(5375,1,'2011-07-02 04:17:35','2011-07-02 08:17:35','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\n\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\n</strong>\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" />\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong>\n\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\n\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-11','','','2011-07-02 04:17:35','2011-07-02 08:17:35','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5376,1,'2011-07-02 04:17:56','2011-07-02 08:17:56','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-12','','','2011-07-02 04:17:56','2011-07-02 08:17:56','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5377,1,'2011-07-02 04:17:56','2011-07-02 08:17:56','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-13','','','2011-07-02 04:17:56','2011-07-02 08:17:56','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5378,1,'2011-07-02 04:18:25','2011-07-02 08:18:25','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-14','','','2011-07-02 04:18:25','2011-07-02 08:18:25','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5379,1,'2011-07-02 04:18:28','2011-07-02 08:18:28','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-15','','','2011-07-02 04:18:28','2011-07-02 08:18:28','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5380,1,'2011-07-02 04:21:49','2011-07-02 08:21:49','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\">beef magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-16','','','2011-07-02 04:21:49','2011-07-02 08:21:49','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(5381,1,'2011-07-02 04:23:54','2011-07-02 08:23:54','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\n\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\n\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\n</strong>\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, here and here</span></p>\n\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\n\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-17','','','2011-07-02 04:23:54','2011-07-02 08:23:54','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(5382,1,'2011-07-02 04:24:18','2011-07-02 08:24:18','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-18','','','2011-07-02 04:24:18','2011-07-02 08:24:18','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(5383,1,'2011-07-02 04:24:19','2011-07-02 08:24:19','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-19','','','2011-07-02 04:24:19','2011-07-02 08:24:19','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(5384,1,'2011-07-02 04:25:03','2011-07-02 08:25:03','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-20','','','2011-07-02 04:25:03','2011-07-02 08:25:03','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(5385,1,'2011-07-02 04:26:51','2011-07-02 08:26:51','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on *lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!\r\n\r\n*<a href=\"http://wp.me/p1qUHA-1nd \">See</a>?','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-21','','','2011-07-02 04:26:51','2011-07-02 08:26:51','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(5386,1,'2011-07-02 04:26:52','2011-07-02 08:26:52','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on *lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!\r\n\r\n*<a href=\"http://wp.me/p1qUHA-1nd \">See</a>?','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-22','','','2011-07-02 04:26:52','2011-07-02 08:26:52','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(5387,1,'2011-07-01 16:52:01','2011-07-01 20:52:01','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such Babette’s Feast (1987), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994),\r\nLike Water for Chocolate (1992) and Tampopo (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\nPulp Fiction (1994)\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\nIn the Mood for Love (2000)\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette (2006)\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\nSoul Kitchen (2009)\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-6','','','2011-07-01 16:52:01','2011-07-01 20:52:01','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5388,1,'2011-07-02 04:29:33','2011-07-02 08:29:33','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such Babette’s Feast (1987), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994),\r\nLike Water for Chocolate (1992) and Tampopo (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\nPulp Fiction (1994)\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\nIn the Mood for Love (2000)\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\nMarie Antoinette (2006)\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\nSoul Kitchen (2009)\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-7','','','2011-07-02 04:29:33','2011-07-02 08:29:33','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5389,1,'2011-07-02 04:35:34','2011-07-02 08:35:34','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such Babette’s Feast (1987), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994),\r\nLike Water for Chocolate (1992) and Tampopo (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-8','','','2011-07-02 04:35:34','2011-07-02 08:35:34','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(5390,1,'2011-07-02 04:35:52','2011-07-02 08:35:52','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such Babette’s Feast (1987), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994),\r\nLike Water for Chocolate (1992) and Tampopo (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-9','','','2011-07-02 04:35:52','2011-07-02 08:35:52','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5391,1,'2011-07-02 04:35:53','2011-07-02 08:35:53','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such Babette’s Feast (1987), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994),\r\nLike Water for Chocolate (1992) and Tampopo (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-10','','','2011-07-02 04:35:53','2011-07-02 08:35:53','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5392,1,'2011-07-02 04:36:13','2011-07-02 08:36:13','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such Babette’s Feast (1987), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), Like Water for Chocolate (1992) and Tampopo (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-11','','','2011-07-02 04:36:13','2011-07-02 08:36:13','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5393,1,'2011-07-02 04:37:43','2011-07-02 08:37:43','There are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica of Oh Hello There','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-12','','','2011-07-02 04:37:43','2011-07-02 08:37:43','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5394,1,'2011-07-02 04:38:46','2011-07-02 08:38:46','<em>Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever e\n\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\n<strong>\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\n\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\nmetaphoric cheese.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\n\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\n\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\n\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\n\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\nfashioned recipes.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\n\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\n\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\n\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\n\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\n\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-13','','','2011-07-02 04:38:46','2011-07-02 08:38:46','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5395,1,'2011-07-02 04:39:45','2011-07-02 08:39:45','<em>Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read, listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her blog, and check out these most edible films!</em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-14','','','2011-07-02 04:39:45','2011-07-02 08:39:45','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5396,1,'2011-07-02 04:40:48','2011-07-02 08:40:48','<em>Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films!</em>\n\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\n<strong>\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\n\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\nmetaphoric cheese.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\n\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\n\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\n\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\n\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\nfashioned recipes.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\n\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\n\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\n\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\n\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\n\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-15','','','2011-07-02 04:40:48','2011-07-02 08:40:48','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5397,1,'2011-07-02 04:41:20','2011-07-02 08:41:20','<em>Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films!</em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-16','','','2011-07-02 04:41:20','2011-07-02 08:41:20','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(5398,1,'2011-07-02 04:41:22','2011-07-02 08:41:22','<em>Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films!</em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-17','','','2011-07-02 04:41:22','2011-07-02 08:41:22','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(5400,1,'2011-07-02 04:44:47','2011-07-02 08:44:47','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\n\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\n<strong>\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\n\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\nmetaphoric cheese.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\n\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\n\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\n\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\n\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\nfashioned recipes.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\n\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\n\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\n\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\n\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\n\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-19','','','2011-07-02 04:44:47','2011-07-02 08:44:47','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(5399,1,'2011-07-02 04:42:43','2011-07-02 08:42:43','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger: bloody.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-\r\nfashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-18','','','2011-07-02 04:42:43','2011-07-02 08:42:43','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(5401,1,'2011-07-02 04:45:21','2011-07-02 08:45:21','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-20','','','2011-07-02 04:45:21','2011-07-02 08:45:21','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(5402,1,'2011-07-02 04:45:21','2011-07-02 08:45:21','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget Soul Food (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-21','','','2011-07-02 04:45:21','2011-07-02 08:45:21','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(5403,1,'2011-07-02 04:46:58','2011-07-02 08:46:58','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-22','','','2011-07-02 04:46:58','2011-07-02 08:46:58','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(5404,1,'2011-07-02 04:46:58','2011-07-02 08:46:58','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul\r\nsoundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-23','','','2011-07-02 04:46:58','2011-07-02 08:46:58','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(5405,1,'2011-07-02 04:47:23','2011-07-02 08:47:23','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-24','','','2011-07-02 04:47:23','2011-07-02 08:47:23','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(5406,1,'2011-07-02 04:47:25','2011-07-02 08:47:25','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-25','','','2011-07-02 04:47:25','2011-07-02 08:47:25','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(5407,1,'2011-07-02 04:47:53','2011-07-02 08:47:53','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Danica </a>','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-26','','','2011-07-02 04:47:53','2011-07-02 08:47:53','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(5408,1,'2011-07-02 04:47:53','2011-07-02 08:47:53','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Danica </a>','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-27','','','2011-07-02 04:47:53','2011-07-02 08:47:53','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(5409,1,'2011-07-02 04:49:44','2011-07-02 08:49:44','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Danica </a>','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-28','','','2011-07-02 04:49:44','2011-07-02 08:49:44','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),(5410,1,'2011-07-02 04:28:07','2011-07-02 08:28:07','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on *lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!\r\n\r\n*<a href=\"http://wp.me/p1qUHA-1nd \">See</a>?','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-23','','','2011-07-02 04:28:07','2011-07-02 08:28:07','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(5411,1,'2011-07-02 04:53:07','2011-07-02 08:53:07','I am in the midst of a wedding planning frenzy. While making lists, doing research and finding hot smokin\' deals is like second-nature to me, I\'ve found aspects of the planning process to be quite daunting, and have fallen victim to some major sticker shock when it comes to the grub. The mister and I have chosen to hold our wedding close to our Brooklyn home (although both of our families reside in other states) and are attempting to circumvent some of the typical all-inclusive catering costs by getting creative and tapping into the ever-present Brooklyn vibe.\r\n\r\nI\'m incredibly inspired by <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383682135167132.html\">this bride</a>, who had three food trucks pull up to her venue (incidentally also our venue) and serve half-sized dinner portions to 100 guests. Similarly, I\'m musing over the idea of drop-off service by a local BBQ joint serving up dinner family style with overflowing baskets of cornbread and biscuits and pickles galore. I am from the South, after all.\r\nBoth options are incredibly cost-effective, but require a different spin on how exactly the food will be served and the place setting will look.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke01.jpg\" alt=\"brooke food truck\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://newyorkstreetfood.com/17762/nysf-first-look-red-hook-lobster-pound-truck/.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/75030667/set-20-large-retro-red-and-white-plaid.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/12/11/a-diy-wedding-part-3-quasi-diy-adventures/.jpeg\">here</a> and unknown</span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong><em> Option 1: A Food Truck Fiesta</em>\r\n</strong>\r\nThe idea centers a loose flow of folks engaged in great conversation as they munch on *lobster rolls or pupusas or Brooklyn dogs from an array of trucks. Disposable dinnerware is a must and place cards aren\'t really a necessity. The focus should be less on grandiose centerpieces and more on simple décor; perhaps an abundance of freshly cut flowers in simple milk glass vases peppering long tables with craft paper runners, for those guests who\'d like to sit down to eat.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/brooke02.jpg\" alt=\"brooke family style\" width=\"475\" height=\"550\" />\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://taylortakesataste.com/whiskey-meet-lemonade/.jpeg\">here,</a><a href=\"shophorne.com/superior-servers-4pc-set-ladies-gentlemen-p-1200.html.jpeg\">here</a>, <a href=\"http://etsy.com/listing/76663488/large-hazel-atlas-11-inch-turquoise-aqua.jpeg\">here</a> and <a href=\"anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&navAction=jump&navCount=.jpg\">here</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n<strong> <em>Option 2: A Southern Family-Style Soireé</em></strong></p>\r\nBecause rentals are so costly, I considered collecting a mish-mash of vintage dinner plates and serving pieces over the next year. (A fun project right?) Mason jars would make lovely glasses for whisky-laden cocktails, and these <a href=\"http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2010/07/real-wedding-a-colorful-nature.html\">little conversation starters</a> (scroll down) are too cute for words. As an alternative to flowers, a bold centerpiece would be in order. I\'d fallen in love with <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073475&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=\">this centerpiece</a> last fall and am still swooning over it (and hoping my decorational fairy godmother puts it on sale) as I love taxidermy and modern rustic spinoffs.\r\n\r\n- Thanks <a href=\"http://fameandfrippery.com/\">Brooke</a>!\r\n\r\n*<a href=\"http://wp.me/p1qUHA-1nd \">See</a>?','Guest Post: Wedding bells with Fame & Frippery','','inherit','open','open','','5264-revision-24','','','2011-07-02 04:53:07','2011-07-02 08:53:07','',5264,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5264-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(5412,1,'2011-07-02 04:57:44','2011-07-02 08:57:44','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer Matt B.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his blog regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\n\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan. \n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=475>\n\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port. \n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=475>\n\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=475>\n\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=475>\n\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=475>\n\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view. \n\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=475>\n\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\n\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=475>\n\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\n\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision','','','2011-07-02 04:57:44','2011-07-02 08:57:44','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5413,1,'2011-07-02 04:57:53','2011-07-02 08:57:53','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer Matt B.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his blog regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=475>\r\n\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port. \r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=475>\r\n\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=475>\r\n\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=475>\r\n\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=475>\r\n\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view. \r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=475>\r\n\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=475>\r\n\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-2','','','2011-07-02 04:57:53','2011-07-02 08:57:53','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5414,1,'2011-07-02 04:59:09','2011-07-02 08:59:09','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer Matt B.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his blog regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-3','','','2011-07-02 04:59:09','2011-07-02 08:59:09','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5415,1,'2011-07-02 05:00:14','2011-07-02 09:00:14','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer Matt B.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his blog regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\n\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\n\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\n\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-4','','','2011-07-02 05:00:14','2011-07-02 09:00:14','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5416,1,'2011-07-02 05:00:53','2011-07-02 09:00:53','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer Matt B.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his blog regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-5','','','2011-07-02 05:00:53','2011-07-02 09:00:53','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5417,1,'2011-07-02 05:01:26','2011-07-02 09:01:26','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his blog regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-6','','','2011-07-02 05:01:26','2011-07-02 09:01:26','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5418,1,'2011-07-02 05:01:55','2011-07-02 09:01:55','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-7','','','2011-07-02 05:01:55','2011-07-02 09:01:55','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5419,1,'2011-07-02 05:02:58','2011-07-02 09:02:58','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\n\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\n\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\n\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all image <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\">matt b</a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-8','','','2011-07-02 05:02:58','2011-07-02 09:02:58','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(5420,1,'2011-07-02 05:03:05','2011-07-02 09:03:05','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\r\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all image <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\"><a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">matt b</a></a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-9','','','2011-07-02 05:03:05','2011-07-02 09:03:05','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5421,1,'2011-07-02 05:03:06','2011-07-02 09:03:06','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\r\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all image <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\"><a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">matt b</a></a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-10','','','2011-07-02 05:03:06','2011-07-02 09:03:06','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5422,1,'2011-07-02 05:03:46','2011-07-02 09:03:46','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\r\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all images by<a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">matt b</a></a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-11','','','2011-07-02 05:03:46','2011-07-02 09:03:46','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5423,1,'2011-07-02 05:03:47','2011-07-02 09:03:47','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\r\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all images by<a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">matt b</a></a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-12','','','2011-07-02 05:03:47','2011-07-02 09:03:47','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5424,1,'2011-07-02 05:04:03','2011-07-02 09:04:03','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\r\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all images by <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">matt b</a></a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-13','','','2011-07-02 05:04:03','2011-07-02 09:04:03','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (5425,1,'2011-07-02 05:04:03','2011-07-02 09:04:03','<em>Please welcome my dear friend, photographer <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">Matt B</a>.  I\'ve known Matt for nearly ten years and we\'ve never met. True story! Matt is currently living in Japan where he is shooting some of the most thoughtful and honest photography I\'ve ever seen him make. Check his <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">blog</a> regularly for insight into Japanese daily life, packaging design, landscapes and of course food</em>.\r\n\r\nHello, this is Matt reporting in from Kagoshima, the southern most prefecture of mainland Japan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/mapfull.jpg\" alt=\"map full\" width=\"475\" height=\"292\" /></p>\r\nI want to introduce you to a very simple dish enjoyed by commuters on their ferry ride across the bay which divides the two peninsulas, Satsuma and Osumi. Living on the Osumi side, one of the quickest routes into Kagoshima City is by ferry from Tarumizu port.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/tarumizu_ferry.jpg\" alt=\"ferry\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nOn the Tarumizu Ferry, you\'ll hear an announcement on departure calling people from the car deck to come upstairs and eat at the Udon Corner. As the ride across the bay lasts around 40 minutes, this is often the perfect time for weary commuters to catch a quick meal on the way to or from work.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/map.jpg\" alt=\"map\" width=\"475\" height=\"247\" /></p>\r\nNow, by this point you are likely expecting a picture of the aforementioned Udon. Instead, I\'ve decided to let you in on a little secret: the best dish at the Udon Corner is actually Soba, or buckwheat noodle soup. And not just plain soba, no, this my friends is Curry Soba.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/curry_soba.jpg\" alt=\"curry soba\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nA simple stock, soba noodles, a mild curry soup, and bits of radish grown on Kagoshima\'s iconic and very active volcano, Sakurajima. Which, by no coincidence, you can enjoy a spectacular view of while you eat.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nAt ¥560, it is fairly expensive as far as these things go, but I\'d argue you are also paying for the view.\r\n\r\nSo, that\'s it for the dish, but I wanted to add a bit of detail to the interesting, local ingredient: Sakurajima Daikon (radish). { <em>CM\'s note: I first learned of and lived on Daikon when I first took a stab at Veganism!</em> }\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/daikon.jpg\" alt=\"daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"477\" /></p>\r\nGrown in the volcanic soils of Sakurajima, this is touted as the world\'s largest radish, growing well beyond basketball proportions and weighing as much as the average 5 year-old.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/sakurajima_daikon.jpg\" alt=\"sakurajima daikon\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" /></p>\r\nThis fellow clocked in 17.2 kg (~38 lbs). A slice from it is larger than an average dinner plate!\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv\">Matt</a>\r\n<p ><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">all images by <a href=\"http://work.mattb.tv/\">matt b</a></a></span></p>','Guest post: The Udon Corner by Matt B','','inherit','open','open','','5329-revision-14','','','2011-07-02 05:04:03','2011-07-02 09:04:03','',5329,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5329-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5426,1,'2011-07-08 10:57:40','2011-07-08 14:57:40','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"450\" height=\"367\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/87k4QLn_q-Y?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/87k4QLn_q-Y?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"450\" height=\"367\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">video via <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87k4QLn_q-Y\">youtube</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nIt was only a matter of time before this classic made it into the Friday Food n Music pick. I love raspberries, I love beret\'s and Prince..well, who couldn\'t be enamoured with a talent such as his?\r\n\r\nA big THANK you to the fabulous <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/guest-posts/\">guest bloggers</a> who kept Craven Maven up and running while I was away.. I will be back Monday 11th July. In the meantime have a great weekend!','Food n Music: Raspberry Beret by Prince','','publish','open','open','','food-n-music-raspberry-beret-by-prince','','','2011-07-02 05:17:16','2011-07-02 09:17:16','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5426',0,'post','',0),(5427,1,'2011-07-02 05:15:44','2011-07-02 09:15:44','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"450\" height=\"367\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/87k4QLn_q-Y?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/87k4QLn_q-Y?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"450\" height=\"367\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">video via <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87k4QLn_q-Y\">youtube</a></span></p>\n\nIt was only a matter of time before this classic made it into the Friday Food n Music pick. I love raspberries, I love beret\'s and Prince..well, who couldn\'t be enamoured with a talent such as his?\n\nA big THANK you to the fabulous <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/guest-posts/\">guest bloggers</a> who kept Craven Maven up and running while I was away.. 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I love raspberries, I love beret\'s and Prince..well, who couldn\'t be enamoured with a talent such as his?\r\n\r\nA big THANK you to the fabulous <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/guest-posts/\">guest bloggers</a> who kept Craven Maven up and running while I was away.. I will be back Monday 11th July. In the meantime have a great weekend!','Food n Music: Raspberry Beret by Prince','','inherit','open','open','','5426-revision-2','','','2011-07-02 05:16:38','2011-07-02 09:16:38','',5426,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5426-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5429,1,'2011-07-02 05:16:39','2011-07-02 09:16:39','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"450\" height=\"367\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/87k4QLn_q-Y?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\"></param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"></param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"></param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/87k4QLn_q-Y?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"450\" height=\"367\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"></embed></object></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">video via <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87k4QLn_q-Y\">youtube</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nIt was only a matter of time before this classic made it into the Friday Food n Music pick. I love raspberries, I love beret\'s and Prince..well, who couldn\'t be enamoured with a talent such as his?\r\n\r\nA big THANK you to the fabulous <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/guest-posts/\">guest bloggers</a> who kept Craven Maven up and running while I was away.. I will be back Monday 11th July. In the meantime have a great weekend!','Food n Music: Raspberry Beret by Prince','','inherit','open','open','','5426-revision-3','','','2011-07-02 05:16:39','2011-07-02 09:16:39','',5426,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5426-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5430,1,'2011-07-02 05:36:07','2011-07-02 09:36:07','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Danica </a>','Guest Post: Edible Cinema by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-autosave','','','2011-07-02 05:36:07','2011-07-02 09:36:07','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(5431,1,'2011-07-02 04:52:28','2011-07-02 08:52:28','<em>{ Danica is the writer behind one of the best blog\'s you\'ve ever seen, read and listened to - <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Oh Hello There</a>.  She also used to be a regular contributor to <a href=\"http://thefoxisblack.com/\">The Fox is Black</a>. I\'m stoked she\'s posting about food and film on Craven Maven while I am away..Check out her <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">blog</a>, and check out these most edible films! } </em>\r\n\r\nThere are a plethora of articles and books dedicated to the subject of food in cinema that fetishise acts of cooking and food consumption in films such <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/\">Babette’s Feast </a>(1987), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111797/\">Eat Drink Man Woman</a> (1994), <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103994/\">Like Water for Chocolate</a> (1992) and <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/\">Tampopo</a> (1986). Although these films are wonderful exemplars of the joining of cuisine and film, there are a number of gems that, despite featuring food, have been sadly overlooked. It is my intention with this modest list to draw attention to five cinematic food moments that haven’t received the attention they so rightfully deserve. Lights, camera, bon appétit!\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/nightnevermet.jpg\" alt=\"night we never met\" />\r\n<strong>\r\nThe Night We Never Met (1993)</strong>\r\n\r\nWarren Leight’s 1990s romantic comedy is neither particularly well known nor well loved; however, it is a film that I watched over and over as an impressionable young girl. Some may argue that I was drawn to the predictable and somewhat cheesy romance, but – in fact – it was the discussion of cheese in a scene set in Dean and Deluca that pushed my buttons. You have to love a film that has both literal and\r\nmetaphoric cheese.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/pulpfiction.jpg\" alt=\"pulp fiction\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Pulp Fiction (1994)</strong>\r\n\r\nRoyal with cheese. Le Big Mac. $5 shakes. While other viewers were getting their fix of stylised violence, heroin overdoses and nostalgic tunes, I was salivating over the food. The diner scene is among one of my favourites in recent film history. Uma Thurman knows the right way to have a burger...\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/05.jpg\" alt=\"in the mood for love\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>In the Mood for Love (2000)</strong>\r\n\r\nFood, in its various guises, is a repeated feature in the cinema of Wong Kar-wai; however, in In the Mood for Love it takes on a sensuous significance in which dining and commensality are bound up with unspoken desire and longing. Subtly denoting a shared language of romance, the central relationship of the film is played out against a backdrop of outdoor noodle stands, intimate restaurants and old-fashioned recipes.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/marie%20antoinette..jpg\" alt=\"marie antoinette\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Marie Antoinette (2006)</strong>\r\n\r\nMarie Antoinette may have said “Let them eat cake”, but in Sofia Coppola’s pastel-punk biopic the macaron takes centre stage. In one of the film’s most striking musical montages, which is set to Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy”, dreamy Ladurée confections are juxtaposed to intricately designed fashion pieces in an orgy of colour and excess. Overindulgence as a means to combat ennui has never looked so delicious.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/soul%20kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"soul kitchen\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Soul Kitchen (2009)</strong>\r\n\r\nForget <a href=\"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120169/\">Soul Food</a> (1997), I want to dine at Soul Kitchen. Fatih Akin’s most recent film is, for me, a shocking omission from lists that have been compiled by food cinephiles. From the psycho chef, played brilliantly by Birol Ünel, who catapults a knife into the dining table of a customer after he requests that his gazpacho be warmed, to the hilarious use of cassia bark as an aphrodisiac, to the uplifting soul soundtrack, Soul Kitchen is an absolute standout.\r\n\r\nFeel free to share your favourite food moments in film.\r\n\r\n- <a href=\"http://ooamouroo.blogspot.com/\">Danica </a>','Guest Post: The Edible Silver Screen by Danica ','','inherit','open','open','','5323-revision-29','','','2011-07-02 04:52:28','2011-07-02 08:52:28','',5323,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5323-revision-29/',0,'revision','',0),(5432,1,'2011-07-02 05:37:31','2011-07-02 09:37:31','<em>I am a huge fan of Michelle\'s <a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">blog</a> as well as her recent work as Style Director of the Canadian based Eco-conscious lifestyle magazine <a href=\"http://puregreenliving.com/\">Pure Green</a>..Do yourself a favour and check them out!  Over to you Michelle:</em>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/guestposts/Jul2011/Cuisine-et-sol-d-une-maison-design-et-colonial-qui-mixe-les-styles-deco_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg\" alt=\"gorgeous kitchen\" width=\"475\" height=\"354\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by <a href=\"http://www.amadortoril.com/\">Amador Toril </a>via <a href=\"http://journal-de-la-maison.dekio.fr/\">journal de la maison</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nHow could I not love it: french doors opening up to a white, bright and airy kitchen. The sun certainly plays a role in the design of this space as it illuminates the island - the center piece of the room. I could imagine spending a Sunday morning, sitting on one of those stools, reading the newspaper while sipping coffee and being warmed by its rays.\r\n\r\nThe subway tile on the island stays a classic choice compared to the graphic, almost nautical themed navy and blue floor tiles. The pattern really grounds and anchors the eye and the chrome finish of the hardware and fixtures adds interesting layers to the overall look.\r\n\r\nGhost chairs in the breakfast nook are a pretty great idea to complete the weightless feel of this kitchen. The patterns, materials, and colours make this smaller room look eclectic, but pulled-together, modern, but still organic. Definitely a kitchen worth the envy in my eyes!\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">Michelle</a>','Guest Post: Kitchen Envy by Holley & Gill','','inherit','open','open','','5273-autosave','','','2011-07-02 05:37:31','2011-07-02 09:37:31','',5273,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5273-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(5433,1,'2011-07-02 03:15:35','2011-07-02 07:15:35','<em>I am a huge fan of Michelle\'s <a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">blog</a> as well as her recent work as Style Director of the Canadian based Eco-conscious lifestyle magazine <a href=\"http://puregreenliving.com/\">Pure Green</a>..Do yourself a favour and check them out!  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I could imagine spending a Sunday morning, sitting on one of those stools, reading the newspaper while sipping coffee and being warmed by its rays.\r\n\r\nThe subway tile on the island stays a classic choice compared to the graphic, almost nautical themed navy and blue floor tiles. The pattern really grounds and anchors the eye and the chrome finish of the hardware and fixtures adds interesting layers to the overall look.\r\n\r\nGhost chairs in the breakfast nook are a pretty great idea to complete the weightless feel of this kitchen. The patterns, materials, and colours make this smaller room look eclectic, but pulled-together, modern, but still organic. Definitely a kitchen worth the envy in my eyes!\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">Michelle</a>','Guest Post: Kitchen Envy with Holley & Gill','','inherit','open','open','','5273-revision-13','','','2011-07-02 03:15:35','2011-07-02 07:15:35','',5273,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5273-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5434,1,'2011-07-02 05:37:32','2011-07-02 09:37:32','<em>I am a huge fan of Michelle\'s <a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">blog</a> as well as her recent work as Style Director of the Canadian based Eco-conscious lifestyle magazine <a href=\"http://puregreenliving.com/\">Pure Green</a>..Do yourself a favour and check them out!  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I could imagine spending a Sunday morning, sitting on one of those stools, reading the newspaper while sipping coffee and being warmed by its rays.\r\n\r\nThe subway tile on the island stays a classic choice compared to the graphic, almost nautical themed navy and blue floor tiles. The pattern really grounds and anchors the eye and the chrome finish of the hardware and fixtures adds interesting layers to the overall look.\r\n\r\nGhost chairs in the breakfast nook are a pretty great idea to complete the weightless feel of this kitchen. The patterns, materials, and colours make this smaller room look eclectic, but pulled-together, modern, but still organic. Definitely a kitchen worth the envy in my eyes!\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">Michelle</a>','Guest Post: Kitchen Envy by Holley & Gill','','inherit','open','open','','5273-revision-14','','','2011-07-02 05:37:32','2011-07-02 09:37:32','',5273,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5273-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5435,1,'2011-07-02 05:37:51','2011-07-02 09:37:51','<em>I am a huge fan of Michelle\'s <a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">blog</a> as well as her recent work as Style Director of the Canadian based Eco-conscious lifestyle magazine <a href=\"http://puregreenliving.com/\">Pure Green</a>..Do yourself a favour and check them out!  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I could imagine spending a Sunday morning, sitting on one of those stools, reading the newspaper while sipping coffee and being warmed by its rays.\r\n\r\nThe subway tile on the island stays a classic choice compared to the graphic, almost nautical themed navy and blue floor tiles. The pattern really grounds and anchors the eye and the chrome finish of the hardware and fixtures adds interesting layers to the overall look.\r\n\r\nGhost chairs in the breakfast nook are a pretty great idea to complete the weightless feel of this kitchen. The patterns, materials, and colours make this smaller room look eclectic, but pulled-together, modern, but still organic. Definitely a kitchen worth the envy in my eyes!\r\n\r\n-<a href=\"http://www.holleygill.com/blog/\">Michelle</a>','Guest Post: Kitchen Envy by Holley & Gill','','inherit','open','open','','5273-revision-15','','','2011-07-02 05:37:51','2011-07-02 09:37:51','',5273,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5273-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5436,1,'2011-07-04 08:57:48','2011-07-04 12:57:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/traveljuly2011.JPG\" alt=\"travel\" width=\"450\" height=\"440\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by <a href=\"http://www.cravenmaven.com/\">me</a></span></p>\r\nThis week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul..','','publish','open','open','','a-little-break-for-the-weary-soul','','','2011-07-02 17:16:33','2011-07-02 21:16:33','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5436',0,'post','',0),(5437,1,'2011-07-02 05:48:56','2011-07-02 09:48:56','This week I am mostly offline and away for a break with friends. But never fear, I have a group of most excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats in starting from today.\n\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\n\nx\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision','','','2011-07-02 05:48:56','2011-07-02 09:48:56','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5440,1,'2011-07-02 05:50:56','2011-07-02 09:50:56','This week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-4','','','2011-07-02 05:50:56','2011-07-02 09:50:56','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5438,1,'2011-07-02 05:49:02','2011-07-02 09:49:02','This week I am mostly offline and away for a break with friends. But never fear, I have a group of most excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats in starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-2','','','2011-07-02 05:49:02','2011-07-02 09:49:02','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5439,1,'2011-07-02 05:49:04','2011-07-02 09:49:04','This week I am mostly offline and away for a break with friends. But never fear, I have a group of most excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats in starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-3','','','2011-07-02 05:49:04','2011-07-02 09:49:04','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5441,1,'2011-07-02 05:50:57','2011-07-02 09:50:57','This week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-5','','','2011-07-02 05:50:57','2011-07-02 09:50:57','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5442,1,'2011-07-02 05:51:20','2011-07-02 09:51:20','\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\">beef magazine</a></span></p>\r\nThis week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! 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My gastro life as a pun no less.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/lemon.jpg\" alt=\"lemons\" width=\"450\" height=\"500\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images via <a href=\"http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/quick-recipes/2011/07/lemon-lime-basil-shortbread-cookies\">romulo yanes for bon appetit</a>, <a href=\"http://dicosmos.com/\">dicosmos</a> and <a href=\"http://gingerandscotch.com/2008/07/la-ham-saloona.html\">ginger &amp; scotch</a></span></p>\r\n<strong>\r\nLemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies from Bon Appetit.</strong>\r\n\r\nThese soft, crumbly biscuits { or cookies as our American cousins say }, are delish. I was quite dubious of the inclusion of \'basil\' at first, but paired with the lemon it is less herbaceous and more fragrant. 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To make Loomi tea, I pour 6 cups of hot, not boiling, water over 6 Loomis and steep while covered for about an hour. Then I add 1/2 cup of simple syrup and stir. Cover again and leave to steep for 3 more hours at room temperature. I then remove the Loomi, and refrigerate the tea. Serve with lots of ice and a sprig of rosemary.\r\nThe taste is somewhat earthy, not tart - not your typical lemon beverage at all; it\'s a great starter for mixed drinks experiment and be creative!','When life gives you lemons..','','publish','open','open','','when-life-gives-you-lemons','','','2011-08-03 11:26:57','2011-08-03 15:26:57','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5628',0,'post','',0),(5447,1,'2011-07-02 05:51:48','2011-07-02 09:51:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by <a href=\"http://www.cravenmaven.com/\">me</a></span></p>\r\nThis week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-9','','','2011-07-02 05:51:48','2011-07-02 09:51:48','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5448,1,'2011-07-02 17:14:47','2011-07-02 21:14:47','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/traveljuly2011.JPG\" alt=\"travel\" width=\"450\" height=\"440\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by <a href=\"http://www.cravenmaven.com/\">me</a></span></p>\r\nThis week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. 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But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\n\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! 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I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-12','','','2011-07-02 17:16:07','2011-07-02 21:16:07','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5451,1,'2011-07-02 17:16:25','2011-07-02 21:16:25','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/traveljuly2011.JPG\" alt=\"travel\" width=\"450\" height=\"440\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by <a href=\"http://www.cravenmaven.com/\">me</a></span></p>\r\nThis week I am mostly offline and away from the city visiting friends. But never fear, I have a group of excellent bloggers and friends posting food focused treats starting from today.\r\n\r\nExpect wedding chatter, beach side eats, food in film, recipes, kitchens and a jaunt to Japan. I hope you enjoy the posts as much as I\'ve enjoyed reading them! Have a great week and see you next Monday!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer','A little break for the weary soul..','','inherit','open','open','','5436-revision-13','','','2011-07-02 17:16:25','2011-07-02 21:16:25','',5436,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5436-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5455,1,'2011-07-11 09:32:59','2011-07-11 13:32:59','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GrubTalk/ColinSmith.jpg\" alt=\"colin smith musician quote\" width=\"450\" height=\"200\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">check out colin\'s album <a href=\"http://www.colinsmithmusic.com/index.php?/album/listen-to-the-album/\">here</a></span></p>','Colin Smith, Musician','','inherit','open','open','','5454-revision','','','2011-07-11 09:32:59','2011-07-11 13:32:59','',5454,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5454-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5456,1,'2011-07-11 09:33:00','2011-07-11 13:33:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/GrubTalk/ColinSmith.jpg\" alt=\"colin smith musician quote\" width=\"450\" height=\"200\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">check out colin\'s album <a href=\"http://www.colinsmithmusic.com/index.php?/album/listen-to-the-album/\">here</a></span></p>','Colin Smith, Musician','','inherit','open','open','','5454-revision-2','','','2011-07-11 09:33:00','2011-07-11 13:33:00','',5454,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5454-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5457,1,'2011-07-12 00:30:29','2011-07-12 04:30:29','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return to the less than subtle NY, I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \r\n\r\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\r\n\r\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to hold Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \r\n\r\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\r\n\r\nQuite simply I was won over at the sight of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. Good job <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Anthropologie</a>!\r\n\r\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nA night in the city caused us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in-house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\" a medium roast with notes of chocolate. Yum!\r\n\r\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that <a href=\"http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100224190641AAAsLGZ\">6 states</a> make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\r\n\r\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\r\n\r\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a \'thing\' nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster by <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Terrain</a> includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts would provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \r\n\r\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\r\n\r\nI can\'t go England without going <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk\">Toast</a>. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture to serve as over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \r\n\r\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\r\n\r\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \r\n\r\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\r\n\r\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today { hence my late post } confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','publish','open','open','','a-new-england-inspired-wishlist','','','2011-07-12 00:30:29','2011-07-12 04:30:29','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5457',0,'post','',5),(5458,1,'2011-07-11 23:10:07','2011-07-12 03:10:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision','','','2011-07-11 23:10:07','2011-07-12 03:10:07','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5459,1,'2011-07-11 23:38:05','2011-07-12 03:38:05','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-2','','','2011-07-11 23:38:05','2011-07-12 03:38:05','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5460,1,'2011-07-11 23:38:11','2011-07-12 03:38:11','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-3','','','2011-07-11 23:38:11','2011-07-12 03:38:11','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5461,1,'2011-07-11 23:55:16','2011-07-12 03:55:16','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey on \n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-4','','','2011-07-11 23:55:16','2011-07-12 03:55:16','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5462,1,'2011-07-11 23:55:33','2011-07-12 03:55:33','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \r\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\r\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \r\n\r\n3. \r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-5','','','2011-07-11 23:55:33','2011-07-12 03:55:33','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5463,1,'2011-07-12 00:04:38','2011-07-12 04:04:38','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \n\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\n\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\n\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \n\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\n\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\n\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\n\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\n\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\n\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment with otherwise bland\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-6','','','2011-07-12 00:04:38','2011-07-12 04:04:38','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5464,1,'2011-07-12 00:05:04','2011-07-12 04:05:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \r\n\r\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\r\n\r\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \r\n\r\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\r\n\r\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \r\n\r\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\r\n\r\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\r\n\r\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\r\n\r\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \r\n\r\n7. \r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-7','','','2011-07-12 00:05:04','2011-07-12 04:05:04','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5465,1,'2011-07-12 00:10:07','2011-07-12 04:10:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \n\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\n\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\n\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \n\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\n\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\n\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\n\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\n\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\n\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \n\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\n\nI cannot go England without going Toast. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture for over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \n\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\n\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the crafts ma\n9. \n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-8','','','2011-07-12 00:10:07','2011-07-12 04:10:07','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(5466,1,'2011-07-12 00:16:00','2011-07-12 04:16:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \n\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\n\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\n\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \n\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\n\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\n\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\n\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\n\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\n\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \n\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\n\nI cannot go England without going Toast. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture for over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \n\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\n\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \n\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\n\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and p\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-9','','','2011-07-12 00:16:00','2011-07-12 04:16:00','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5467,1,'2011-07-12 00:16:22','2011-07-12 04:16:22','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \r\n\r\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\r\n\r\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \r\n\r\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\r\n\r\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \r\n\r\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\r\n\r\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\r\n\r\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\r\n\r\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \r\n\r\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\r\n\r\nI cannot go England without going Toast. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture for over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \r\n\r\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\r\n\r\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \r\n\r\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\r\n\r\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-10','','','2011-07-12 00:16:22','2011-07-12 04:16:22','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5468,1,'2011-07-12 00:17:27','2011-07-12 04:17:27','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return to the less than subtle NY, I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \n\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\n\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to house Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\n\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \n\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\n\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\n\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\n\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\n\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\n\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \n\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\n\nI cannot go England without going Toast. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture for over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \n\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\n\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \n\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\n\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-11','','','2011-07-12 00:17:27','2011-07-12 04:17:27','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5469,1,'2011-07-12 00:18:26','2011-07-12 04:18:26','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return to the less than subtle NY, I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \n\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\n\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to hold Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\n\nQuite simply I was won over at the site of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. \n\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\n\nA night in the city led us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\".\n\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\n\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that 6 states make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\n\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\n\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a thing nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \n\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\n\nI cannot go England without going Toast. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture for over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \n\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\n\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \n\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\n\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-12','','','2011-07-12 00:18:26','2011-07-12 04:18:26','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5470,1,'2011-07-12 00:23:58','2011-07-12 04:23:58','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\n\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \n\nHence, upon my return to the less than subtle NY, I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\n\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \n\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\n\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\n\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to hold Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \n\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\n\nQuite simply I was won over at the sight of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. Good job <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Anthropologie</a>!\n\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\n\nA night in the city caused us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in-house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\" a medium roast with notes of chocolate. Yum!\n\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\n\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that <a href=\"http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100224190641AAAsLGZ\">6 states</a> make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\n\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\n\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a \'thing\' nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster by <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Terrain</a> includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts would provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \n\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\n\nI can\'t go England without going <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk\">Toast</a>. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture to serve as over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \n\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\n\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \n\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\n\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-13','','','2011-07-12 00:23:58','2011-07-12 04:23:58','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5471,1,'2011-07-12 00:25:26','2011-07-12 04:25:26','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return to the less than subtle NY, I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \r\n\r\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\r\n\r\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to hold Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \r\n\r\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\r\n\r\nQuite simply I was won over at the sight of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. Good job <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Anthropologie</a>!\r\n\r\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nA night in the city caused us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in-house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\" a medium roast with notes of chocolate. Yum!\r\n\r\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that <a href=\"http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100224190641AAAsLGZ\">6 states</a> make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\r\n\r\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\r\n\r\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a \'thing\' nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster by <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Terrain</a> includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts would provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \r\n\r\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\r\n\r\nI can\'t go England without going <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk\">Toast</a>. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture to serve as over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \r\n\r\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\r\n\r\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \r\n\r\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\r\n\r\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today { hence my late post } confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-14','','','2011-07-12 00:25:26','2011-07-12 04:25:26','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5472,1,'2011-07-12 00:25:27','2011-07-12 04:25:27','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/NEwishlist.png\" alt=\"new england wishlist\" width=\"475\" height=\"800\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images credited below </span></p>\r\n\r\nI have just returned from a *lovely break in New England and oh my I think I am in love. The air was crisp, the Woodlands dense, the town shops sufficiently twee and the people endearing. Not to mention the eats - ah! Such fine eats. Some areas reminded me of home - London, England. The architecture smacked of North London in parts and Kent in others, from city like to country calm. Wide streets lined with historic buildings teeming with flats to cottage type residences tucked in curvy wooded hills. My reaction was deep seated and has me planning ways to go back for more. \r\n\r\nHence, upon my return to the less than subtle NY, I was immediately inspired to create this wishlist:\r\n\r\n1. <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Strands and strands of bunting</a> - Price varies \r\n\r\nI love bunting. It makes me feel happy and turns any occasion into a celebration - what with its punchy colours, fun shapes and whimsy. You can make your own out of any random string you have lying around and pieces of paper cut into same sized triangles. I love these ones on <a href=\"http://www.welliesandvogue.com/2011/04/celebrations.html\">Wellies and Vogue</a>.\r\n\r\n2. <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Iceberg Tumbler</a> - £24.95\r\n\r\nThis tumbler via <a href=\"http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/retail/drinkware/iceberg\">Reiko Kaneko</a> is incredibly stylin\'. The bottom glass houses crushed ice and keep the contents of the bone china cup chilled without diluting it. It was originally designed to hold Whiskey. I would most certainly use it to hold Whiskey whilst outdoors during this hot hot summer. \r\n\r\n3. <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Breton Apron</a> - $28\r\n\r\nQuite simply I was won over at the sight of the wide pinstripes. I cannot think of a better attire whilst preparing a New England spread. Good job <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20947735&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navCount=270&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS\">Anthropologie</a>!\r\n\r\n4.<a href=\"http://www.jplicks.com/coffee.html\"> JP Licks Coffee</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nA night in the city caused us to stumble upon JP Licks. An ice cream parlour / coffee roaster, their aesthetic was as funky as their flavours { Mojito Sorbet anyone?? }. But while my friends downed iced treats my eyes were locked on their in-house roasted coffee beans. My heart is set on a bag of the Organic Colombia \"Don Telmo Reserva\" a medium roast with notes of chocolate. Yum!\r\n\r\n5. <a href=\"http://blog.cruisenow.com/cruise-deals/new-england-cruises/\">New England</a> - Prices Vary\r\n\r\nAhh, just take in that coastal scenery for a moment. Did you know that <a href=\"http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100224190641AAAsLGZ\">6 states</a> make up New England? If all of them are as reminiscent of the ACTUAL England { it was where those fleeing my homeland first settled in after all.. }, I think I may have found a new spot for holidaying!\r\n\r\n6.  <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Salt Taster</a> - $14\r\n\r\nI have a thing for salt. Not the same \'thing\' I have for sweet but a \'thing\' nonetheless. As a part of this \'thing\' I\'ve been cooking with pink salt, black salt and consuming smoked salt whenever I can. This four-part taster by <a href=\"http://shopterrain.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ST&Product_Code=SEAS-TPAN-01-001001&Category_Code=KITC-PANT\">Terrain</a> includes two ounces each of Brittany Gray, Pacific Sea, Hawaiian Coral and Alder Smoked sea salt. Served with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, these salts would provide an exciting selection for the dinner table to experiment on otherwise bland veggies. \r\n\r\n7. <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk/product/KITCHEN/68ITA/Toast+Glass+Cloth.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dKITCHEN%26seoterm%3dKitchen%26nopaging%3dtrue%26&pcat=KITCHEN&adimage=\">Toast Glass Cloth</a> { in blue } - £6.50\r\n\r\nI can\'t go England without going <a href=\"http://www.toast.co.uk\">Toast</a>. These simple, branded glass clothes are just the right size and texture to serve as over-sized napkins at the dinner table. \r\n\r\n8. <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com/product/new-pedestal-66\">Tall Maple Pedestal </a>- $285\r\n\r\nNo table should be complete without something from <a href=\"http://shop.herriottgrace.com\">Herriott Grace</a>. Every item is hand made and the craftsmanship reflects the skill and love of the craftsman. The lines in the wood are beautiful and precise, well as precise as nature can be, resulting in every item being unique and precious. A modern day heirloom if ever I saw one. \r\n\r\n9. <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com/cookbook.html\">Sweet Basil Cookbook</a> - $34.99\r\n\r\nI would drive the four hours to MA just to have lunch at Sweet Basil in <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Needham</a> and then happily drive the four hours back home. Quite simply, it\'s that good. Now I am not the biggest fan of long distance driving nor of dining out - mostly because I find that food is never seasoned enough/portioned with discretion/cooked like it came from my mother. However,  none of these common annoyances were an issue at Sweet Basil. I will write more about this really tasty restaurant later, but for now I will say without any hesitation that I have added the chef and owner, Dave Becker\'s cookbook to my wishlist in large part because I took one bite of the bread and pesto that was served and immediately said out loud, \'I need this recipe in my life\'. For reals. \r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">*I should mention that halfway into my holiday I had a \'disagreement\' with a staircase resulting in me spraining my ankle. BADLY. I could barely walk on it for 3 days but an x-ray today { hence my late post } confirmed that it is not fractured as feared! Hooray! However, future test will determine if I have torn any ligaments or muscles! Boo..</span></p>','A New England inspired Wishlist..','','inherit','open','open','','5457-revision-15','','','2011-07-12 00:25:27','2011-07-12 04:25:27','',5457,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5457-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5473,1,'2011-07-13 13:40:16','2011-07-13 17:40:16','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/13/51f0c57b21844df987d12ebf448c2ade_7.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk mag in the mail\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by me using an <a href=\"http://instagram.com//\">instagram</a> filter</span></p>\r\n...this Friday, 6am EST. Keep your eyes keenly fixed <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">here</a>. <em>Trust me...</em>','Something exciting is coming...','','publish','open','open','','something-exciting-is-coming','','','2011-07-13 13:40:16','2011-07-13 17:40:16','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5473',0,'post','',0),(5474,1,'2011-07-13 13:30:58','2011-07-13 17:30:58','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/13/51f0c57b21844df987d12ebf448c2ade_7.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk mag in the mail\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by me using an<a href=\"http://instagram.com//\">instagram</a> filter</span></p>\n...this Friday, 6am EST. 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Quite simply, I like colour, pattern, an abundance of textures and vintage. However, I like all these things to be anchored with the restraint of a classic edge - mouldings, glass, turned-leg tables and white paint. \r\n\r\nThis space above from <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a> checks all those points and then some. Classic moulding on high cabinets in pale colours provide a basis for a highly patterned multi-coloured sofa to exude it\'s character as well as a vintage SMEG style fridge to strut it\'s stuff. \r\n\r\nA \'traditional\' white ceiling with recessed lighting is informally accentuated by a disco ball positioned to catch the daylight as well as any night time tungsten lighting. <em>{ As someone who LOVES to dance in the kitchen I think this is a gem of an idea! } </em>\r\n\r\nA vintage blanket fashioned as a rug, vintage crates on the shelf a mix of fixed cabinets and repurposed floating ones...this space has personality, poise and class. Just the sort of space I would love to cook in. \r\n\r\n','Kitchen Envy: Classic Eclectic','','publish','open','open','','kitchen-envy-classic-eclectic','','\nhttp://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/a-new-england-inspired-wishlist/','2011-07-14 01:00:41','2011-07-14 05:00:41','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5480',0,'post','',1),(5481,1,'2011-07-14 00:44:53','2011-07-14 04:44:53','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/eclectickitchen_hth.jpg\" alt=\"eclectic kewl\" width=\"450\" height=\"453\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\">house to home</a></span></p>','Kitchen Envy: Classic Eclectic','','inherit','open','open','','5480-revision','','','2011-07-14 00:44:53','2011-07-14 04:44:53','',5480,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5480-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5482,1,'2011-07-14 00:45:25','2011-07-14 04:45:25','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/eclectickitchen_hth.jpg\" alt=\"eclectic kewl\" width=\"450\" height=\"453\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a></span></p>','Kitchen Envy: Classic Eclectic','','inherit','open','open','','5480-revision-2','','','2011-07-14 00:45:25','2011-07-14 04:45:25','',5480,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5480-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5483,1,'2011-07-14 00:52:29','2011-07-14 04:52:29','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/eclectickitchen_hth.jpg\" alt=\"eclectic kewl\" width=\"450\" height=\"453\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a></span></p>\n\nWhile I\'ve been enamoured with New England style of late, I can\'t help but gravitate back to who I am when it comes to envying kitchen spaces. In a home I like colour, pattern, an abundance of textures and vintage. However, I like all these things to be anchored with the restraint of a classic edge - mouldings, glass, turned-leg tables and white paint. \n\nThis space above from house to home checks all those points and then some. 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However, I like all these things to be anchored with the restraint of a classic edge - mouldings, glass, turned-leg tables and white paint. \n\nThis space above from <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a> checks all those points and then some. Classic moulding on high cabinets in pale colours provide a basis for a highly patterned multi-coloured sofa to exude it\'s character as well as for a vintage SMEG style fridge to strut it\'s stuff. \n\nA \'traditional\' white ceiling with recessed lighting is accentuated by a disco ball positioned to catch the daylight as well as any night time tungsten lighting. \n\nA vintage blanket fashioned as a rug, vintage crates on the shelf a mix of fixed cabinets and repurposed floating ones...this space has personality, p\n\n','Kitchen Envy: Classic Eclectic','','inherit','open','open','','5480-revision-5','','','2011-07-14 00:57:23','2011-07-14 04:57:23','',5480,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5480-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5486,1,'2011-07-14 00:57:38','2011-07-14 04:57:38','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/eclectickitchen_hth.jpg\" alt=\"eclectic kewl\" width=\"450\" height=\"453\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nWhile I\'ve been enamoured with New England style of late, I can\'t help but gravitate back to who I am when it comes to envying kitchen spaces. I like colour, pattern, an abundance of textures and vintage. However, I like all these things to be anchored with the restraint of a classic edge - mouldings, glass, turned-leg tables and white paint. \r\n\r\nThis space above from <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a> checks all those points and then some. Classic moulding on high cabinets in pale colours provide a basis for a highly patterned multi-coloured sofa to exude it\'s character as well as for a vintage SMEG style fridge to strut it\'s stuff. \r\n\r\nA \'traditional\' white ceiling with recessed lighting is accentuated by a disco ball positioned to catch the daylight as well as any night time tungsten lighting. \r\n\r\nA vintage blanket fashioned as a rug, vintage crates on the shelf a mix of fixed cabinets and repurposed floating ones...this space has personality, poise and class. Just the sort of space I would love to cook in. \r\n\r\n','Kitchen Envy: Classic Eclectic','','inherit','open','open','','5480-revision-6','','','2011-07-14 00:57:38','2011-07-14 04:57:38','',5480,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5480-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5487,1,'2011-07-14 01:00:40','2011-07-14 05:00:40','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kitchenenvy/eclectickitchen_hth.jpg\" alt=\"eclectic kewl\" width=\"450\" height=\"453\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a></span></p>\n\nWhile I\'ve been enamoured with <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/a-new-england-inspired-wishlist/\">New England style of late</a>, I can\'t help but gravitate back to who I am when it comes to envying kitchen spaces. Quite simply, I like colour, pattern, an abundance of textures and vintage. However, I like all these things to be anchored with the restraint of a classic edge - mouldings, glass, turned-leg tables and white paint. \n\nThis space above from <a href=\"http://www.housetohome.co.uk/kitchen/picture/colourful-kitchen-5\">house to home</a> checks all those points and then some. Classic moulding on high cabinets in pale colours provide a basis for a highly patterned multi-coloured sofa to exude it\'s character as well as a vintage SMEG style fridge to strut it\'s stuff. \n\nA \'traditional\' white ceiling with recessed lighting is informally accentuated by a disco ball positioned to catch the daylight as well as any night time tungsten lighting. <em>{ As someone who LOVES to dance in the kitchen I think this is a gem of an idea! } </em>\n\nA vintage blanket fashioned as a rug, vintage crates on the shelf a mix of fixed cabinets and repurposed floating ones...this space has personality, poise and class. Just the sort of space I would love to cook in. \n\n','Kitchen Envy: Classic Eclectic','','inherit','open','open','','5480-revision-7','','','2011-07-14 01:00:40','2011-07-14 05:00:40','',5480,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5480-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5579,1,'2011-07-22 09:25:26','2011-07-22 13:25:26','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"450\" height=\"286\" src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/a40uPSB7-Ww\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">video via <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\">youtube</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nIt\'s a scorcher folks! Over 90F every day this week with today predicted to feel like 106 in NY. I am off to the beach { after some work of course }, but not before leaving you with some music titled after two of my favourite things of the now : shade and honey.\r\n\r\nKeep hydrated, be well and see you on Monday. 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In the short time i\'ve bought local i\'ve learned new and exciting ways to cook veggies I previously just \'steamed\' as well as \'discovered\' fruit and veg I never knew existed. It enriches your mind and body - you can\'t put a price on that!\r\n\r\nBelow are charts of what\'s in season across the USA - check back each season for updates.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JUNE</strong><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/usamap_Ecoast.png\" alt=\"east coast usa\" width=\"250\" height=\"147\" />East Coast</p>\r\n<strong>Northern States:</strong> Apples /  Asparagus / Broccoli / Cabbage / Carrots / Cauliflower / Celery / Mushrooms / Peas / Radishes / Rhubarb / Potatoes / Scallions / Squash / Strawberries /  Tomatoes\r\n\r\n<strong>Southern States:</strong> Advocados / Blackberries / Blueberries / Broccoli / Cabbage / Cantaloupes / Carrots / Cauliflower / Celery / Corn / Cucumber / Eggplant / Grapefruit / Mushrooms / Okra / Onions / Peaches / Potatoes / Radishes / Strawberries / Squash /  Tomatoes / Watermelon\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/usamap_WestCoast.png\" alt=\"west coast usa\" width=\"250\" height=\"147\" />West Coast</p>\r\n<strong>Northern States:</strong> Apples / Asparagus / Beets / Blackberries / Blueberries / Carrots / Cauliflower / Cherries / Corn / Cucumbers / Eggplant / Mushrooms / Nectarines / Onions / Peaches / Peas / Potatoes / Radishes / Rhubarb / Rutabaga / Strawberries / Tomatoes \r\n\r\n<strong>Southern States:</strong> Apples / Apricots / Asian Pears / Asparagus / Advocados / Beets / Blackberries / Blueberries / Broccoli / Cabbage / Carrots / Cauliflower / Celery / Cherries / Cucumber / Eggplant / Fennel / Grapefruit / Mushrooms / Nectarines / Okra / Onions / Peaches / Pears / Peas / Pistachios / Radishes / Raspberries / Rhubarb / Scallions / Squash / Strawberries / Tomatoes / Turnips\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/usamap_MidWest.png\" alt=\"midwest usa\" width=\"250\" height=\"147\" /> MidWest</p>\r\n<strong>Northern States:</strong> Apples / Asparagus / Blueberries / Broccoli / Cabbage /  Carrots / Cherries / Onions /  Peaches / Potatoes / Radishes / Raspberries / Rhubarb / Scallions / Snap Peas / Strawberries/ Tomatoes / Turnips \r\n\r\n<strong>Southern States:</strong> Apples / Apricots / Asparagus / Beets / Blackberries / Blueberries / Broccoli / Cabbage / Cantaloupes / Carrots / Cherries / Cucumbers / Grapefruit / Mushrooms / Nectarines / Onions / Okra / Peaches / Pears / Potatoes / Radishes / Rhubarb / Scallions / Strawberries / Squash / Tomatoes / Watermelon\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><em>info sourced from the <a href=\"http://www.simplesteps.org/eat-local\">NRDC\'s simple steps</a></em></span></p>','be a locavore','','inherit','open','open','','9-revision-15','','','2011-06-08 01:02:55','2011-06-08 05:02:55','',9,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/06/9-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5490,1,'2011-07-14 01:02:59','2011-07-14 05:02:59','So why should you buy and eat locally grown food? I\'m not going to get on my soapbox and preach to you, I just know that I do it as often as I can, and I rather like it. There is the argument that living closer to the source means that the food is fresher, not to mention that buying local is also good for your local economy helping family farmers stay in business.\n\nSome may argue that this is just a trend, if so, I reckon it to be a great one. There are hundreds of farmer\'s markets popping up in dense urban landscapes and beyond. The chance to interact with the grower is something these regions were sorely lacking - it\'s an education for the buyer and a source of income for the farmer. In the short time i\'ve bought local i\'ve learned new and exciting ways to cook veggies I previously just \'steamed\' as well as \'discovered\' fruit and veg I never knew existed. It enriches your mind and body - you can\'t put a price on that!\n\nBelow are charts of what\'s in season across the USA - check back each season for updates.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JULY</strong><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/usamap_Ecoast.png\" alt=\"east coast usa\" width=\"250\" height=\"147\" />East Coast</p>\n<strong>Northern States:</strong> Apples /  Beets / Blueberries / Broccoli / Brussels Sprouts / Cabbage / Cantaloupes / Carrots / Cauliflower / Cherries / Corn / Cucumbers / Mushrooms / Onions / Peaches / Peas / Radishes / Raspberries / Rhubarb / Potatoes / Scallions / Snap Peas / Spinach / Squash / Strawberries /  Tomatoes / Watermelon\n\n<strong>Southern States:</strong> Advocado / Asian Pear / Beets / Blackberries / Blueberries / Cabbage / Cantaloupes / Cherries / Corn / Cucumber / Eggplant / Grapes / Grapefruit / Lima Beans / Mushrooms / Nectarines / Okra / Onions / Oranges / Peaches / Peas / Potatoes / Raspberries / 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plate.\r\nThe memories.\r\nThe laughter.\r\nForever.\r\nLove.\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">Tomorrow, 6am est.</a></em>','Something exciting is coming...','','inherit','open','open','','5493-revision-7','','','2011-07-14 13:30:34','2011-07-14 17:30:34','',5493,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5493-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5501,1,'2011-07-14 13:31:31','2011-07-14 17:31:31','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"449\" height=\"191\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" /><embed src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" 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height=\"191\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" /><embed src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" width=\"449\" height=\"191\"></embed></object></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/manifesto/\">kinfolk magazine</a>, video created by <a href=\"http://www.vsthebrain.com/\">vs the brain</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nThe tingling anticipation of meeting friends for food. \r\nThe warm greeting as you enter their presence.\r\nThe warm smells that waft from the plate.\r\nThe memories.\r\nThe laughter.\r\nForever.\r\nLove.\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">Tomorrow.</a></em>','Something exciting is coming...','','inherit','open','open','','5493-revision-9','','','2011-07-14 13:31:32','2011-07-14 17:31:32','',5493,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5493-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5503,1,'2011-07-14 13:31:47','2011-07-14 17:31:47','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"449\" height=\"191\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" /><embed src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" width=\"449\" height=\"191\"></embed></object></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/manifesto/\">kinfolk magazine</a>, video created by <a href=\"http://www.vsthebrain.com/\">vs the brain</a></span></p>\r\n<em>\r\nThe tingling anticipation of meeting friends for food. \r\nThe warm greeting as you enter their presence.\r\nThe warm smells that waft from the plate.\r\nThe memories.\r\nThe laughter.\r\nForever.\r\nLove.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">Tomorrow.</a></em>','Something exciting is coming...','','inherit','open','open','','5493-revision-10','','','2011-07-14 13:31:47','2011-07-14 17:31:47','',5493,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5493-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5504,1,'2011-07-14 13:31:48','2011-07-14 17:31:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"449\" height=\"191\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" /><embed src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" width=\"449\" height=\"191\"></embed></object></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/manifesto/\">kinfolk magazine</a>, video created by <a href=\"http://www.vsthebrain.com/\">vs the brain</a></span></p>\r\n<em>\r\nThe tingling anticipation of meeting friends for food. \r\nThe warm greeting as you enter their presence.\r\nThe warm smells that waft from the plate.\r\nThe memories.\r\nThe laughter.\r\nForever.\r\nLove.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">Tomorrow.</a></em>','Something exciting is coming...','','inherit','open','open','','5493-revision-11','','','2011-07-14 13:31:48','2011-07-14 17:31:48','',5493,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5493-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5505,1,'2011-07-14 13:33:44','2011-07-14 17:33:44','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><object width=\"449\" height=\"191\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" /><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" /><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" /><embed src=\"http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=25849670&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=0&amp;show_byline=0&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=e0e0e0&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" width=\"449\" height=\"191\"></embed></object></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/manifesto/\">kinfolk magazine</a>, video created by <a href=\"http://www.vsthebrain.com/\">vs the brain</a></span></p>\r\n<em>\r\nThe tingling anticipation of meeting friends for food. \r\nThe warm greeting as you enter their presence.\r\nThe warm smells that waft from the plate.\r\nThe memories.\r\nThe laughter.\r\nForever.\r\nLove.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">Tomorrow.</a></em>','Something exciting is coming...','','inherit','open','open','','5493-revision-12','','','2011-07-14 13:33:44','2011-07-14 17:33:44','',5493,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5493-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5506,1,'2011-07-15 02:22:36','2011-07-15 06:22:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others that the result was an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'<em>wow what flavour!</em>\'. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever sweet treat they\'d offer would light up the brains pleasure center and induce huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!\r\n<em>\r\nPS - It is more than worth noting that the pesto that is served before the meal get\'s the palate going! A herbacous burst, gently tempered by it\'s nuttiness...one bite had me making a noise that was somewhere between complete bliss and unbridled happiness. </em>','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','publish','open','open','','sweet-basil-of-needham-ma','','','2011-07-18 00:33:50','2011-07-18 04:33:50','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5506',0,'post','',5),(5507,1,'2011-07-14 17:59:42','2011-07-14 21:59:42','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by <a href=\"http://www.beef.de/\">paul r</a></span></p>','Sweet Basil, Needham MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision','','','2011-07-14 17:59:42','2011-07-14 21:59:42','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5508,1,'2011-06-14 14:10:57','2011-06-14 18:10:57','I call myself the Craven Maven but my real name is Saer. \r\n\r\nAhh food, some would say I talk about it incessantly, cook it way too many times a day and take pictures of it so often that if the NYPD raided my home and confiscated my laptop, I\'d likely be charged with 10,083 counts of possession of \'indecent material\' because it\'s just not natural for someone to own that many images of food  without having some sort of tawdry problem. That being said, the other thing I love as much as food is good design. As life would have it I am an abysmal designer but have always had a good eye for objet\'s and concepts that reflect good aesthetic and wit.\r\n\r\nIt is the pairing of these two loves that gave birth to the blog Craven Maven.\r\n\r\nSure, I could write recipes and post pictures of my kitchen exploits but there are way too many great blogs out there already doing that { see my <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com\">blog roll</a> }. Instead, I choose to share with you food from alternate perspectives: <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/food-to-fragrance/\">olfactively</a> { inspired by my previous life working in the fragrance development industry } , <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/food-n-music/\">musically</a>, <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/practical-conceptualism/\">conceptually</a> and <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/food-indesign/\">graphically</a>.\r\n\r\nI keep my food politics largely to myself - though am pro local produce and ethical eating. Having being born in London to a family of Jamaican farm folk and currently residing in the USA, my food tastes and philosophies are often all over the map but they are always pro REAL food and ardently in favour of  home cooking.\r\n\r\n<strong>A little about the name Craven Maven :</strong> \'Craven\' is Jamaican slang for someone who is \'greedy\' especially with regards to food. \'Maven\' is someone who is an \'expert or connoisseur\' of whatever field they are associated with. It\'s a self inflicted moniker that sums up who I am.\r\n\r\nEnjoy this blog for what it is, a fun and yummy distraction from the day to day to stimulate the senses but especially the mental tastebuds..oh those tastebuds!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">If you\'d like to contact me about anything to do with food in design feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com?subject=hey you craven little maven\">drop me a note!</a></span></p>','about','','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-14','','','2011-06-14 14:10:57','2011-06-14 18:10:57','',2,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/06/2-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5509,1,'2011-07-14 18:20:56','2011-07-14 22:20:56','I call myself the Craven Maven but you can call me Saer. \r\n\r\nAhh food, some would say I talk about it incessantly, cook it way too many times a day and take pictures of it so often that if the NYPD raided my home and confiscated my laptop, I\'d likely be charged with 10,083 counts of possession of \'indecent material\' because it\'s just not natural for someone to own that many images of food  without having some sort of tawdry problem. That being said, the other thing I love as much as food is good design. As life would have it I am an abysmal designer but have always had a good eye for objet\'s and concepts that reflect good aesthetic and wit.\r\n\r\nIt is the pairing of these two loves that gave birth to the blog Craven Maven.\r\n\r\nSure, I could write recipes and post pictures of my kitchen exploits but there are way too many great blogs out there already doing that { see my <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com\">blog roll</a> }. Instead, I choose to share with you food from alternate perspectives: <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/food-to-fragrance/\">olfactively</a> { inspired by my previous life working in the fragrance development industry } , <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/food-n-music/\">musically</a>, <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/practical-conceptualism/\">conceptually</a> and <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/category/food-indesign/\">graphically</a>.\r\n\r\nI keep my food politics largely to myself - though am pro local produce and ethical eating. Having being born in London to a family of Jamaican farm folk and currently residing in the USA, my food tastes and philosophies are often all over the map but they are always pro REAL food and ardently in favour of  home cooking.\r\n\r\n<strong>A little about the name Craven Maven :</strong> \'Craven\' is Jamaican slang for someone who is \'greedy\' especially with regards to food. \'Maven\' is someone who is an \'expert or connoisseur\' of whatever field they are associated with. It\'s a self inflicted moniker that sums up who I am.\r\n\r\nEnjoy this blog for what it is, a fun and yummy distraction from the day to day to stimulate the senses but especially the mental tastebuds..oh those tastebuds!\r\n\r\nx\r\nsaer\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">If you\'d like to contact me about anything to do with food in design feel free to <a href=\"mailto:thecravenmaven@gmail.com?subject=hey you craven little maven\">drop me a note!</a></span></p>','about','','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-15','','','2011-07-14 18:20:56','2011-07-14 22:20:56','',2,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/2-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5510,1,'2011-07-14 18:00:42','2011-07-14 22:00:42','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>','Sweet Basil, Needham MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-2','','','2011-07-14 18:00:42','2011-07-14 22:00:42','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5511,1,'2011-07-14 23:58:20','2011-07-15 03:58:20','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to be instructed and to learn. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing, the pasta is amazing, scratch that - it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely it\'s name, not realising that Sweet Basil is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant though was the entrance, for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - that once a theatrical entrance of sorts. \r\n\r\nThe food\r\n\r\nThe thoughts on going back - 4 hours to lunch?  ','Sweet Basil, Needham MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-3','','','2011-07-14 23:58:20','2011-07-15 03:58:20','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5512,1,'2011-07-15 01:06:27','2011-07-15 05:06:27','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to be instructed and to learn. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing, the pasta is amazing, scratch that - it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely it\'s name, not realising that Sweet Basil is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with } \n\nThe thoughts on going back - 4 hours to lunch?  ','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-4','','','2011-07-15 01:06:27','2011-07-15 05:06:27','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5513,1,'2011-07-15 01:12:52','2011-07-15 05:12:52','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to be instructed and to learn. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing, the pasta is amazing, scratch that - it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely it\'s name, not realising that Sweet Basil is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with } \r\n\r\nThe thoughts on going back - 4 hours to lunch?  ','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-5','','','2011-07-15 01:12:52','2011-07-15 05:12:52','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5514,1,'2011-07-15 01:13:01','2011-07-15 05:13:01','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to be instructed and to learn. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing, the pasta is amazing, scratch that - it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely it\'s name, not realising that Sweet Basil is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with } \r\n\r\nThe thoughts on going back - 4 hours to lunch?  ','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-6','','','2011-07-15 01:13:01','2011-07-15 05:13:01','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5515,1,'2011-07-15 01:29:38','2011-07-15 05:29:38','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to be instructed and to learn. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing, the pasta is amazing, scratch that - it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely it\'s name, not realising that Sweet Basil is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\n\r\nThe thoughts on going back - 4 hours to lunch?  ','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-7','','','2011-07-15 01:29:38','2011-07-15 05:29:38','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5516,1,'2011-07-15 01:42:41','2011-07-15 05:42:41','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\n\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-8','','','2011-07-15 01:42:41','2011-07-15 05:42:41','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(5520,1,'2011-07-15 01:45:49','2011-07-15 05:45:49','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\n\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-12','','','2011-07-15 01:45:49','2011-07-15 05:45:49','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5517,1,'2011-07-15 01:42:48','2011-07-15 05:42:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \r\nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-9','','','2011-07-15 01:42:48','2011-07-15 05:42:48','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5518,1,'2011-07-15 01:42:49','2011-07-15 05:42:49','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. And all along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \r\nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-10','','','2011-07-15 01:42:49','2011-07-15 05:42:49','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5519,1,'2011-07-15 01:43:45','2011-07-15 05:43:45','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made feel yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in some <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin,  a plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \r\nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-11','','','2011-07-15 01:43:45','2011-07-15 05:43:45','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5522,1,'2011-07-15 01:48:09','2011-07-15 05:48:09','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour broken at the chair rail b a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\n\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-14','','','2011-07-15 01:48:09','2011-07-15 05:48:09','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(5521,1,'2011-07-15 01:46:04','2011-07-15 05:46:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a two dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colours broken up at the chair rail with a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surface { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \r\nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-13','','','2011-07-15 01:46:04','2011-07-15 05:46:04','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5523,1,'2011-07-15 01:49:09','2011-07-15 05:49:09','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked like they come from <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a>. My first impression was how from the interior alone it looked like it could be any nice, relaxed yet stylin\' joint in London or Brooklyn. \n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\n\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-15','','','2011-07-15 01:49:09','2011-07-15 05:49:09','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(5525,1,'2011-07-15 01:52:34','2011-07-15 05:52:34','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s,  each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\n\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-17','','','2011-07-15 01:52:34','2011-07-15 05:52:34','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(5524,1,'2011-07-15 01:51:31','2011-07-15 05:51:31','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. There are several reasons why I am not a big fan of going out to eat a meal - desserts or coffee yes, but lunch or dinner not so much. Mostly because I moan that I could \'make it better at home\' or that the food lacks an array of flavour or that it isn\'t as good as my mums { which lets face it was the standard I was raised with }. But despite a deceptively simple lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that are common to the palate but married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \r\nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-16','','','2011-07-15 01:51:31','2011-07-15 05:51:31','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(5526,1,'2011-07-15 01:52:54','2011-07-15 05:52:54','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each ingredient to stand out so clearly individually resulting in a very satisfying overall dish. The word from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens }\r\n\r\nThe rare occurrence of struggling to choose only one item - as they all sounded so good. \r\nAs for thoughts on going back - i\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and we have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-18','','','2011-07-15 01:52:54','2011-07-15 05:52:54','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(5527,1,'2011-07-15 02:12:58','2011-07-15 06:12:58','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise with the others resulting in an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'wow what flavour!\'. \n\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \n\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back. So it\'s NOT feasible right...?  I sense it','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-19','','','2011-07-15 02:12:58','2011-07-15 06:12:58','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(5528,1,'2011-07-15 02:13:20','2011-07-15 06:13:20','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise with the others resulting in an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'wow what flavour!\'. \r\n\r\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-20','','','2011-07-15 02:13:20','2011-07-15 06:13:20','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(5529,1,'2011-07-15 02:13:25','2011-07-15 06:13:25','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn something new. My naivete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called Sweet Basil - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em>Sweet Basil</em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise with the others resulting in an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'wow what flavour!\'. \r\n\r\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-21','','','2011-07-15 02:13:25','2011-07-15 06:13:25','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(5530,1,'2011-07-15 02:17:14','2011-07-15 06:17:14','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by a rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise with the others resulting in an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'wow what flavour!\'. \r\n\r\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-22','','','2011-07-15 02:17:14','2011-07-15 06:17:14','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(5531,1,'2011-07-15 02:19:18','2011-07-15 06:19:18','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others the result waan incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'wow what flavour!\'. \n\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \n\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-23','','','2011-07-15 02:19:18','2011-07-15 06:19:18','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(5532,1,'2011-07-15 02:20:18','2011-07-15 06:20:18','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others that the result was an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'<em>wow what flavour!</em>\'. \n\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \n\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-24','','','2011-07-15 02:20:18','2011-07-15 06:20:18','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(5533,1,'2011-07-15 02:20:18','2011-07-15 06:20:18','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\n\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \n\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\n\nBut I digress. \n\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\n\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\n\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\n\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \n\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others that the result was an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'<em>wow what flavour!</em>\'. \n\nSweet Basil is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever they offer would trigger the brains pleasure center and induced huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \n\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-25','','','2011-07-15 02:20:18','2011-07-15 06:20:18','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(5534,1,'2011-07-15 02:22:01','2011-07-15 06:22:01','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others that the result was an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'<em>wow what flavour!</em>\'. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever sweet treat they\'d offer would light up the brains pleasure center and induce huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-26','','','2011-07-15 02:22:01','2011-07-15 06:22:01','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(5535,1,'2011-07-15 08:25:53','2011-07-15 12:25:53','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">kinfolk magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n..the <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/something-exciting-is-coming-2/\">wait</a> is over. <strong>Kinfolk - a guide for small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','publish','open','open','','kinfolk-issue-1-launches-today','','\nhttp://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/something-exciting-is-coming-2/','2011-07-15 13:33:40','2011-07-15 17:33:40','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5535',0,'post','',2),(5536,1,'2011-07-15 02:29:42','2011-07-15 06:29:42','..the wait is over. Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so. \n\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, and my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 63. \n\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision','','','2011-07-15 02:29:42','2011-07-15 06:29:42','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5537,1,'2011-07-15 02:29:58','2011-07-15 06:29:58','..the wait is over. Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so. \r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, and my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 63. \r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-2','','','2011-07-15 02:29:58','2011-07-15 06:29:58','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5538,1,'2011-07-15 02:30:02','2011-07-15 06:30:02','..the wait is over. Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so. \r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, and my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 63. \r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-3','','','2011-07-15 02:30:02','2011-07-15 06:30:02','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5539,1,'2011-07-15 02:30:18','2011-07-15 06:30:18','..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so. \r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, and my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 63. \r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-4','','','2011-07-15 02:30:18','2011-07-15 06:30:18','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5540,1,'2011-07-15 02:30:19','2011-07-15 06:30:19','..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so. \r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, and my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 63. \r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-5','','','2011-07-15 02:30:19','2011-07-15 06:30:19','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5541,1,'2011-07-15 08:23:16','2011-07-15 12:23:16','<img src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" />\n\n..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so. \n\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 63. \n\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-6','','','2011-07-15 08:23:16','2011-07-15 12:23:16','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5542,1,'2011-07-15 08:23:44','2011-07-15 12:23:44','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-7','','','2011-07-15 08:23:44','2011-07-15 12:23:44','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(5543,1,'2011-07-15 08:23:45','2011-07-15 12:23:45','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-8','','','2011-07-15 08:23:45','2011-07-15 12:23:45','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(5544,1,'2011-07-15 08:24:36','2011-07-15 12:24:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">kinfolk magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-9','','','2011-07-15 08:24:36','2011-07-15 12:24:36','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(5545,1,'2011-07-15 08:24:36','2011-07-15 12:24:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">kinfolk magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n..the wait is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-10','','','2011-07-15 08:24:36','2011-07-15 12:24:36','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(5546,1,'2011-07-15 08:25:05','2011-07-15 12:25:05','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">kinfolk magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n..the <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/something-exciting-is-coming-2/\">wait</a> is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-11','','','2011-07-15 08:25:05','2011-07-15 12:25:05','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(5547,1,'2011-07-15 08:25:05','2011-07-15 12:25:05','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">kinfolk magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n..the <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/something-exciting-is-coming-2/\">wait</a> is over. <strong>Kinfolk a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. 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I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-12','','','2011-07-15 08:25:05','2011-07-15 12:25:05','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(5548,1,'2011-07-15 08:25:53','2011-07-15 12:25:53','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/kewlstuff/kinfolkissue1.jpg\" alt=\"kinfolk issue 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"391\" /></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image via <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">kinfolk magazine</a></span></p>\r\n\r\n..the <a href=\"http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/something-exciting-is-coming-2/\">wait</a> is over. <strong>Kinfolk - a guide to small gatherings </strong>went <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine/\">live today</a>. Limited <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/print/\">print copies</a> have already sold out and rightly so.\r\n\r\nThe images in this magazine are reflective and evocative, the prose meditative, the videos mesmerizing. I am extremely pleased to have been included in this project, my essay \'Gathering\' can be found on page 14 of the online edition.\r\n\r\nMake a cup of tea, reserve an hour or two of the afternoon and have a read of it all <a href=\"http://www.kinfolkmag.com/magazine\">here</a>.','Kinfolk Issue #1, launches today..','','inherit','open','open','','5535-revision-13','','','2011-07-15 08:25:53','2011-07-15 12:25:53','',5535,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5535-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(5549,1,'2011-07-18 00:33:17','2011-07-18 04:33:17','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others that the result was an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'<em>wow what flavour!</em>\'. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever sweet treat they\'d offer would light up the brains pleasure center and induce huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!\r\n<em>\r\nPS - It is more than worth noting that the pesto that is served before the meal - get\'s the palate going! A herbacous burst, gently tempered by a nuttiness...one bite had me making a noise that was somewhere between complete bliss and unbridled happiness. </em>','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-autosave','','','2011-07-18 00:33:17','2011-07-18 04:33:17','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(5550,1,'2011-07-15 02:22:36','2011-07-15 06:22:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/YumReview/sweetbasillayout.jpg\" alt=\"sweet basil needham MA\" width=\"452\" height=\"645\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">images by paul r</span></p>\r\n\r\nFor some one who loves to eat and cook food as much as I do, I can be quite gastronomically ignorant sometimes. However, I am not ashamed to admit it as I am always eager to learn. My naïvete recently reared it\'s head while taking a break in New England. My friends there kept buzzing about this <em>amazing</em> restaurant called <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> - \"They only serve lunch and dinner\", \"The sandwiches are amazing\", \"the pasta is amazing\", \"it\'s all amazing.\" So of course I had to try it. \r\n\r\nAll along i\'m thinking that Sweet Basil is merely a name, not realising that <em><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_basil\">Sweet Basil</a></em> is also the name of the type of herb that is typically used in Italian cooking. { All along I thought there was just \'plain basil\' and \'lemon basil\' - I now know there are actually SEVERAL types of Basil. For shame! }\r\n\r\nBut I digress. \r\n\r\nThe fact that this restaurant shares the name with a herb, should\'ve clued me in to what I could expect from the dishes. Well paired seasoning, a distinctly fresh and home made taste yet with an edge that is without a doubt good dining.\r\n\r\nThe first thing that struck me about the restaurant was the entrance; for once you step inside Sweet Basil you are presented with a heavy floor to ceiling curtain - the sort used for theatrical entrances and what not - and a motif that appears in <a href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/n-new-york-2\">establishments</a> that are personal favourites of mine.\r\n\r\nA strong yet quick sweep aside of the heavy curtain reveals a double dining-roomed restaurant with walls covered in vibrant deep colour interrupted at the chair rail by rustic ridged tin. A plethora of honey toned wood surfaces { the tables, moulding, open shelving } and vintage style light fixtures that looked reminiscent of <a href=\"http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com\">Schoolhouse Electric</a> abounded. This is a place that would not look out of place in any downtown NY neighbourhood or trendy London side road, this was the sort of place that would fast become the go-to place for a relaxed yet tasty pause with friends.\r\n\r\nLiking the decor as much as I did, it was nothing compared to the food that was about to be served. A deceptively simple lunch menu offered soups, salads, sandwiches and pasta\'s, however, each plate no matter how familiar by name delivered a variety of flavours that were married in such a unique way no tastebud was left unfulfilled. \r\n\r\nI ordered the Sweet corn ravioli in lemon-herb sauce with tomatoes and spinach - the pasta had an ideal al dente texture, the sweetcorn so succulent I immediately wondered if it was sourced locally. I didn\'t expect each individual ingredient to stand out so clearly on it\'s own yet harmonise so well with the others that the result was an incredibly satisfying overall dish. The recurring words from my friends, who ordered the baked gouda, BLT {smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, crispy romaine and a basil aioli with homemade fries }, the interestingly named \'Steak bomb\' sandwich  { gorgonzola, onions, mushrooms, roasted peppers with mixed greens } and Lamb Ragout was \'<em>wow what flavour!</em>\'. \r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a> is one of the few places where I\'ve had to struggle to choose only one item as they all sounded so good and one visit has me convinced that they would also taste as good as they sound.  My only regret - having the incurable sweet tooth that I do - is that they don\'t serve dessert. I am convinced that whatever sweet treat they\'d offer would light up the brains pleasure center and induce huge goofy smiles { am I the only one who smiles goofily at my dessert plate?? Surely not.. }. \r\n\r\nSo if you are ever in MA, be sure to swing by <a href=\"http://sweetbasilneedham.com\">Sweet Basil</a>. We\'ve not been back in NY more than a week and  have already { semi-seriously } considered the feasibility of driving 4 hours to Needham, MA for lunch and 4 hours back...who know\'s we just might!','Sweet Basil of Needham, MA','','inherit','open','open','','5506-revision-27','','','2011-07-15 02:22:36','2011-07-15 06:22:36','',5506,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5506-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(5551,1,'2011-07-18 11:50:37','2011-07-18 15:50:37','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by craven maven using <a href=\"http://instagr.am/p/H9CBE/\">instagram</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one finds dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground or plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you lay your head. \r\n\r\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking Yukon Gold potatoes I\'ve ever seen and heirloom toms. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many of the high street supermarket offerings actually are. Blech. A day later and my kitchen still has a warm sweet basil scent floating around it. \r\n\r\nMy problem however, is always buying way more than I should - though I throw very little out. Whatever doesn\'t get used in the first few days goes into soup at the end of the week. It is always hard to not get caught up in buying an abundance - I see purple carrots, white carrots, candy striped beets and I just bounce around with ideas of how I could use them in \'usual\' dishes for an interesting pop of colour.\r\n\r\nI also love how Farmer\'s Market\'s in NY at least, level the economic playing field. Many of them accept WIC, senior citizen vouchers and an array of benefits for low income households. Fresh veggies are a basic necessity and human right as far as I\'m concerned so this provision  really warms my heart. So <a href=\"http://www.simplesteps.org/eat-local\">find a farmers market near you</a> today. Pick up some goods, get some advice from the growers themselves and scrub them clean in the afternoon for a lovely fresh, rich in flavour lunch and dinner. It\'s the reason I love Sundays and just might become the reason you love it too. ','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','publish','open','open','','sundays-or-why-i-love-to-love-the-farmers-market','','','2011-07-18 11:50:37','2011-07-18 15:50:37','',0,'http://cravenmaven.com/?p=5551',0,'post','',0),(5552,1,'2011-07-18 11:31:00','2011-07-18 15:31:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\n\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one fines dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground of plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you live. \n\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking yukon gold potatoes i\'ve ever seen and heirloom tomatoes. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision','','','2011-07-18 11:31:00','2011-07-18 15:31:00','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(5553,1,'2011-07-18 11:31:01','2011-07-18 15:31:01','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n\r\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one fines dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground of plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you live. \r\n\r\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking yukon gold potatoes i\'ve ever seen and heirloom tomatoes. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision-2','','','2011-07-18 11:31:01','2011-07-18 15:31:01','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(5554,1,'2011-07-18 11:31:56','2011-07-18 15:31:56','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n\r\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one finds dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground or plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you lay your head. \r\n\r\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking yukon gold potatoes i\'ve ever seen and heirloom tomatoes. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision-3','','','2011-07-18 11:31:56','2011-07-18 15:31:56','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(5555,1,'2011-07-18 11:31:57','2011-07-18 15:31:57','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n\r\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one finds dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground or plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you lay your head. \r\n\r\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking yukon gold potatoes i\'ve ever seen and heirloom tomatoes. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision-4','','','2011-07-18 11:31:57','2011-07-18 15:31:57','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(5556,1,'2011-07-18 11:32:45','2011-07-18 15:32:45','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by craven maven using <a href=\"http://instagr.am/p/H9CBE/\">instagram</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one finds dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground or plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you lay your head. \r\n\r\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking yukon gold potatoes i\'ve ever seen and heirloom tomatoes. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision-5','','','2011-07-18 11:32:45','2011-07-18 15:32:45','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(5557,1,'2011-07-18 11:43:48','2011-07-18 15:43:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by craven maven using <a href=\"http://instagr.am/p/H9CBE/\">instagram</a></span></p>\n\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one finds dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground or plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you lay your head. \n\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking Yukon Gold potatoes I\'ve ever seen and heirloom toms. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many of the high street supermarket offerings actually are. Blech. A day later and my kitchen still has a warm sweet basil scent floating around it. \n\nMy problem however, is always buying way more than I should - though I throw very little out. Whatever doesn\'t get used in the first few days goes into soup at the end of the week. It is always hard to not get caught up in buying an abundance - I see purple carrots, white carrots, candy striped beets and I just bounce around with ideas of how I could use them in \'usual\' dishes for an interesting pop of colour.\n\nI also love how Farmer\'s Market\'s in NY at least, level the economic playing field. Many of them accept WIC, senior citizen vouchers and an array of benefits for low income households. Fresh veggies are a basic necessity and human right as far as I\'m concerned so this provision  really warms my heart. So <a href=\"http://www.simplesteps.org/eat-local\">find a farmers market near you</a> today.','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision-6','','','2011-07-18 11:43:48','2011-07-18 15:43:48','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(5558,1,'2011-07-18 11:47:15','2011-07-18 15:47:15','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/07/18/b8a2bdc5773d444ea6ad44361053a323_7.jpg\" alt=\"mixed colour carrots\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image by craven maven using <a href=\"http://instagr.am/p/H9CBE/\">instagram</a></span></p>\r\n\r\nOne nice thing about being back home from a trip is settling back into routines that one finds dear. I truly believe that everyone should spend their Sunday mornings at the Farmer\'s Market. There is something incredibly cathartic about getting your hands on fruits, veggies and herbs that have not too long been pulled out of the ground or plucked from the boughs of trees within a close radius of where you lay your head. \r\n\r\nHaving a completely empty fridge I soon found that my arms were teeming with leafy greens, golden beets, the friendliest looking Yukon Gold potatoes I\'ve ever seen and heirloom toms. The aroma that emanates from the market stands is phenomenal - and a sad reminder of how lacklustre, odourless and insipid many of the high street supermarket offerings actually are. Blech. A day later and my kitchen still has a warm sweet basil scent floating around it. \r\n\r\nMy problem however, is always buying way more than I should - though I throw very little out. Whatever doesn\'t get used in the first few days goes into soup at the end of the week. It is always hard to not get caught up in buying an abundance - I see purple carrots, white carrots, candy striped beets and I just bounce around with ideas of how I could use them in \'usual\' dishes for an interesting pop of colour.\r\n\r\nI also love how Farmer\'s Market\'s in NY at least, level the economic playing field. Many of them accept WIC, senior citizen vouchers and an array of benefits for low income households. Fresh veggies are a basic necessity and human right as far as I\'m concerned so this provision  really warms my heart. So <a href=\"http://www.simplesteps.org/eat-local\">find a farmers market near you</a> today.','Sundays. Or why I love to love the Farmer\'s Market..','','inherit','open','open','','5551-revision-7','','','2011-07-18 11:47:15','2011-07-18 15:47:15','',5551,'http://cravenmaven.com/2011/07/5551-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),