I have it on good authority that it’s started snowing today in London. As a kid I remember it snowing every year before things changed. Now in New York, you are guaranteed epic snowfalls on an annual basis; where epic = housebound blizzard. While hot chocolate sufficed when I was a kid, as a grown [...]
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All posts for the month November, 2010
Hot Apple Toddy
Posted by cravenmaven on November 30, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/hot-apple-toddy/
18th Century French Decadence
Marie Antoinette’s alleged words ‘Let them eat cake’, revolutionised a country in turmoil – couple this with her decadent fashion and it’s no wonder that WildFox Couture has come out with a Marie Antoinette fashion spread that heavily features the element of food. The pictures are a little comical, faux decadent (teenage girls in wigs [...]
Posted by cravenmaven on November 29, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/18th-century-french-decadence/
Jamie Oliver's fab new Iphone App..
If you love to eat { which I suspect you do if you’re reading this blog }, and you have an Iphone or Ipod Touch then you will be glad to know that Jamie Oliver released his second Iphone app yesterday – Jamie’s Recipes. Oh, and did I mention it’s FREE? I spent the better [...]
Posted by cravenmaven on November 26, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/jamie-olivers-fab-new-iphone-app/
Barney's foodie holiday
During winter, the windows of the various prominent NY department stores are an annual treat for many. People travel in from all over just to have a peek at the elaborate and flamboyant artistry that goes into creating a world and mood in a relatively small space. As a New Yorker, it’s easy to take [...]
Posted by cravenmaven on November 25, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/barneys-foodie-holiday/
Practical Conceptualism: Nacho Carbonell's Crop Collection
Nacho Carbonell’s work is always compelling. “I like to see objects as living organisms, imagining them coming alive and being able to surprise you with their behaviour” the Spanish born, Netherland based artist said; and his work titled Crop Collection reflects that concept well. Intended to simulate a space inside a corn field – the [...]
Posted by cravenmaven on November 24, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/practical-conceptualism-nacho-carbonells-crop-collection/
Having Company – Anthro Style..
In this pic: nifty napkins – $32 { for six } , nammoura dessert plates – $12 , rippled champagne flute – $14 The other day I came across this picture from the Anthropologie site that i’d bookmarked. I remember saving it for future viewing because I felt quite comforted by the atmosphere that emanated [...]
Posted by cravenmaven on November 23, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/having-company-anthro-style/
The Beautiful Barbecoa
Restaurants with interiors as compelling and beautiful as one’s plate are popping up all over. When the interior design vies for your attention as much as the cutlet in front of you it’s a place I know I want to be. Enter Jamie Oliver’s newest venture: Barbecoa. I could go on about the plethora of [...]
Posted by cravenmaven on November 22, 2010
http://cravenmaven.com/2010/11/the-beautiful-barbecoa/
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