‘vegetables’ by scholten & baijings I love fresh fruit n fresh veg and I hate fake plastic fruit n veg because I find them sneaky and deceptive { yes, I have issues }. But I was pleasantly surprised by the work of Scholten and Baijings – coined a ‘fabric trompe l’oeil’ by Gerrit Komrij. When [...]
{ be a locavore – what’s in season? }
Find out what foods are in harvest in your local area.
All posts for the month May, 2011
When a vegetable is not a vegetable..
Posted by saer on May 24, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/when-a-vegetable-is-not-a-vegetable/
Pam Broom, Executive Director Women and Agriculture Network
quote via this interview with civil eats
Posted by saer on May 23, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/pam-broom-executive-director-women-and-agriculture-network/
Food n Music: Ice Cream by Sarah Mclachlan
video via youtube Who couldn’t love a song that opens with the lyrics, ‘Your love is better than ice cream‘? Somewhat ironically, this track appeared on the same album that featured the popular, stalker fan ode titled ‘Possession’. My love for ice cream knows no bounds, and I would never tell anyone their love is [...]
Posted by saer on May 20, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/food-n-music-ice-cream-by-sarah-mclachlan/
The Trip: a comedy gastro-mockumentary
video via the film stage The first time I really began to appreciate the comedic talents of Steve Coogan was when he assumed the character of Alan Partridge, the somewhat dim radio and television host. Steve’s ability to mimic has only got better over time – and his celeb imitations skills are on show in [...]
Posted by saer on May 19, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/the-trip-a-comedy-gastro-mockumentary/
Kitchen Envy: Not your average eat-in-kitchen
image by richard powers for living etc magazine I am head over heels in love with this kitchen because of its heavy emphasis on dining. The table that runs the length of the kitchen has space for a party of ten, TEN and is overlooked by an incredible contemporary light fixture that adds visual interest. [...]
Posted by saer on May 18, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/kitchen-envy-not-your-average-eat-in-kitchen/
Gilt Taste launches: artisan foods & edible tales abound!
Dear friends, it was only a matter of time. A matter of time before someone launched an artisinal online food source coupled with compelling stories that would make me truly have no reason to leave the house. May the record show that Wednesday 18th May was that date, the date that I put on a [...]
Posted by saer on May 18, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/gilt-taste-launches-artisan-foods-edible-tales-abound/
Kinfolk: A guide for small gatherings..
Truth be told, I love small intimate gatherings, with good food, great background music and honest conversation. Maybe it’s a side effect of getting older or maybe in this tech rife society it’s my subconscious’ way of calling out to connect with others on a more visceral level. Back home in London, my friends and [...]
Posted by saer on May 17, 2011
http://cravenmaven.com/2011/05/kinfolk-a-guide-for-small-gatherings/
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