Foodish focused posts from the past week from some of my favourite blogs. (All blogs mentioned and more can be found on my blog roll).

<img src="http://sproutedkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/CARROTS_0004.jpg" alt="farmhouse carrots" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: foodie
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://sproutedkitchen.com/">Sprouted Kitchen</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>: <a href="http://sproutedkitchen.com/">The delightful Sara</a> with pics by her love <a href="http://hughforte.com/blog/">Hugh</a>
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://sproutedkitchen.com/?p=1325">Farmhouse Carrots</a>

Ah, the cooked carrot. Either its done right and tastes great  - or its done wrong and bounces around your mouth much to your regret. But this, this is different. Spring onions, honey, apple cider vinegar - this ain't yo mama's carrots. Coupled with gorgeous photography this dish is one that looks like the perfect between meal treat - or light meal main course. I know I am going to try it out some time this week!


<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z-9XwGNRc10/S8mrztym60I/AAAAAAAAAzU/PgdYosOOKms/s1600/IMG_2531.JPG" alt="May garden shoot" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: designy
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://mrjasongrant.blogspot.com/">mr jason grant</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/02160203681491698615">The lovely mr. grant - stylist for real living magazine australia</a>
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://mrjasongrant.blogspot.com/2010/04/may-garden-shoot-behind-scenes.html">May garden shoot behind the scenes</a>

It's no secret that I adore mr jason grant. Maybe it's because he is an Aussie, maybe it's because he is good at what he does. Either way, the behind the scenes of a garden shoot really made my week. I have been lamenting and fantasising about the 'what if's' of having my own back garden. Truth be told all I have is a mere windowsill. But if I had a garden..ahhh..I would have dinner parties every weekend. The garden they used for this shoot has the perfect balance of indoors outdoors. It makes me want to host drinks and nibbles as the mild breeze blows through the air and we light candles as the sun bids adieu.

<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__aEw2FvTceE/S9dfXS5RhnI/AAAAAAAAEcQ/kOEOumYZCpA/s1600/ldbeetrootm.jpg" alt="turnips" width="200/" /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__aEw2FvTceE/S9dfYVJhXzI/AAAAAAAAEcY/nQDNgJHV89k/s1600/ldcarrotsm.jpg" alt="Carrot tea towel" width="200/" />

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: fashiony
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://coquetteanddove.blogspot.com/">coquette and dove</a>
<strong>blogger</strong>: The lovely Kate. Of course.
<strong>post i loved</strong>: <a href="http://coquetteanddove.blogspot.com/2010/04/fine-design-you-wash-ill-put-telly-on.html">{ fine design } you wash, I'll put the telly on...
</a>

It's a funny old thing. I don't know many women who love to wash the dishes, and I don't know many men who loathe that same task. Hm. Maybe that's just me - Kate, of course, dislikes washing up - I agree wholeheartedly. But these dish towels she featured this past week from '<a href="http://www.todryfor.com/default.asp">to dry for</a>' would make me consider drying the dishes at least. Ok, I lie. It would make me consider hanging them on the oven door handle.

<img src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/lonnyapr-may.jpg" alt="Lonny April-May" width="400/">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: mags
<strong>mag name/url</strong>: <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html">lonny</a>
<strong>writer</strong>: michelle adams
<strong>article i loved</strong>: <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html">Tastefully done: Pops of colour and clever accessories keep things light and bright in the kitchen</a>

Did you catch it? A new Lonny Mag has dropped and like I used to do with Domino (RIP), I am preparing to delve into it deeply with a pot of tea and some biscuits on hand. The article above caught my eye - with eco conscious bits and bobs for the kitchen and food life. From reusable shopping bags to organic vodka. Check it out at <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html">lonnymag.com</a> when you get a free afternoon! And if you work for lonny and are looking for a contributing food article feel free to <a href="mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com">contact me</a>. Ahem. ;-)


<img src="https://threepotatofourshop.com/item_images/medium_yellow_egg_baskets.jpg" alt="yellow egg basket">

<strong>blogroll category</strong>: vintage housewares
<strong>blog name/url</strong>: <a href="http://threepotatofourshop.com">three potato four</a>
<strong>blogger/owner</strong>: <a href="http://threepotatofourshop.com/content/About/1006">janet and stu</a>
<strong>post/email/item i loved</strong>: <a href="http://threepotatofourshop.com/item/Yellow-Medium-Sized-Wire-Egg-Basket/4167/c29">Medium sized egg wire basket - $35</a>

Blink and you'll miss it store, three potato four, is a favourite of mine when it comes to online window shopping for vintage housewares. These yellow baskets were no exception to my usual list of luvs. I do eat a hecka lot of eggs any given week but would love to be able to justify having a basketful of the orb delights on my imaginary kitchen island (my kitchen is too tiny for an island for shame). Previously they had a red and teal green basket but I think <a>only yellow is left</a>...have at it if you will!


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

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