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Gems Chocolate Rant

Posted by gem, 6th July 2010
I think an occasional rant is a pretty sweet thing, so here I go.

It all started yesterday when I went on to the Stuff website to get my daily intake of what is going on in the world when up pops this giant ad for Cadbury's new mascot, a dancing cow called Frieda.

 

 



Cadbury were on to a good... Read more
CATEGORY: craftycreations,random

Design your shoes

Posted by gem, 29th June 2010
Ok, this one is kinda for the ladies, although, for the boys out there all you need to do is scoll on down to the link for Converse, and you too can design your own shoe. (I'm a poet)

A while ago I heard of a website where you could design your own shoes. Gladiater heels, ankle boots, ballet flats, platform, wedge! You name it (just don't name sneaker). You can customise it with colours, leathers,... Read more
CATEGORY: triedntruefood

I'm obsessed with Ginger Cake...

Posted by gem, 22nd June 2010
Now that I have started, I can't get enough of ginger love.

This recipe is more like a loaf, like gingerbread. It is yummy with a few lashings of butter for breakfast (naughty), or a wee afternoon snack. It would even be nice with a cup of chopped up pecans or walnuts baked in mmmmmm. It is from 'Second Helping' the sequel to 'Ladies, a Plate' from Alexa Johnston. They are beautiful cookbooks full of... Read more
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