Archive for May, 2011

Asparagus and Aioli Fried Pizza

Have you ever felt something was not worth your while? Till someone else made a case/presented the value proposition for it and caused you to do a 180 degree turn? Me too.

Value Proposition – the benefits ascribed to a product or service, less the costs.

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Girls Scout Thin Mint Fudgy Brownies

Phew. Its Girl’s Scouts camping weekend again. S’mores, rain, cornbread and chilli. This year, the girls go…and the boys stay home. And you – well you get the brownies…..the thin mint ones. Forget After eights, these rock!

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In my narrow tunnel of a mind (at least when it comes to football related issues), the season never ends. Once the ‘soccer/football’ league is over, friendlies begin and before you know it…..the cycle begins again.

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Paella La Rambla

Name that dish.

I say it goes by many appellations. It starts off as ‘Poor planning results in burnt paella’ and quickly transforms itself to the ‘Husband’s most requested dish’.

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Paella in Barcelona

No mean feat, considering that husband has no long term, short-term memory when it comes to meals.

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Happy Mother’s Day with S’Mores Semifreddo

To all mothers and motherly figures:

To those who have transitioned
From rebellious teenager
To responsible parent
Without any training in between
Ride on…..with greased elbows
And joyous hearts
For the smile of a child
Wipes many tears away

Oz, 8th May, 2011

Happy Mother’s Day! May your offspring have a strong legacy, which embraces everything you are and wish for them!

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S'More Semifreddo, courtsey of Sarah Shatz, food52

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My Favourite Things

Kickstarter

A delightful project and an innovative way to fund & follow Creativity! So what exactly is it?

Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. Every month, tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, film, art, technology, design, food, publishing and other creative fields.

A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project.

All or nothing funding. On Kickstarter, a project must reach its funding goal before time runs out or no money changes hands. Why? It protects everyone involved. Creators aren’t expected to develop their project without necessary funds, and it allows anyone to test concepts without risk.

Each and every project is the independent creation of someone like you. Projects are big and small, serious and whimsical, traditional and experimental. They’re inspiring, entertaining and unbelievably diverse.

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