulls remind me of the my secondary school science lab. That retro connection adds an air of nostalgia to this space so appeals emotionally as well as aesthetically, it also, for me is a nice nod to my love of most things sci-fi.\n\n<strong>Long narrow floor to ceiling cabinets</strong> - I have a thing about lining things up and putting things in boxes, some call it OCD, I call it the way things should be. The long cabinets to the right have their handle in the middle, making me think that these are large shelves that roll out rather than just cupboards. I love larder shelves that roll out as they allow you to get a 180 view of the contents and eliminate the pesky \'things stuck in the back of the cupboard\' syndrome.\n\n<strong>Brick floor</strong> - I love me a brick wall - not for its rustic charm but for it\'s NY City apartment feel. A brick floor is a nice way to incorporate that texture in the space without making the space blatantly scream \'city\'.\n\n<strong>Hearth effect</strong> - The hearth stove is beautiful yes what with the Aga and the colourful tile back splash, but the shelf above the stove and the protruding hearth emulate architectural features common to the living room. I can imagine a nice huge art piece above the stove on the hearth to bring some extra colour into the space as well as an interesting visual reference.\n\n<strong>Huge Island</strong> - An island serves many purposes. Extra counter work space, extra storage space or just a place from which to serve drinks or treats for a dinner party. By adding the vintage stools during the day this island also functions as a spot from which to eat breakfast and read the paper - pure morning bliss.\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/modern-retro-kitchen?room_style=modern&amp;room_type=kitchen&amp;featured_in=livingetc\">house to home</a></i></font></p>','Kitchen Envy: A last minute contender','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-a-last-minute-contender','','','2011-01-26 23:58:43','2011-01-27 04:58:43','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4054',0,'post','',0),(4063,2,'2011-01-28 00:42:24','2011-01-28 05:42:24','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_aquaallegoria.jpg\" alt=\"aqua allegoria pamplelune vs grapefruit panna cotta with berries\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\nAs I sit here sniffing a <a href=\"http://handmadeperfumes.blogspot.com/2010/09/perfume-blotter.html\">blotter</a> drenched in Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune I find my salivary glands going into overdrive. It\'s amazing the power scent has over the body and mind to react in the way it does. A few weeks ago a friend was asking me if I had heard about Synesthesia, indeed I have - it was a technique that we would try and employ   { although REAL <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia\">Synesthesia</a> is a disorder that is not intentionally inflicted } in order to smell fragrances on another level. I love to do this - it forces you to SEE a scent as a colour, feel it as a texture or taste it in your mouth.\n\nSome fragrances lend themselves quite easily to this alternate sensory experience - while with others you really have to focus on to achieve the effect. Why all this talk about experiencing scent through an alternative cognitive pathway? Because when I sniffed the blotter drenched in Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune my mind and mouth was involuntarily flooded with a past memory and taste from an evening out with a dear friend.\n\n<strong>The Fragrance</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P6207\">Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune</a> by Guerlain. First of all it\'s worth knowing that this is a fragrance that is sold exclusively at Sephora. So if you want to experience it you will have to pop into one of their stores or <a href=\"http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P6207\">buy it online</a>. With notes of California Grapefruit, Italian Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, Black Currant, Patchouli and Vanilla, there is a distinct citrus juiciness when you first smell the fragrance that is quickly followed by a succulent yet slightly more grounded sweetness that I feel can be attributed to the vanilla. This succulence reminds me of the gentle pop that you hear when you dig a spoon into a creamy gelatinous dessert and pull the spoon out.\n\nThe citrus adds a freshness to this scent that makes me feel that it would be preferable for day to day wear, ideally in Spring. The Black Currant adds a berry sweetness that is tempered by the citrus and prevented from being sickly sweet or berry fruity like a more mass market product.\n\n<strong>The Food</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.abirdinthekitchen.com/home/2010/1/1/grapefruit-panna-cotta-with-candied-kumquats.html\">Grapefruit Panna Cotta with berries</a>. Oh Panna Cotta how I do love thee. I first experienced Panna Cotta in a little Italian restaurant with a friend who hailed from the country of it\'s origin. I was afraid to try it as \'cooked cream\' didn\'t sound appetizing to me at all. But I will never forget the gentle succulent pop as my spoon punctured the mold and extracted a hefty teaspoon full of creamy white goodness. Nor will I forget the sensation of the cool vanillaness and citrus\' zest that flew from my taste buds to my brain in the blink of an eye. Pure bliss. Being a cold dessert, there is a freshness to panna cotta that is refreshing and yet sophisticated. This ain\'t jello kids! { the recipe in the link above doesn\'t include berries, but to experience this food to fragrance match up I suggest swapping out the candied kumquats for black currants or black berries! }\n\n<strong>Why it works</strong>: The vanilla and citrus evident in the fragrance are the two things that clearly stand out in the panna cotta dish. But it is more than a direct ingredient to ingredient connection; the <em>feel</em> of the scent mirrors the feel of the way grapefruit panna cotta tastes. From the cool refreshingness of the cold milky mold to the cool refreshingness of the citrus scent gently reined in by the vanilla.\n\nThen comes the berries. Like those smattered on top of and around the panna cotta providing punches of interesting berriness to the experience.\n\n<strong>Fragrance Tip</strong>: While it\'s nice to find a fragrance that is unequivocally \'you\' it\'s also good to find a fragrance for different occasions, moods and seasons. Something a bit more \'close\' { read sweet or skin musky } for special evening\'s, something airy and bright for days out and about, something with a statement and bold character for a night on the town with the girls - wearing something that suits your mood and the occasion will help make you feel more confident and happy. Trust me on this one.\n\n<strong>Food Tip</strong>: Never be afraid to try a new dessert. That should be craven maven cardinal rule #1.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><em><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\">fragrance image via <a href=\"http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P6207\">sephora</a>, panna cotta via <a href=\"http://www.learninghowtocook.com/\">learning how to cook</a>, recipe by <a href=\"http://www.abirdinthekitchen.com/home/2010/1/1/grapefruit-panna-cotta-with-candied-kumquats.html\">a bird in the kitchen</a></span></em></p>','Food to Fragrance: Guerlain&#039;s Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune meets Grapefruit Panna Cotta','','publish','open','open','','food-to-fragrance-guerlains-aqua-allegoria-pamplelune-meets-grapefruit-panna-cotta','','','2011-01-28 00:42:24','2011-01-28 05:42:24','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4063',0,'post','',2),(4078,2,'2011-01-31 23:42:27','2011-02-01 04:42:27','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/PlanningMenu.jpg\" alt=\"plan the menu!\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\nOn the list of \'things I want to be when I grow up\', Inn-Keeper ranks somewhere near the top. It\'s no surprise then that any given year, my teeny flat (600 and change sq feet) is home to visitors, travelers and nomads alike. I like it, as it gives me the chance to be a tourist in the town I live in via their experiences and stories { there is ALWAYS a story..}.\n\nOne thing i\'ve come to realise is that more often than not, my guests always leave a gastro inspired gift. My last guest left last week and when I came home I found attached to my fridge the nifty pad pictured above. Made by <a href=\"http://www.knockknock.biz/catalog/categories/pads/kk-pads/planning-the-menu-pad/\">knock knock</a>, this \'planning the menu\' pad forces you to curate your meal plan for the day or a specific event and gives space for feedback and ingredients used. It\'s just what a needed and a nice staging area for recipes that aren\'t yet fit to make it into my <a href=\"http://www.moleskine.com/catalogue/passions/recipe_journal/\">moleskine recipe journal</a>.\n\nSo thanks house guest! You\'re welcome around these \'ere parts anytime!\n\n<p align=\"right\"><font size=\"1\"><i>image via <a href=\"http://www.knockknock.biz\">knock knock</a></i></font></p>','Of Gastro gifts and house guests..','','publish','open','open','','of-gastro-gifts-and-house-guests','','','2011-01-31 23:42:27','2011-02-01 04:42:27','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4078',0,'post','',0),(4087,2,'2011-02-03 00:29:06','2011-02-03 05:29:06','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/LEbenandmarina.png\" alt=\"ben and marinas kitchen\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\nA few months back I won a subscription to Living etc magazine courtesy of the lovely <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/\">Will of Bright Bazaar</a>. Last week the first issue arrived and oh my, i\'ve read it { and drooled over it } from cover to cover several times over.\n\nAll of the spaces featured in Living etc are well curated and styled, with a breath of individuality and a strong sense of home. Of course, me being me, my eyes dweled on the kitchen spaces longer than anything else, especially the above space that belongs to <a href=\"http://www.benfogle.com/\">Ben</a> and Marina Fogle.\n\nAs an adventurer for whom the world is his playground, it\'s no surprise that Ben Fogle\'s home would have objet\'s from all over the globe, as well as influences, intentional or subliminal, that draw on places and things he has encountered on his travels. Their kitchen is beautiful and to be honest one of my absolute favourites to be featured on Kitchen Envy! I can\'t wait for the next issue of <a href=\"http://www.livingetc.com/\">Living etc</a> to arrive!!\n\nThings I love { and inevitably envy } about this kitchen:\n<strong>\nHandpicked brick wall </strong>- Ben personally handpicked the 500 bricks used in the kitchen\'s design. I love that dedication to producing an end result that is <strong>exactly</strong> what one wants, and, it looks fantastic. Instead of it being your typical \'brick red\' the yellow tone reminds me of an outdoor wall - and gives the kitchen an \'outdoors/inside\' feel, which is rather special.\n<strong>\nIndustrial Range</strong> - Oh range, did you thought you would only peek into the shot and I wouldn\'t see you? Think again. Big ole industrial style ranges mean one thing and one thing only to me, = big cooking. Ok, actually two things, big cooking and dinner parties. If there is one thing I should be found fault with in the kitchen is that I am not always a \'one pot meal\' sorta cook. Which means I need hobs...lots of hobs.\n<strong>\nJeweled tone drinking glasses</strong> - When I saw the drink glasses on the shelf the first thing I thought about was India.  An array of jeweled toned silk sari fabrics blowing in the wind or populating busy streets..this inclusion in a kitchen that could be \'cold and industrial\' adds warmth, visual interest and a sense of home-style coziness.  It is also a nice nod to the travel bug that clearly permeates Ben Fogles life.\n\n<strong>Cabinet/dishwasher colour palette</strong> - Appliances in stainless steel, black or white tend to be the norm..with the former being the current finish of choice if you watch <a href=\"http://www.hgtv.com/house-hunters/show/index.html\">HGTV\'s House Hunters</a> as much as I do.. But the dishwasher in Ben and Marina\'s kitchen is a lovely dusky pinkish brown shade, which happens to match the art on the open shelf and complement the rim of the <a href=\"http://www.dualit.com/products/kettles\">Dualit</a> kettle. It\'s quite a feminine shade so plays off against the colder elements of the brick, stainless steel and glass - truly making this space a unisex one.\n\n<strong>Glass walls </strong>- This is probably my most favourite thing about this kitchen which sadly isn\'t pictured in this shot..but the kitchen has a partial glass ceiling and wall. That\'s right, like a conservatory or greenhouse. It allows for an abundance of natural light that no doubt floods this space like a monster wave and is so unexpected it elevates this kitchen from just a \'cooking area\' to a rather romantic and somewhat voyeuristic space.\n\nI would highly recommend picking up a copy of the February issue of Living etc to check out more pictures of Ben and Marina\'s lovely house..\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>image from <a href=\"http://www.livingetc.com/\">living etc</a></em></span></p>','Kitchen Envy: Ben and Marina&#039;s brick-walled beaut','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-ben-and-marinas-brick-walled-beaut','','','2011-02-03 00:29:06','2011-02-03 05:29:06','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4087',0,'post','',2),(4100,2,'2011-02-07 22:57:36','2011-02-08 03:57:36','Friends often laugh at my Muji addiction. I\'ve had it since I lived in London and relied on the store for its brandless, simple but useful stationery and notebooks. My addiction is such that I am physically incapable of walking past a Muji store and not \'popping in for a thing or two\' even if it\'s just a pen or a packet of envelopes. One would think my house would be the picture of minimalistic comfort, but one would be wrong. Neverthless, that does not stop my love for all things Muji...ahh those mysterious Japanese product stickers, how I do love thee!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/mujigoods.jpg\" alt=\"muji goods\" width=\"452\" height=\"387\" /></p>\n\nToday, however, I found myself drawn to the housewares section...where I was encouraged to buy a small wooden tray { for my late morning, afternoon and evening tea by the laptop } , a teeny roll of <a href=\"http://www.muji.us/store/household/kitchen/food-wrap-refill-s.html\">food wrap </a> and a <a href=\"http://www.muji.us/store/household/kitchen/pp-case-for-plastic-kitchen-wrap-s.html\">case</a> with a serrated edge for said food wrap. I love them! The tray was a purchase born for my love of the<a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=11117\"> Japanese Walnut tray</a> on Kitka\'s design blog. Such a beaut.\n\nIf you are ever in Muji, or shopping it online - do not overlook the <a href=\"http://www.muji.us/store/household.html\">household section</a>. It\'s full of some amazing treats! { And if anyone is looking to buy me a muji gift, I am eyeing their silicone baking molds!! }.\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>image by cravenmaven</em></span></p>','I always take a little Muji home with me..','','publish','open','open','','i-always-take-a-little-muji-home-with-me','','','2011-02-07 22:57:36','2011-02-08 03:57:36','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4100',0,'post','',3),(4106,2,'2011-02-09 00:05:16','2011-02-09 05:05:16','I have always wondered what I would choose as my last supper if I were an inmate on death row about to be executed. I don\'t know which is more disturbing, that I have thought about it often, or that I can never satisfyingly conclude what taste I want to linger on my lips as my life ebbs away. One thing I am fairly certain of, is that I would probably chose some of my mum\'s cooking - heaven knows that lady knows her way around a kitchen..and her chicken curry has had many of our Indian friends claiming it reminiscent of the stuff they grew up with. Yum.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/JR_Donut.gif\" alt=\"james reynolds last supper donut\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\nThe idea of last suppers it seems has been on the minds of others, not just yours truly. Artist, <a href=\"http://www.jwgreynolds.co.uk/\">James Reynolds</a> has created { and I am hoping will continue to develop } a series titled \'Last Supper\'s, <em>a series of photographs documenting former Death Row prisoners\' requests for their last meal before execution.</em>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/JR_eggs.gif\" alt=\"j reynolds last supper eggs\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\nThe choices are interesting to say the least - from the expected { a pack of cigarettes } to the absurd  { a black olive } to the intriguing { a medley of fresh tropical fruit }. Nevertheless, the series is brilliant and makes me feel like I\'ve shared a nod of \'understanding\' with someone who no longer walks this earth.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/JR_fruits.gif\" alt=\"james reynolds last supper fruits\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\nCheck out more from James\' project <a href=\"http://www.jwgreynolds.co.uk/index.php?/last-suppers/\">here</a>.\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><em>all images via <a href=\"http://www.jwgreynolds.co.uk/index.php?/last-suppers\">james reynolds</a></em></font></p>','Last Suppers','','publish','open','open','','last-suppers','','','2011-02-09 00:05:16','2011-02-09 05:05:16','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4106',0,'post','',2),(4114,2,'2011-02-09 23:01:52','2011-02-10 04:01:52','<p style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/singularitiesvid.jpg\" alt=\"3sixteen singularities\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\n<p align=\"center\"><font size=\"1\">A screenshot from 3sixteen\'s \"Singularities\" video</font></p>\n\n<a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/3sixteens-singularities-video-clip-totally-feeds-into-my-coffee-addiction/\">A few weeks ago</a> I waxed lyrical about a drool inducing video clip from a project called Singularities by clothing brand 3sixteen. Singularities highlights some of the unique and creative individuals who wear 3Sixteen clothing and have rather nifty endeavours of their own.\n\nMy favourite video by far features an interview with Norman Mui and Wilson Park, roasters and purveyors of *<a href=\"http://coffeefoundry.com/\">The Coffee Foundry</a> located in the West Village. These guys clearly have a passion for coffee and have created a business that reflects their coffee ethic. A great video, with some seriously delicious coffee shots. Check out the full three minute, twenty-two second video <a href=\"http://3sixteen.com/singularities/\">here</a>.\n\n<font size=\"1\">* I couldn\'t help but pop into The Coffee Foundry today..the pour over Bolivian coffee was rather nifty and the music...absolutely wicked.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><i>screengrab from <a href=\"http://www.3sixteen.com/singularities/\">3sixteen</a></i></font></p>','3Sixteen&#039;s Singularities','','publish','open','open','','3sixteens-singularities-the-coffee-foundry','','','2011-02-09 23:01:52','2011-02-10 04:01:52','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4114',0,'post','',2),(4125,2,'2011-02-11 01:54:59','2011-02-11 06:54:59','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_mjdaisyeau.jpg\" alt=\"mj daisy eau so fresh meets rose brut champers with sorbet\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\n\nThere are some designers out there whose style is instantly recognisable and whose talent is inimitable. One such designer is Marc Jacobs. His designs have a certain<em> joie de vivre</em> and yet the cut and hue are executed with such precision that the quality is nothing shy of high fashion. When it comes to the brand\'s fragrance collection there is no exception. The packaging is always the type that dominates your counter-top with it\'s strong sense of fun and the fragrance one that respectfully compliments whatever you wear. So how about what you eat?\n\n<strong>\nThe Fragrance</strong>: <a href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-jacobs-daisy-eau-so-fresh-eau-de-toilette/3160812\">Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau so Fresh</a>. With notes that include ruby red grapefruit, raspberry, green leaves, pear, violet, wild rose, apple blossom, lychee, jasmine, musk, plum and cedar - this is a fruity yet fresh mix. I suspect that the dosage on this one is low for two reasons, the freshness of the fragrance is very apparent and the size of the bottles on sale are larger than usual at 75 and 125ml. Don\'t let that deter you though, one could take it to mean that reapplication is going to be necessary and frequent BUT as a summer fragrance there is the right balance of light \'scentedness\' and character to offset the annoyance of reapplication. Having personally worn the fragrance for a day, I will say that it is pronounced enough that it does linger on the skin. In the summer you don\'t want to smell cloying, and this scent makes it smell like YOU smell good, not like you are wearing a fragrance that smells good.\n\n<strong>The Food:</strong><a href=\"http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/rose-brut-champagne-float-with-raspberry-sorbet-recipe/index.html\"> Rose Brut Champagne Float with Raspberry Sorbet</a>. A little bit dessert, a little bit sophisticated boozy party drink. Made with fresh raspberries, raspberry sorbet and chilled Rose Brut Champagne. This drink is fresh, fruity, fun yet expertly tailored.\n<strong>\nWhy it works:</strong> The ingredients in this fragrance are so well balanced that you are empowered to focus on what you will and enjoy it for what it is. I immediately honed in on my favourite elements: the raspberry, the lychee and the wild rose. They create a fruity floralcy that is grown up yet fun. Not too dissimilar to how marc\'s work has a youthful spirit and tailored edge. The idea of sorbet in Rose Champagne reflects that idea well. Certainly there is the literal fragrance { raspberry note } to flavour {raspberry sorbet } connection but the spirit of \'fun\' is evident in putting a frozen treat { sorbet } in a tailored grown-up glass of champagne - a formal drink that usually comes out for special occasions only.\n\nDressing down the champagne so to speak with the inclusion of a dessert product is very marc. Something grown up, sophisticated but with a playful edge.\n<strong>\nFragrance Tip:</strong> Don\'t let fragrance descriptions deter you from trying them! Sometimes you hear a fragrance categorised as \'fruity floral\' and your hatred for all things fruits make you pass by it with an upturned nose searching for something a little more floral. Stop. Turn around. And smell the fragrance first! Fragrance ingredient prejudice leads many to deprive themselves of what could be the signature fragrance of their life!\n\nThe way the ingredients are incorporated in each and every fragrance is different and sometimes just like with cooking where certain foods and seasonings enhance the flavours of other ingredients in the dish, certain olfactive ingredients enhance or temper those in the fragrance. The results can often be surprising and enchanting, creating the fragrance you have been looking for all your life. So before you write something off. Stop. Turn around. Try it. You might actually  like it.\n<strong>\nFood Tip:</strong> Don\'t be afraid to pair casual foods - ice cream, sorbets, candies or even potato chips with more sophisticated ingredients! Experiment and PLAY with food, you\'re a grown up now, you can actually do that! The pairings can result in a dish you never expected that will be a welcome addition to your repertoire.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>\nmj daisy image via <a href=\"http://shop.nordstrom.com/\">nordstrom</a>, sorbet champage by <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/knitchick2/4873021072/\">jenna</a></i></font></p>','Food to Fragrance: Rose Brut Champagne Float with Raspberry Sorbet meets Marc Jacobs Eau so Fresh','','publish','open','open','','food-to-fragrance-rose-brut-champagne-float-with-raspberry-sorbet-meets-marc-jacobs-eau-so-fresh','','','2011-02-11 01:54:59','2011-02-11 06:54:59','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4125',0,'post','',0),(4143,2,'2011-02-14 00:51:25','2011-02-14 05:51:25','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE021311.jpg\" alt=\"eek ending feb 13th 2011\" width=\"450\" height=\"880\" /></p>\n\nI love to see what my favourite blogs are saying about food any given week. Above is a visual round up of my favourite food rumblings in the blogosphere by some of my favourite bloggers. Check them out!\n\n1. <strong>24 Hours in Sapporo</strong> by <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=11749\">Kitka Design</a>. John and Juli the lovely, and recently wedded couple, behind <a href=\"http://mjolk.ca/\">Mjolk</a> are on a honeymoon in Japan and sharing it with us! I was and continued to be intrigued by their visit to Morihiko cafe where they serve potato, ice cream or cheese on toast...YUM!\n\n2. <strong>Chocolate Mocha pot de Creme</strong> by <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-chocolate-mocha-pot-de.html\">Chef John of Foodwishes</a>. Such a simple recipe to make, with maximum points for taste and presentation..I salivated through the whole video and will be making this wonderful dessert soon!\n\n3. <strong>And the Oscar goes to</strong> by <a href=\"http://trendwelt.blogspot.com/2011/02/and-oscar-goes-to.html\">Trendwelt</a> provides a nice look at Elie Saab\'s latest collection. Expect this yummy dessert inducing dress to be featured in an upcoming \'<a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/category/good-enough-to-eat/\">good enough to eat</a>\' segment on this blog!\n\n4. Eye candy in Birchgrove by <a href=\"http://comeoversunday.blogspot.com/2011/02/eyecandy-in-birchgrove.html\">Come over Sunday</a>. A quick snoop around this home in Sydney led to the gorgeous white marble countertops on dark wood kitchen cabinets...be still my heart.\n\n5. <strong>The romance of tandem</strong> by <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au/5337/romance-tandem\">cyclestyle</a> features a lovely engagement shoot by <a href=\"http://www.prbphotos.com/\">Paul Bangasser</a>. Nothing induces sunset picnicing like love and romance..enjoy!\n\n6. <strong>Fern Living</strong> got the once over by the charming <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/02/ferm-living-spring-summer-collection.html\">Will of Bright Bazaar</a>. I love Danish design, and accessible Danish housewares are a dangerous thing {thanks for helping me to be broke Will!}. Check out Will\'s<a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/02/ferm-living-spring-summer-collection.html\"> round up</a> and the site itself<a href=\"http://www.ferm-living.com/\"> here</a>.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images via respective blogs mentioned</i><br />*blogships is a rip on an email I got that opened with ‘ what’s cooking my friendships?’</font></p>','What&#039;s cooking my *blogships?','','publish','open','open','','whats-cooking-my-blogships-26','','','2011-02-14 00:51:25','2011-02-14 05:51:25','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4143',0,'post','',2),(4141,2,'2011-02-15 15:52:52','2011-02-15 20:52:52','<p>As many of you by now know, the company that owns such brands as Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Free People went live with their bridal one stop shop, <a href=\"http://bhldn.com\">BHLDN</a> yesterday. There were sighs and cries from girls who love all things flowy and eclectic from Brooklyn to <a href=\"http://www.ifc.com/portlandia/\">Portlandia</a>. Trust me. I was one of them. But while I was beguiled by the dresses and shoes { oh the shoes }, my mind wandered to the table settings - plates, forks, spoons, glasses oh my! Imagine <a href=\"http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/2010/06/guest-post-truly-anthro-wedding.html\">a truly Anthro </a>table setting.</p>\n\n<p>The good news is that decorations, tableware, favors, etc will be available in May and you can be sure that I will be keeping my eyes peeled for what develops. In the meantime pulling from Anthro\'s current inventory of tablewares and whatnot\'s I\'ve gone ahead and put together my own mood boards of Anthro table settings based on some of the greatest love stories of all time. Check back each day for a new board!</p>\n\n <p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Moodboards/PDL.jpg\" alt=\"punch drunk love\" width=\"450\" height=\"850\" /></p>\n\n<p><strong>The bridal elements</strong></p> <p>a. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/ribboned-silk-gown\">ribboned silk gown</a> - $1600<br /> b. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_accessories/unabashedly-gloves\">unabashedly gloves</a> - $60<br /> c. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_shoes/jelly-slingbacks\">jelly slingbacks </a>- $190</p> <p><strong>The Table Setting</strong></p> <p>1. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=070033&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=42&amp;color=095&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS\">on a whim dinnerware</a> - $10-$48<br /> 2. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=083218&amp;catId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=150&amp;color=095&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-NAPKINS\">damara napkin</a> - $8<br /> 3.<a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973172&amp;parentid=BAYNOTE\"> fleur-de-lys juice glass</a> - $6<br /> 4. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=KITC-TABL-20-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-GADG\">salt and pepper cellar</a> - $22<br /> 5. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974391&amp;catId=HOME-CANDLE-HOLDERS&amp;pushId=HOME-CANDLE-HOLDERS&amp;popId=HOME-CANDLE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=007&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true\">milky way votives</a> { candle votives, but for schnapps drinking! }  - $6<br /> 6. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073288&amp;parentid=BAYNOTE\">radiance flatware</a> - $19.95 { on sale }</p> <p>See also: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973343&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=204&amp;color=010&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">beast feet platter</a> - $128 and <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073587&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=114&amp;color=000&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-UTENSILS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">laguiole steak knives</a> - $78 for six.</p>\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Why it works</strong></span></p> <p>Punk is a very visually strong genre and let\'s face it under the guise of a wedding celebration it\'s a look than can end up looking gaudy and tacky. Bright colours and clashing patterns are tempered by using subtle colours and \'nod\'s to the genre rather than blatant interpretation. I love the <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=070033&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=42&amp;color=095&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS\">on-a-whim dinnerware</a> - a plaid design in pastels is a nice nod to the beloved fabric of all things punk: tartan. These colours add a touch of femininity to it all.</p> <p>The<a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073288&amp;parentid=BAYNOTE\"> radiance flatware</a> is a rich dark colour but not black which could be seen as too stark. This lighter shade adds a contrast and \'disturbance\' to the table as it is not in sync with the rest of the \'colour scheme\' but what is punk if it doesn\'t cause somewhat of a ruckus?!</p> <p>A less than perfect looking votive is a nice addition for drinking shot of booze while the pink <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973172&amp;parentid=BAYNOTE\">fleur de lys glass</a> adds yet another texture.</p> <p>Honorable mentions, such as the <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973343&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=204&amp;color=010&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">beast feet platter</a> add a slightly gothic yet definite masculine air to the table..no room on the mood board for that one, but surely not to be overlooked!!</p> <p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images via <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/\">anthropologie</a>, <a href=\"http://bhldn.com\">bhldn</a> and <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com\">terrain</a></em></span></p>','To have and BHLDN','','publish','open','open','','to-have-and-bhldn','','','2011-02-15 15:52:52','2011-02-15 20:52:52','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4141',0,'post','',5),(4163,2,'2011-02-16 17:04:53','2011-02-16 22:04:53','<p>As a continuation to yesterdays punk inspired wedding borne from the launch of the new bridal one stop haven, BHLDN, today I give you part two of the series: From India, with love.\n\nIt is the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, married as teens in 1612, whose  love surpassed the confines of death and whose story has evaded the obsolescence of time. After the death of Mumtaz, a forlorn and grieving Shah erected one of the world\'s most wonderful works of architechture, the <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal\">Taj Mahal</a>, as a monument and mausoleum for his beloved wife. To this day it\'s curvaceous lines and outstanding beauty continues to wow the world and has made it one of the most recognised buildings of all time.\n\n <p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Moodboards/FIWL.jpg\" alt=\"From india with love\"></p>\n<strong>\nThe bridal elements</strong>\n\na. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/greenbow-lace-gown\">greenbow lace gown</a> - $600\nb. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_hair-adornments/baguette-headband\">baguette halo</a> - $140\nc. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_shoes/brocade-dorsay-heels\">brocade d\'orsay heels</a> - $350\n\n<strong>The table setting</strong>s\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073142&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=42&amp;color=004&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-PLATES\">zinnia thicket plates</a> - $12\n2.<a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=083131&amp;catId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=156&amp;color=095&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-NAPKINS\"> nifty napkins</a> - $32 for six\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=780117&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-EVERYDAY&amp;navCount=228&amp;navAction=middle&amp;isProduct=true&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-EVERYDAY&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;color=grn\">opalescent tumbler { in green }</a> -$12\n4. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974321&amp;catId=HOME-DINNER-BOWLS&amp;pushId=HOME-DINNER-BOWLS&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=138&amp;color=060&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;templateType=D\">whizbang bowl</a> - $32\n5.<a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073413&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-STEM&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-STEM&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=138&amp;color=100&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true\"> platinum petals coupe</a> - $14\n6. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073830&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=186&amp;color=000&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-UTENSILS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">rediscovered flatware</a> - $36\n\nsee also : <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=ARTI-DECO-10-001001&amp;Category_Code=ARTI-DECO\">glass bottle and basket</a> - $238 and <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=GARD-TERR-57-001001&amp;Category_Code=GARD\">bell finial cloche</a> - $28\n\n<u><strong>Why it works</strong></u>\n\nThis beautiful <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/greenbow-lace-gown\">crochet dress</a> has a keyhole in the back, a most elegant \'cooling system\' for a wedding in a hot location. The <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_hair-adornments/baguette-headband\">baguette halo</a> as headpiece and <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/productID/a90c6add-7f15-403a-b56c-f958271bf3d7/categoryID/05352c6a-f7fd-415d-a7d0-42b48975f0ac\">brocade d\'orsay heels</a> add an element of exoticism and sun capturing glintz.\n\nTranslated to table setting this concept brings  a mixture of brightly coloured elements and patterns that are gently restrained by the shapes and facets that give a somewhat colonial feel. The <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073142&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=42&amp;color=004&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-PLATES\">zinnia plates</a> and <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974321&amp;catId=HOME-DINNER-BOWLS&amp;pushId=HOME-DINNER-BOWLS&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=138&amp;color=060&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;templateType=D\">whizbang bowls</a> scream with their highly saturated hues and bold pattern. They made me think of the unabashed joviality of sari colours and patterns.\n\nBy way of contrast the rediscovered flatware, inspired by vintage flatware, coupled with the <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073413&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-STEM&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-STEM&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=138&amp;color=100&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true\">platinum petals coupe</a> contributes a regal air that feels decidedly English and formal.  The honorable mentions of the <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=ARTI-DECO-10-001001&amp;Category_Code=ARTI-DECO\">bottle and basket</a> and <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=GARD-TERR-57-001001&amp;Category_Code=GARD\">finial cloche</a> { via terrain } add an old world feel to the table and make it seem like the table scape is a collection of inherited items that have traveled from back home that have mashed-up with styles newly acquired in ones new more exotic home.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images via <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/\">anthropologie</a> and <a href=\"http://bhldn.com\">bhldn</a></em></span></p>','To have and BHLDN: From India, with love','','publish','open','open','','to-have-and-bhldn-from-india-with-love','','','2011-02-16 17:04:53','2011-02-16 22:04:53','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4163',0,'post','',3),(4121,2,'2011-02-17 00:04:57','2011-02-17 05:04:57','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/CECILE-dining%2bclock.jpg\" alt=\"ceciles kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"354\" /></p>\n\nWednesday just isn\'t Wednesday without a little <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/category/kitchen-envy/\">kitchen envy</a>. This weeks space comes from one of my most favourite blogs: <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/\">The Design Files</a>. The space belongs to Cecile Boston, a Melbourne based retailer of beautiful French home wares { why didn\'t I know this when I was holidaying in Melb??? }. The space has a somewhat European aesthetic, in large part due to Cecile\'s French roots. So bright, yet cozy I found myself instantly endeared to this place, these are all the reasons why:\n\n<strong>Multiple light sources</strong> - This might seem like a strange thing to be envious about but as a person who hates overhead lighting and who lacks enough wall sockets for sufficient ambient lamps -  I envy anyone who accomplishes a balance of natural and tungsten light. Spotlights over the countertop provide extra illumination on dusky evenings making dinner. A small sole chandelier over the dining table creates atmosphere for intimate dinners where the conversation runs into the wee hours; and the large windows wash the space in natural light perfect for lazy Sunday breakfasts. Oh to have options when it comes to illumination!\n\n<strong>Assorted wood tones</strong> - There are a lot of wood surfaces in this space and for the most part they each have different finishes. From the picture window frames painted white, to the rich dark kitchen cabinetry. The wood floors, rustic sideboard and more. However, the eclectic mix doesn\'t make the space look fussy or messy - instead they compliment each other as they are not at opposite ends of the wood stain spectrum. It\'s nice to see mixed wood spaces done right.\n\n<strong>Space</strong> - I am really impressed by the use of space in this room. Open shelves as opposed to upper cabinetry allow the light to bounce around the space freely and stop it from feeling \'dark\' or \'boxed in\'. In addition, the roominess of the dining room caters to either very comfortable sit down dinners or, when the table is pushed aside, a great space for intimate cocktails and chat with standing room for many.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/CECILE-kitchendetails.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen details\" width=\"249\" height=\"373\" /></p>\n\n<strong>Marble Counter tops</strong> - White marble counter tops are a long-standing favourite of mine. I especially love it when paired with dark wood cabinets. The contrast is so pleasant, emphasizing the aesthetics of the surface well.\n\nI could go on and on about this space..but I don\'t think you would like that. Why don\'t you check out more pictures of this space as well as other rooms in Cecile\'s house over at <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/02/melbourne-home-cecile-boston-and-family/\">The Design Files</a>!?\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>images by lucy at <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/\">the design files</a></i></font></p>','Kitchen Envy: A gem in Melbourne','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-a-gem-in-melbourne','','','2011-02-17 00:04:57','2011-02-17 05:04:57','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4121',0,'post','',0),(4184,2,'2011-02-17 18:11:21','2011-02-17 23:11:21','<p>The third in <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/to-have-and-bhldn-from-india-with-love/\">this weeks series</a> of wedding table settings inspired by the launch of bridal haven BHLDN is something that really appeals to MY heart: science.\n\nOften misconstrued as being cold, emotionless and unfeeling, Science often get\'s the short end of the stick. But don\'t let those beakers and thermometers fool you - for a fire burns in the science lab that is hotter than any bunsen burner. Many know the name Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only woman to do so for two different fields - that of chemistry and physics. But what many might not realise is that Marie was married to Pierre Curie. The pair met when Marie moved from Poland to Paris to become a student of Science, Pierre, at that time director of the lab soon fell for the young Marie and a connection was formed that was only to be separated by death. As a couple, the Curies won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903, and bore daughter who later went on to become a physicists herself.\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Moodboards/MCR.jpg\" alt=\"my chemical romance\"></p>\n\n<strong>\nThe bridal elements</strong>\n\na. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_dresses/origami-pleated-dress\">origami pleated dress</a> - $260\nb. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_jewelry_necklaces/daguerreotype-necklace\">daguerreotype necklace</a> - $520\nc. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_shoes/simplicity-flats\">simplicity flats</a> - $120\n\n<strong>The table setting</strong>\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073537&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=30&amp;color=095&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS\">supper exhibit dinnerware</a> - $68-$98\n2. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=HOUS-TERR-08-001001&amp;Category_Code=GARD-TERR\">the new terrarium book</a> - $25\n3. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=KITC-TABL-10-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-TABL\">bubble place card holder</a> - $6\n4. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073818&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=78&amp;color=100&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-EVERYDAY\">ribbon of light tumbler</a> - $14\n5. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073197&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=114&amp;color=007&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-UTENSILS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">bendy flatware</a> - $98\n\nsee also: <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=HOUS-FIEL-137-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-GADG\">weck juice jar set</a> - $24 and <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=KITC-GADG-03-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-GADG\">printed jar set</a> - $28\n\n<u><strong>Why it works</strong></u>\n\nThere is a certain simplicity to the origami pleated dress that lends itself to function { a wedding dress } rather than the often more elaborate fashion adorned on such an occasion as do the simplicity flats. The only accessory? A Daguerreotype necklace, made with antique celluloid photographs in vintage brass. Daguerreotypes are a rarity nowadays - the first type of photo development they require a heady mix of alloy, silver and mercury to produce an image..truly an adventure in science.\n\nThe objects for the table setting all have one thing in common - creating curiosity. They feature spirals of colour in glass plates { which on closer inspection looks like a whirling solar system of sorts }, ribbons of light in drinking glasses, seemingly magically bent flatware and test tube glass reminiscent, bubble placeholders. The <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=HOUS-TERR-08-001001&amp;Category_Code=GARD-TERR\">Terrarium Book</a> is a point of reference for the couple to create home made terrariums {or mini-worlds } as centre pieces thus satisfying their interest to create. Overall the objects welcome further inspection and investigation - a quest for answers.\n\nHonorable mentions of the <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=HOUS-FIEL-137-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-GADG\">weck jars</a> and <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=KITC-GADG-03-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-GADG\">printed jar sets</a> are for gifts for the guests made by the bride and groom themselves - pickled peppers? Jam cooked up in the lab using unique ingredients? The possibilities are unlimited.\n\n\nOnly one more <a href=\"http://bhldn.com\">BHLDN</a> inspired moodboard left...what will it be? Tune in tomorrow to find out!\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images via <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/\">anthropologie</a>, <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/\">terrain</a> and <a href=\"http://bhldn.com\">bhldn</a></em></span></p>','To have and BHLDN: My Chemical Romance..','','publish','open','open','','to-have-and-bhldn-my-chemical-romance','','','2011-02-17 18:11:21','2011-02-17 23:11:21','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4184',0,'post','',2),(4440,1,'2011-03-23 18:03:11','2011-03-23 22:03:11','<em>While I\'m on the road traveling to warmer climes, I thought you might like to read this re-post of an article I guest blogged over at <a href=\"http://blog.cellardoormagazine.co.uk/2011/01/good-enough-to-eat.html\">Cellar Door Magazine</a> this past January..Enjoy!</em>\r\n\r\nThe correlation between food and fashion is a noteworthy one. There are some cuisines, dishes and ingredients that are mere fads, lasting as long as it takes for you to find out their true nutritional content and others that become staples to one\'s diet. We eat to feel good in addition to the fact that it, well, keeps us alive and all that good stuff. Food is as much a necessity and as emotionally binding as clothing which makes it all the more appropriate to draw gastronomic inspiration from the world of fashion.\r\n\r\nPenning a food focused blog, I am always looking at ways to incorporate food into unique aspects of our daily lives. While browsing the runways of the Spring 2011 RTW collections, my mouth watered and inspired many a dish.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_starter.jpg\" alt=\"starter\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-ALICEOLIVIA\">style.com</a> / salad:<a href=\"http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/salad-recipes/beetroot-red-apple-watercress-salad\">david loftus via jamie oliver</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This outfit and dish has clear colour similarities starting with the red apple  - a dietary staple that mirrors the spirit of the paisley print, introduced to Europe in the 17th century and emerging in near every decades trends. The fringed edges of the dress have the free form of the leaves of the watercress and greens - by giving an air of whimsy it takes the edge off a \'serious\' print. I never take my starter\'s seriously..I tend to give them free reign in preparation for the \'seriousness\' of a main course. Therefore, the free-spiritedness of this dress reflects well the freeness what one can and should employ with their starter dish.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Mains.jpg\" alt=\"mains\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> outfit:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-MARC?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/01/14/kelseys-healthy-salmon/\">cooking channel</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote is mouth-watering just to look at! \'En Papillote\' means in paper, a basic technique for steaming fish or vegetables. This method is a visually and gustatory treat, making everyday ingredients special and tender in ways that other cooking methods don\'t allow. Mains is a reliable dish, something that can be eaten without introduction { a starter } and that will satisfy. This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote employs Asian spices - giving the dish a kick that takes it over the edge of being \'just another fish dish\'.\r\nIn a similar way this outfit by Marc Jacobs for the Spring 2011 collection is a testimony of staple elements with a little something extra. The shirt instantly reminded me of the \'Papillote\' / paper while the bold red horizontal lines on the skirt literally mirrored the sliced peppers. A knee length skirt, a button down shirt - staples for any self respecting girl\'s closet, but Marc being Marc, there is a little something more to give the outfit a kick. Subtle pleating on the waist and a obi sash style belt add an interesting exoticism.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"dessert\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-AMCQUEEN?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://www.wd-50.com/menu2.php\">wd-50</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<b>Why it works:</b> I love the idea of WD-50, dubbed a molecular gastronomy restaurant in NYC, it presents food and ingredients in ways that defy convention { poached egg columns anyone?? }. This Lemongrass mousse, brown sugar, jack fruit, whole wheat sorbet is made up of words and flavours that sound like a regular dessert..but presented in an aesthetically and textural way that is anything but regular.\r\nAlexander McQueen is synonymous with out of the ordinary. I was immediately taken in with the beauty and delicate nature of this stunning floor length gown, but then closer inspection raised some questions: Is the top strategically glued on, are those strips of fabric forming the skirt? And my, oh my are those hips exaggerated or what?? Nevertheless, I love it. It\'s like a regular fairytale princess slightly off-kilter but still with an element of sweetness.\r\n\r\nSee links for recipes and more pictures from the above-mentioned designers Spring 2011 collections.','Good Enough to Eat:   Spring 2011 RTW ','','inherit','open','open','','3959-revision-6','','','2011-03-23 18:03:11','2011-03-23 22:03:11','',3959,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3959-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4198,2,'2011-02-18 10:17:16','2011-02-18 15:17:16','And the final board is...a classic Shakespeare tragedy with a twist. <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117509/\">Baz Luhrmann\'s rendition</a> of Romeo and Juliet has to be one of my favourite interpretations of the bard\'s work as it was the most risky attempt at presenting 16th century literature in a modern setting and making it work.\n\nThere is a very strong theatre motif in this version of Romeo and Juliet, in large part due to Luhrmann\'s history in the theatre { did you know that R&amp;J is part of Luhrmann\'s \"<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Curtain_Trilogy\">Red Curtain Trilogy</a>\"? },  as such there is a distinct extravagance. However, this is nicely balanced against the almost fairytale youthful innocence of a young couple in love, despite family rivalry. With a setting of California, the scene is hot, colourful and a little gaudy.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Moodboards/BLRJ.jpg\" alt=\"baz luhrmanns romeo and juliet\"></p>\n\n<strong>\nThe bridal elements</strong>\n\na. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/cascading-goddess-gown\">cascading goddess gown</a> - $1600\nb. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_hair-adornments/feathered-corsage-birdcage-veil\">feathered corsage bird veil</a> - $300\nc. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_jewelry_earrings/pave-marvel-earrings\">pave marvel earrings</a> - $188\nd. <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_shoes/clipped-corolla-heels\">clipped corolla heels</a> - $200\n\n<strong>The table setting</strong>\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073804&amp;catId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS&amp;pushId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=72&amp;color=095&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;templateType=D\">flights and fancy dinnerware</a> - $12 - $16\n2. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=HOUS-FIEL-190-001001&amp;Category_Code=HOUS-ROOM\">high neck vase</a> - $38\n3. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=LIGH-PEND-04-001006&amp;Category_Code=LIGH\">filigree spheres</a> - $373-$973\n4. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=870063&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=120&amp;color=grn&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-EVERYDAY\">helianthus goblet </a>- $8\n5. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073287&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=1110&amp;color=065&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-UTENSILS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">bronze age flatware</a> - $36\n\nsee also: <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=GARD-CONT-50-001001&amp;mySearch=frog&amp;mySearchTtlPrds=1&amp;mySearchCrrntPg=1&amp;mySearchTtlPgs=1\">large frog bowl</a> - $38, <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=070049&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-STEM&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-STEM&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=48&amp;color=100&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true\">rippled champagne flute</a> - $14  and <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=KITC-LINE-11-001001&amp;Category_Code=KITC-LINE\">dhalia tea towel</a>- $24\n\n<u><strong>Why it works</strong></u>\n\nI picture this wedding in a massive tent, with walls of layers upon layers of flowy white fabric, much like the skirt of the <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/cascading-goddess-gown\">cascading goddess gown</a>. While this category could be deemed as an opportunity to be bold, the fact of  the participants being a young, modern couple prevents the look from being excessive or gaudy. Instead elements of clashing metals - the <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=LIGH-PEND-04-001006&amp;Category_Code=LIGH\">filigree spheres</a> all over the ceiling - and bright <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073287&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=1110&amp;color=065&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-UTENSILS&amp;templateType=subCategory\">bronze slender flatware</a> provide a \'subtle gaudiness\' so to speak.\n\nBold colours in the plates, the glassware and the high neck vases make this a bright colourful yet youthful setting with a measure of 20th century elegance. The additional elements such as the <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=ST&amp;Product_Code=GARD-CONT-50-001001&amp;mySearch=frog&amp;mySearchTtlPrds=1&amp;mySearchCrrntPg=1&amp;mySearchTtlPgs=1\">frog bowl</a> I imagine as an interesting supporting layer to a multi-tier wedding cake. The leaves on the bowl has a nice curvature that is a nod to Baroque style - a style that is reflected in the clipped corolla heels. This is a look that can be easily accented with plain white tableware to make it even more subdued or with bright colourful accents to be a little bit more audacious.\n\nI hope you have enjoyed the To have and BHLDN series. Previous boards can be found <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/to-have-and-bhldn/\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/to-have-and-bhldn-from-india-with-love/\">here</a> and <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/to-have-and-bhldn-my-chemical-romance/\">here</a>. I cannot wait til the BHLDN line launches it\'s tablewares in May...you can be sure there will be a round up and commentary about it all here at craven maven!\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images via <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/\">anthropologie</a>, <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/\">terrain</a> and <a href=\"http://bhldn.com\">bhldn</a></em></span></p>','To have and BHLDN: Baz Luhrmann&#039;s Romeo and Juliet','','publish','open','open','','to-have-and-bhldn-baz-luhrmanns-romeo-and-juliet','','','2011-02-18 10:17:16','2011-02-18 15:17:16','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4198',0,'post','',1),(4211,2,'2011-02-21 13:54:23','2011-02-21 18:54:23','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/geometryofpasta01.jpg\" alt=\"geometry of pasta\" width=\"450\"></p>\nI have a thing for uniformity. Things lined up in sequence, shapes collected together, collections of colours gradiating from one to the next in subtle degree of change. Some might call this OCD, being \'extra\' or being just downright ridiculous. But I think that looking at things a different way allows us to process the information differently and maybe, learn something new from it. So you can imagine how my heart leapt when I saw <a href=\"http://www.amazon.co.uk/Geometry-Pasta-Jacob-Kenedy/dp/product-description/0752227378/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&amp;n=266239&amp;s=books\">The Gemonetry of Pasta</a> a book by Jacob Kenedy and Caz Hildebrand.\n\nDid you know that there are allegedly over 300 shapes of pasta, each of which has a history, a story to tell, and an affinity with particular foods? I didn\'t. But I would welcome the challege to taste each one!\n\nThe Geometry of Pasta pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef, Jacob Kenedy, with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s stunning black-and-white designs to reveal the science, history and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy. Looking at the wonderful black and white illustrations instead of colourful pasta shades truly makes you view this as a science rather than an exercise in gastronomy, and thus takes the focus off the taste and helps you appreciate the beauty of these thoughtful shapes of pasta.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/geometryofpasta02.jpg\" alt=\"geometry of pasta\" width=\"450\"></p>\nAdding this one to my wishlist..in case you are so inclined to spoil me!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\">\n<em>all images via <a href=\"http://www.amazon.co.uk/\">amazon</a></em></font></p>','The Geometry of Pasta','','publish','open','open','','the-geometry-of-pasta','','','2011-02-21 13:54:23','2011-02-21 18:54:23','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4211',0,'post','',0),(4217,2,'2011-02-22 09:17:52','2011-02-22 14:17:52','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE022011.jpg\" alt=\"week ending feb 20th\" width=\"450\" height=\"880\" /></p>\n\nI tell you what, if you\'ll pretend it\'s Monday so will I, and we will make it our little secret. Ok? Cos Monday\'s mean one thing and one thing only over here at Camp Craven. It\'s time to look back at the past week and see what gastronomic shenanigans some of my favourite blogs were up to.\n\nBehold!\n\n1. <strong>Elevenses</strong>, by the photographically <a href=\"http://bferry.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/elevenses/\">talented Brian</a>. If you don\'t know what elevenses are you need to head to Brian\'s blog post stat, where you will also find a recipe for seed cake. I\'m going to try this one out soon..\n\n2. <strong>30-second chocolate cake</strong>. I kid you not..if you are ever in a bind and happen to have some eggs, sugar, flour and bittersweet choc hanging around you will have all the ingredients for a 30 second chocolate cake.The proof will be in the tasting..and I\'ve never been one to turn down taste testing. Let me know if you <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/02/14/30-second-chocolate-cake/\">give it a try</a>.\n\n3. The lovely Coquette &amp; Dove <a href=\"http://www.coquetteanddove.co.uk/2011/02/shutter-bug-tumbler.htm\">announced</a> that her <a href=\"http://coquetteanddove.tumblr.com/\">Tumblr</a> will be taking a new turn in the upcomings weeks and months. Gone is the archive of all things gorgeous and instead we will see the entrance of her iphone snappings of work, rest and whatnot. Read about it on <strong>{ shutter bug } tumblr</strong>. I for one can\'t wait to see what develops, { pun intended }, as Kate often whips up a tasty bounty!\n\n4. Oh my! <a href=\"http://kindboutique.com/blog/2011/02/18/flowery-popsicles\"><strong>Flowery popsicles</strong></a>. I want. I really really want. { when it heats up around these parts of course.. }\n\n5. Did you see it? Tuesday at 3p est Daniel and Valeria of Hindsvik saw the release of a love <a href=\"http://hindsvik.com/?p=4024\">etsy video</a> tour of their home followed by a chat session. Sadly I missed the live chat but I was very pleased to watch the video of <strong>Etsy Tv: There\'s no place like here</strong>. You might recall me talking about Daniel and Valeria\'s kitchen <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/kitchen-envy-daniel-valeria-of-hindsvik/\">in the past</a> after they did an impressive fix up of the space. Check out the motion video of the space, giving more dimension than the still picture ever could.\n\n6. I love den of geek, in part because, I love geeky films. But this past week they had a post that merged my love for food and geekdom into one delicious little <a href=\"http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/772057/12_dinner_invitations_you_should_probably_decline.html\">post</a> titled, \'<strong>12 dinner invitations you should probably decline</strong>\'. It\'s a whose who of movie dinner hosts who have interesting personality traits.\n\n7. More from Kitka\'s <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=11963\">honeymoon tour</a> of <strong>Asahikawa</strong> Japan. These wooden scoops caught my eye. So simple, yet so beautiful and functional.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images via respective blogs mentioned</i><br />*blogships is a rip on an email I got that opened with ‘ what’s cooking my friendships?’</font></p>','What&#039;s cooking my *blogships?','','publish','open','open','','whats-cooking-my-blogships-27','','','2011-02-22 09:17:52','2011-02-22 14:17:52','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4217',0,'post','',1),(4225,2,'2011-02-24 00:11:27','2011-02-24 05:11:27','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/orangehh.jpg\" alt=\"orange accents in house and home\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\n\nIf you haven\'t looked through <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk\">house to home</a>\'s kitchen section now is a good time to start if any. For me, it\'s like an overdose of my favourite food, leaving me giddy, sightly overstuffed and dizzy. But that\'s a good thing. I spied the above kitchen on house to home a few weeks ago and was instantly caught up in the orange accents, they are subtle yet juicy to the eye. But that\'s not the only reason I love this space, read on:\n<strong>\nHigh gloss white floors:</strong> Excuse me while I drool. I have a thing for high gloss white floors, the shine is like a jeweled accent to a well put together outfit. It is not dissimilar to the type of floor you would expect to see in a New York art gallery - and being white, it hides the dust and bits quite well. It elevates this space from being just a functional one to being something more.\n\n<strong>Open-ness:</strong> Proximity to chill out on the couch and the informal dining give this space a nice open communal feeling. I hate kitchens that are boxed in and separate from the rest of the crowd, no banishment to domesticity here! It helps as well that the seating is all in the same shade - as though defining their function through colour and at the same time adding some refreshing colour to the space.\n\n<strong>Sleek floating wood cabinetry:</strong> It took me a while to notice that the cabinets to the left are floating off the ground. Call it silly, but I love floating cabinets because they look magical to me. Oh, and because it\'s a darn sight easier to sweep under them.\n\n<strong>Rangehood:</strong> The long sleek rangehood mirrors nicely the breakfast bar. It looks as though it operates a dual function as a range hood and spotlight for the informal eating space. It brings an element of continuity, mirroring the rafters in the ceiling and the overall \'oblong\' shapes that are peppered around: the cabinets, the couch and the windows.\n\nCheck out more great spaces at the <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk\">house to home</a> website.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk\">house to home</a></i></font></p>','Kitchen Envy: Pops of juicy orange','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-pops-of-juicy-orange','','','2011-02-24 00:11:27','2011-02-24 05:11:27','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4225',0,'post','',0),(4097,2,'2011-02-24 23:02:45','2011-02-25 04:02:45','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_PR1Mil.jpg\" alt=\"paco rabannne one mil v indian curry\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\nMen\'s fragrance is a funny old thing - I\'ve long felt that it doesn\'t get the love it deserves from the male populace and am always frustrated by the lack of adventure most males have when it comes to trying a new fragrance. There are a lot of great men\'s fragrances out there and sticking to old habits only deprives males from smelling fantastic across a broad genre of womankind.\n\nAsk any girl and she will tell you, there are certain men\'s fragrances that make her weak at the knees, { I very rarely reveal which ones have such an effect on me }, and rightly so. The right fragrance on the right male can make him <em>literally</em> look more attractive. But, there is more to fine fragrance than just making us look/smell good with a view to attraction - smelling nice is socially good, uplifts the wearers mood and gives an impression of cleanliness. Lads, you have been informed!\n<strong>\nThe Fragrance:</strong>  I can honestly say, this is not a fragrance I would usually pay any attention to. The packaging is very eye catching, a bit flashy and the brand one I associate with the 90\'s when I wore waay to much <a href=\"http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121716.html\">XS</a>. But <a href=\"http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P269120\">One Million</a> by Paco Rabanne features notes of Frosted Grapefruit, Peppermint, Rose Absolute, Musk, Cinnamon Bark, Blond Leather, Patchouli, White Wood and Amber Ketal. The overall feel is actually a lot spicier and warmer than you would suspect. The cinnamon bark, blond leather and white wood give a warmth while the patchouli and amber work together to add a spicy hint without dominating the scent. The scent starts off with a refreshing sharpness from the grapefruit and quickly settles into the musky spiciness that lingers on the skin and attracts..oh it attracts.\n<strong>\nThe Food:</strong> An Indian curry. I specifically chose an Indian curry due to the way it\'s spices are warmly incorporated into the dish. I often find that Thai red, green and yellow curries are a little simpler in their spiciness. But there is a complexity to the spice of an Indian curry, maybe because it is a mix of several spice ingredients: turmeric, coriander and more, that gives it it\'s character. The spice is then typically tempered by either coconut milk or yogurt creating a warmth.\n<strong>\nWhy it works:</strong> The warmth and spice that is evident in 1 Million are defining characters of an Indian curry. Both literally and in flavour the spice adds a surprising zing which is subdued by the creamy warmth { from the yogurt } paralleling the musk, patchouli and white woods. The yogurt can also add a bit of a citrusy tinge to the dish one that is reflected in the \'Frosted Grapefruit\' top note in the fragrance.\n<strong>\nFragrance Tip:</strong> Fragrances contain ingredients that can change character incredibly when exposed to warm or overly sunlit environments. Keep your fragrances in the fridge! Somewhere on the top shelf or door is about right, the cool dark conditions will help your fragrance last much longer than if they sit in your bedroom, or heaven forbid your bathroom, exposed to fluctuating temps and direct sun. Also, it just feels good to get spritzed with a chilled substance in the morning!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>images via <a href=\"http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P269120\">sephora</a> and <a href=\"http://www.indianfoodsco.com/\">indian foods co</a></em></span></p>','Food to Fragrance: Paco Rabanne&#039;s 1 Million meets a good ole Indian Curry','','publish','open','open','','food-to-fragrance-paco-rabannes-1-million-meets-a-good-ole-indian-curry','','','2011-02-24 23:02:45','2011-02-25 04:02:45','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4097',0,'post','',0),(4240,2,'2011-03-01 18:16:12','2011-03-01 23:16:12','As with every week, last week was a good week for food focused chatter.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE022711.jpg\" alt=\"best food stuffs on the blogosphere for 022011-022711\" width=\"450\" height=\"880\" /></p>\n\nIt\'s funny just how often the subject of food comes up in any given week. It\'s even funnier how often friends give me knowing glances when I am around a conversation that has to do with food, it seems my craven reputation precedes me. The most interesting conversation I found recurring this past week was regarding cooking meals from scratch for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Working from home, I have the luxury to be able to do so. Every day a fresh brekkie, lunch and dinner { and pudding } are served with left overs lasting maybe a day or two at best. I like it that way, call me a control freak, but I like to know what goes into what I eat.\n\nA friend of mine reckons that when I get married and have kids my penchant for cooking every day will quickly fade...I certainly hope not, it\'s what my mum did, what her mum did and what I love and plan to keep doing. No fast food dinners in this house!!\n\nA round up of some of the nicest food focused blog posts on some of my favourite blogs from the past week are as follows:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://deargolden.blogspot.com/2011/02/suno-perfect-prints.html\">Dear golden</a> featured some gorgeous pieces from the Suno collection. This specific dress reminded me of an apron; a really gorgeous-guests are coming over but i\'m still in the kitchen and have to look polished - sorta apron. I know i\'d wear it.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://kindboutique.com/blog/2011/02/22/rawtella\">Kind Boutique</a> may have just made my { and my vegan friends } week with this post about Rawtella. What\'s Rawtella you ask? It contains only 3 organic ingredients: cocoa, hazelnut, and coconut sugar. I cannot wait to try this, and will be checking online for vendors asap!\n\n3. <a href=\"http://fabricofmylife.co.uk/2011/02/23/two-by-two/\">Fabric of my life</a>, shared the \'<a href=\"http://bethandcarissa.blogspot.com/\">two</a>\' project with us: two people, with two photographs, one post a week, one theme each month. The result is a diptych that is intriguing and often inevitably populated with food. Having just started in January, the project is in it\'s infancy, but I for one will be keeping an eye on <a href=\"http://bethandcarissa.blogspot.com/\">it</a>.\n\n4. <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-dreams-made-of-these.html\">Bedlam of Beefy</a> - an amazing black kitchen that doesn\'t allow itself to be defined solely by it\'s shade. From an uber-glam reflective back-splash to an impressive art piece above the sink. It\'s a space worth a second, third or more look!\n\n5. Lucy at <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/02/interview-katie-quinn-davies/\">Design Files</a> interviewed the inimitable Katie Quinn Davies. If you have looked at any food blogs in the past couple of years you will likely be familiar with <a href=\"http://www.whatkatieate.blogspot.com/\">Katie\'s work</a>. Her images have a vibrancy and quality that is insatiable and I get the impression she is the kind of person with whom you could quite easily shoot the breeze. Her story { and food pics } are amazing, so check out the <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/02/interview-katie-quinn-davies\">interview</a>! Well worth a read!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images via respective blogs mentioned</i><br />*blogships is a rip on an email I got that opened with ‘ what’s cooking my friendships?’</font></p>','What&#039;s cooking my *blogships?','','publish','open','open','','whats-cooking-my-blogships-28','','','2011-03-01 18:16:12','2011-03-01 23:16:12','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4240',0,'post','',0),(4251,2,'2011-03-02 16:35:05','2011-03-02 21:35:05','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/spring2011_kidsspecial.png\" alt=\"sweet paul spring 2011 cover\" width=\"450\" height=\"587\" /></p>\n\nSalt and pepper, soft boiled eggs and toast soldiers, mac n\' cheese, some things just go together. It\'s apt then that the <a href=\"http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/spring2011\">Spring issue of Sweet Paul magazine</a> is here and it\'s a kids special. Kids + Food = a license to play with your food. The whimsy that comes with being a child is often lost when we grow up. We go from eating mac n cheese for supper to dining at <a href=\"http://www.artisanalbistro.com/\">Fromagerie\'s</a>, wolfing down ice cream for pudding to indulging in \'<a href=\"http://www.wd-50.com/imagewins/imagewin223.html\">whole wheat sorbet</a>\', it all just get\'s a little serious really.\n\nThanks to the ever sweet Paul Lowe this issue of Sweet Paul reminds us of what makes food fun - I hope that it inspires many to have a rollicking good time in the kitchen and to put stuffiness aside for a bit in 2011.\n\nSome of my favourite articles in this edition:\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP2011_eggs.jpg\" alt=\"eggs!\" width=\"450\" height=\"292\" /></p>\nEggs are one of my most favourite things in the world. Poached, baked, scrambled, fried, I have them any and every which was in any given week. Wonderfully shot by Colin Cooke, \"<strong>Eggs, Which came first?</strong>\" contains five recipes for the little and big kids in our lives. From what looks like the perfect egg sandwich to cuddled eggs  - I plan on adding each of these to my menu in March.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP2011_lovescoffee.jpg\" alt=\"paul loves coffee\" width=\"450\" height=\"292\" /></p>\nA few years ago on a trip to Australia, I remember watching a five-year-old girl swig about 4 oz of an ice latte from her mama\'s cup before anyone could stop her. Some would be alarmed, but for this coffee addict it was incredibly amusing and made me wonder if I was a coffee addicted child growing up. { it would certainly explain a lot }. I was very chuffed to read that as a child Paul himself had a similar addiction..except to <strong>Coffee</strong> Pots! I imagine a little rotund boy with rosy cheeks and a bow-tie playing in his Nana\'s garden surrounded by an array of Scandinavian coffee pots. Adorable!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP2011_playwithfood.jpg\" alt=\"play with ur food\" width=\"450\" height=\"292\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP2011_playwithfood02.jpg\" alt=\"play with ur food\" width=\"450\" height=\"295\" /></p>\nI was never one to play with my food. Coming from a big family and being the youngest, any delay in polishing off what was on your plate meant that your meal would become a victim of someone else\'s fork! In the article <strong>Play with your Food</strong> Paul get\'s creative in presenting morsels in such a way that no child would be able to resist a little bite!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/SweetPaul/SP2011_kidschoice.jpg\" alt=\"kids choice!\" width=\"450\" height=\"293\" /></p>\nGiven the choice any kid will eat something somewhat healthy. <em>Given the choice</em> that is. Putting that theory to the test. In <strong>My Favourite Food</strong> five little cuties tell us what their favourite dish is, with recipe included. My favourite was young Leo\'s: Potatoes with creamed spinach and fried eggs. Yum!\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images via <a href=\"http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/spring2011\">sweet paul magazine</a></i></font></p>','Oh Paul, how Sweet it is!','','publish','open','open','','oh-paul-how-sweet-it-is','','','2011-03-02 16:35:05','2011-03-02 21:35:05','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4251',0,'post','',0),(4256,2,'2011-03-03 16:44:25','2011-03-03 21:44:25','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/LtLvBMY.jpg\" alt=\"lover the label meets bonne maman yogurts\" width=\"450\" height=\"425\" /></p>\nThere are very few brands that season after season produce covetous and quality handiwork. Australian brand, <a href=\"http://loverthelabel.com/\">Lover</a> is one such label. Helmed by a guy and girl duo, the pair consistently create work that is feminine, strong, delicate yet detailed.\n\nTheir new collection, \"A Dance for One\" has a ballet theme. But don\'t expect tulle and flounce, rather through the choice of colour and fabric the collection reflects the elegance and grace of a ballerina.\n\nThis particular blouse and trouser caught my eye - it reminded me of the Bonne Maman apricot yogurt I saw in the latest issue of <a href=\"http://www.livingetc.com/\">Living etc</a> magazine. Lashing of creamy white dense yogurt atop a smooth orangey apricot base housed in a reusable ribbed glass jar. Divine!\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\">\n<font><em>images via<a href=\"http://loverthelabel.com/\"> lover the label</a> and <a href=\"http://www.livingetc.com/\">living etc</a></em></font></p>','Good enough to eat: Lover the label meets Bonne Maman Yogurt','','publish','open','open','','good-enough-to-eat-lover-the-label-meets-bonne-maman-yogurt','','','2011-03-03 16:44:25','2011-03-03 21:44:25','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4256',0,'post','',2),(4266,2,'2011-03-07 19:09:49','2011-03-08 00:09:49','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/martiguixe.jpg\" alt=\"marti guixe\" width=\"394\" height=\"507\" /></p>\n\nI find myself somewhat inexplicably drawn to books about food in a graphical context. I say \'somewhat\' because I love food and I love graphics, so this unlikely hybrid is a logical attraction. Case in point, Marti Guixe\'s <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Mart%C3%AD-Guix%C3%A9-Designing-Jeffrey-Swartz/dp/8875702497\">Food Designing</a> an expression of food in a context a designer would appreciate.\n\nImages of squaring potatoes, molecular structures made from olives and toothpicks and decorating cakes with graphic representations of their contents are just a few of the gems this book contains. I\'m inspired, intrigued and peckish all at the same time. Definitely adding this to my wishlist.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\">\n<em>cover image by inga knolke via <a href=\"http://www.corraini.com/\">corraini</a></em></font></p>','Marti Guixe: Food Designing','','publish','open','open','','marti-guixe-food-designing','','','2011-03-07 19:09:49','2011-03-08 00:09:49','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4266',0,'post','',0),(4270,2,'2011-03-09 18:25:57','2011-03-09 23:25:57','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/alcoves.jpg\" alt=\"alcoves oh my\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\nThis kitchen was found via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/\">House to Home</a> { again! }, which is proving to be a formidable resource for aesthetic and unique kitchen spaces. The space wasn\'t an obvious choice for me, it actually has two things I specifically hate, a low ceiling height and no discernible source of natural light. That aside, the colour and texture of the cabinets intrigued me as well as the unique open shelving design.\n<strong>\nInvisible Alcove shelving:</strong> On a list of craven maven loves, this ticks all the boxes. Subway tiles? Check. Open shelving? Check. Glass shelves? Ch-ch-check. Combined into one, a unique idea. The recessed shelving is so polished, simple yet effective that it allows for busy yet orderly stocked items. If you look carefully, there is a lot on the shelves: Salt, pepper mills, cannisters, pots, oils, it\'s all there but it doesn\'t \'look\' over stocked. The simple shelving design allows for this. The home owner has carefully selected items that are unified in colour - silvers and black and low on pattern variety. I love it.\n\n<strong>\nVenetian Plaster cabinetry:</strong> Can\'t say I\'ve seen this before. Forget your usual wood or high gloss cabinets, this gray venetian plaster effect mocks a treatment often reserved for the wall and it works. The space is a bit cavenous and small, so the shadow-like look on the cabinets play up that dark mysterious space feel very stylishly.\n\n<strong>\nFloating Island:</strong> If the island, and I suspect cooktop, in the center of this kitchen had cabinetry it would make this small space much darker and tighter than it already is. The floating island allows for an informal dine space and also for light to flow a wee bit freer than it would.\n\nAll in all, a nice space that is largely definied by the open shelving - rightly so. I wish there were more lighting options than just the recessed lights and a floor treatment a little \'warmer\' than the simple wood - a colourful Kilim would add a really homely feel to this area. What do you like about this space?\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/\">house to home</a></em></span></p>','Kitchen Envy: All about the Alcoves','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-all-about-the-alcoves','','','2011-03-09 18:25:57','2011-03-09 23:25:57','',0,'http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/?p=4270',0,'post','',0),(4271,1,'2010-11-15 09:57:37','2010-11-15 14:57:37','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/fm111410.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\"></p>\n\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em><strong> left:- </strong>Heirloom Cranberries, <strong>right:</strong> Granny Smith\'s are my fave..these blushing ones were too good to pass up! </em></span>\n\nThings are beginning to wind down at the farmers market and the lack of pics testifies to that. The onions and garlic are getting smaller, the carrots fewer, the beets a little less abundant. But that is exactly what I like about it. Nature forces you to vary your consumption by what it will and will not allow you to yield.\n\nHere in the USA it\'s coming up to the holiday of Thanksgiving, and the traditional side dish of \'cranberry sauce\' is about to make its annual debut. One farm vendor had an amazing basket of heirloom cranberries for sale that had me drooling...that paired with the blushing granny smith apples had my mind dancing with pie ideas...or maybe an apple cranberry sauce..\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images by cravenmaven</em></span></p>','This week&#039;s Farmer&#039;s Market best pics..','','inherit','open','open','','3558-revision','','','2010-11-15 09:57:37','2010-11-15 14:57:37','',3558,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/3558-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4272,1,'2010-11-08 02:01:59','2010-11-08 07:01:59','I took another friend to the Farmer\'s Market for the first time this weekend. She is a senior citizen and as such gets discount coupons for all fresh produce! There are so many great incentives that allow every budget to shop at the market and I really love that. Welfare, seniors, you name it its covered. Besides, the prices in of themself are not at all cost prohibitive, I got a bunch of cilantro the size of my head for a mere $2!  Here are some of this week\'s best pics:\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/fm110710.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\"></p>\n\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Potatoes potatoes potatoes!, The most bountiful basket of oyster mushrooms i\'ve seen, the large courgette that doesn\'t fit in the frame was at least a foot and a half long, pumpkins are still holding down at the market, i\'m determined to try as many varieties as possible before the season ends. </em></span>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images by cravenmaven</em></span></p>','This week&#039;s Farmer&#039;s Market best pics..','','inherit','open','open','','3559-revision','','','2010-11-08 02:01:59','2010-11-08 07:01:59','',3559,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/3559-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4273,1,'2010-11-01 07:57:45','2010-11-01 12:57:45','I introduced some friends to the farmers market this week. It was so nice to see them get excited about all the great produce, engage in conversation with the various farmers and growers and see them walk away with maitake mushrooms excited to try them. Here are some of the markets best pics:\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/fm103110.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\"></p>\n\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Sprouts on the stem, Yeti\'s love hot cider according to <a href=\"http://www.redjacketorchards.com/\">red jacket orchards</a>, my mum loves honey crisp apples, rupert cheese by <a href=\"v\">consider bardwell farms</a> is one of the yummiest cows milk cheeses i\'ve ever tasted. </em></span>\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images by cravenmaven</em></span></p>','This weeks farmers market jaunt...','','inherit','open','open','','3478-revision','','','2010-11-01 07:57:45','2010-11-01 12:57:45','',3478,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/3478-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4274,1,'2010-10-25 07:57:19','2010-10-25 12:57:19','A trip to my local farmers market yielded good results this week. I always take a pic or two and thought I would share with you all some of my favourites.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/farmers-market-best-Oct24.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\" height=\"900\" /></p>\n\n<font size=\"1\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Market cash has to be one of my most treasured currencies, produce from <a href=\"http://www.redjacketorchards.com/\">red jacket orchards</a>, purple cauliflowers, spiced apple cider, turnips and carrots, aubergines tomatillos carrots and scallions from a new farmer development project, raspberry apple juice from red jacket farms and brussell sprouts on the stem. </em></font>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images by cravenmaven</i></font>','This weeks Farmers Market jaunt..','','inherit','open','open','','3387-revision','','','2010-10-25 07:57:19','2010-10-25 12:57:19','',3387,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/10/3387-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4275,1,'2011-03-13 00:51:09','2011-03-13 05:51:09','I introduced some friends to the farmers market this week. It was so nice to see them get excited about all the great produce, engage in conversation with the various farmers and growers and see them walk away with maitake mushrooms excited to try them. Here are some of the markets best pics:\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/fm103110.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\"></p>\n\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Sprouts on the stem, Yeti\'s love hot cider according to <a href=\"http://www.redjacketorchards.com/\">red jacket orchards</a>, my mum loves honey crisp apples, rupert cheese by <a href=\"v\">consider bardwell farms</a> is one of the yummiest cows milk cheeses i\'ve ever tasted. </em></span>\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images by cravenmaven</em></span></p>','This weeks farmers market jaunt...','','inherit','open','open','','3478-revision-2','','','2011-03-13 00:51:09','2011-03-13 05:51:09','',3478,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3478-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4276,1,'2011-03-13 00:51:09','2011-03-13 05:51:09','A trip to my local farmers market yielded good results this week. I always take a pic or two and thought I would share with you all some of my favourites.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/farmers-market-best-Oct24.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\" height=\"900\" /></p>\n\n<font size=\"1\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Market cash has to be one of my most treasured currencies, produce from <a href=\"http://www.redjacketorchards.com/\">red jacket orchards</a>, purple cauliflowers, spiced apple cider, turnips and carrots, aubergines tomatillos carrots and scallions from a new farmer development project, raspberry apple juice from red jacket farms and brussell sprouts on the stem. </em></font>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images by cravenmaven</i></font>','This weeks Farmers Market jaunt..','','inherit','open','open','','3387-revision-2','','','2011-03-13 00:51:09','2011-03-13 05:51:09','',3387,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3387-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4277,1,'2011-03-13 00:51:42','2011-03-13 05:51:42','I introduced some friends to the farmers market this week. It was so nice to see them get excited about all the great produce, engage in conversation with the various farmers and growers and see them walk away with maitake mushrooms excited to try them. Here are some of the markets best pics:\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/fm103110.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\"></p>\n\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Sprouts on the stem, Yeti\'s love hot cider according to <a href=\"http://www.redjacketorchards.com/\">red jacket orchards</a>, my mum loves honey crisp apples, rupert cheese by <a href=\"v\">consider bardwell farms</a> is one of the yummiest cows milk cheeses i\'ve ever tasted. </em></span>\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"><em>all images by cravenmaven</em></span></p>','This weeks farmers market jaunt...','','inherit','open','open','','3478-revision-3','','','2011-03-13 00:51:42','2011-03-13 05:51:42','',3478,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3478-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4278,1,'2011-03-13 00:51:42','2011-03-13 05:51:42','A trip to my local farmers market yielded good results this week. I always take a pic or two and thought I would share with you all some of my favourites.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/FarmersMarket/farmers-market-best-Oct24.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market best of\" width=\"470\" height=\"900\" /></p>\n\n<font size=\"1\"><em><strong>Clockwise from top left:- </strong>Market cash has to be one of my most treasured currencies, produce from <a href=\"http://www.redjacketorchards.com/\">red jacket orchards</a>, purple cauliflowers, spiced apple cider, turnips and carrots, aubergines tomatillos carrots and scallions from a new farmer development project, raspberry apple juice from red jacket farms and brussell sprouts on the stem. </em></font>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images by cravenmaven</i></font>','This weeks Farmers Market jaunt..','','inherit','open','open','','3387-revision-3','','','2011-03-13 00:51:42','2011-03-13 05:51:42','',3387,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3387-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4279,1,'2011-03-09 02:50:22','2011-03-08 19:50:22','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/may18_web.jpg\" alt=\"The craven maven\" width=\"400\" /></p>\r\n\r\nI love food, no seriously i love food.\r\n\r\nThis blog was created out of my love for looking at food all things associated with cooking, the olfactive component, the spices, the sounds, the presentation and all else that goes into the experience of creating something that is a gastric and visual pleasure.\r\n\r\nI believe in REAL food. Having been raised on home cooking its where my heart is and where my inspiration grows. That said, I am not adverse to grabbing a bite or two in an establishment I adore!\r\n\r\nA little about the name. \'Craven\' is Jamaican slang for someone who is \'greedy\' especially with regards to food. And \'Maven\' is someone who is an \'expert or connoisseur\' of whatever field they are associated with. However in my case it\'s a self inflicted moniker.\r\n\r\nHaving been raised in a Jamaican household in a European country and now settling in the USA, the \'culture\' of food has been a central point of my life though in vastly different ways.\r\n\r\nSo enjoy - I hope this little blog can bring some entertainment to someone out there.\r\n\r\n-x-\r\nSaer\r\n\r\n<em>(and yes those are terrible summer tan lines you can see on my feet!)</em>','about','','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-6','','','2011-03-09 02:50:22','2011-03-08 19:50:22','',2,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/2-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4280,1,'2011-03-13 13:29:56','2011-03-13 17:29:56','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/may18_web.jpg\" alt=\"The craven maven\" width=\"400\" /></p>\r\n\r\nI love food, no seriously i love food.\r\n\r\nThis blog was created out of my love for all things associated with food: cooking, the olfactive component, design, the spices, the sounds, the presentation, the inspiration it incites and all else that goes into the experience of creating something that is a gastric and visual pleasure.\r\n\r\nI believe in REAL food. Having been raised on home cooking its where my heart is and where my inspiration grows. So I love to cook and to eat home cooked foods in the comfort of a dear friends home. That being said, I am not adverse to grabbing a bite or two in an establishment I adore. Although I became a vegetarian about eight years ago, after being the most voracious meat eater in my family, I don\'t despise those of a carnivorous persuasion and willingly recommend and ooh over their plates of flesh! A dish made well, is a dish made well.\r\n\r\nA little about the name. \'Craven\' is Jamaican slang for someone who is \'greedy\' especially with regards to food. And \'Maven\' is someone who is an \'expert or connoisseur\' of whatever field they are associated with. However in my case it\'s a self inflicted moniker.\r\n\r\nHaving been raised in a Jamaican household in a European country and now settling in the USA, the \'culture\' of food has been a central point of my life though in vastly different ways. No doubt this cultural eclecticism will fast become apparent to you in the content of cravenmaven.com\r\n\r\nSo enjoy - I hope this little blog can bring some entertainment to someone out there.\r\n\r\n-x-\r\nSaer\r\n\r\n<em>(and yes those are terrible summer tan lines you can see on my feet!)</em>','about','','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-7','','','2011-03-13 13:29:56','2011-03-13 17:29:56','',2,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/2-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4282,1,'2011-03-14 01:51:52','2011-03-14 05:51:52','Well hello.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes to say the least! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there. It\'s a whole new site { accessible via cravenmaven.com } with all the best bits from the old one:\r\n\r\nYou will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that!\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe to my blog via a rss reader you may have to update your rss to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" width=\"382\" height=\"99\" /></p>\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!\r\n\r\nLast but not least the new logo { and the daily morsel one } was designed by the uber talented branding boys at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Ray + Kyle</a>. They so quickly identified my personal style, silliness and blog purpose to create a logo that is better than I could imagine..I just LOVE that fork in the M on the C plate!! So if you have any branding, illustration, design needs, these guys are the ones to talk to. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Tell them</a> Saer sent you!\r\n\r\nThere are still a few kinks to sort out in the design so please bear with me over the upcoming fortnight or so. And do please drop me a note if anything looks completely off...in the meantime, take a stroll around and enjoy the new design!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','publish','open','open','','mamas-got-a-brand-new-bag-err-blog','','\nhttp://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/','2011-03-14 01:51:52','2011-03-14 05:51:52','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4282',0,'post','',7),(4283,1,'2011-03-14 01:34:48','2011-03-14 05:34:48','Well hello. \n\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there.\n\nFor those who\'ve followed this blog for a while, you will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\n\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that! \n\nIf you follow my blog on an rss reader you may have to update that to this: ','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision','','','2011-03-14 01:34:48','2011-03-14 05:34:48','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4284,1,'2011-03-14 01:43:19','2011-03-14 05:43:19','Well hello. \r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there.\r\n\r\nFor those who\'ve followed this blog for a while, you will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that! \r\n\r\nIf you follow my blog on an rss reader you may have to update your rss reader to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" />\r\n\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision-2','','','2011-03-14 01:43:19','2011-03-14 05:43:19','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4285,1,'2011-03-14 01:43:50','2011-03-14 05:43:50','Well hello.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there.\r\n\r\nFor those who\'ve followed this blog for a while, you will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that!\r\n\r\nIf you follow my blog on an rss reader you may have to update your rss reader to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" width=\"382\" height=\"99\" /></p>\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision-3','','','2011-03-14 01:43:50','2011-03-14 05:43:50','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4286,1,'2011-03-14 01:49:59','2011-03-14 05:49:59','Well hello.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes to say the least! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there. It\'s a whole new site { accessible via cravenmaven.com } with all the best bits from the old one:\r\n\r\nYou will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that!\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe to my blog via a rss reader you may have to update your rss to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" width=\"382\" height=\"99\" /></p>\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!\r\n\r\nLast but not least the new logo { and the daily morsel one } was designed by the uber talented branding boys at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Ray + Kyle</a>. They so quickly identified my personal style, silliness and blog purpose to create a logo that is better than I could imagine..I just LOVE that fork in the M on the C plate!! So if you have any branding, illustration, design needs, these guys are the ones to talk to. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Tell them</a> Saer sent you!','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision-4','','','2011-03-14 01:49:59','2011-03-14 05:49:59','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4287,1,'2011-03-14 01:50:02','2011-03-14 05:50:02','Well hello.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes to say the least! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there. It\'s a whole new site { accessible via cravenmaven.com } with all the best bits from the old one:\r\n\r\nYou will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that!\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe to my blog via a rss reader you may have to update your rss to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" width=\"382\" height=\"99\" /></p>\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!\r\n\r\nLast but not least the new logo { and the daily morsel one } was designed by the uber talented branding boys at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Ray + Kyle</a>. They so quickly identified my personal style, silliness and blog purpose to create a logo that is better than I could imagine..I just LOVE that fork in the M on the C plate!! So if you have any branding, illustration, design needs, these guys are the ones to talk to. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Tell them</a> Saer sent you!','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision-5','','','2011-03-14 01:50:02','2011-03-14 05:50:02','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4288,1,'2011-03-14 01:51:13','2011-03-14 05:51:13','Well hello.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes to say the least! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there. It\'s a whole new site { accessible via cravenmaven.com } with all the best bits from the old one:\r\n\r\nYou will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that!\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe to my blog via a rss reader you may have to update your rss to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" width=\"382\" height=\"99\" /></p>\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!\r\n\r\nLast but not least the new logo { and the daily morsel one } was designed by the uber talented branding boys at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Ray + Kyle</a>. They so quickly identified my personal style, silliness and blog purpose to create a logo that is better than I could imagine..I just LOVE that fork in the M on the C plate!! So if you have any branding, illustration, design needs, these guys are the ones to talk to. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Tell them</a> Saer sent you!\r\n\r\nThere are still a few kinks to sort out in the design so please bear with me over the upcoming fortnight or so. And do please drop me a note if anything looks completely off...in the meantime, take a stroll around and enjoy the new design!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision-6','','','2011-03-14 01:51:13','2011-03-14 05:51:13','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4289,1,'2011-03-14 01:51:14','2011-03-14 05:51:14','Well hello.\r\n\r\nIf you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are an ole faithful reader - then thanks for popping by, you might have noticed a few changes to say the least! For quite some time I have wanted to spruce up the blog, make it look the way I picture it in my mind and finally I think we are *almost* there. It\'s a whole new site { accessible via cravenmaven.com } with all the best bits from the old one:\r\n\r\nYou will notice the old feature <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/be-a-locavore/\">be a locavore</a> has been re-imagined in a easier to read and prettier to look at format.\r\n\r\nThe blog roll and category list has been tidied up a bit with a few additions and deletions, a twitter section has been added so you can see my tweets and chortle/snort/sob as needed. If you aren\'t already following me on twitter, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/#!/cravenmavenblog\">what\'s the wait?!</a> Get on that!\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe to my blog via a rss reader you may have to update your rss to pull from this: <a href=\"http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven\">http://feeds.feedburner.com/CravenMaven</a>\r\n\r\nIf you subscribe via email you are in for a treat..the daily digest of this blog has been renamed to:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/DM_logo.png\" alt=\"daily morsel\" width=\"382\" height=\"99\" /></p>\r\nIt\'s the same delicious content you find in this blog, just delivered straight to your mailbox once a day - a morsel of craven goodness. I\'ve done my best to export all current mail subscribers to the new system but there might be teething troubles! If so, please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com\">drop me a note</a> to let me know and I will try and fix the issue. Oh! also, you can now receive these updates in html, plain text or mobile format - which is rather spiffy. If you aren\'t already a mail subscriber - sign up <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/33/\">here</a>!\r\n\r\nLast but not least the new logo { and the daily morsel one } was designed by the uber talented branding boys at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Ray + Kyle</a>. They so quickly identified my personal style, silliness and blog purpose to create a logo that is better than I could imagine..I just LOVE that fork in the M on the C plate!! So if you have any branding, illustration, design needs, these guys are the ones to talk to. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/\">Tell them</a> Saer sent you!\r\n\r\nThere are still a few kinks to sort out in the design so please bear with me over the upcoming fortnight or so. And do please drop me a note if anything looks completely off...in the meantime, take a stroll around and enjoy the new design!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','Mama\'s got a brand new bag...err blog','','inherit','open','open','','4282-revision-7','','','2011-03-14 01:51:14','2011-03-14 05:51:14','',4282,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4282-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4389,1,'2011-03-21 14:11:30','2011-03-21 18:11:30','Last Friday we had a glimpse of summer...with a 70+ degree day, which made me think of ice cream..ok, I actually always think of ice cream. Nostalgia though, inclines me to think of ice cream vans, { trucks }. Growing up in London I always got a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99_Flake\">99 flake</a> - soft serve ice cream with a flake bar jammed in it drizzled in strawberry sauce, whereas when I visited the States I would always have a <a href=\"http://www.marinaicecream.com/images/Good%20Humor/Screwball.jpg\">Screwball</a>. Yum! \r\n\r\nI came across this rather unique art piece that uses  the music boxes of ice cream van\'s to create an orchestra. The sound of an ice cream van approaching was nothing short of the Pied Piper of soft serve coming down the street - Artist Chris Yates partnered with composer Kelvin Pawsey to put together a six piece composition. The end result is simply mesmerizing to young and old alike. Check it out:\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/u0Wv_dmNxqY?fs=1\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"295\" width=\"480\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>Video via <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0Wv_dmNxqY&feature=fvwrel\">The Guardian</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nIn other news last week, Ice cream van\'s have also proved to be vehicles for more than just ice cream. Can you say \'<a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/17/drug-ring-sold-oxycodone-_n_837272.html\">Oxycodone</a>\'?!','You scream, I scream we all scream for Ice Cream..','','publish','open','open','','you-scream-i-scream-we-all-scream-for-ice-cream','','','2011-03-21 14:11:30','2011-03-21 18:11:30','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4389',0,'post','',5),(4291,1,'2011-03-14 17:11:48','2011-03-14 21:11:48','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>\r\n\r\n1. I came across this kitchen space via a link from a link on Bright Bazaar\'s post <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/03/stripes-brights-in-downtown-buenos.html\">Stripes and Brights in downtown Buenos Aires.</a> I was instantly wowed by the pops of orange against stark white, the open shelving and the diner style vintage signage above the pass through. I highly recommend checking out this entire flat {apartment} on <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> as it is full of style, colour and attention to detail that will certainly give birth to inspiration in your own space. \r\n\r\n2. This image is just one of a series in a photoshoot by Mark Borthwick for Japanese brand <a href=\"http://www.lyricism.jp/\">lyricis m</a>. Shot in orchards and fields this image particularly summed up my hopes for the summer of 2011: outdoor dining, relaxed toffee coloured clothing and good eating company. I was glad to come across this image via a post on <a href=\"http://butter-brass.blogspot.com/2011/03/searching-for-our-own.html\">butter and brass</a>!\r\n\r\n3. It\'s no secret I love Chef John, and his how-to tutorial for making home made tortilla\'s gave me something to aspire to when I was laying on my divan of sickness last week. This week I will definitely be taking a stab at <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">fresh, homemade tortillas in no time flat. </a>\r\n\r\n4. I am a huge fan of Aussie blog <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au\">cyclestyle</a>. Largely because riding a bike is one of those things I want but can\'t have/do. Each blog post on there is an opportunity for me to live vicariously through recreational life cyclists all over the globe. Last week the post, <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au/2979/grocery-shopping-bike\">Going Grocery shopping with a bike</a> answered a question I have always had: how DO you do a week\'s worth of food shopping when your only mode of transportation is a push bike?! \r\n\r\nAdrienne of <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">Change your life, ride a bike!</a> had the answer. Can you believe that all the items you see in the pic above was carried on no less than two bicycles?! You have to <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">read it to believe it. </a> I\'m. so. envious.\r\n\r\n5. It would be simply sacrilege for the geek girl in me to pass up mentioning this absolutely wicked photo project recommended by <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-trooper.html\">Uncle Beefy</a>. A photo a day of toy stormtroopers doing whatever-the-heck it is they do when they are off duty. <a href=\"http://wildammo.com/2009/08/09/what-stormtroopers-do-on-their-day-off/\">Wild Ammo</a> got the jump on the entire collection of images shot by one-named-photog <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">Stefan</a>. Whether your geeky or not, these images are worth checking out. There are more food focused ones in the collection of course...though the dyeing MnM\'s one above certainly made me chuckle!\r\n\r\n6. Have you been watching Extra Virgin on the <a href=\"http://cookingchannel.com\">cooking channel</a>? Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar, { and occasionally their two cute kids } cook up treats and sweets from Gabriele\'s native Italy. But last week the Cooking Channel blog, Devour, ran a very informative <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">Date Night, in your kitchen</a> post with great tips for married-with-children couples. Who says date night has to be an elaborate night OUT, when all the ingredients for a great date are right there in your kitchen cupboard? I highly recommend <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">reading this one</a>!\r\n\r\nA great week for food chatter i\'m sure you will agree. 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Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><font size=\"xx-small\"><i> Image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-11','','','2011-03-14 16:45:29','2011-03-14 20:45:29','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4303,1,'2011-03-14 16:45:32','2011-03-14 20:45:32','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere last week. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><font size=\"xx-small\"><i> Image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-12','','','2011-03-14 16:45:32','2011-03-14 20:45:32','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4304,1,'2011-03-14 16:45:45','2011-03-14 20:45:45','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere last week. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-13','','','2011-03-14 16:45:45','2011-03-14 20:45:45','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4305,1,'2011-03-14 16:45:48','2011-03-14 20:45:48','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere last week. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-14','','','2011-03-14 16:45:48','2011-03-14 20:45:48','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4306,1,'2011-03-14 16:46:12','2011-03-14 20:46:12','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere last week. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-15','','','2011-03-14 16:46:12','2011-03-14 20:46:12','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4307,1,'2011-03-14 16:46:15','2011-03-14 20:46:15','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere last week. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-16','','','2011-03-14 16:46:15','2011-03-14 20:46:15','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4308,1,'2011-03-14 16:46:15','2011-03-14 20:46:15','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere last week. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too!\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-16','','','2011-03-14 16:46:15','2011-03-14 20:46:15','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4309,1,'2011-03-14 17:10:35','2011-03-14 21:10:35','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too:\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\n\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>\n\n1. I came across this kitchen space via a link from a link on Bright Bazaar\'s post <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/03/stripes-brights-in-downtown-buenos.html\">Stripes and Brights in downtown Buenos Aires.</a> I was instantly wowed by the pops of orange against stark white, the open shelving and the diner style vintage signage above the pass through. I highly recommend checking out this entire flat {apartment} on <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> as it is full of style, colour and attention to detail that will certainly give birth to inspiration in your own space. \n\n2. This image is just one of a series in a photoshoot by Mark Borthwick for Japanese brand <a href=\"http://www.lyricism.jp/\">lyricis m</a>. Shot in orchards and fields this image particularly summed up my hopes for the summer of 2011: outdoor dining, relaxed toffee coloured clothing and good eating company. I was glad to come across this image via a post on <a href=\"http://butter-brass.blogspot.com/2011/03/searching-for-our-own.html\">butter and brass</a>!\n\n3. It\'s no secret I love Chef John, and his how-to tutorial for making home made tortilla\'s gave me something to aspire to when I was laying on my divan of sickness last week. This week I will definitely be taking a stab at <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">fresh, homemade tortillas in no time flat. </a>\n\n4. I am a huge fan of Aussie blog <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au\">cyclestyle</a>. Largely because riding a bike is one of those things I want but can\'t have/do. Each blog post on there is an opportunity for me to live vicariously through recreational life cyclists all over the globe. Last week the post, <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au/2979/grocery-shopping-bike\">Going Grocery shopping with a bike</a> answered a question I have always had: how DO you do a week\'s worth of food shopping when your only mode of transportation is a push bike?! \n\nAdrienne of <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">Change your life, ride a bike!</a> had the answer. Can you believe that all the items you see in the pic above was carried on no less than two bicycles?! You have to <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">read it to believe it. </a> I\'m. so. envious.\n\n5. It would be simply sacrilege for the geek girl in me to pass up mentioning this absolutely wicked photo project recommended by <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-trooper.html\">Uncle Beefy</a>. A photo a day of toy stormtroopers doing whatever-the-heck it is they do when they are off duty. <a href=\"http://wildammo.com/2009/08/09/what-stormtroopers-do-on-their-day-off/\">Wild Ammo</a> got the jump on the entire collection of images shot by one-named-photog <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">Stefan</a>. Whether your geeky or not, these images are worth checking out. There are more food focused ones in the collection of course...though the dyeing MnM\'s one above certainly made me chuckle!\n\n6. Have you been watching Extra Virgin on the <a href=\"http://cookingchannel.com\">cooking channel</a>? Gabriele and Debi Mazar, { and occasionally their two cute kids } cook up treats and sweets from Gabriele\'s native Italy. But last week the Cooking Channel blog, Devour ran a very informative <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">Date Night, in your kitchen</a> post with great tips for married-with-children couples. Who says date night has to be an elaborate night OUT, when all the ingredients for a great date are right there in your kitchen cupboard? I highly recommend <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">reading this one</a>!','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-17','','','2011-03-14 17:10:35','2011-03-14 21:10:35','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(4310,1,'2011-03-14 17:11:29','2011-03-14 21:11:29','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>\r\n\r\n1. I came across this kitchen space via a link from a link on Bright Bazaar\'s post <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/03/stripes-brights-in-downtown-buenos.html\">Stripes and Brights in downtown Buenos Aires.</a> I was instantly wowed by the pops of orange against stark white, the open shelving and the diner style vintage signage above the pass through. I highly recommend checking out this entire flat {apartment} on <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> as it is full of style, colour and attention to detail that will certainly give birth to inspiration in your own space. \r\n\r\n2. This image is just one of a series in a photoshoot by Mark Borthwick for Japanese brand <a href=\"http://www.lyricism.jp/\">lyricis m</a>. Shot in orchards and fields this image particularly summed up my hopes for the summer of 2011: outdoor dining, relaxed toffee coloured clothing and good eating company. I was glad to come across this image via a post on <a href=\"http://butter-brass.blogspot.com/2011/03/searching-for-our-own.html\">butter and brass</a>!\r\n\r\n3. It\'s no secret I love Chef John, and his how-to tutorial for making home made tortilla\'s gave me something to aspire to when I was laying on my divan of sickness last week. This week I will definitely be taking a stab at <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">fresh, homemade tortillas in no time flat. </a>\r\n\r\n4. I am a huge fan of Aussie blog <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au\">cyclestyle</a>. Largely because riding a bike is one of those things I want but can\'t have/do. Each blog post on there is an opportunity for me to live vicariously through recreational life cyclists all over the globe. Last week the post, <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au/2979/grocery-shopping-bike\">Going Grocery shopping with a bike</a> answered a question I have always had: how DO you do a week\'s worth of food shopping when your only mode of transportation is a push bike?! \r\n\r\nAdrienne of <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">Change your life, ride a bike!</a> had the answer. Can you believe that all the items you see in the pic above was carried on no less than two bicycles?! You have to <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">read it to believe it. </a> I\'m. so. envious.\r\n\r\n5. It would be simply sacrilege for the geek girl in me to pass up mentioning this absolutely wicked photo project recommended by <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-trooper.html\">Uncle Beefy</a>. A photo a day of toy stormtroopers doing whatever-the-heck it is they do when they are off duty. <a href=\"http://wildammo.com/2009/08/09/what-stormtroopers-do-on-their-day-off/\">Wild Ammo</a> got the jump on the entire collection of images shot by one-named-photog <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">Stefan</a>. Whether your geeky or not, these images are worth checking out. There are more food focused ones in the collection of course...though the dyeing MnM\'s one above certainly made me chuckle!\r\n\r\n6. Have you been watching Extra Virgin on the <a href=\"http://cookingchannel.com\">cooking channel</a>? Gabriele and Debi Mazar, { and occasionally their two cute kids } cook up treats and sweets from Gabriele\'s native Italy. But last week the Cooking Channel blog, Devour, ran a very informative <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">Date Night, in your kitchen</a> post with great tips for married-with-children couples. Who says date night has to be an elaborate night OUT, when all the ingredients for a great date are right there in your kitchen cupboard? I highly recommend <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">reading this one</a>!\r\n\r\nA great week for food chatter i\'m sure you will agree. What was your fave?','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-18','','','2011-03-14 17:11:29','2011-03-14 21:11:29','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(4311,1,'2011-03-14 17:11:30','2011-03-14 21:11:30','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>\r\n\r\n1. I came across this kitchen space via a link from a link on Bright Bazaar\'s post <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/03/stripes-brights-in-downtown-buenos.html\">Stripes and Brights in downtown Buenos Aires.</a> I was instantly wowed by the pops of orange against stark white, the open shelving and the diner style vintage signage above the pass through. I highly recommend checking out this entire flat {apartment} on <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> as it is full of style, colour and attention to detail that will certainly give birth to inspiration in your own space. \r\n\r\n2. This image is just one of a series in a photoshoot by Mark Borthwick for Japanese brand <a href=\"http://www.lyricism.jp/\">lyricis m</a>. Shot in orchards and fields this image particularly summed up my hopes for the summer of 2011: outdoor dining, relaxed toffee coloured clothing and good eating company. I was glad to come across this image via a post on <a href=\"http://butter-brass.blogspot.com/2011/03/searching-for-our-own.html\">butter and brass</a>!\r\n\r\n3. It\'s no secret I love Chef John, and his how-to tutorial for making home made tortilla\'s gave me something to aspire to when I was laying on my divan of sickness last week. This week I will definitely be taking a stab at <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">fresh, homemade tortillas in no time flat. </a>\r\n\r\n4. I am a huge fan of Aussie blog <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au\">cyclestyle</a>. Largely because riding a bike is one of those things I want but can\'t have/do. Each blog post on there is an opportunity for me to live vicariously through recreational life cyclists all over the globe. Last week the post, <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au/2979/grocery-shopping-bike\">Going Grocery shopping with a bike</a> answered a question I have always had: how DO you do a week\'s worth of food shopping when your only mode of transportation is a push bike?! \r\n\r\nAdrienne of <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">Change your life, ride a bike!</a> had the answer. Can you believe that all the items you see in the pic above was carried on no less than two bicycles?! You have to <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">read it to believe it. </a> I\'m. so. envious.\r\n\r\n5. It would be simply sacrilege for the geek girl in me to pass up mentioning this absolutely wicked photo project recommended by <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-trooper.html\">Uncle Beefy</a>. A photo a day of toy stormtroopers doing whatever-the-heck it is they do when they are off duty. <a href=\"http://wildammo.com/2009/08/09/what-stormtroopers-do-on-their-day-off/\">Wild Ammo</a> got the jump on the entire collection of images shot by one-named-photog <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">Stefan</a>. Whether your geeky or not, these images are worth checking out. There are more food focused ones in the collection of course...though the dyeing MnM\'s one above certainly made me chuckle!\r\n\r\n6. Have you been watching Extra Virgin on the <a href=\"http://cookingchannel.com\">cooking channel</a>? Gabriele and Debi Mazar, { and occasionally their two cute kids } cook up treats and sweets from Gabriele\'s native Italy. But last week the Cooking Channel blog, Devour, ran a very informative <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">Date Night, in your kitchen</a> post with great tips for married-with-children couples. Who says date night has to be an elaborate night OUT, when all the ingredients for a great date are right there in your kitchen cupboard? I highly recommend <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">reading this one</a>!\r\n\r\nA great week for food chatter i\'m sure you will agree. What was your fave?','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4291-revision-19','','','2011-03-14 17:11:30','2011-03-14 21:11:30','',4291,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4291-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(4312,1,'2011-03-14 17:11:48','2011-03-14 21:11:48','It was equal parts pragmatic and artistic last week when it came to food chatter on the blogosphere. Here are a round up of some of my favourites that you should check out too:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031111.jpg\" alt=\"good food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3-11-11\" width=\"450\" height=\"1160\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p align=center><font size=\"x-small\"><i> Image credits:<br> 1. <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> 2. <a href=\"http://markborthwick.com/\">mark borthwick</a> 3. <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">chef john</a> 4. <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">adrienne</a> 5. <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">stéfan</a> 6. <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">cooking channel</a></i></font>\r\n\r\n1. I came across this kitchen space via a link from a link on Bright Bazaar\'s post <a href=\"http://brightbazaar.blogspot.com/2011/03/stripes-brights-in-downtown-buenos.html\">Stripes and Brights in downtown Buenos Aires.</a> I was instantly wowed by the pops of orange against stark white, the open shelving and the diner style vintage signage above the pass through. I highly recommend checking out this entire flat {apartment} on <a href=\"http://www.mixr.se/inredning/det-fina-med-argentina-ateruppvackt-i-buenos-aires\">mixr</a> as it is full of style, colour and attention to detail that will certainly give birth to inspiration in your own space. \r\n\r\n2. This image is just one of a series in a photoshoot by Mark Borthwick for Japanese brand <a href=\"http://www.lyricism.jp/\">lyricis m</a>. Shot in orchards and fields this image particularly summed up my hopes for the summer of 2011: outdoor dining, relaxed toffee coloured clothing and good eating company. I was glad to come across this image via a post on <a href=\"http://butter-brass.blogspot.com/2011/03/searching-for-our-own.html\">butter and brass</a>!\r\n\r\n3. It\'s no secret I love Chef John, and his how-to tutorial for making home made tortilla\'s gave me something to aspire to when I was laying on my divan of sickness last week. This week I will definitely be taking a stab at <a href=\"http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2011/03/fresh-homemade-flour-tortillas-in-no.html\">fresh, homemade tortillas in no time flat. </a>\r\n\r\n4. I am a huge fan of Aussie blog <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au\">cyclestyle</a>. Largely because riding a bike is one of those things I want but can\'t have/do. Each blog post on there is an opportunity for me to live vicariously through recreational life cyclists all over the globe. Last week the post, <a href=\"http://cyclestyle.com.au/2979/grocery-shopping-bike\">Going Grocery shopping with a bike</a> answered a question I have always had: how DO you do a week\'s worth of food shopping when your only mode of transportation is a push bike?! \r\n\r\nAdrienne of <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">Change your life, ride a bike!</a> had the answer. Can you believe that all the items you see in the pic above was carried on no less than two bicycles?! You have to <a href=\"http://changeyourliferideabike.blogspot.com/2010/08/groceries.html\">read it to believe it. </a> I\'m. so. envious.\r\n\r\n5. It would be simply sacrilege for the geek girl in me to pass up mentioning this absolutely wicked photo project recommended by <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-trooper.html\">Uncle Beefy</a>. A photo a day of toy stormtroopers doing whatever-the-heck it is they do when they are off duty. <a href=\"http://wildammo.com/2009/08/09/what-stormtroopers-do-on-their-day-off/\">Wild Ammo</a> got the jump on the entire collection of images shot by one-named-photog <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/st3f4n/\">Stefan</a>. Whether your geeky or not, these images are worth checking out. There are more food focused ones in the collection of course...though the dyeing MnM\'s one above certainly made me chuckle!\r\n\r\n6. Have you been watching Extra Virgin on the <a href=\"http://cookingchannel.com\">cooking channel</a>? Gabriele and Debi Mazar, { and occasionally their two cute kids } cook up treats and sweets from Gabriele\'s native Italy. But last week the Cooking Channel blog, Devour, ran a very informative <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">Date Night, in your kitchen</a> post with great tips for married-with-children couples. Who says date night has to be an elaborate night OUT, when all the ingredients for a great date are right there in your kitchen cupboard? I highly recommend <a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/03/10/date-night-in-your-kitchen/\">reading this one</a>!\r\n\r\nA great week for food chatter i\'m sure you will agree. 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The cubbies are great for storing regularly used items such as spices, the toaster and other small appliances, tableware or glassware. By reorienting their angle  you can show your glassware on one side and have appliances in the back away from the view of guests but close at hand for quick access. The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could very well inspire creativity as well as make the space look less than traditional.','Practical Conceptualism:    Giro One','','publish','open','open','','practical-conceptualism-giro-one','','','2011-03-15 14:12:09','2011-03-15 18:12:09','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4315',0,'post','',2),(4316,1,'2011-03-15 14:05:25','2011-03-15 18:05:25','Developed by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the Giro One is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment. \n\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine. \n\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. The cubbies are great for storing regularly used items such as spices, the toaster and other small appliances, tableware or glassware. By reorienting their angle  you can either show your glassware on one side and have appliances in the back away from the view of guests but close at hand for quick access. The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\n\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\n\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could be well utilized in the kitchen space and would inspire creativity.\n\n','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision','','','2011-03-15 14:05:25','2011-03-15 18:05:25','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4317,1,'2011-03-15 14:08:48','2011-03-15 18:08:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span>\n\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\n\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\n\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. The cubbies are great for storing regularly used items such as spices, the toaster and other small appliances, tableware or glassware. By reorienting their angle  you can either show your glassware on one side and have appliances in the back away from the view of guests but close at hand for quick access. The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\n\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\n\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could be well utilized in the kitchen space and would inspire creativity.','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-2','','','2011-03-15 14:08:48','2011-03-15 18:08:48','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4318,1,'2011-03-15 14:09:09','2011-03-15 18:09:09','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em> image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\r\n\r\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\r\n\r\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. 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The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could be well utilized in the kitchen space and would inspire creativity.','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-3','','','2011-03-15 14:09:09','2011-03-15 18:09:09','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4319,1,'2011-03-15 14:09:10','2011-03-15 18:09:10','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em> image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\r\n\r\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\r\n\r\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. 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The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could be well utilized in the kitchen space and would inspire creativity.','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-4','','','2011-03-15 14:09:10','2011-03-15 18:09:10','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4320,1,'2011-03-15 14:09:41','2011-03-15 18:09:41','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em> image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\r\n\r\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\r\n\r\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. The cubbies are great for storing regularly used items such as spices, the toaster and other small appliances, tableware or glassware. By reorienting their angle  you can either show your glassware on one side and have appliances in the back away from the view of guests but close at hand for quick access. The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could be well utilized in the kitchen space and would inspire creativity.','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-5','','','2011-03-15 14:09:41','2011-03-15 18:09:41','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4321,1,'2011-03-15 14:11:21','2011-03-15 18:11:21','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em> image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\r\n\r\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\r\n\r\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. 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The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could very well inspire creativity as well as make the space look less than traditional.','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-6','','','2011-03-15 14:11:21','2011-03-15 18:11:21','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4322,1,'2011-03-15 14:11:23','2011-03-15 18:11:23','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em> image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\r\n\r\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\r\n\r\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. The cubbies are great for storing regularly used items such as spices, the toaster and other small appliances, tableware or glassware. By reorienting their angle  you can show your glassware on one side and have appliances in the back away from the view of guests but close at hand for quick access. The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could very well inspire creativity as well as make the space look less than traditional.','Practical Conceptualism: Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-7','','','2011-03-15 14:11:23','2011-03-15 18:11:23','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4323,1,'2011-03-15 14:11:33','2011-03-15 18:11:33','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/PC/JKimGiroOne.jpg\" alt=\"giro one\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em> image credit: <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">juli kim</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nDeveloped by South Korean born, Italian educated designer, <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/\">Juli Kim</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.designjoo.com/index.php?/projects/font-size2giro-onefont/\">Giro One</a> is a highly functional open cabinetry designed for the user to move and adjust depending on their needs and environment.\r\n\r\nThe height and rotation of the open shelf boxes can be changed as needed - and, it doesn\'t have to function merely as shelving - it can be a side table, lit up to serve as a vertical floor lamp or used in another way one can imagine.\r\n\r\nI can see this working well in a modern or industrial kitchen space. The cubbies are great for storing regularly used items such as spices, the toaster and other small appliances, tableware or glassware. By reorienting their angle  you can show your glassware on one side and have appliances in the back away from the view of guests but close at hand for quick access. The dim lighting it emits makes it more of a sculptural element in the space than just any other cabinetry.\r\n\r\nFor the eco-lovers, the design is earth friendly with <em>nontoxic, recyclable material, ABS, with high impact resistance as well as abrasion resistance. </em>Oh, and the lighting is LED.\r\n\r\nI would love to see this concept as a full scale product as I think it could very well inspire creativity as well as make the space look less than traditional.','Practical Conceptualism:    Giro One','','inherit','open','open','','4315-revision-8','','','2011-03-15 14:11:33','2011-03-15 18:11:33','',4315,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4315-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4324,1,'2011-03-16 17:27:06','2011-03-16 21:27:06','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/jennifertannertoothpics.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Tanner\" width=450><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">jennifer tanner</a></em></span></p>\r\nIt\'s amazing how a set of toothpicks can cause you to become meditative. Jennifer Tanner\'s project, Shades of sadness, use the communal yet solitary association of a container of toothpicks to comment on the <em>\'isolation and desire to connect\'</em> that we humans have.\r\n\r\nAt first glance it seems a little comical, but the subdued lighting and tiny heart really transforms this everyday object into a piece of art. Love it. Check out more about the project <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">here</a>.','Jennifer Tanner: Shades of Sadness','','publish','open','open','','jennifer-tanner-shades-of-sadness','','','2011-03-16 17:27:06','2011-03-16 21:27:06','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4324',0,'post','',1),(4325,1,'2011-03-16 17:24:33','2011-03-16 21:24:33','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/jennifertannertoothpics.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Tanner\" width=400><font size=1><em>image credit: jennifer tanner</em></font>\n\nIt\'s amazing how a set of toothpicks can cause you to become meditative. Jennifer Tanner\'s project, Shades of sadness, use the communal yet solitary association of a container of toothpicks to comment on the <em>\'isolation and desire to connect\'</em> that we humans have. \n\nAt first glance it seems a little comical, but the subdued lighting and tiny heart really transforms this everyday object into a piece of art. Love it. Check out more about the project <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">here</a>. ','Jennifer Tanner: Shades of Sadness','','inherit','open','open','','4324-revision','','','2011-03-16 17:24:33','2011-03-16 21:24:33','',4324,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4324-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4326,1,'2011-03-16 17:25:43','2011-03-16 21:25:43','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/jennifertannertoothpics.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Tanner\" width=450><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">jennifer tanner</a></em></span></p>\r\nIt\'s amazing how a set of toothpicks can cause you to become meditative. Jennifer Tanner\'s project, Shades of sadness, use the communal yet solitary association of a container of toothpicks to comment on the <em>\'isolation and desire to connect\'</em> that we humans have.\r\n\r\nAt first glance it seems a little comical, but the subdued lighting and tiny heart really transforms this everyday object into a piece of art. Love it. Check out more about the project <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">here</a>.','Jennifer Tanner: Shades of Sadness','','inherit','open','open','','4324-revision-2','','','2011-03-16 17:25:43','2011-03-16 21:25:43','',4324,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4324-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4327,1,'2011-03-16 17:26:06','2011-03-16 21:26:06','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/jennifertannertoothpics.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Tanner\" width=450><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">jennifer tanner</a></em></span></p>\r\nIt\'s amazing how a set of toothpicks can cause you to become meditative. Jennifer Tanner\'s project, Shades of sadness, use the communal yet solitary association of a container of toothpicks to comment on the <em>\'isolation and desire to connect\'</em> that we humans have.\r\n\r\nAt first glance it seems a little comical, but the subdued lighting and tiny heart really transforms this everyday object into a piece of art. Love it. Check out more about the project <a href=\"http://www.fresh10.com.au/art/jennifer-tanner.html\">here</a>.','Jennifer Tanner: Shades of Sadness','','inherit','open','open','','4324-revision-3','','','2011-03-16 17:26:06','2011-03-16 21:26:06','',4324,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4324-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4328,1,'2011-03-17 01:32:33','2011-03-17 05:32:33','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"280\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\nI\'ve always felt as comfortable in a carpenters workshop as I do in the kitchen. There is something about the orderliness of the space, the tools having their place and the cleanup after a session of harried yet precise creation that echos the rhythm of a great session of cooking. The architects of <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a> coupled with design company <a href=\"http://www.eoos.com/cms/index.php?id=14\">EOOS</a> to re-imagine the kitchen to reflect the principles of a workshop.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2-2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"238\" height=\"346\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nSeparate spaces for an appliance cabinet, a workbench and a cabinet sized \'tool box\' comprise the entire space. The appliance cabinets have the ability to fold up and close for a clean sleek finish, much like a tidied up carpenters workroom. There\'s not much I dislike about the space - from the wood finish to the lack of drawers = quick access to tools and glassware to the stainless steel finish of the work bench.\r\n\r\nThis is a space not for lingering, but to get stuff done. It\'s an expression of efficiency I wish I had in my kitchen space.','Kitchen Envy: The b2 by bulthaup & EOOS','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-the-b2-by-bulthaup-eoos','','','2011-03-17 01:32:33','2011-03-17 05:32:33','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4328',0,'post','',1),(4329,1,'2011-03-17 01:24:38','2011-03-17 05:24:38','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=450><font size=1><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></font>\n\nI\'ve always felt as comfortable in a carpenters workshop as I do in the kitchen. There is something about the orderliness of the space, the tools having their place and the cleanup after a session of harried yet precise creation that echos the rhythm of a great session of cooking. The architects of bulthaup coupled with design company EOOS to re-imagine the kitchen to reflect the principles of a workshop.\n\n\nSeparate spaces for an appliance cabinet, a workbench and a cabinet sized \'tool box\' comprise the entire space. The appliance cabinets have the ability to fold up and close for a clean sleek finish, much like a tidied up carpenters workroom. There\'s not much I dislike about the space - from the wood finish to the lack of drawers = quick access to tools and glassware to the stainless steel finish of the work bench. \n\nThis is a space not for lingering, but to get stuff done. It\'s an expression of efficiency I wish I had in my kitchen space. \n\n','Kitchen Envy: The b2 by bulthaup & EOOS','','inherit','open','open','','4328-revision','','','2011-03-17 01:24:38','2011-03-17 05:24:38','',4328,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4328-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4330,1,'2011-03-17 01:26:07','2011-03-17 05:26:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"280\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\nI\'ve always felt as comfortable in a carpenters workshop as I do in the kitchen. There is something about the orderliness of the space, the tools having their place and the cleanup after a session of harried yet precise creation that echos the rhythm of a great session of cooking. The architects of bulthaup coupled with design company EOOS to re-imagine the kitchen to reflect the principles of a workshop.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2-2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"238\" height=\"346\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\nSeparate spaces for an appliance cabinet, a workbench and a cabinet sized \'tool box\' comprise the entire space. The appliance cabinets have the ability to fold up and close for a clean sleek finish, much like a tidied up carpenters workroom. There\'s not much I dislike about the space - from the wood finish to the lack of drawers = quick access to tools and glassware to the stainless steel finish of the work bench.\r\n\r\nThis is a space not for lingering, but to get stuff done. It\'s an expression of efficiency I wish I had in my kitchen space.','Kitchen Envy: The b2 by bulthaup & EOOS','','inherit','open','open','','4328-revision-2','','','2011-03-17 01:26:07','2011-03-17 05:26:07','',4328,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4328-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4331,1,'2011-03-17 01:30:09','2011-03-17 05:30:09','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"280\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\nI\'ve always felt as comfortable in a carpenters workshop as I do in the kitchen. There is something about the orderliness of the space, the tools having their place and the cleanup after a session of harried yet precise creation that echos the rhythm of a great session of cooking. The architects of <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a> coupled with design company <a href=\"http://www.eoos.com/cms/index.php?id=14\">EOOS</a> to re-imagine the kitchen to reflect the principles of a workshop.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2-2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"238\" height=\"346\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nSeparate spaces for an appliance cabinet, a workbench and a cabinet sized \'tool box\' comprise the entire space. The appliance cabinets have the ability to fold up and close for a clean sleek finish, much like a tidied up carpenters workroom. There\'s not much I dislike about the space - from the wood finish to the lack of drawers = quick access to tools and glassware to the stainless steel finish of the work bench.\r\n\r\nThis is a space not for lingering, but to get stuff done. It\'s an expression of efficiency I wish I had in my kitchen space.','Kitchen Envy: The b2 by bulthaup & EOOS','','inherit','open','open','','4328-revision-3','','','2011-03-17 01:30:09','2011-03-17 05:30:09','',4328,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4328-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4332,1,'2011-03-17 01:30:10','2011-03-17 05:30:10','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"280\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\nI\'ve always felt as comfortable in a carpenters workshop as I do in the kitchen. There is something about the orderliness of the space, the tools having their place and the cleanup after a session of harried yet precise creation that echos the rhythm of a great session of cooking. The architects of <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a> coupled with design company <a href=\"http://www.eoos.com/cms/index.php?id=14\">EOOS</a> to re-imagine the kitchen to reflect the principles of a workshop.\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/b2-2.jpg\" alt=\"b2 kitchen\" width=\"238\" height=\"346\" /><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: <a href=\"http://www.en.bulthaup.com/\">bulthaup</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nSeparate spaces for an appliance cabinet, a workbench and a cabinet sized \'tool box\' comprise the entire space. The appliance cabinets have the ability to fold up and close for a clean sleek finish, much like a tidied up carpenters workroom. There\'s not much I dislike about the space - from the wood finish to the lack of drawers = quick access to tools and glassware to the stainless steel finish of the work bench.\r\n\r\nThis is a space not for lingering, but to get stuff done. It\'s an expression of efficiency I wish I had in my kitchen space.','Kitchen Envy: The b2 by bulthaup & EOOS','','inherit','open','open','','4328-revision-4','','','2011-03-17 01:30:10','2011-03-17 05:30:10','',4328,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4328-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4333,1,'2011-03-18 00:55:52','2011-03-18 04:55:52','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div><br>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labeled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental - pairing ingredients you wouldn\'t usually mix. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s a compelling experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note</em>. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is tempered by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity and intrigue. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy notes, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is \'every day\'. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find <a href=\"http://www.apothekenyc.com/\">beverages</a> out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home? 2011 is going to be my summer of mixology that\'s for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','publish','open','open','','food-to-fragrance-le-labos-rose-31-meets-a-giggly-rose-cocktail','','','2011-03-18 00:55:52','2011-03-18 04:55:52','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4333',0,'post','',2),(4334,1,'2011-03-17 18:04:40','2011-03-17 22:04:40','Let me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31. \n\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients. \n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by masculine and feminine ','Food to Fragrance: Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision','','','2011-03-17 18:04:40','2011-03-17 22:04:40','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4335,1,'2011-03-17 18:10:43','2011-03-17 22:10:43','Let me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31. \n\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients. \n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'','Food to Fragrance: Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-2','','','2011-03-17 18:10:43','2011-03-17 22:10:43','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4336,1,'2011-03-17 18:12:41','2011-03-17 22:12:41','Let me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31. \n\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients. \n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful. \n\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. \n\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. \n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\n<strong>\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\n\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-3','','','2011-03-17 18:12:41','2011-03-17 22:12:41','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4337,1,'2011-03-17 18:35:33','2011-03-17 22:35:33','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" />\n\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\n\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\n\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. Centifolia rose,  cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber…\nGaïac wood and cistus highlighted by a distinctly physical animal note.\n\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. Contains - Garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin &amp; lemon juice, drowned in Yarra Valley sparkling, garnished with a mini rose.\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\n<strong>\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\n\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-4','','','2011-03-17 18:35:33','2011-03-17 22:35:33','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4338,1,'2011-03-17 18:35:48','2011-03-17 22:35:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. Centifolia rose,  cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber…\r\nGaïac wood and cistus highlighted by a distinctly physical animal note.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. Contains - Garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin &amp; lemon juice, drowned in Yarra Valley sparkling, garnished with a mini rose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\r\n<strong>\r\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-5','','','2011-03-17 18:35:48','2011-03-17 22:35:48','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4339,1,'2011-03-17 18:35:50','2011-03-17 22:35:50','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. Centifolia rose,  cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber…\r\nGaïac wood and cistus highlighted by a distinctly physical animal note.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. Contains - Garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin &amp; lemon juice, drowned in Yarra Valley sparkling, garnished with a mini rose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\r\n<strong>\r\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-6','','','2011-03-17 18:35:50','2011-03-17 22:35:50','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4340,1,'2011-03-17 18:36:27','2011-03-17 22:36:27','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. Centifolia rose,  cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber…\r\nGaïac wood and cistus highlighted by a distinctly physical animal note.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. Contains - Garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin &amp; lemon juice, drowned in Yarra Valley sparkling, garnished with a mini rose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\r\n<strong>\r\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: A Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-7','','','2011-03-17 18:36:27','2011-03-17 22:36:27','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4341,1,'2011-03-17 18:36:28','2011-03-17 22:36:28','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. Centifolia rose,  cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber…\r\nGaïac wood and cistus highlighted by a distinctly physical animal note.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. Contains - Garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin &amp; lemon juice, drowned in Yarra Valley sparkling, garnished with a mini rose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\r\n<strong>\r\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: A Giggly Rose Cocktail meets Le Labo\'s Rose 31','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-8','','','2011-03-17 18:36:28','2011-03-17 22:36:28','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4342,1,'2011-03-17 18:36:57','2011-03-17 22:36:57','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nLe Labo\'s aim is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one summise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. Centifolia rose,  cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber…\r\nGaïac wood and cistus highlighted by a distinctly physical animal note.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. Contains - Garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin &amp; lemon juice, drowned in Yarra Valley sparkling, garnished with a mini rose.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong>\r\n<strong>\r\nFragrance Tip:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong>','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-9','','','2011-03-17 18:36:57','2011-03-17 22:36:57','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4343,1,'2011-03-18 00:41:09','2011-03-18 04:41:09','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\n\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\n\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \n\n</em>\n\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \n\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summb','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-10','','','2011-03-18 00:41:09','2011-03-18 04:41:09','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(4344,1,'2011-03-18 00:41:55','2011-03-18 04:41:55','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-11','','','2011-03-18 00:41:55','2011-03-18 04:41:55','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(4345,1,'2011-03-18 00:42:58','2011-03-18 04:42:58','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\n\n<font size=1><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by le labo</em></font>\n\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\n\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\n\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \n\n</em>\n\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \n\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-12','','','2011-03-18 00:42:58','2011-03-18 04:42:58','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(4346,1,'2011-03-18 00:43:13','2011-03-18 04:43:13','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<font size=1><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></font>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-13','','','2011-03-18 00:43:13','2011-03-18 04:43:13','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(4347,1,'2011-03-18 00:43:14','2011-03-18 04:43:14','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<font size=1><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></font>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-14','','','2011-03-18 00:43:14','2011-03-18 04:43:14','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(4348,1,'2011-03-18 00:45:02','2011-03-18 04:45:02','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" align=center><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-15','','','2011-03-18 00:45:02','2011-03-18 04:45:02','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(4349,1,'2011-03-18 00:45:04','2011-03-18 04:45:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" align=center><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-16','','','2011-03-18 00:45:04','2011-03-18 04:45:04','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(4350,1,'2011-03-18 00:45:32','2011-03-18 04:45:32','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" \"align:center\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-17','','','2011-03-18 00:45:32','2011-03-18 04:45:32','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(4351,1,'2011-03-18 00:45:37','2011-03-18 04:45:37','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" \"align:center\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-18','','','2011-03-18 00:45:37','2011-03-18 04:45:37','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(4352,1,'2011-03-18 00:46:04','2011-03-18 04:46:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" \"align:center;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-19','','','2011-03-18 00:46:04','2011-03-18 04:46:04','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(4353,1,'2011-03-18 00:47:19','2011-03-18 04:47:19','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-20','','','2011-03-18 00:47:19','2011-03-18 04:47:19','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(4354,1,'2011-03-18 00:47:32','2011-03-18 04:47:32','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div><br>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s compelling and an experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is xx by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-21','','','2011-03-18 00:47:32','2011-03-18 04:47:32','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(4355,1,'2011-03-18 00:51:44','2011-03-18 04:51:44','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div><br>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental - pairing ingredients you wouldn\'t usually mix. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s a compelling experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note</em>. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is tempered by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy ingredients, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is an every day item. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home..2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-22','','','2011-03-18 00:51:44','2011-03-18 04:51:44','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(4356,1,'2011-03-18 00:53:49','2011-03-18 04:53:49','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div><br>\n\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\n\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental - pairing ingredients you wouldn\'t usually mix. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s a compelling experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\n\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note</em>. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is tempered by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity. \n\n</em>\n\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy notes, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is \'every day\'. \n\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home? 2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-23','','','2011-03-18 00:53:49','2011-03-18 04:53:49','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(4357,1,'2011-03-18 00:54:19','2011-03-18 04:54:19','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div><br>\r\n\r\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\r\n\r\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\r\n\r\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental - pairing ingredients you wouldn\'t usually mix. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s a compelling experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note</em>. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is tempered by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity and intrigue. \r\n\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy notes, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is \'every day\'. \r\n\r\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find beverages out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home? 2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-24','','','2011-03-18 00:54:19','2011-03-18 04:54:19','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(4358,1,'2011-03-18 00:55:25','2011-03-18 04:55:25','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GoodenoughtoEat/F2F/F2F_LeLaborose.jpg\" alt=\"le labo rose 31 meets a giggly rose cocktail\" width=\"449\" height=\"630\" /></p>\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credit: giggly rose by <a href=\"http://www.polkadotbride.com/2011/02/manly-wine-and-the-wine-suites-wedding-evening/\">polka dot bride</a>, rose 31 by <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">le labo</a></em></span></div><br>\n\nLet me start by saying, I am a big fan of the lads at Le Labo and especially a fan of their fragrance Rose 31.\n\nPart of Le Labo\'s mission is to educate consumers about perfumery by aiding them to develop an educated olfactive palette. The name, Le Labo itself means \'The Laboratory\' and their New York space looks more like a well styled old fashioned lab that a retail outlet. Their fragrances are usually singular in name, yet complex in content. Speaking of, the exact number of ingredients in their fragrances follow the fragrance name - therefore Rose 31 contains 31 ingredients.\n\nThe Le Labo brand has is a very specific and strong aesthetic that doesn\'t deviate from it\'s theme of creation and experimentation. The bottles look like simply labelled samples from a science lab and the contents themselves are somewhat experimental - pairing ingredients you wouldn\'t usually mix. All Le Labo fragrances are genderless - how does one surmise a scent by the parameters of masculine and feminine anyway? What attracts and repels us olfactively varies greatly by culture, personality, environment and even mood.  This truth results in a line of products that contain woods, florals and grasses that can be worn by anyone and everyone. It\'s a compelling experiment, that so far has been quite successful.\n\n<strong>The Fragrance:</strong> <a href=\"http://store.lelabofragrances.com/en/C56/rose_31.html\">Rose 31</a> by Le Labo. with notes of Centifolia rose { sometimes known as \'Cabbage Rose\'}, cumin, olbanum, cedar, a touch of amber, Gaïac wood all highlighted by a <em>distinctly physical animal note</em>. The rose note is ever so slightly petally without being overly floral. You could argue that the floralcy is tempered by the cedar and Gaïac wood with unique character provided by the animalic note. However the result is not overly masculine, nor definitively feminine - allowing both genders to wear the fragrance with an air of ambiguity and intrigue. \n\n</em>\n\n<strong>The Food:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.parchedmarch.com/home/barsdrinks/gazebo\">Giggle Rose Cocktail</a>. I first learned of a Giggly Rose via <a href=\"http://www.mrjasongrant.com/blog/archives/6\">Mr. Jason Grant</a> and have never forgotten about it. Containing garden mint leaves, rose syrup, rose petals, Gordon’s gin, lemon juice, Yarra Valley sparkling and garnished with a rose - it\'s pretty yet masculine, feminine and strong - a truly unique unisex beverage.\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> There are shared elements in Rose 31 and the Giggly Rose: feminine rosy notes, masculine facets of woods and gin, alcohol content...the way they are both a little different from the norm in each of their categories. Giving the consumer a new way to digest something that is \'every day\'. \n\n<strong>Beverage tip:</strong> There are some great vintage and hard to find <a href=\"http://www.apothekenyc.com/\">beverages</a> out there, instead of trying to track them down at your local watering hole, why not buy the ingredients yourself and make them at home? 2011 is going to be my summer of mixology thats for certain. ','Food to Fragrance: Le Labo\'s Rose 31 meets a Giggly Rose Cocktail','','inherit','open','open','','4333-revision-25','','','2011-03-18 00:55:25','2011-03-18 04:55:25','',4333,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4333-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(4359,1,'2011-03-02 16:35:36','2011-03-02 16:35:36','As with every week, last week was a good week for food focused chatter.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE022711.jpg\" alt=\"best food stuffs on the blogosphere for 022011-022711\" width=\"450\" height=\"880\" /></p>\r\n\r\nIt\'s funny just how often the subject of food comes up in any given week. It\'s even funnier how often friends give me knowing glances when I am around a conversation that has to do with food, it seems my craven reputation precedes me. The most interesting conversation I found recurring this past week was regarding cooking meals from scratch for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Working from home, I have the luxury to be able to do so. Every day a fresh brekkie, lunch and dinner { and pudding } are served with left overs lasting maybe a day or two at best. I like it that way, call me a control freak, but I like to know what goes into what I eat.\r\n\r\nA friend of mine reckons that when I get married and have kids my penchant for cooking every day will quickly fade...I certainly hope not, it\'s what my mum did, what her mum did and what I love and plan to keep doing. No fast food dinners in this house!!\r\n\r\nA round up of some of the nicest food focused blog posts on some of my favourite blogs from the past week are as follows:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://deargolden.blogspot.com/2011/02/suno-perfect-prints.html\">Dear golden</a> featured some gorgeous pieces from the Suno collection. This specific dress reminded me of an apron; a really gorgeous-guests are coming over but i\'m still in the kitchen and have to look polished - sorta apron. I know i\'d wear it.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://kindboutique.com/blog/2011/02/22/rawtella\">Kind Boutique</a> may have just made my { and my vegan friends } week with this post about Rawtella. What\'s Rawtella you ask? It contains only 3 organic ingredients: cocoa, hazelnut, and coconut sugar. I cannot wait to try this, and will be checking online for vendors asap!\r\n\r\n3. <a href=\"http://fabricofmylife.co.uk/2011/02/23/two-by-two/\">Fabric of my life</a>, shared the \'<a href=\"http://bethandcarissa.blogspot.com/\">two</a>\' project with us: two people, with two photographs, one post a week, one theme each month. The result is a diptych that is intriguing and often inevitably populated with food. Having just started in January, the project is in it\'s infancy, but I for one will be keeping an eye on <a href=\"http://bethandcarissa.blogspot.com/\">it</a>.\r\n\r\n4. <a href=\"http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-dreams-made-of-these.html\">Bedlam of Beefy</a> - an amazing black kitchen that doesn\'t allow itself to be defined solely by it\'s shade. From an uber-glam reflective back-splash to an impressive art piece above the sink. It\'s a space worth a second, third or more look!\r\n\r\n5. Lucy at <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/02/interview-katie-quinn-davies/\">Design Files</a> interviewed the inimitable Katie Quinn Davies. If you have looked at any food blogs in the past couple of years you will likely be familiar with <a href=\"http://www.whatkatieate.blogspot.com/\">Katie\'s work</a>. Her images have a vibrancy and quality that is insatiable and I get the impression she is the kind of person with whom you could quite easily shoot the breeze. Her story { and food pics } are amazing, so check out the <a href=\"http://thedesignfiles.net/2011/02/interview-katie-quinn-davies\">interview</a>! Well worth a read!\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>all images via respective blogs mentioned</i><br>*blogships is a rip on an email I got that opened with ‘ what’s cooking my friendships?’</font></p>','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-3','','','2011-03-02 16:35:36','2011-03-02 16:35:36','',1,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4360,1,'2010-11-17 14:28:15','2010-11-17 19:28:15','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/berlinreed.jpg\" alt=\"berlin reed\" width=\"450\"></p>\n\nYesterday, I read a <a href=\"http://blog.acehotel.com/post/1585920432/ace-hotel-portland-ethical-butcher-primal-cuts\">brilliant interview</a> on the Ace Hotel blog with a guy called Berlin Reed, aka <a href=\"http://theethicalbutcher.com/\">The Ethical Butcher</a>. I\'ve never heard of him before but have since become obsessed with learning as much as I can about what he does. Mostly because he said many things in the interview that reflect my own personal philosophies and mindset when it comes to food consumption.  My favourite excerpt from the interview:\n\n\n\n<blockquote>Ace: <em><strong>Dario Cecchini, who wrote the forward for Primal Cuts says, “There are four things an animal must have: A good life, a good death, a good butcher and a good cook — someone who can dignify the animal and all those whose labors led it to the table.” What do you think about that?</strong></em>\n\nBerlin: <em>I love it! It is the theme of my party and that quote, paraphrased, is the chapter in my book. It is absolutely true, and in my opinion, can be extended to our entire food system. Where does it come from? How was it made and by whom? How did it get to the restaurant/store/market? These are questions we need to ask ourselves about grapes, bananas and coffee just as much as we do about pork and salmon. We have to start looking at our system as whole, as well as our implication in it. The respect afforded these animal is a stream that flows all the way from farm to slaughterhouse to butcher’s counter to your table, you can taste the difference in these meats. Respect is nowhere in the equation of industrial meat, no respect for animals or land, no respect for those who labor in their diseased feedlots and no respect for us, the consumers who will ultimately ingest this food. The four keys open the door to responsible food production and consumption across the board. It is time to ask the questions, not just look for labels. </em></blockquote>\n\n\n\nServing as a chef, butcher and { meat } blogger he certainly has his hands full, but it seems that this chap also hosted a series of supper clubs...a supper tour if you will, around the US for the past few months culminating in a dinner and book release in Portland tomorrow night { details to be found on <a href=\"http://ethicalbutcher.blogspot.com/2010/11/primal-cuts-fete-november-18th.html\">the ethical butcher blog</a> }.\n\nI highly recommend reading the interview, I personally find it refreshing that there is someone out there doing what he does. Although I am a vegetarian I am pro meat consumption if it\'s done right. It\'s just not for me right now - and some of the problems Berlin cited are just <em>some</em> { not all } of the reasons why I chose to stop my meat consumption, { that being said there are various reasons that make up the whole as to why I don\'t eat meat - most of which I don\'t bother tell people because they get all passive-agressivey about it! }. But regardless of your stance it\'s a good read and an encouragement to be an informed participant in your food decisions.\n\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\"><font size=\"1\"><i>image by <a href=\"http://www.alisonpicardphotography.com/index.php?/on-the-farm/nw-heritage-farm/\">alison picard</a></font></i>','Ace Interview with Berlin Reed, The Ethical Butcher','','inherit','open','open','','3630-revision','','','2010-11-17 14:28:15','2010-11-17 19:28:15','',3630,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/3630-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4361,1,'2010-06-10 15:23:48','2010-06-10 20:23:48','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/farmers-market.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market\" width=\"400\" height=\"650\" /></p>\nAs many of my friends know, I have been moaning about ditching the supermarkets and doing as much local farmers market shopping as possible. But the problem I have been coming up against is finding a market that is close to me that I can get to at a decent hour instead of getting there too late and only receiving the sloppy seconds that others have picked over.\n\nBut thanks to my friend A. I was directed to a slew of sites including <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">The Cortelyou Green Market</a>. A Sunday only market, I figured I would pop by and see if it was any good..it\'s only a block long so how great could it be I thought? Oh..little did I know.\n\nTo make my shopping efficient I set a budget ($40) and an objective - to buy fresh ingredients for a red curry, flowers, cheese and bread or something for between work snacks.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/eggsfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market purchases\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What I got!</strong></em></p>\nI found so much good stuff and came home with $3 in my pocket! There were not many stalls, but everything was great quality and all of the vendors were informative and chatty.<a href=\"http://www.considerbardwellfarm.com/farm.html\">Consider Bardwell Farms</a>, had lovely cheeses with the option to taste. The Dorset, which I purchased is pungent and creamy all at the same time.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market Treats\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What else I got!</strong></em></p>\nI bought a gorgeous whole grain loaf from <a href=\"http://www.breadalone.com/index.html\">Bread Alone</a>. So fresh, chunky (i got it unsliced) and fresh I had a slice when I got home and it reminded me of better days.  Add to this I bought, fresh Onions, spring onions, fresh strawberries, medium farm fresh eggs, artichokes, peonies, coriander, mint, courgettes and some.\n\nIf you are in or near Brooklyn I highly recommend the <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">Cortelyou Farmers Market</a>. It\'s only open on Sundays, and its a great reason to get out of bed early this summer. Plus you can pop across the road to the <a href=\"http://www.voxpopnet.net/\">Vox Pop Cafe</a> for some brekkie if you must! I know I will be back - and I am so so very happy I have finally found a local farmers market.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm2.jpg\" alt=\"More goods\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" /><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/mixfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" />\n\n<em> all images by cravenmaven<em></em></em>','Found It! Cortelyou Farmers Market','','inherit','open','open','','1992-revision','','','2010-06-10 15:23:48','2010-06-10 20:23:48','',1992,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/06/1992-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4362,1,'2010-04-22 15:58:45','2010-04-22 20:58:45','<img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2924500000_e394d791c0.jpg\" alt=\"cattle by John Faherty\" width=\"400/\">\n\n<em>* I apologise for the lack of posts this week - unfortunately life has not been too kind to me and things are a little topsy turvy :( Things will be (almost) back to normal soon I trust!* </em>\n\n\nMany years ago, when I\'d just joined the ranks of vegetarianism, I saw a documentary and Q&amp;A named the above. It was certainly an eye opener but as a person who had already researched the meat industry in the US at least, it wasn\'t surprising. The presenters of the film were more focused on the cruelty to animals, which is of course a concern, but when I looked into where my meat was coming from, the concern was more selfish. What was I being offered to buy and was it of the sort of quality I would be willing to consume? I will spare you the details, in this area of life, I believe to each their own - but I know what my conscience would and would not allow when it came to what I was willing to eat.\n\nThe meat industry, nay the food industry should be a concern to EVERYONE\'S. After all food and eating is a key facet of everyone\'s daily life. EVERYONE. Not only should we be concerned with the source, but the quality and development of such industries.\n\nI came across a very very interesting AP article on The <a href=\"http://brooklynhomecompanion.com/\">Brooklyn Home Companion</a> the other day that I think everyone should keep an eye on. Titled , <strong>\"<a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hhI5jdET8RQHEF3udyA4d3urJkewD9F2MD600\">Meat, poultry industries await new antitrust rules</a>\"</strong>. A few excerpts from this article that caught my eye:\n\n\n\n<blockquote><em>\"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal regulators are set to release the most sweeping antitrust rules covering the meat industry in decades, potentially altering the balance of power between meat companies and the farmers who raise their animals.\n\nActivists, farmers and meat industry officials have been anxiously awaiting the new rules, which will be released this spring for public comment and are set to take effect this summer. The regulations are seen as a kind of litmus test for the Obama administration and how far it will go in regulating competition in the meat industry.\n\nAt issue is how much power farmers have as they produce cattle, hogs and chickens for large companies such as JBS SA, Smithfield Farms and Tyson Foods. The new rules will govern how meatpackers buy their cattle on an open market and what demands poultry companies can make on the independent contractors who raise their chickens.\"\n</em></blockquote>\n\n\n\nand\n\n\n\n<blockquote><em>\"Just four companies buy and slaughter 80 percent of all U.S. beef, limiting competition in the meat industry. Meanwhile, big poultry companies dictate chicken prices and can demand farmers take on debt to upgrade their chicken houses for the companies\' benefit.\n\nFarmers such as Weaver, who has met with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, think the new leaders in the USDA\'s antitrust division will push for tougher and more far-reaching regulations than previous administrations. Some believe the new rules could be the strongest antitrust protections imposed since the Great Depression.\n\nThere\'s also a risk they will drive up the cost of meat, eating into meatpackers\' profits or pushing up prices at grocery stores if companies pass on the expense.\"</em></blockquote>\n\nI highly recommend everyone take the time to read <a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hhI5jdET8RQHEF3udyA4d3urJkewD9F2MD600\">the article </a>in its entirety, it\'s not that long, and keep track of where this thing goes. After all, it is a part of your, my and everyone\'s daily life.\n\n<i>image by <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnfahertyphotography/2924500000/\">john faherty</a></i>','Meet your meat','','inherit','open','open','','1533-revision','','','2010-04-22 15:58:45','2010-04-22 20:58:45','',1533,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/04/1533-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4363,1,'2010-02-03 09:34:51','2010-02-03 14:34:51','<img src=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/recipe/201003/0001/img1.jpg\" alt=\"Amys bread\" width=\"300/\">\n\nBook signing alert! If you are in the NY area, there is a book signing and breadmaking event going on at Williams Sonoma with Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree, creators of the book \'<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Amys-Bread-Amy-Scherber/dp/0688124011\">Amy\'s Bread</a>\'. The event will take place:\n\nWilliams-Sonoma Chelsea\nThursday, February 11, 2010 at 5:00pm\n110 7th Ave., New York, NY 10011\n(212) 633-2203\n\nGo to the <a href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/tip/amy-scherber-and-toy-kim-dupree-book-signing.html\">Williams-Sonoma site</a> for more information. Hope you make it!','Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree Book Signing and Bread Baking Tutorial','','inherit','open','open','','663-revision','','','2010-02-03 09:34:51','2010-02-03 14:34:51','',663,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/02/663-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4364,1,'2011-03-21 00:48:01','2011-03-21 04:48:01','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/farmers-market.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market\" width=\"400\" height=\"650\" /></p>\nAs many of my friends know, I have been moaning about ditching the supermarkets and doing as much local farmers market shopping as possible. But the problem I have been coming up against is finding a market that is close to me that I can get to at a decent hour instead of getting there too late and only receiving the sloppy seconds that others have picked over.\n\nBut thanks to my friend A. I was directed to a slew of sites including <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">The Cortelyou Green Market</a>. A Sunday only market, I figured I would pop by and see if it was any good..it\'s only a block long so how great could it be I thought? Oh..little did I know.\n\nTo make my shopping efficient I set a budget ($40) and an objective - to buy fresh ingredients for a red curry, flowers, cheese and bread or something for between work snacks.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/eggsfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market purchases\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What I got!</strong></em></p>\nI found so much good stuff and came home with $3 in my pocket! There were not many stalls, but everything was great quality and all of the vendors were informative and chatty.<a href=\"http://www.considerbardwellfarm.com/farm.html\">Consider Bardwell Farms</a>, had lovely cheeses with the option to taste. The Dorset, which I purchased is pungent and creamy all at the same time.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market Treats\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What else I got!</strong></em></p>\nI bought a gorgeous whole grain loaf from <a href=\"http://www.breadalone.com/index.html\">Bread Alone</a>. So fresh, chunky (i got it unsliced) and fresh I had a slice when I got home and it reminded me of better days.  Add to this I bought, fresh Onions, spring onions, fresh strawberries, medium farm fresh eggs, artichokes, peonies, coriander, mint, courgettes and some.\n\nIf you are in or near Brooklyn I highly recommend the <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">Cortelyou Farmers Market</a>. It\'s only open on Sundays, and its a great reason to get out of bed early this summer. Plus you can pop across the road to the <a href=\"http://www.voxpopnet.net/\">Vox Pop Cafe</a> for some brekkie if you must! I know I will be back - and I am so so very happy I have finally found a local farmers market.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm2.jpg\" alt=\"More goods\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" /><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/mixfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" />\n\n<em> all images by cravenmaven<em></em></em>','Found It! Cortelyou Farmers Market','','inherit','open','open','','1992-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:48:01','2011-03-21 04:48:01','',1992,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1992-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4365,1,'2011-03-21 00:48:18','2011-03-21 04:48:18','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/farmers-market.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market\" width=\"400\" height=\"650\" /></p>\nAs many of my friends know, I have been moaning about ditching the supermarkets and doing as much local farmers market shopping as possible. But the problem I have been coming up against is finding a market that is close to me that I can get to at a decent hour instead of getting there too late and only receiving the sloppy seconds that others have picked over.\n\nBut thanks to my friend A. I was directed to a slew of sites including <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">The Cortelyou Green Market</a>. A Sunday only market, I figured I would pop by and see if it was any good..it\'s only a block long so how great could it be I thought? Oh..little did I know.\n\nTo make my shopping efficient I set a budget ($40) and an objective - to buy fresh ingredients for a red curry, flowers, cheese and bread or something for between work snacks.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/eggsfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market purchases\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What I got!</strong></em></p>\nI found so much good stuff and came home with $3 in my pocket! There were not many stalls, but everything was great quality and all of the vendors were informative and chatty.<a href=\"http://www.considerbardwellfarm.com/farm.html\">Consider Bardwell Farms</a>, had lovely cheeses with the option to taste. The Dorset, which I purchased is pungent and creamy all at the same time.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market Treats\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What else I got!</strong></em></p>\nI bought a gorgeous whole grain loaf from <a href=\"http://www.breadalone.com/index.html\">Bread Alone</a>. So fresh, chunky (i got it unsliced) and fresh I had a slice when I got home and it reminded me of better days.  Add to this I bought, fresh Onions, spring onions, fresh strawberries, medium farm fresh eggs, artichokes, peonies, coriander, mint, courgettes and some.\n\nIf you are in or near Brooklyn I highly recommend the <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">Cortelyou Farmers Market</a>. It\'s only open on Sundays, and its a great reason to get out of bed early this summer. Plus you can pop across the road to the <a href=\"http://www.voxpopnet.net/\">Vox Pop Cafe</a> for some brekkie if you must! I know I will be back - and I am so so very happy I have finally found a local farmers market.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm2.jpg\" alt=\"More goods\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" /><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/mixfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" />\n\n<em> all images by cravenmaven<em></em></em>','Found It! Cortelyou Farmers Market','','inherit','open','open','','1992-revision-3','','','2011-03-21 00:48:18','2011-03-21 04:48:18','',1992,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1992-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4366,1,'2011-03-21 00:48:01','2011-03-21 04:48:01','<img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2924500000_e394d791c0.jpg\" alt=\"cattle by John Faherty\" width=\"400/\">\n\n<em>* I apologise for the lack of posts this week - unfortunately life has not been too kind to me and things are a little topsy turvy :( Things will be (almost) back to normal soon I trust!* </em>\n\n\nMany years ago, when I\'d just joined the ranks of vegetarianism, I saw a documentary and Q&amp;A named the above. It was certainly an eye opener but as a person who had already researched the meat industry in the US at least, it wasn\'t surprising. The presenters of the film were more focused on the cruelty to animals, which is of course a concern, but when I looked into where my meat was coming from, the concern was more selfish. What was I being offered to buy and was it of the sort of quality I would be willing to consume? I will spare you the details, in this area of life, I believe to each their own - but I know what my conscience would and would not allow when it came to what I was willing to eat.\n\nThe meat industry, nay the food industry should be a concern to EVERYONE\'S. After all food and eating is a key facet of everyone\'s daily life. EVERYONE. Not only should we be concerned with the source, but the quality and development of such industries.\n\nI came across a very very interesting AP article on The <a href=\"http://brooklynhomecompanion.com/\">Brooklyn Home Companion</a> the other day that I think everyone should keep an eye on. Titled , <strong>\"<a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hhI5jdET8RQHEF3udyA4d3urJkewD9F2MD600\">Meat, poultry industries await new antitrust rules</a>\"</strong>. A few excerpts from this article that caught my eye:\n\n\n\n<blockquote><em>\"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal regulators are set to release the most sweeping antitrust rules covering the meat industry in decades, potentially altering the balance of power between meat companies and the farmers who raise their animals.\n\nActivists, farmers and meat industry officials have been anxiously awaiting the new rules, which will be released this spring for public comment and are set to take effect this summer. The regulations are seen as a kind of litmus test for the Obama administration and how far it will go in regulating competition in the meat industry.\n\nAt issue is how much power farmers have as they produce cattle, hogs and chickens for large companies such as JBS SA, Smithfield Farms and Tyson Foods. The new rules will govern how meatpackers buy their cattle on an open market and what demands poultry companies can make on the independent contractors who raise their chickens.\"\n</em></blockquote>\n\n\n\nand\n\n\n\n<blockquote><em>\"Just four companies buy and slaughter 80 percent of all U.S. beef, limiting competition in the meat industry. Meanwhile, big poultry companies dictate chicken prices and can demand farmers take on debt to upgrade their chicken houses for the companies\' benefit.\n\nFarmers such as Weaver, who has met with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, think the new leaders in the USDA\'s antitrust division will push for tougher and more far-reaching regulations than previous administrations. Some believe the new rules could be the strongest antitrust protections imposed since the Great Depression.\n\nThere\'s also a risk they will drive up the cost of meat, eating into meatpackers\' profits or pushing up prices at grocery stores if companies pass on the expense.\"</em></blockquote>\n\nI highly recommend everyone take the time to read <a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hhI5jdET8RQHEF3udyA4d3urJkewD9F2MD600\">the article </a>in its entirety, it\'s not that long, and keep track of where this thing goes. After all, it is a part of your, my and everyone\'s daily life.\n\n<i>image by <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnfahertyphotography/2924500000/\">john faherty</a></i>','Meet your meat','','inherit','open','open','','1533-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:48:01','2011-03-21 04:48:01','',1533,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1533-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4367,1,'2011-03-21 00:48:37','2011-03-21 04:48:37','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/farmers-market.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers market\" width=\"400\" height=\"650\" /></p>\nAs many of my friends know, I have been moaning about ditching the supermarkets and doing as much local farmers market shopping as possible. But the problem I have been coming up against is finding a market that is close to me that I can get to at a decent hour instead of getting there too late and only receiving the sloppy seconds that others have picked over.\n\nBut thanks to my friend A. I was directed to a slew of sites including <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">The Cortelyou Green Market</a>. A Sunday only market, I figured I would pop by and see if it was any good..it\'s only a block long so how great could it be I thought? Oh..little did I know.\n\nTo make my shopping efficient I set a budget ($40) and an objective - to buy fresh ingredients for a red curry, flowers, cheese and bread or something for between work snacks.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/eggsfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market purchases\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What I got!</strong></em></p>\nI found so much good stuff and came home with $3 in my pocket! There were not many stalls, but everything was great quality and all of the vendors were informative and chatty.<a href=\"http://www.considerbardwellfarm.com/farm.html\">Consider Bardwell Farms</a>, had lovely cheeses with the option to taste. The Dorset, which I purchased is pungent and creamy all at the same time.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market Treats\" width=\"320\" height=\"311\" />\n<em><strong>What else I got!</strong></em></p>\nI bought a gorgeous whole grain loaf from <a href=\"http://www.breadalone.com/index.html\">Bread Alone</a>. So fresh, chunky (i got it unsliced) and fresh I had a slice when I got home and it reminded me of better days.  Add to this I bought, fresh Onions, spring onions, fresh strawberries, medium farm fresh eggs, artichokes, peonies, coriander, mint, courgettes and some.\n\nIf you are in or near Brooklyn I highly recommend the <a href=\"http://www.cenyc.org/node/270\">Cortelyou Farmers Market</a>. It\'s only open on Sundays, and its a great reason to get out of bed early this summer. Plus you can pop across the road to the <a href=\"http://www.voxpopnet.net/\">Vox Pop Cafe</a> for some brekkie if you must! I know I will be back - and I am so so very happy I have finally found a local farmers market.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/strawberriesfm2.jpg\" alt=\"More goods\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" /><img class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Foundit/fm/mixfm.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers Market\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" />\n\n<em> all images by cravenmaven<em></em></em>','Found It! Cortelyou Farmers Market','','inherit','open','open','','1992-revision-4','','','2011-03-21 00:48:37','2011-03-21 04:48:37','',1992,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1992-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4368,1,'2011-03-21 00:48:37','2011-03-21 04:48:37','<img src=\"http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2924500000_e394d791c0.jpg\" alt=\"cattle by John Faherty\" width=\"400/\">\n\n<em>* I apologise for the lack of posts this week - unfortunately life has not been too kind to me and things are a little topsy turvy :( Things will be (almost) back to normal soon I trust!* </em>\n\n\nMany years ago, when I\'d just joined the ranks of vegetarianism, I saw a documentary and Q&amp;A named the above. It was certainly an eye opener but as a person who had already researched the meat industry in the US at least, it wasn\'t surprising. The presenters of the film were more focused on the cruelty to animals, which is of course a concern, but when I looked into where my meat was coming from, the concern was more selfish. What was I being offered to buy and was it of the sort of quality I would be willing to consume? I will spare you the details, in this area of life, I believe to each their own - but I know what my conscience would and would not allow when it came to what I was willing to eat.\n\nThe meat industry, nay the food industry should be a concern to EVERYONE\'S. After all food and eating is a key facet of everyone\'s daily life. EVERYONE. Not only should we be concerned with the source, but the quality and development of such industries.\n\nI came across a very very interesting AP article on The <a href=\"http://brooklynhomecompanion.com/\">Brooklyn Home Companion</a> the other day that I think everyone should keep an eye on. Titled , <strong>\"<a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hhI5jdET8RQHEF3udyA4d3urJkewD9F2MD600\">Meat, poultry industries await new antitrust rules</a>\"</strong>. A few excerpts from this article that caught my eye:\n\n\n\n<blockquote><em>\"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal regulators are set to release the most sweeping antitrust rules covering the meat industry in decades, potentially altering the balance of power between meat companies and the farmers who raise their animals.\n\nActivists, farmers and meat industry officials have been anxiously awaiting the new rules, which will be released this spring for public comment and are set to take effect this summer. The regulations are seen as a kind of litmus test for the Obama administration and how far it will go in regulating competition in the meat industry.\n\nAt issue is how much power farmers have as they produce cattle, hogs and chickens for large companies such as JBS SA, Smithfield Farms and Tyson Foods. The new rules will govern how meatpackers buy their cattle on an open market and what demands poultry companies can make on the independent contractors who raise their chickens.\"\n</em></blockquote>\n\n\n\nand\n\n\n\n<blockquote><em>\"Just four companies buy and slaughter 80 percent of all U.S. beef, limiting competition in the meat industry. Meanwhile, big poultry companies dictate chicken prices and can demand farmers take on debt to upgrade their chicken houses for the companies\' benefit.\n\nFarmers such as Weaver, who has met with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, think the new leaders in the USDA\'s antitrust division will push for tougher and more far-reaching regulations than previous administrations. Some believe the new rules could be the strongest antitrust protections imposed since the Great Depression.\n\nThere\'s also a risk they will drive up the cost of meat, eating into meatpackers\' profits or pushing up prices at grocery stores if companies pass on the expense.\"</em></blockquote>\n\nI highly recommend everyone take the time to read <a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hhI5jdET8RQHEF3udyA4d3urJkewD9F2MD600\">the article </a>in its entirety, it\'s not that long, and keep track of where this thing goes. After all, it is a part of your, my and everyone\'s daily life.\n\n<i>image by <a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnfahertyphotography/2924500000/\">john faherty</a></i>','Meet your meat','','inherit','open','open','','1533-revision-3','','','2011-03-21 00:48:37','2011-03-21 04:48:37','',1533,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1533-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4369,1,'2010-04-12 15:07:26','2010-04-12 20:07:26','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n<font color=\"#666666\">\nThe Liberty at Target giveaway ends tomorrow, <strong>Tuesday 13th April at 11:59pm E.T</strong>. Have you entered yet? No? Whyever not?! It\'s super easy, just leave a comment on <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> before tomorrow stating what you loved about the Liberty for Target collection and/or if you scored any gems! If you create a blog post or tweet about this giveaway with a link back to <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> you will be entered into the drawing twice! <strong>Please provide a link to your post/tweet as evidence.</strong>\n\nSo what you waiting for??? <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">GET!</a>\n\n<em>\nimages by cravenmaven using shakeitphoto for the iphone</em>','Liberty at Target Giveaway - 1 day left to enter!','','inherit','open','open','','1431-revision','','','2010-04-12 15:07:26','2010-04-12 20:07:26','',1431,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/04/1431-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4370,1,'2010-04-08 11:47:27','2010-04-08 16:47:27','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n<font color=\"#666666\">\nCounting today of course! Don\'t forget the Liberty at Target giveaway ends on <strong>Tuesday 13th April at 11:59pm E.T</strong>. Have you entered yet? No? Whyever not?! It\'s super easy, just leave a comment in <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> before next Tuesday stating what you loved about the Liberty for Target collection and/or if you scored any gems! If you create a blog post or tweet about this giveaway with a link back to <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> you will be entered into the drawing twice! <strong>Please provide a link to your post/tweet as evidence.</strong>\n\nSo what you waiting for??? <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">GET!</a>\n\n<em>\nimages by cravenmaven using shakeitphoto for the iphone</em>','Liberty at Target Giveaway - 6 days left to enter!','','inherit','open','open','','1405-revision','','','2010-04-08 11:47:27','2010-04-08 16:47:27','',1405,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/04/1405-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4371,1,'2010-04-06 16:26:32','2010-04-06 21:26:32','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n<font color=\"#666666\">\nI am sure you saw this coming...what with me peppering my love for the Liberty for Target collection, <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/liberty-at-target/\">all</a> <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/liberty-at-target-fail/\">over</a> <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/in-honour-of-all-things-liberty/\">this</a> <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/liberty-teapot-at-target-success/\">blog</a>. How better to share the love than to offer up a couple of items from the collection to you, dear readers? Up for grabs is a <a href=\"http://www.target.com/Liberty-London-Peacock-Mug-Set/dp/B002VHL88S\">peacock mug</a> as well as a <a href=\"http://www.target.com/Liberty-London-Garla-Mug-Set/dp/B002VHJDT4/ref=br_1_27?ie=UTF8&amp;frombrowse=1&amp;searchView=grid5&amp;searchNodeID=2238054011&amp;node=2238054011&amp;sr=1-27&amp;searchRank=pmrank&amp;searchPage=2&amp;searchSize=30&amp;id=Liberty%20London%20Garla%20Mug%20Set&amp;qid=\">Garla</a> mug.\n\n\n<strong>How to enter this thing:</strong>\nSimply leave a comment below before <b>Tuesday 13th April 11:59pm E.T</b> stating what you loved about the <a href=\"http://www.target.com/Liberty-London-Home/b/ref=in_se_pagelist_btm_1?ie=UTF8&amp;searchView=grid5&amp;searchNodeID=2238054011&amp;searchRank=pmrank&amp;searchPage=1&amp;searchSize=30\">Liberty for Target collection</a> and/or if you scored any gems! If you create a blog post or tweet about this giveaway with a link back to this post you will be entered into the drawing twice! <strong>Please provide a link to your post/tweet as evidence.</strong>\n\n\n<strong>The Rules (sorry but there has to be some!): </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>One entry per person - unless you tweet or create a blog post about this giveaway, in which case you are entered twice.</li>\n\n	<li>Open to entrants worldwide aged, 18+</li>\n\n	<li>This contest is void where prohibited. This prize is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash. </li>\n\n	<li>Winner will be chosen randomly\n</li>\n</ul>\nWinner will be announced on Weds 14th April. That\'s it! May the best man/woman win!\n\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway03.jpg\" alt=\"Target Mug - Liberty\" width=\"200/\"><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway04.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mug\" width=\"200/\">\n\n\n<i>images by cravenmaven using <a href=\"http://shakeitphoto.com/\">shakeitphoto</a> for the iphone</i></font>','Liberty for Target - Giveaway!','','inherit','open','open','','1352-revision','','','2010-04-06 16:26:32','2010-04-06 21:26:32','',1352,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/04/1352-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4372,1,'2011-03-21 00:48:01','2011-03-21 04:48:01','<img src=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/recipe/201003/0001/img1.jpg\" alt=\"Amys bread\" width=\"300/\">\n\nBook signing alert! If you are in the NY area, there is a book signing and breadmaking event going on at Williams Sonoma with Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree, creators of the book \'<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Amys-Bread-Amy-Scherber/dp/0688124011\">Amy\'s Bread</a>\'. The event will take place:\n\nWilliams-Sonoma Chelsea\nThursday, February 11, 2010 at 5:00pm\n110 7th Ave., New York, NY 10011\n(212) 633-2203\n\nGo to the <a href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/tip/amy-scherber-and-toy-kim-dupree-book-signing.html\">Williams-Sonoma site</a> for more information. Hope you make it!','Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree Book Signing and Bread Baking Tutorial','','inherit','open','open','','663-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:48:01','2011-03-21 04:48:01','',663,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/663-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4373,1,'2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n<font color=\"#666666\">\nThe Liberty at Target giveaway ends tomorrow, <strong>Tuesday 13th April at 11:59pm E.T</strong>. Have you entered yet? No? Whyever not?! It\'s super easy, just leave a comment on <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> before tomorrow stating what you loved about the Liberty for Target collection and/or if you scored any gems! If you create a blog post or tweet about this giveaway with a link back to <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> you will be entered into the drawing twice! <strong>Please provide a link to your post/tweet as evidence.</strong>\n\nSo what you waiting for??? <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">GET!</a>\n\n<em>\nimages by cravenmaven using shakeitphoto for the iphone</em>','Liberty at Target Giveaway - 1 day left to enter!','','inherit','open','open','','1431-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','',1431,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1431-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4374,1,'2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n<font color=\"#666666\">\nCounting today of course! Don\'t forget the Liberty at Target giveaway ends on <strong>Tuesday 13th April at 11:59pm E.T</strong>. Have you entered yet? No? Whyever not?! It\'s super easy, just leave a comment in <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> before next Tuesday stating what you loved about the Liberty for Target collection and/or if you scored any gems! If you create a blog post or tweet about this giveaway with a link back to <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">this post</a> you will be entered into the drawing twice! <strong>Please provide a link to your post/tweet as evidence.</strong>\n\nSo what you waiting for??? <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/liberty-for-target-giveaway/\">GET!</a>\n\n<em>\nimages by cravenmaven using shakeitphoto for the iphone</em>','Liberty at Target Giveaway - 6 days left to enter!','','inherit','open','open','','1405-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','',1405,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1405-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4375,1,'2010-04-14 14:47:06','2010-04-14 19:47:06','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n\n<strong>...CHERYL F</strong>!\n\nCongrats Cheryl, I will send an email shortly for your details so I can get these lovely mugs out to you ASAP.\n\n<i> images by cravenmaven</i>','and the winner is....','','inherit','open','open','','1444-revision','','','2010-04-14 14:47:06','2010-04-14 19:47:06','',1444,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/04/1444-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4376,1,'2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','<img src=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/wsimgs/ab/images/dp/recipe/201003/0001/img1.jpg\" alt=\"Amys bread\" width=\"300/\">\n\nBook signing alert! If you are in the NY area, there is a book signing and breadmaking event going on at Williams Sonoma with Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree, creators of the book \'<a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Amys-Bread-Amy-Scherber/dp/0688124011\">Amy\'s Bread</a>\'. The event will take place:\n\nWilliams-Sonoma Chelsea\nThursday, February 11, 2010 at 5:00pm\n110 7th Ave., New York, NY 10011\n(212) 633-2203\n\nGo to the <a href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/tip/amy-scherber-and-toy-kim-dupree-book-signing.html\">Williams-Sonoma site</a> for more information. Hope you make it!','Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree Book Signing and Bread Baking Tutorial','','inherit','open','open','','663-revision-3','','','2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','',663,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/663-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4377,1,'2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway01.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway02.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mugs\" />\n<font color=\"#666666\">\nI am sure you saw this coming...what with me peppering my love for the Liberty for Target collection, <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/liberty-at-target/\">all</a> <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/liberty-at-target-fail/\">over</a> <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/in-honour-of-all-things-liberty/\">this</a> <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/liberty-teapot-at-target-success/\">blog</a>. How better to share the love than to offer up a couple of items from the collection to you, dear readers? Up for grabs is a <a href=\"http://www.target.com/Liberty-London-Peacock-Mug-Set/dp/B002VHL88S\">peacock mug</a> as well as a <a href=\"http://www.target.com/Liberty-London-Garla-Mug-Set/dp/B002VHJDT4/ref=br_1_27?ie=UTF8&amp;frombrowse=1&amp;searchView=grid5&amp;searchNodeID=2238054011&amp;node=2238054011&amp;sr=1-27&amp;searchRank=pmrank&amp;searchPage=2&amp;searchSize=30&amp;id=Liberty%20London%20Garla%20Mug%20Set&amp;qid=\">Garla</a> mug.\n\n\n<strong>How to enter this thing:</strong>\nSimply leave a comment below before <b>Tuesday 13th April 11:59pm E.T</b> stating what you loved about the <a href=\"http://www.target.com/Liberty-London-Home/b/ref=in_se_pagelist_btm_1?ie=UTF8&amp;searchView=grid5&amp;searchNodeID=2238054011&amp;searchRank=pmrank&amp;searchPage=1&amp;searchSize=30\">Liberty for Target collection</a> and/or if you scored any gems! If you create a blog post or tweet about this giveaway with a link back to this post you will be entered into the drawing twice! <strong>Please provide a link to your post/tweet as evidence.</strong>\n\n\n<strong>The Rules (sorry but there has to be some!): </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>One entry per person - unless you tweet or create a blog post about this giveaway, in which case you are entered twice.</li>\n\n	<li>Open to entrants worldwide aged, 18+</li>\n\n	<li>This contest is void where prohibited. This prize is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash. </li>\n\n	<li>Winner will be chosen randomly\n</li>\n</ul>\nWinner will be announced on Weds 14th April. That\'s it! May the best man/woman win!\n\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway03.jpg\" alt=\"Target Mug - Liberty\" width=\"200/\"><img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CMGiveaway04.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty for Target Mug\" width=\"200/\">\n\n\n<i>images by cravenmaven using <a href=\"http://shakeitphoto.com/\">shakeitphoto</a> for the iphone</i></font>','Liberty for Target - Giveaway!','','inherit','open','open','','1352-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:49:39','2011-03-21 04:49:39','',1352,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1352-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4378,1,'2010-07-12 11:01:57','2010-07-12 16:01:57','<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/robinsonsprime.jpg\" alt=\"Robinsons prime cuts\" width=\"400\" height=\"144\" /></p>\nNow before you start, yes I am a vegetarian, but I used to be one of the most carnivorous meat eaters that, well, I ever knew. I don\'t hate meat eaters - I respect anyones right to a choice (as I hope others respect my choice), so if I see some great meat dish, or cut I always tell my flesh eating friends.\n\nToday on luxury sale site, <a href=\"http://www.gilt.com/\">Gilt.com</a> there is a private sale for Robinsons Prime Reserve meat cuts.\n\n<em>Based out of Louisville, Kentucky, these butchers have been in business for a century, it wasn’t until last year that their prime cuts — formerly reserved for top-flight restaurants, international dignitaries and a few royal families — became available online, to the masses. Custom-aged according to the Robinson family’s specifications, this beef is known for its off-the-charts marbling and distinct flavor. The company’s free-range bison, poultry, pork, lamb and veal are also selected according to strict guidelines, which ensure butter-soft results that have been known to tempt even staunch vegetarians.</em>\n\nWhile I no longer crave meat and thus am not tempted, if you would like to buy some of Robinsons meats via Gilt\'s private 24 hour sale - you can sign up using my personal invitation link right <a href=\"http://www.gilt.com/invite/saerjr\">here.</a> Just tell \'em a lil craven maven sent you! Hurry! They sell out fast!!\n\nHappy shopping and cooking!\n\n<em>image via<a href=\"http://www.gilt.com/\"> gilt</a></em>','Robinson&#039;s Prime Reserve - on sale at Gilt!','','inherit','open','open','','2305-revision','','','2010-07-12 11:01:57','2010-07-12 16:01:57','',2305,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/07/2305-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4379,1,'2010-06-17 10:17:43','2010-06-17 15:17:43','...it really does. At least so far.\n\nI am slowly but surely making my way through the roster of shows and have been thoroughly entertained, inspired and peckish! There is a very laid back ease to each of the shows, with presenters who are warm, friendly and make the deliciousness they are making look and sound like something totally do-able.\n\nLast week I gave my opinion about <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.wordpress.com/2010/06/09/so-have-you-seen-it/\">four of the shows</a> I\'d watched and enjoyed, it was a mere coincedence that the presenters were all blokes. This week it\'s the ladies turn..\n\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CookingChannel/FrencoFoodathome.jpg\" alt=\"French food at Home\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" />\n<strong>Host:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/laura-calder/index.html\">Laura Calder</a>\n<strong>Location:</strong> Canada via France\n<strong>Premise:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/French-Food-Home-Laura-Calder/dp/0060087722\">Author</a> and chef Laura has a very calm demeanor that borders on shyness.The setting appears to be a studio kitchen but it is gently feminine with light colours and rustic touches (like that flour box and sugar container..with a scoop. A scoop!).  I found her very relaxing to watch, with a gently delivery and quiet tone. Her technique was detailed and efficient.\n\nShe made the most gorgeous French looking tart seem so so simple to make - and it looked beautiful! I am fairly certain I am going to give it a try, perhaps with some farmer\'s market apples..\n\nI like Laura\'s style of dress, though I cannot say it is MY style - she looked unoffensive ( I cannot stand the way martha stewart dresses..), like a nice-looking 30\'something that you would expect to see on the street of any cosmopolitan city. Although Canadian, Laura has a delightful French lilt to her voice, possibly from living and work in France for many years, that makes it fun to listen to her speak - I was captivated. Totally.\n\n<strong>Verdict:</strong> I like this show and can see it as a great \'go-to\' reference for when I am looking for a dish to add some oomph to a dinner party. Not one for the DVR but mostly because my DVR list is a little overrun!\n\n<img class=\"alignright\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CookingChannel/Indian-Food-Made-Easy.jpg\" alt=\"Anjum Anand\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" />\n\n<strong>Host:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/anjum-anand/index.html\">Anjum Anand</a>\n<strong>Location: </strong>London\n<strong>Premise:</strong> Food <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Anjums-New-Indian-Anjum-Anand/dp/1844006166/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1276746113&amp;sr=1-1\">author</a> and Londoner Anjum Anand goes to the home of someone who loves Indian food but hasn\'t considered trying to make the dishes themselves. She shows just how simple it is to create classic Indian food meals with ease - and really it is ease!\n\nBut its more than just showing how to make the food, a jaunt to the supermarket elicits a lesson in how to pick ones produce properly. Knife skills in the kitchen teach the best way to skin a ...well, Mango in this instance. These details, which amazingly pack into a half hour show without making it feel rushed, does more for the viewer than a printed page ever could.\n\nAnjum talks with an authoritative air but with good reason - she whipped up a paneer so quickly I had to rewind my DVR to see if I\'d missed something - I hadn\'t.  I found myself so excited watching this show, I love Indian food, and aside from curry had never entertained making other dishes myself..but this is all about to change!\n\n<strong>Verdict:</strong> I am going to add this one to the DVR queue for certain.\n\n<img class=\"alignleft\" style=\"border:1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/CookingChannel/Rachel-Allen-Bake.jpg\" alt=\"rachel allen bake\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" />\n<strong>Host:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/rachel-allen/index.html\">Rachel Allen</a>\n<strong>Location: </strong> UK\n<strong>Premise:</strong> Rounding out this International affair of tv cooks and chefs is Dublin born Rachel Allen. I do love the Irish, and not just because I used to be a huge <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Ted\">Father Ted</a> fan many years ago. Surrounded by a small group of students, Rachel takes us step by step through the process of how to make sweet treats really very well.\nCookies, cake frosting, these are all things some of us take from granted, or worse still from a can. Rachel shows how to make all and more from scratch all the while coaxing us along with her warm tone.\n\n<strong>Verdict:</strong> Maybe not one for the DVR queue for now, but that is by no means a reflection on the quality or lackthereof of the show. I really did find it informative and fun and will be checking in on Rachels new recipes and direction oft.\n\n\nKeep your eyes on this blog for more cooking channel rambles next week!\n\n<em>all images from <a href=\"http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/\">cookingchanneltv.com</a></em><code>','The Cooking Channel floats my boat..','','inherit','open','open','','2058-revision','','','2010-06-17 10:17:43','2010-06-17 15:17:43','',2058,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/06/2058-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4380,1,'2010-03-25 15:11:26','2010-03-25 20:11:26','<img src=\"http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.85830804.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Cozy\" width=\"400/\">\n\nI was perusing the pages on the interweb the other day when I occasioned upon the above picture and a write up about the \"<a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29554811\">Irish Knit Aran Wool Tea Cosy Cozy</a>\" by etsy store seller <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/shop/WatteryTotteries\">Wattery Totteries</a>.\n\nBut it wasn\'t the cozy that arrested my attention, but rather the darling patterned tea cup! I\'ve tried to find the exact one, but no avail (however, Wattery Totteries is willing to sell it if anyone is interested.). Some digging determined that it is  Czechoslovakian China and wow is Czech china colourful or what?!\n\nIn my search I found some colourful and patterned items that I just had to share..\n\n<img src=\"http://makehappytime.com/sassyclassyandrare/9500/1026D-pink-porcelain.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Czech Cameo Tea Set\" width=\"400/\">\n\n<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/SCARCE-Czechoslovakian-Union-T-CAMEO-PORCELAIN-TEA-SET_W0QQitemZ310205612824QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4839b20318\">Cameo Czech Tea Set</a>\n\nThis is a very bright, pepto bismol pink tea set like nothing i\'ve ever seen.  Currently on ebay for $850 BIN it includes 21 pieces from teapot to tea cups to saucers and a milk jug. What amazes me is what fine shape the set is in despite being manufactured between 1921-1934! If anyone is interested in the post/pre war pieces of pottery, check it out <a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/SCARCE-Czechoslovakian-Union-T-CAMEO-PORCELAIN-TEA-SET_W0QQitemZ310205612824QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4839b20318\">here</a>.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/spottyczech.jpg\" alt=\"Spotty Czech Tea set\" />\n\nI just found this spotty Czechoslovakian tea set adorable. It\'s so fun and yet a bit sensible. Currently on sale for $7.50 at <a href=\"http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5250545\">ecrater</a>.\n\n<img src=\"http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/P/phoenix_czech_phe17_bread_and_butter_plate_P0000127727S0001T2.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful rosy czech\" width=\"300/\">\n\nI love the bright pop of floralcy around the rim of <a href=\"http://www.replacements.com/webquote/PHEPHE17.htm\">this plate</a>. It\'s a statement and a little bit too colourful to look grannified, in my opinion at least!\n\nAll in all I found a lot of florals..some more of a statement than others. If you are so inclined to pick up some of this china I reccomend the extensive collection I found <a href=\"http://www.replacements.com/china/PHE.htm\">here</a> at replacements.com!\n\n<i>images from <a href=\"http://ebay.com\">ebay</a>, <a href=\"http://www.replacements.com\">replacements.com</a> and <a href=\"http://www.ecrater.com\">ecrater</a></i>','Found it! Czechoslovakian China','','inherit','open','open','','1166-revision','','','2010-03-25 15:11:26','2010-03-25 20:11:26','',1166,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/03/1166-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4381,1,'2010-02-18 11:47:27','2010-02-18 16:47:27','<img src=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/img/shop/mid/arabia/SP168.jpg\" alt=\"Heart Finel Arabia\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/img/shop/mid/arabia/L169.jpg\" alt=\"Sunburst\" width=\"200\" />\n\nThe other day I was reading a post on <a href=\"http://www.thedesignfiles.net/\">The Design Files</a>, showing the <a href=\"http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2010/02/melbourne-home-madeleine-stamer.html\">home</a> of artist Madeleine Stamer. Madeleine\'s house was full of colour and crafty design, but it was the vintage enamelware pitcher and bowl she had that caught my attention.\n\nArabia is not only Finland\'s oldest ceramics factory but it is certainly one of the most respected. Initially a subsidiary of Rorstrand, created to produce lines for the Russian market, Arabia became its own entity from 1900.\n\nI must admit I always love to <i>look</i> at enamelware but i\'ve never bought it as it looks too \'campground\' for me and not like something I can take seriously in the kitchen. Arabia is different. Boasting bright yet simple patterns such as hearts, flowers and vegetables or intricate black and white illustrations such as mushrooms or fish, the bowls are large, functional and decorative. <a href=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/docs/shop/mid/arabia.html\">Show Home</a> has a nice variety of Arabia for sale such as the two pictured above, however, they only accept pound sterling.\n\nCheck ebay for some great pieces such as the following:\n\n<img src=\"http://i.ebayimg.com/13/!Bl4)7iQB2k~$(KGrHqIH-EIEtrH8,T5nBLdeULpc!!~~_3.JPG\" alt=\"Finel Arabia Pot\" width=\"350\" />\n\n<strong>ENAMEL MUSHROOM POT</strong>\n\nCurrently priced at only $29 with no bids! I am not 100% sure if it is Arabia Enamel, but it certainly is reminiscent of it. With only minor dings and chips the pot is in great shape. The <a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-60S-MID-CENTURY-ARABIA-FINEL-ENAMEL-MUSHROOM-POT_W0QQitemZ190372759077QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c5319c625\">listing</a> ends on Feb 19, 201016:05:24 PST. So check it out asap!!\n\n<img src=\"http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!BmMyEfgB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DUEtt,eu6k4BLe),3iFTQ~~_3.JPG\" alt=\"Mushroom Finel Arabia\" width=\"350/\">\n\n <strong>Vintage Finel Arabia White/blk Enamelware Mushroom bowl</strong>\n\nCurrently priced at $12 with no bids!! This is one of my favourite pieces with the mushroom design! According to the seller: <i>Original Arabia sticker still on the bottom.  It measures 6\" deep, 8\" around the opening, and 25\" in diameter.  Has some tiny knicks about 3/4 of the way here and there around the inside and none that I can see on outside.  No dents.   No scratches!  Color is black on white and still vibrant no fading .</i> Check it out <a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Finel-Arabia-White-blk-Enamelware-Mushroom-bowl_W0QQitemZ180470315684QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a04de7aa4\">here</a>before the listing ends on Feb 23, 201014:12:16 PST.\n\n<i>images from <a href=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/docs/shop/mid/arabia.html\">show home</a> and ebay sellers kentrose and atmbomb75</i>','Found it! Arabia Enamelware','','inherit','open','open','','881-revision','','','2010-02-18 11:47:27','2010-02-18 16:47:27','',881,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/02/881-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4382,1,'2010-02-04 15:47:30','2010-02-04 20:47:30','<img src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E-CCcc87AqY/S1cja4CCnbI/AAAAAAAABHU/SPdJ8K96Gto/s800/SundaySuppers_MarthaStewart_favors_004.jpg\" alt=\"Fromage Blanc in bottles\" width=\"350\" />\n\nWhen I become obsessed with something, I get a little..erm, fixated. Like a floater over my iris it superimposes itself over all I see and constantly plays in the background of my mind. So imagine, last week when I saw the above little yogurts and recipe for homemade <a href=\"http://sunday-suppers.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipe-honey-fromage-blanc.html\">Fromage Blanc</a>. I salivated yes, not just at the ingredients but at the super charming little bottles it was in.\n\nAlas, the lovely lady at Sunday Suppers said that the bottles are discontinued, (say what?!). I was super miffed. Sure, I can still <em>make</em> the dessert but I love the presentation, (playing around with the idea of using it for a brunch event.) I\'ve been looking all over the web but cannot find anything satisfactorily comparable.\n\nThen this morning in the shower it occurred to me!\n\n<img src=\"http://www.myheinz.com/images/mini_ketchup.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Heinz Ketchup Bottle\" />\n\nThe Mini Heinz Ketchup bottles!! They are 2.25oz in size a little bit tinier than I had hoped to use, but nonetheless they could definitely do the job for a single serving of Fromage Blanc.\n\nI reckon if you empty the bottles, soak them in boiling water, maybe with a bit of lemon or some such, it should eradicate any tomato-y taste and odour.\n\nPick up a 12 pack of these lovely little bottles at <a href=\"http://www.ketchupworld.com/inc/sdetail/135\">Ketchup World</a>.\n\n<i>images from <a href=\"http://sunday-suppers.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipe-honey-fromage-blanc.html\">sunday suppers</a> and <a href=\"http://www.ketchupworld.com/inc/sdetail/135\">ketchup world</a></i>.','Found it! Cute little bottles for homemade yogurt..','','inherit','open','open','','681-revision','','','2010-02-04 15:47:30','2010-02-04 20:47:30','',681,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/02/681-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4383,1,'2011-03-21 00:51:50','2011-03-21 04:51:50','<img src=\"http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.85830804.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Cozy\" width=\"400/\">\n\nI was perusing the pages on the interweb the other day when I occasioned upon the above picture and a write up about the \"<a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29554811\">Irish Knit Aran Wool Tea Cosy Cozy</a>\" by etsy store seller <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/shop/WatteryTotteries\">Wattery Totteries</a>.\n\nBut it wasn\'t the cozy that arrested my attention, but rather the darling patterned tea cup! I\'ve tried to find the exact one, but no avail (however, Wattery Totteries is willing to sell it if anyone is interested.). Some digging determined that it is  Czechoslovakian China and wow is Czech china colourful or what?!\n\nIn my search I found some colourful and patterned items that I just had to share..\n\n<img src=\"http://makehappytime.com/sassyclassyandrare/9500/1026D-pink-porcelain.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Czech Cameo Tea Set\" width=\"400/\">\n\n<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/SCARCE-Czechoslovakian-Union-T-CAMEO-PORCELAIN-TEA-SET_W0QQitemZ310205612824QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4839b20318\">Cameo Czech Tea Set</a>\n\nThis is a very bright, pepto bismol pink tea set like nothing i\'ve ever seen.  Currently on ebay for $850 BIN it includes 21 pieces from teapot to tea cups to saucers and a milk jug. What amazes me is what fine shape the set is in despite being manufactured between 1921-1934! If anyone is interested in the post/pre war pieces of pottery, check it out <a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/SCARCE-Czechoslovakian-Union-T-CAMEO-PORCELAIN-TEA-SET_W0QQitemZ310205612824QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4839b20318\">here</a>.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/spottyczech.jpg\" alt=\"Spotty Czech Tea set\" />\n\nI just found this spotty Czechoslovakian tea set adorable. It\'s so fun and yet a bit sensible. Currently on sale for $7.50 at <a href=\"http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5250545\">ecrater</a>.\n\n<img src=\"http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/P/phoenix_czech_phe17_bread_and_butter_plate_P0000127727S0001T2.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful rosy czech\" width=\"300/\">\n\nI love the bright pop of floralcy around the rim of <a href=\"http://www.replacements.com/webquote/PHEPHE17.htm\">this plate</a>. It\'s a statement and a little bit too colourful to look grannified, in my opinion at least!\n\nAll in all I found a lot of florals..some more of a statement than others. If you are so inclined to pick up some of this china I reccomend the extensive collection I found <a href=\"http://www.replacements.com/china/PHE.htm\">here</a> at replacements.com!\n\n<i>images from <a href=\"http://ebay.com\">ebay</a>, <a href=\"http://www.replacements.com\">replacements.com</a> and <a href=\"http://www.ecrater.com\">ecrater</a></i>','Found it! Czechoslovakian China','','inherit','open','open','','1166-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:51:50','2011-03-21 04:51:50','',1166,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/1166-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4384,1,'2011-03-21 00:51:50','2011-03-21 04:51:50','<img src=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/img/shop/mid/arabia/SP168.jpg\" alt=\"Heart Finel Arabia\" width=\"200\" /><img src=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/img/shop/mid/arabia/L169.jpg\" alt=\"Sunburst\" width=\"200\" />\n\nThe other day I was reading a post on <a href=\"http://www.thedesignfiles.net/\">The Design Files</a>, showing the <a href=\"http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2010/02/melbourne-home-madeleine-stamer.html\">home</a> of artist Madeleine Stamer. Madeleine\'s house was full of colour and crafty design, but it was the vintage enamelware pitcher and bowl she had that caught my attention.\n\nArabia is not only Finland\'s oldest ceramics factory but it is certainly one of the most respected. Initially a subsidiary of Rorstrand, created to produce lines for the Russian market, Arabia became its own entity from 1900.\n\nI must admit I always love to <i>look</i> at enamelware but i\'ve never bought it as it looks too \'campground\' for me and not like something I can take seriously in the kitchen. Arabia is different. Boasting bright yet simple patterns such as hearts, flowers and vegetables or intricate black and white illustrations such as mushrooms or fish, the bowls are large, functional and decorative. <a href=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/docs/shop/mid/arabia.html\">Show Home</a> has a nice variety of Arabia for sale such as the two pictured above, however, they only accept pound sterling.\n\nCheck ebay for some great pieces such as the following:\n\n<img src=\"http://i.ebayimg.com/13/!Bl4)7iQB2k~$(KGrHqIH-EIEtrH8,T5nBLdeULpc!!~~_3.JPG\" alt=\"Finel Arabia Pot\" width=\"350\" />\n\n<strong>ENAMEL MUSHROOM POT</strong>\n\nCurrently priced at only $29 with no bids! I am not 100% sure if it is Arabia Enamel, but it certainly is reminiscent of it. With only minor dings and chips the pot is in great shape. The <a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/VTG-60S-MID-CENTURY-ARABIA-FINEL-ENAMEL-MUSHROOM-POT_W0QQitemZ190372759077QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c5319c625\">listing</a> ends on Feb 19, 201016:05:24 PST. So check it out asap!!\n\n<img src=\"http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!BmMyEfgB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DUEtt,eu6k4BLe),3iFTQ~~_3.JPG\" alt=\"Mushroom Finel Arabia\" width=\"350/\">\n\n <strong>Vintage Finel Arabia White/blk Enamelware Mushroom bowl</strong>\n\nCurrently priced at $12 with no bids!! This is one of my favourite pieces with the mushroom design! According to the seller: <i>Original Arabia sticker still on the bottom.  It measures 6\" deep, 8\" around the opening, and 25\" in diameter.  Has some tiny knicks about 3/4 of the way here and there around the inside and none that I can see on outside.  No dents.   No scratches!  Color is black on white and still vibrant no fading .</i> Check it out <a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Finel-Arabia-White-blk-Enamelware-Mushroom-bowl_W0QQitemZ180470315684QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a04de7aa4\">here</a>before the listing ends on Feb 23, 201014:12:16 PST.\n\n<i>images from <a href=\"http://www.ourshowhome.com/docs/shop/mid/arabia.html\">show home</a> and ebay sellers kentrose and atmbomb75</i>','Found it! Arabia Enamelware','','inherit','open','open','','881-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:51:50','2011-03-21 04:51:50','',881,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/881-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4385,1,'2011-03-21 00:51:50','2011-03-21 04:51:50','<img src=\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E-CCcc87AqY/S1cja4CCnbI/AAAAAAAABHU/SPdJ8K96Gto/s800/SundaySuppers_MarthaStewart_favors_004.jpg\" alt=\"Fromage Blanc in bottles\" width=\"350\" />\n\nWhen I become obsessed with something, I get a little..erm, fixated. Like a floater over my iris it superimposes itself over all I see and constantly plays in the background of my mind. So imagine, last week when I saw the above little yogurts and recipe for homemade <a href=\"http://sunday-suppers.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipe-honey-fromage-blanc.html\">Fromage Blanc</a>. I salivated yes, not just at the ingredients but at the super charming little bottles it was in.\n\nAlas, the lovely lady at Sunday Suppers said that the bottles are discontinued, (say what?!). I was super miffed. Sure, I can still <em>make</em> the dessert but I love the presentation, (playing around with the idea of using it for a brunch event.) I\'ve been looking all over the web but cannot find anything satisfactorily comparable.\n\nThen this morning in the shower it occurred to me!\n\n<img src=\"http://www.myheinz.com/images/mini_ketchup.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Heinz Ketchup Bottle\" />\n\nThe Mini Heinz Ketchup bottles!! They are 2.25oz in size a little bit tinier than I had hoped to use, but nonetheless they could definitely do the job for a single serving of Fromage Blanc.\n\nI reckon if you empty the bottles, soak them in boiling water, maybe with a bit of lemon or some such, it should eradicate any tomato-y taste and odour.\n\nPick up a 12 pack of these lovely little bottles at <a href=\"http://www.ketchupworld.com/inc/sdetail/135\">Ketchup World</a>.\n\n<i>images from <a href=\"http://sunday-suppers.blogspot.com/2010/01/recipe-honey-fromage-blanc.html\">sunday suppers</a> and <a href=\"http://www.ketchupworld.com/inc/sdetail/135\">ketchup world</a></i>.','Found it! Cute little bottles for homemade yogurt..','','inherit','open','open','','681-revision-2','','','2011-03-21 00:51:50','2011-03-21 04:51:50','',681,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/681-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4386,1,'2010-09-27 10:45:54','2010-09-27 14:45:54','lots of shelves for lots of stuffs. not shoes!\n\nhttp://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ExhibitorLibrary/2269/trolley_large_6.jpg\nName\nTrolley\nExhibitor\nLichterloh Kunsthandel (Stand B70)\nDescription\nAs a sample served an industrial rollrack from a\nshoe manufactory in france, produced around 1923.\nThe all-purpose rack is being newly manufactured\nin Austria using brushed iron and solid wood.\n\nDimension: w 37, d 13, h 48 or\nw 47, d 15, h 48”\nExhibitor Website\nwww.lichterloh.com/en/trolley','trolley','','inherit','open','open','','3021-revision','','','2010-09-27 10:45:54','2010-09-27 14:45:54','',3021,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/09/3021-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4387,1,'2010-09-27 10:42:36','2010-09-27 14:42:36','http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ExhibitorLibrary/2492/img_8783_6.jpg\nName\nSHARING TEAPOT\nExhibitor\ni-CLUE DESIGN (Stand L70)\nDescription\nThe SHARING TEAPOT provides a new experience to the traditional and original tea culture. The SHARING TEAPOT can brew two different teas at once, and also offers aesthetic pleasures with its ability to change colours depending on the type of tea leaves. Made with every tea-brewing process in mind, the SHARING TEAPOT has excellent thermal stability and workability thanks to its use of Tritan Copolyester.\nPDF\nClick here to download PDF\nExhibitor Website\nwww.i-cluedesign.com\nProduct launch at show?\nYes - 100% New','The sharing teapot - tea for two no longer a fight','','inherit','open','open','','3018-revision','','','2010-09-27 10:42:36','2010-09-27 14:42:36','',3018,'http://cravenmaven.com/2010/09/3018-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4454,1,'2011-03-29 02:10:05','2011-03-29 06:10:05','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/terrain-bk-day.jpg\" alt=\"terrain bk day\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credits: all via <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/\">terrain</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">1. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=HOUS-LIBR-218-001001&Category_Code=FEAT\">Knot & Bow Doilies</a> - $6,  2. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-43-001001&Category_Code=FEAT\">McClure\'s spicy pickles</a> - $14, 3.<a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=KITC-PANT-33-001001&Category_Code=FEAT\"> Whimsy & Spice Honey Lavender shortbread</a> - $10, 4. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=KITC-LINE-13-001001&Category_Code=FEAT\">2011 buy local tea towel</a> - $18, 5. <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=HOUS-LIBR-200-001001&Category_Code=FEAT\">Gifting Set</a> - $30</span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\nI always seem to have a wishlist, nay, lust list knocking around my noggin on any given day. In large part because I often come across some rather nifty items on the web and in the real world on any given day. The above are from the Brooklyn Day event <a href=\"http://styers.shopterrain.com/\">Terrain at Styers </a>is hosting this Saturday from 11a-4p.\r\n\r\nSome of my favourite Brooklyn vendors and writers will be traveling to the Glen Mill\'s Pennsylvania store to sign books, demo gift wrapping techniques and eat..oh will they eat! Brownies with the bakers behind <a href=\"http://bakednyc.com/\">Baked</a>, <a href=\"http://www.mcclurespickles.com/\">McClure’s pickles</a> with Bob McClure himself not to mention granola varieties with <a href=\"http://www.earlybirdfoods.com/\">Early Bird Granola</a>. 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It\'s a very fun yet useful tool to mooboard colours and designs for the table setting you really want - without the risk of breaking any plates! I got a little carried away with the widget and created a few \'art pieces\' mimicking the drawings I used to create in my childhood. See below:\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/mytabletopsun.jpg\" alt=\"sun and house \" width=\"450\" height=\"503\" />\r\n<strong>A sunny afternoon and a house</strong>\r\n\r\nSun: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973172&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=300&amp;color=dye&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-EVERYDAY\">fleur de lys Juice glasses</a> - $6, House: Siding - <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073820&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=072&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS\">amazon dreams platter</a> - $58, Roof - <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=083283&amp;catId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=96&amp;color=060&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-NAPKINS\">amirante napkins</a> - $8, Pathway: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073263&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=014&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-UTENSILS\">sushi queen flatware</a> - $24, Bushes: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073973&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=030&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS\">grown in the garden tureen</a> - $128, Flowers: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974446&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=066&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-PLATES\">fluttering petals dinner plate</a> - $28</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/mytablemumblack.jpg\" alt=\"mum and child\" width=\"450\" height=\"503\" />\r\n<strong>Mum and Child on a moonlit stroll</strong></p>\r\nMoon: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073938&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=013&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS\">on safari salad plate</a> - $14, Mum &amp; Child Faces: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073843&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=54&amp;color=030&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE\">piecrust dinnerware</a> - $12 - $20, Mum body: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973343&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=010&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS\">beast feet platter</a> - $128, Mum skirt: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=083284&amp;catId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLELINENS&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=96&amp;color=040&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-NAPKINS\">amirante napkin, green</a> - 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$14, <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073577&amp;navAction=jump&amp;parentid=QUICKSHOP\">loomed bowl</a> - $14 and <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974314&amp;navAction=jump&amp;parentid=QUICKSHOP\">brilliant core bowls</a> - $36\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/mytableface.jpg\" alt=\"smiley face\" width=\"450\" height=\"503\" />\r\n<strong>Smiley Face</strong></p>\r\nHair: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&amp;id=073838&amp;parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS\">hieroglyph bowl</a> - $12, Eyes: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=870122&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=whi&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-DINNER-COLLECTIONS\">fleur de lys dinner plate</a> - $16 and <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=970134&amp;catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=54&amp;color=080&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE\">sliced persimmon salad plate</a> - $12, Nose: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974131&amp;catId=HOME-SERVE&amp;pushId=HOME-SERVE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=top&amp;navCount=66&amp;color=069&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;subCategoryId=HOME-SERVE-COLLECTIONS\">sliced persimmon pitcher</a> - $48, Mouth: <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=970136&amp;catId=HOME-DINNER-BOWLS&amp;pushId=HOME-DINNER-BOWLS&amp;popId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&amp;navAction=middle&amp;navCount=486&amp;color=082&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;templateType=D\">sliced persimmon bowl</a> - $12\r\n\r\nWhy don\'t you have a go with the <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?&amp;id=HOME-DESIGN-TOOL&amp;cm_re=Mar_11-_-032811_tabletop_landing-_-table_top_tool&amp;cm_mmc=Twitter-_-2011_Anthropologie-_-Tabletop%20Mix%20%2B%20Match-_-Tabletop%20Design%20Tool\">Tabletop Artistry widget</a> yourself and show my your works of art!','Anthropologie helps you set the table.. sort of','','publish','open','open','','anthropologie-helps-you-set-the-table-sort-of','','','2011-03-29 15:28:56','2011-03-29 19:28:56','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4483',0,'post','',2),(4400,1,'2011-03-22 00:34:21','2011-03-22 04:34:21','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031811.jpg\" alt=\"best food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3 18 11\" width=\"450\" height=\"525\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">mjolk</a> 2.<a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">trotski & ash</a>  3. <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/2011/03/shopping.html\">krim krams</a>  4. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">ray + kyle</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n1. John and Juli of the <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com\">Kitka blog</a> and the wonderful design store <a href=\"http://mjolk.ca/\">Mjolk</a>, <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">got married</a>! It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n2. I love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch.\r\n\r\n3. If you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time.\r\n\r\n4. The lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','publish','open','open','','whats-cooking-my-blogships-30','','http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\nhttp://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/','2011-03-22 00:34:21','2011-03-22 04:34:21','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4400',0,'post','',0),(4401,1,'2011-03-21 23:24:30','2011-03-22 03:24:30','\n\nJohn and Juli of the <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com\">Kitka blog</a> and the wonderful design store, <a href=\"http://mjolk.ca/\">Mjolk</a> <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">got married</a>! It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>. \n\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\n\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. 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All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>. \n\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\n\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch. \n\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time. 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All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>. \r\n\r\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n\r\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch. \r\n\r\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time. 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All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>. \r\n\r\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n\r\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch. \r\n\r\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time. 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All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>. \r\n\r\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n\r\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch. \r\n\r\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time. ','','','inherit','open','open','','4400-revision-4','','','2011-03-22 00:01:18','2011-03-22 04:01:18','',4400,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4400-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4406,1,'2011-03-22 00:31:46','2011-03-22 04:31:46','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031811.jpg\" alt=\"best food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3 18 11\" width=\"450\" height=\"525\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">mjolk</a> <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">trotski & ash</a> 2. 3. <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/2011/03/shopping.html\">krim krams</a>  4. </em></span></p>\n\n\nJohn and Juli of the <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com\">Kitka blog</a> and the wonderful design store, <a href=\"http://mjolk.ca/\">Mjolk</a> <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">got married</a>! It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>.\n\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\n\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch.\n\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. 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It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n\r\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch.\r\n\r\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. 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It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nThe lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n\r\nI love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch.\r\n\r\nIf you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time.','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4400-revision-7','','','2011-03-22 00:32:17','2011-03-22 04:32:17','',4400,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4400-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4409,1,'2011-03-22 00:33:36','2011-03-22 04:33:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031811.jpg\" alt=\"best food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3 18 11\" width=\"450\" height=\"525\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">mjolk</a> 2.<a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">trotski & ash</a>  3. <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/2011/03/shopping.html\">krim krams</a>  4. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">ray + kyle</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n1. John and Juli of the <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com\">Kitka blog</a> and the wonderful design store <a href=\"http://mjolk.ca/\">Mjolk</a>, <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">got married</a>! It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n2. I love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch.\r\n\r\n3. If you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time.\r\n\r\n4. The lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4400-revision-8','','','2011-03-22 00:33:36','2011-03-22 04:33:36','',4400,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4400-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4410,1,'2011-03-22 00:33:36','2011-03-22 04:33:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/blogships/WE031811.jpg\" alt=\"best food stuff on the blogosphere for week ending 3 18 11\" width=\"450\" height=\"525\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image credits: 1. <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">mjolk</a> 2.<a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">trotski & ash</a>  3. <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/2011/03/shopping.html\">krim krams</a>  4. <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">ray + kyle</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n1. John and Juli of the <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com\">Kitka blog</a> and the wonderful design store <a href=\"http://mjolk.ca/\">Mjolk</a>, <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">got married</a>! It was a setting as cozy as it was beautiful and unique - in large part due to their carefully curated decor and intimate setting { their store }. The menu was like nothing I\'ve ever seen { nor like anything this vegetarian could ever eat sadly }, Wild Boar sausage, Beet cured white fish, Guinea hen roulade with black truffles yum yum yum! And I haven\'t even mentioned dessert yet. All eats were compiled under the watchful eye and careful hand of <a href=\"http://www.chezvousdining.ca/\">Chef Ezra Title</a> of the show <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0_8Q39k7K4\">Healthy Gourmet</a>. Check out more shots of the fantastic food and decor <a href=\"http://kitkadesigntoronto.com/?p=12515\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n2. I love Jam. It\'s such a great comfort food and gives the \'illusion\' that you are having your RDA of fruit smothered on a slice of toast. I try and make my own jam as often as possible and am still on the hunt for the \'perfect recipe\'. The ladies of Trotski and Ash posted a <a href=\"http://www.trotski-ash.com/2011/03/recipes/cabernet-fig-jam/\">Cabernet Fig Jam</a> recipe last week, it sounds like such a sophisticated start of the day I can\'t wait to whip up a batch.\r\n\r\n3. If you don\'t already follow <a href=\"http://kjellerodskrimskrams.blogspot.com/\">Krim Krams</a>, you should. Lisa is a Brit married to a Norwegian and living in Norway. She whips up many a delicious dish and has an aesthetic that I aspire too. This normann Copenhagen tableware has been on my wishlist for ages and I\'ve never seen a picture of the collection as a whole.. it appeals to the wannabe maths geek in me big time.\r\n\r\n4. The lads at <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog\">Ray+Kyle</a>, responsible for my new logo - posted a nice <a href=\"http://raykyle.com/blog/photos/13152298\">shout out</a> to the relaunch of cravenmaven.com!! Thanks guys!\r\n','What\'s cooking my *blogships?','','inherit','open','open','','4400-revision-9','','','2011-03-22 00:33:36','2011-03-22 04:33:36','',4400,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4400-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4411,1,'2011-03-22 13:57:31','2011-03-22 17:57:31','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/wallpaper_marcel.jpg\" alt=\"Marcel Vigneron\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>image via <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/\">syfy channel</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nWhether you loved him or hated him in season two of Top Chef, one thing is undeniable, <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcel_Vigneron\">Marcel Vigneron</a> has \'mad skillz\'. It seems the people of the SyFy channel agree. Premiering tonight Marcel and a team of Sous Chef\'s will whip up fine fare of the Molecular Gastronomy nature, ( hence the SyFy channel placement ), for a variety of  \'demanding clients\' and events. The show is called <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/\">Marcel\'s Quantum Kitchen</a> and knowing Marcel\'s personality, is sure to be entertaining in the least.\r\n\r\nThe series promises \'futuristic dishes, scientific experimentation and culinary talent in decor and menu\' - could this be the show to bring molecular gastronomy to the masses?? I hope so and will be tuning in tonight at 10/9C to find out. \r\n\r\nIn the past week Marcel has been promoting his series on SyFy\'s sister network NBC - check out this clip from his appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show: \r\n<br>\r\n<object width=\"400\" height=\"400\" align=\"middle\"><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://widget.syfy.com/singleclip/singleclip_v1.swf?CXNID=1000004.10035NXC&amp;WID=48e10f5e9dbb50aa&amp;clipID=1315197\" /><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" /><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#ffffff\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://widget.syfy.com/singleclip/singleclip_v1.swf?CXNID=1000004.10035NXC&amp;WID=48e10f5e9dbb50aa&amp;clipID=1315197\" quality=\"high\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" align=\"middle\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nIf this is anything to go by, i\'m looking forward to a show that has an element of lightheartedness and big dose of crowd pleasing creativity!','Cooking, Science-Fiction style..','','publish','open','open','','cooking-science-fiction-style','','','2011-03-22 13:57:31','2011-03-22 17:57:31','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4411',0,'post','',0),(4412,1,'2011-03-22 12:21:43','2011-03-22 16:21:43','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/wallpaper_marcel.jpg\" alt=\"Marcel Vigneron\" width=450>\n\nWhether you loved him or hated him in season two of Top Chef, one thing was undeniable, Marcel Vigneron has \'mad skillz\'. 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It seems the people of the SyFy channel agree. Premiering tonight Marcel and a team of Sous Chef\'s will whip up fine fare of the Molecular Biology nature, ( hence the SyFy channel placement ) for a variety of clients and events. The show is called Marcel\'s Quantum Kitchen and knowing Marcel\'s personality, is sure to be entertaining in the least.\r\n\r\nThe exciting new series will follow Marcel as he begins to explore the next phase of his career. In each episode, Marcel will be hired by a demanding client to produce and pull off extraordinary events and celebrations. 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It seems the people of the SyFy channel agree. Premiering tonight Marcel and a team of Sous Chef\'s will whip up fine fare of the Molecular Biology nature, ( hence the SyFy channel placement ) for a variety of clients and events. The show is called Marcel\'s Quantum Kitchen and knowing Marcel\'s personality, is sure to be entertaining in the least.\r\n\r\nThe exciting new series will follow Marcel as he begins to explore the next phase of his career. In each episode, Marcel will be hired by a demanding client to produce and pull off extraordinary events and celebrations. 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I hope so and will be tuning in tonight at 10/9C to find out. \r\n\r\nIn the past week Marcel has been promoting his series on SyFy\'s sister network NBC - check out this clip from his appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show: \r\n\r\n<object width=\"400\" height=\"400\" align=\"middle\"><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://widget.syfy.com/singleclip/singleclip_v1.swf?CXNID=1000004.10035NXC&amp;WID=48e10f5e9dbb50aa&amp;clipID=1315197\" /><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" /><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#ffffff\" /><embed type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"http://widget.syfy.com/singleclip/singleclip_v1.swf?CXNID=1000004.10035NXC&amp;WID=48e10f5e9dbb50aa&amp;clipID=1315197\" quality=\"high\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" align=\"middle\"></embed></object>\r\n\r\nIf this is anything to go by, i\'m looking forward to a show that has an element of lightheartedness and big dose of creativity. 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Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \r\n\r\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\r\n\r\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, among other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials, Corian.\r\n\r\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. This isn\'t a kitchen for boeuf bourguignon and julienne potatoes, but for some serious Molecular Gastronomy - <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/episodes\">tomato foam</a> anyone?? Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>; if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version at the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">exhibit</a>. \r\n\r\nOh, if only I were in Milan!\r\n\r\n\r\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-the-tron-kitchen','','','2011-03-23 17:26:41','2011-03-23 21:26:41','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=4425',0,'post','',1),(4426,1,'2011-03-23 17:02:16','2011-03-23 21:02:16','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\nPhoto by Design and rendering by AquiliAlberg\n\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \n\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\n\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an entire home using, amongst other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials Corian to design a home as it would look on The Grid. \n\n\nRead more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\nA real-life version of the \"Tron designs Corian\" geek abode will exhibit at Milan Design Week from April 11-17\n\nRead more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSSgtYwR','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision','','','2011-03-23 17:02:16','2011-03-23 21:02:16','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4427,1,'2011-03-23 17:02:53','2011-03-23 21:02:53','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\r\nPhoto by Design and rendering by AquiliAlberg\r\n\r\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \r\n\r\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\r\n\r\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an entire home using, amongst other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials Corian to design a home as it would look on The Grid. \r\n\r\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek.\r\nRead more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\r\nA real-life version of the \"Tron designs Corian\" geek abode will exhibit at Milan Design Week from April 11-17\r\n\r\nRead more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSSgtYwR','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-2','','','2011-03-23 17:02:53','2011-03-23 21:02:53','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4429,1,'2011-03-23 17:10:01','2011-03-23 21:10:01','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\nPhoto by Design and rendering by AquiliAlberg\n\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \n\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\n\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, amongst other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials Corian.\n\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>, if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version of the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">Tron Home</a>. \n\nA real-life version of the \"Tron designs Corian\" geek abode will exhibit at Milan Design Week from April 11-17\n\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-4','','','2011-03-23 17:10:01','2011-03-23 21:10:01','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(4428,1,'2011-03-23 17:10:01','2011-03-23 21:10:01','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\nPhoto by Design and rendering by AquiliAlberg\n\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \n\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\n\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, amongst other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials Corian.\n\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>, if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version of the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">Tron Home</a>. \n\nA real-life version of the \"Tron designs Corian\" geek abode will exhibit at Milan Design Week from April 11-17\n\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-3','','','2011-03-23 17:10:01','2011-03-23 21:10:01','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4430,1,'2011-03-23 17:18:08','2011-03-23 21:18:08','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\nPhoto design and rendering by <a href=\"http://www.aquilialberg.com/\">AquiliAlberg</a>\n\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \n\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\n\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, among other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials, Corian.\n\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. This isn\'t a kitchen for boeuf bourguignon and julienne potatoes, but for some serious Molecular Gastronomy - Tomato foam anyone?? Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>, if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version of the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">Tron Home</a>. \n\nIf only I were in Milan!\n\n\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-5','','','2011-03-23 17:18:08','2011-03-23 21:18:08','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(4431,1,'2011-03-23 17:19:08','2011-03-23 21:19:08','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\nPhoto design and rendering by <a href=\"http://www.aquilialberg.com/\">AquiliAlberg</a>\n\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \n\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\n\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, among other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials, Corian.\n\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. This isn\'t a kitchen for boeuf bourguignon and julienne potatoes, but for some serious Molecular Gastronomy - <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/episodes\">tomato foam</a> anyone?? Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>, if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version of the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">Tron Home</a>. \n\nIf only I were in Milan!\n\n\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-6','','','2011-03-23 17:19:08','2011-03-23 21:19:08','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(4432,1,'2011-03-23 17:23:13','2011-03-23 21:23:13','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\r\nPhoto design and rendering by <a href=\"http://www.aquilialberg.com/\">AquiliAlberg</a>\r\n\r\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \r\n\r\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\r\n\r\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, among other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials, Corian.\r\n\r\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. This isn\'t a kitchen for boeuf bourguignon and julienne potatoes, but for some serious Molecular Gastronomy - <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/episodes\">tomato foam</a> anyone?? Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>, if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version at the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">exhibit</a>. \r\n\r\nIf only I were in Milan!\r\n\r\n\r\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-7','','','2011-03-23 17:23:13','2011-03-23 21:23:13','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(4433,1,'2011-03-23 17:24:57','2011-03-23 21:24:57','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>Photo design and rendering by <a href=\"http://www.aquilialberg.com/\">AquiliAlberg</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \r\n\r\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\r\n\r\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, among other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials, Corian.\r\n\r\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. This isn\'t a kitchen for boeuf bourguignon and julienne potatoes, but for some serious Molecular Gastronomy - <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/episodes\">tomato foam</a> anyone?? Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>; if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version at the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">exhibit</a>. \r\n\r\nOh, if only I were in Milan!\r\n\r\n\r\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-8','','','2011-03-23 17:24:57','2011-03-23 21:24:57','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(4434,1,'2011-03-23 17:24:58','2011-03-23 21:24:58','<em>I am traveling the rest of this week so posts may be a little bit more succinct than usual and comments will be replied to when I return - enjoy!</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/tronkitchen.JPG\" alt=\"tron kitchen\" width=\"450\" height=\"234\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>Photo design and rendering by <a href=\"http://www.aquilialberg.com/\">AquiliAlberg</a></em></span></p>\r\n\r\nI am a huge fan of the film <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_%28film%29\">Tron</a>, so spent most of 2010 with baited breath waiting to see how Disney was going to honor the film of my sci-fi soaked youth with the follow up <a href=\"http://disney.go.com/tron/\">Tron Legacy</a>. Needless to say, I wasn\'t disappointed, and visually I was completely and utterly seduced. The only thing that could make this \'romance\' true love would be to incorporate food in some form or fashion. \r\n\r\nEnter, the Tron kitchen.\r\n\r\nPartnering with <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">DuPont</a>, Disney and a wealth of architects and designers are creating an <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">entire home</a> as it would look on The Grid using, among other things, one of my favourite counter-top materials, Corian.\r\n\r\nThe kitchen in this digitalised world is off the charts sleek, angular and illuminated in all the right places. If I were a program, I would want to live here. As a human, I want to live there. This isn\'t a kitchen for boeuf bourguignon and julienne potatoes, but for some serious Molecular Gastronomy - <a href=\"http://www.syfy.com/marcelsquantumkitchen/episodes\">tomato foam</a> anyone?? Check out more images from the entire Tron Home <a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20044349-1.html#ixzz1HSScyWTs\">here</a>; if you are in Italy for Milan Design Week from April 11-17 you can expect to see a real-life version at the <a href=\"http://www2.dupont.com/Milano_Design_Week/en_GB/event/index.html\">exhibit</a>. \r\n\r\nOh, if only I were in Milan!\r\n\r\n\r\n','Kitchen Envy: The Tron Kitchen','','inherit','open','open','','4425-revision-9','','','2011-03-23 17:24:58','2011-03-23 21:24:58','',4425,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/4425-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(4435,1,'2011-03-23 18:00:13','2011-03-23 22:00:13','<em>While I\'m on the road traveling to warmer climes, I thought you might like to read this re-post of an article I guest blogged \n\nThe correlation between food and fashion is a noteworthy one. There are some cuisines, dishes and ingredients that are mere fads, lasting as long as it takes for you to find out their true nutritional content and others that become staples to one\'s diet. We eat to feel good in addition to the fact that it, well, keeps us alive and all that good stuff. Food is as much a necessity and as emotionally binding as clothing which makes it all the more appropriate to draw gastronomic inspiration from the world of fashion.\n\nPenning a food focused blog, I am always looking at ways to incorporate food into unique aspects of our daily lives. While browsing the runways of the Spring 2011 RTW collections, my mouth watered and inspired many a dish.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_starter.jpg\" alt=\"starter\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-ALICEOLIVIA\">style.com</a> / salad:<a href=\"http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/salad-recipes/beetroot-red-apple-watercress-salad\">david loftus via jamie oliver</a></span></p>\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This outfit and dish has clear colour similarities starting with the red apple  - a dietary staple that mirrors the spirit of the paisley print, introduced to Europe in the 17th century and emerging in near every decades trends. The fringed edges of the dress have the free form of the leaves of the watercress and greens - by giving an air of whimsy it takes the edge off a \'serious\' print. I never take my starter\'s seriously..I tend to give them free reign in preparation for the \'seriousness\' of a main course. Therefore, the free-spiritedness of this dress reflects well the freeness what one can and should employ with their starter dish.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Mains.jpg\" alt=\"mains\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> outfit:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-MARC?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/01/14/kelseys-healthy-salmon/\">cooking channel</a></span></p>\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote is mouth-watering just to look at! \'En Papillote\' means in paper, a basic technique for steaming fish or vegetables. This method is a visually and gustatory treat, making everyday ingredients special and tender in ways that other cooking methods don\'t allow. Mains is a reliable dish, something that can be eaten without introduction { a starter } and that will satisfy. This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote employs Asian spices - giving the dish a kick that takes it over the edge of being \'just another fish dish\'.\nIn a similar way this outfit by Marc Jacobs for the Spring 2011 collection is a testimony of staple elements with a little something extra. The shirt instantly reminded me of the \'Papillote\' / paper while the bold red horizontal lines on the skirt literally mirrored the sliced peppers. A knee length skirt, a button down shirt - staples for any self respecting girl\'s closet, but Marc being Marc, there is a little something more to give the outfit a kick. Subtle pleating on the waist and a obi sash style belt add an interesting exoticism.\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"dessert\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-AMCQUEEN?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://www.wd-50.com/menu2.php\">wd-50</a></span></p>\n\n<b>Why it works:</b> I love the idea of WD-50, dubbed a molecular gastronomy restaurant in NYC, it presents food and ingredients in ways that defy convention { poached egg columns anyone?? }. This Lemongrass mousse, brown sugar, jack fruit, whole wheat sorbet is made up of words and flavours that sound like a regular dessert..but presented in an aesthetically and textural way that is anything but regular.\nAlexander McQueen is synonymous with out of the ordinary. I was immediately taken in with the beauty and delicate nature of this stunning floor length gown, but then closer inspection raised some questions: Is the top strategically glued on, are those strips of fabric forming the skirt? And my, oh my are those hips exaggerated or what?? Nevertheless, I love it. It\'s like a regular fairytale princess slightly off-kilter but still with an element of sweetness.\n\nSee links for recipes and more pictures from the above-mentioned designers Spring 2011 collections.','','','inherit','open','open','','3959-revision','','','2011-03-23 18:00:13','2011-03-23 22:00:13','',3959,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3959-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(4436,1,'2011-03-23 18:01:13','2011-03-23 22:01:13','<em>While I\'m on the road traveling to warmer climes, I thought you might like to read this re-post of an article I guest blogged over at <a href=\"http://blog.cellardoormagazine.co.uk/2011/01/good-enough-to-eat.html\">Cellar Door Magazine</a> this past January..Enjoy!</em>\n\nThe correlation between food and fashion is a noteworthy one. There are some cuisines, dishes and ingredients that are mere fads, lasting as long as it takes for you to find out their true nutritional content and others that become staples to one\'s diet. We eat to feel good in addition to the fact that it, well, keeps us alive and all that good stuff. Food is as much a necessity and as emotionally binding as clothing which makes it all the more appropriate to draw gastronomic inspiration from the world of fashion.\n\nPenning a food focused blog, I am always looking at ways to incorporate food into unique aspects of our daily lives. While browsing the runways of the Spring 2011 RTW collections, my mouth watered and inspired many a dish.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_starter.jpg\" alt=\"starter\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-ALICEOLIVIA\">style.com</a> / salad:<a href=\"http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/salad-recipes/beetroot-red-apple-watercress-salad\">david loftus via jamie oliver</a></span></p>\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This outfit and dish has clear colour similarities starting with the red apple  - a dietary staple that mirrors the spirit of the paisley print, introduced to Europe in the 17th century and emerging in near every decades trends. The fringed edges of the dress have the free form of the leaves of the watercress and greens - by giving an air of whimsy it takes the edge off a \'serious\' print. I never take my starter\'s seriously..I tend to give them free reign in preparation for the \'seriousness\' of a main course. Therefore, the free-spiritedness of this dress reflects well the freeness what one can and should employ with their starter dish.\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Mains.jpg\" alt=\"mains\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> outfit:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-MARC?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/01/14/kelseys-healthy-salmon/\">cooking channel</a></span></p>\n\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote is mouth-watering just to look at! \'En Papillote\' means in paper, a basic technique for steaming fish or vegetables. This method is a visually and gustatory treat, making everyday ingredients special and tender in ways that other cooking methods don\'t allow. Mains is a reliable dish, something that can be eaten without introduction { a starter } and that will satisfy. This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote employs Asian spices - giving the dish a kick that takes it over the edge of being \'just another fish dish\'.\nIn a similar way this outfit by Marc Jacobs for the Spring 2011 collection is a testimony of staple elements with a little something extra. The shirt instantly reminded me of the \'Papillote\' / paper while the bold red horizontal lines on the skirt literally mirrored the sliced peppers. A knee length skirt, a button down shirt - staples for any self respecting girl\'s closet, but Marc being Marc, there is a little something more to give the outfit a kick. Subtle pleating on the waist and a obi sash style belt add an interesting exoticism.\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"dessert\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-AMCQUEEN?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://www.wd-50.com/menu2.php\">wd-50</a></span></p>\n\n<b>Why it works:</b> I love the idea of WD-50, dubbed a molecular gastronomy restaurant in NYC, it presents food and ingredients in ways that defy convention { poached egg columns anyone?? }. This Lemongrass mousse, brown sugar, jack fruit, whole wheat sorbet is made up of words and flavours that sound like a regular dessert..but presented in an aesthetically and textural way that is anything but regular.\nAlexander McQueen is synonymous with out of the ordinary. I was immediately taken in with the beauty and delicate nature of this stunning floor length gown, but then closer inspection raised some questions: Is the top strategically glued on, are those strips of fabric forming the skirt? And my, oh my are those hips exaggerated or what?? Nevertheless, I love it. It\'s like a regular fairytale princess slightly off-kilter but still with an element of sweetness.\n\nSee links for recipes and more pictures from the above-mentioned designers Spring 2011 collections.','Good Enough to Eat { guest post on the Cellar Door Magazine blog }','','inherit','open','open','','3959-revision-2','','','2011-03-23 18:01:13','2011-03-23 22:01:13','',3959,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3959-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(4437,1,'2011-03-23 18:01:23','2011-03-23 22:01:23','<em>While I\'m on the road traveling to warmer climes, I thought you might like to read this re-post of an article I guest blogged over at <a href=\"http://blog.cellardoormagazine.co.uk/2011/01/good-enough-to-eat.html\">Cellar Door Magazine</a> this past January..Enjoy!</em>\r\n\r\nThe correlation between food and fashion is a noteworthy one. There are some cuisines, dishes and ingredients that are mere fads, lasting as long as it takes for you to find out their true nutritional content and others that become staples to one\'s diet. We eat to feel good in addition to the fact that it, well, keeps us alive and all that good stuff. Food is as much a necessity and as emotionally binding as clothing which makes it all the more appropriate to draw gastronomic inspiration from the world of fashion.\r\n\r\nPenning a food focused blog, I am always looking at ways to incorporate food into unique aspects of our daily lives. While browsing the runways of the Spring 2011 RTW collections, my mouth watered and inspired many a dish.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_starter.jpg\" alt=\"starter\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-ALICEOLIVIA\">style.com</a> / salad:<a href=\"http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/salad-recipes/beetroot-red-apple-watercress-salad\">david loftus via jamie oliver</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This outfit and dish has clear colour similarities starting with the red apple  - a dietary staple that mirrors the spirit of the paisley print, introduced to Europe in the 17th century and emerging in near every decades trends. The fringed edges of the dress have the free form of the leaves of the watercress and greens - by giving an air of whimsy it takes the edge off a \'serious\' print. I never take my starter\'s seriously..I tend to give them free reign in preparation for the \'seriousness\' of a main course. Therefore, the free-spiritedness of this dress reflects well the freeness what one can and should employ with their starter dish.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Mains.jpg\" alt=\"mains\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> outfit:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-MARC?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/01/14/kelseys-healthy-salmon/\">cooking channel</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote is mouth-watering just to look at! \'En Papillote\' means in paper, a basic technique for steaming fish or vegetables. This method is a visually and gustatory treat, making everyday ingredients special and tender in ways that other cooking methods don\'t allow. Mains is a reliable dish, something that can be eaten without introduction { a starter } and that will satisfy. This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote employs Asian spices - giving the dish a kick that takes it over the edge of being \'just another fish dish\'.\r\nIn a similar way this outfit by Marc Jacobs for the Spring 2011 collection is a testimony of staple elements with a little something extra. The shirt instantly reminded me of the \'Papillote\' / paper while the bold red horizontal lines on the skirt literally mirrored the sliced peppers. A knee length skirt, a button down shirt - staples for any self respecting girl\'s closet, but Marc being Marc, there is a little something more to give the outfit a kick. Subtle pleating on the waist and a obi sash style belt add an interesting exoticism.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"dessert\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-AMCQUEEN?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://www.wd-50.com/menu2.php\">wd-50</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<b>Why it works:</b> I love the idea of WD-50, dubbed a molecular gastronomy restaurant in NYC, it presents food and ingredients in ways that defy convention { poached egg columns anyone?? }. This Lemongrass mousse, brown sugar, jack fruit, whole wheat sorbet is made up of words and flavours that sound like a regular dessert..but presented in an aesthetically and textural way that is anything but regular.\r\nAlexander McQueen is synonymous with out of the ordinary. I was immediately taken in with the beauty and delicate nature of this stunning floor length gown, but then closer inspection raised some questions: Is the top strategically glued on, are those strips of fabric forming the skirt? And my, oh my are those hips exaggerated or what?? Nevertheless, I love it. It\'s like a regular fairytale princess slightly off-kilter but still with an element of sweetness.\r\n\r\nSee links for recipes and more pictures from the above-mentioned designers Spring 2011 collections.','Good Enough to Eat { guest post on the Cellar Door Magazine blog }','','inherit','open','open','','3959-revision-3','','','2011-03-23 18:01:23','2011-03-23 22:01:23','',3959,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3959-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(4438,1,'2011-03-23 18:02:16','2011-03-23 22:02:16','<em>While I\'m on the road traveling to warmer climes, I thought you might like to read this re-post of an article I guest blogged over at <a href=\"http://blog.cellardoormagazine.co.uk/2011/01/good-enough-to-eat.html\">Cellar Door Magazine</a> this past January..Enjoy!</em>\r\n\r\nThe correlation between food and fashion is a noteworthy one. There are some cuisines, dishes and ingredients that are mere fads, lasting as long as it takes for you to find out their true nutritional content and others that become staples to one\'s diet. We eat to feel good in addition to the fact that it, well, keeps us alive and all that good stuff. Food is as much a necessity and as emotionally binding as clothing which makes it all the more appropriate to draw gastronomic inspiration from the world of fashion.\r\n\r\nPenning a food focused blog, I am always looking at ways to incorporate food into unique aspects of our daily lives. While browsing the runways of the Spring 2011 RTW collections, my mouth watered and inspired many a dish.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_starter.jpg\" alt=\"starter\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-ALICEOLIVIA\">style.com</a> / salad:<a href=\"http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/salad-recipes/beetroot-red-apple-watercress-salad\">david loftus via jamie oliver</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This outfit and dish has clear colour similarities starting with the red apple  - a dietary staple that mirrors the spirit of the paisley print, introduced to Europe in the 17th century and emerging in near every decades trends. The fringed edges of the dress have the free form of the leaves of the watercress and greens - by giving an air of whimsy it takes the edge off a \'serious\' print. I never take my starter\'s seriously..I tend to give them free reign in preparation for the \'seriousness\' of a main course. Therefore, the free-spiritedness of this dress reflects well the freeness what one can and should employ with their starter dish.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Mains.jpg\" alt=\"mains\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> outfit:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-MARC?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://blog.cookingchanneltv.com/2011/01/14/kelseys-healthy-salmon/\">cooking channel</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Why it works:</strong> This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote is mouth-watering just to look at! \'En Papillote\' means in paper, a basic technique for steaming fish or vegetables. This method is a visually and gustatory treat, making everyday ingredients special and tender in ways that other cooking methods don\'t allow. Mains is a reliable dish, something that can be eaten without introduction { a starter } and that will satisfy. This Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote employs Asian spices - giving the dish a kick that takes it over the edge of being \'just another fish dish\'.\r\nIn a similar way this outfit by Marc Jacobs for the Spring 2011 collection is a testimony of staple elements with a little something extra. The shirt instantly reminded me of the \'Papillote\' / paper while the bold red horizontal lines on the skirt literally mirrored the sliced peppers. A knee length skirt, a button down shirt - staples for any self respecting girl\'s closet, but Marc being Marc, there is a little something more to give the outfit a kick. Subtle pleating on the waist and a obi sash style belt add an interesting exoticism.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border:0 none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cravenmaven.com/Guest%20Posts/Cellar%20Door%20Mag/cellardoor_Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"dessert\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:xx-small;\"> dress:<a href=\"http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2011RTW-AMCQUEEN?viewall=true\">style.com</a> / dish:<a href=\"http://www.wd-50.com/menu2.php\">wd-50</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<b>Why it works:</b> I love the idea of WD-50, dubbed a molecular gastronomy restaurant in NYC, it presents food and ingredients in ways that defy convention { poached egg columns anyone?? }. This Lemongrass mousse, brown sugar, jack fruit, whole wheat sorbet is made up of words and flavours that sound like a regular dessert..but presented in an aesthetically and textural way that is anything but regular.\r\nAlexander McQueen is synonymous with out of the ordinary. I was immediately taken in with the beauty and delicate nature of this stunning floor length gown, but then closer inspection raised some questions: Is the top strategically glued on, are those strips of fabric forming the skirt? And my, oh my are those hips exaggerated or what?? Nevertheless, I love it. It\'s like a regular fairytale princess slightly off-kilter but still with an element of sweetness.\r\n\r\nSee links for recipes and more pictures from the above-mentioned designers Spring 2011 collections.','Good Enough to Eat: Spring 2011 RTW ','','inherit','open','open','','3959-revision-4','','','2011-03-23 18:02:16','2011-03-23 22:02:16','',3959,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/03/3959-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),