Monthly Archives: June 2009
June Daring Bakers challenge!
The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back … Continue reading
A book review, a recipe, and…a secret…
The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz I have developed a new literary crush – make room in the mud wrestling ring, Skulduggery and Sherlock, David Lebovitz is here! (Er, except he’s real, so…) After living in San Francisco … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Books, Channeling my inner domestic goddess, Nonfiction
GUESS WHO’S FINALLY COMING TO THE STATES!!!!!
AND GUESS WHO’S GOING TO SEE HER! IS IT OCTOBER 7 YET?!?!?!?! I CAN’T WAIT, KYLIE!
Filed under Music
Free, legal music
My good friend’s fiance’s band, Sleeping at Last, has their latest CD available at a fair trade music website – you can download it for free in return for passing the word on to five other people or you can … Continue reading
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June Daring Cooks challenge!
I will admit that I approached Jen‘s challenge – Chinese dumplings/potstickers - with a bit of trepidation – first of all, because they looked a bit delicate and fiddly and I wasn’t sure how much patience I would have during … Continue reading
YA Fiction
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Now. I see the Newbery here. And I totally thought it was nominated, but after searching the internet, it looks like it wasn’t! Say what now?! Suzanne Collins is the author of the Gregor … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Books, Fiction, Kids' books
I really need to go to more concerts…
Last Tuesday I went to see Grizzly Bear. Who were awesome! The concert was about three hours away, but we managed to arrive right on time (we missed the openers, Here We Go Magic, but I still bought their CD … Continue reading
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It’s summer!
You know how I know it’s summer? Because the fireflies are finally out AND, perhaps more importantly, the strawberries in the market are plentiful and, frankly, the same size as me. Oh, and blueberries are on sale 2 for 1 … Continue reading
Filed under Channeling my inner domestic goddess
IR Sci-fi/Fantasy
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Once again, I think I’m the last person with an interest in children’s books to actually read this (and the next one – I’m catching up!). I’ve come to it after it’s won all … Continue reading
Filed under Book reviews, Books, Fiction, Kids' books
All in the family…
So my dad, in addition to singing in a barbershop quartet (Four Wheel Drive – and, no, they don’t wear striped blazers) is in a trio called Stringtown Lane (guitar and miscellaneous instruments, rhythm guitar, and bass) and they were … Continue reading
Filed under Music
And with 25 boxes still to go…
…it ends. I think I may have too many books…
Filed under Books, Life at Fascist Towers
It begins!
The bookshelves are built, the paint has dried, and off I go! Two boxes in and I’m a bit concerned about everything fitting…
Filed under Books, Life at Fascist Towers
In which I may need to rethink my diet…
I was making dinner the other night and noticed how sad my fridge looked: And then I looked at my cheese shelf: I think I may eat too much cheese (if there is such a thing!)…
Filed under General madness
