Vulnerable

Who knew that a google image search for "pinocchio costume" could leave me feeling so vulnerable...

For the love of God...

Please buy me these...
http://www.strictlyfitteds.com/blog/2007/07/sesame-street-x-bioworld-fitted-caps/

Or this...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/32815847/gray-rhinoceros-hat

Or this (look at its eye!!!)...
http://www.costumebox.com.au/Puppet-Hat-Reindeer-or-Moose-p-17018.html

Meat Cuts

Need it, want it, got to have it...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51087382/meat-cuts-vintage-illustration-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=butcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=&includes[0]=tags&includes[1]=title

Song of the Day - Hepcat's "Bobby and Joe"

also no words...

No words...

I'm back

Sorry I've been gone so long - I was out in the world having actual fun (including bicycle riding, raw clam eating, and old-fashioneds drinking) instead of virtual internets fun. But now I am back... 
with a vengeance.  

My new favorite blog

Check out Hyperbole and  Half for lots more entertaining illustrations
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/

Just Because

SNYDERS, Frans

(b. 1579, Antwerpen, d. 1657, Antwerpen)

http://www.wga.hu/art/s/snyders/1/market4.jpg

Ice Cube Shot Glasses

Saw this idea over at Zoom Yummy blog (http://zoomyummy.com/2010/07/01/ice-shot-glasses/)
and began imagining the many amazing possibilities. Tequila shots in a mint/lime/cucumber shot glass? Chilled soup shots? Mini Ceviche Amuse Bouche? A bloodmary oyster shooter in a tomato juice and horseradish shot glass? 

101 Most Frightening Ice Cream Flavors

                               

Gotta love Japan and their commitment to really revolting flavors.  Some of my favorite flavors include Cheese Risotto, Pit Viper, Natural Viagra, Chicken Wing, Lettuce & Potato, Deep Sea Water, Raw Horseflesh, Dracula Cool Garlic Mint, and Sauerkraut Sherbert. 

Read the full list here:
http://www.who-sucks.com/food/101-frightening-ice-cream-flavors-from-around-the-world

Pictured: Top, Dracula Cool Garlic Mint; Bottom: Charcoal

Gummy Bear

Worldwide Silent Invasion

This is so very troubling...

The turritopsis nutricula species of jellyfish may be the only animal in the world to have truly discovered the fountain of youth.
Since it is capable of cycling from a mature adult stage to an immature polyp stage and back again, there may be no natural limit to its life span. Scientists say the hydrozoan jellyfish is the only known animal that can repeatedly turn back the hands of time and revert to its polyp state (its first stage of life).
Because they are able to bypass death, the number of individuals is spiking. They're now found in oceans around the globe rather than just in their native Caribbean waters.  "We are looking at a worldwide silent invasion," says Dr. Maria Miglietta of the Smithsonian Tropical Marine Institute.

In cases of starvation, physical damage or another crisis, "Instead of sure death, Turritopsis transforms all of its existing cells into a younger state."

What the F is this thing?

Apparently, a Brazilian tapir

Butter Sculpture

Who knew that butter sculpture went beyond your typical creepy Easter butter lamb?

See more including Butter Elvis, Butter Yoda, and Butter Marilyn Monroe here:  http://www.decentcomedy.com/incredible-butter-sculptures/

Big Butter Jesus

In the most delightful story of the day, a jesus sculpture belonging to a church in ohio was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.  This sculpture was referred to by area residents as "Touchdown Jesus" and more stupendously "Big Butter Jesus".  There was even a lovely ditty inspired by this sculpture, called "Big Butter Jesus".  The chorus is as follows:

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can’t believe it’s not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Can’t believe it’s not Jesus,
Oh spread the word.

Soak your nuts...

Vegan Chive Cashew Nut Ricotta

 For the full recipe, including instructions on how to soak and grind and pulse the nuts...
plus additional variations such as...
Black and Blue: Add a few drizzles of a thick balsamic, throw in a few grinds of mixed color peppercorns and maybe even some sweet fresh or dried figs.
Sweet Peach: Fold in chopped fresh peaches and maple syrup for a sweet twist on this ricotta dip.
Thyme and Citrus: Grind some orange zest and crush fresh or dried thyme into your ricotta....check out http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/06/vegan-chive-ricotta-nut-cheese-spread.html

Bacon Donuts

Just when I thought I'd had enough of the bacon craze, I tried Traif's bacon donuts...

Delicious, freshly made and puffy donut holes drizzled with dulce de leche and sprinkled with little slivers of salty flavorful bacon, accompanied by a refreshing and complementary espresso ice cream. 

The other food was fantastic, too.  Highly recommended! 
http://www.traifny.com/

Absolut Brooklyn

This bottle depicts a brownstone inspired by Spike Lee's childhood home in Brooklyn and features hints of red apple and ginger. 

Renegade Craft Fair

Highly recommended for this weekend.  6th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn – June 5 + 6 from 11am – 7pm in McCarren Park! Always FREE-TO-ATTEND – our craft, art, design and DIY spectacular will feature over 300 of today’s finest indie-craft talents from all over the nation, free workshops, entertainment + other features!

http://www.renegadecraft.com/brooklyn