Archive for November 2008

Egg – shaper + cooker

This egg shaper, named the Dreamland, is yet another addition to bento-cheering accessories and it’s not the same as the ones that shape whole hard boiled eggs.

This one requires the separation of the yolk from the white as the first step. Then pour the white into the cavity and place the Dreamland into a pot of water to cook. Boil for 15 minutes if using cool water or 12 minutes if using hot water. When the white is ready, pour in the yolk and cook again in the pot for another 8 minutes. Here are more pictures on the procedure (but with Japanese text). Dreamland is also meant for making + shaping jelly.

It’s also available at Amazon jp for 1,680 Yen (about SGD 26/USD 17)

Thanks for your company this week, have a restful weekend!

28th November 2008
Chapter: Food, Japanese + Zakka Comments (4)

Balloons to jewelry

These circles make this a pretty pendant and made even prettier by the pink-brown-white combo. Ashley Pickin created this piece plus other jewelry and accessories using only balloon scraps. So creative!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today!

27th November 2008
Chapter: Blooming zakka, Great buy Comments (3)

Egg etc [2]

It is eggmazing that there is such a tremendous eggmount of eggcitement and eggspiration out there, because what you are about to see is everything egg-candy and eggttractive!


Left to right, top to bottom:
Egg chair miniature
Ped Egg pedicure foot file
Eggcrate padding
Balancing egg
Egg piercer
Omlet inflatable egg cup
Wooden egg and spoon game


Left to right, top to bottom:
Money bank (break to retrieve $)
Egg bird house by J Schatz
Gilitzer bird home
Salt and peper shakers
C.H.I.R.P robin eggs
Eglu, a modern designer-home for chickens (or guinea pigs, rabbits or even ducks)


Egg cuber


Left to right, top to bottom:
Eggflat, flatable felt
Blue and champagne ceramic trays from Omlet UK
Clear acrylic egg crate tray from Dwell
White ceramic tray from Creative Comfort

Join me on Friday for another eggpossible kitchenware that deserves a post of its own. Eggjoy your day!

26th November 2008
Chapter: Etc gallery, Food Comments (2)

Cork etc

Seeing is believing what cork can become.


Cork bowl from Cork Nature


Dreamgate headboard from Studio 1 a.m.


Cork fabrics from Cork Store


Left to right, top to bottom:
Bulletin board room divider from Overstock
Cork bags from Hobo International
Building blocks
Cork bottle tubes
Cork cuff from Studio 1 a.m.
Bird pouch by Cork and Cotton
Bolsters from Sofa Garden


The “Cortica”, a cork chaise longue by Daniel Michalik


Cork insoles


The world’s first cork stamp issued in November 2007


Plaid cork stamps

Some more:
Cork hobby rolls
Cork with adhesive
Cork oil mat prevents stains beneath car

25th November 2008
Chapter: Etc gallery Comments (3)

Awkward lemon + capsicum

Once upon a time there was a piece of leftover capsicum from dinner, who needed a place to rest. While peeping into the fridge, he saw that there was room in a yellow dome occupied by some lemon slices. He asked the lemons if he could join them. The friendly lemons said come in.

After the capsicum bid farewell and left the dome, the lemons were surprised that the capsicum’s scent was still lingering around their home. Later, they received news that when one of their own was added to a cup of green tea, the tea tasted exactly like capsicum! They were all horrified!

Everyone was feeling very awkward about their body odour and no matter what they did and how hard they tried, they were just not able to recover their lemony flavour. The end.

24th November 2008
Chapter: Food Comments (1)

Stopper pop

The other night as I was opening a new 500ml-bottle of hydrogen peroxide, there was a sudden popping sound that rushed off the moment I raised the cap from the bottle. Quickly I searched the floor and found this plastic stopper. I wasn’t aware that it came with the 500ml. The smaller 100ml bottle which is what I usually buy is never sealed with such a stopper.

Soon, I pushed it back into the bottle again and stepped far away from it. *P-O-P* it went, after several minutes. Did some googling later and was informed that oxygen gas buildup made it pop. Reason? Left unopened for too long!

20th November 2008
Chapter: Really Comments (3)

Egg etc [1]

May I have your attention please, I have the following eggnnoucements to make:


The “Art Eggcident” has occurred in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Be careful.


A small eggshell beach house is for sale. Great seaview.


A yolk baby on a stroller has been found. Will the parents please report to the office asap. Thank you.

[Shell images from Food Art]

I wish you all a gregg day! There will be more eggcredible stuff coming your way next week!

19th November 2008
Chapter: Etc gallery, Food Comments (3)

Diversion safes etc [2]

We may find the best unsuspecting places to hide valuables but we need to remember that we may forget about these places someday. There are stories of those who hid their stuff so well but lost it when they sold or threw away their *safes* because they forgot!


Top to bottom:
Sandals with a pull-out drawer
Platform shoes
Wall picture
Books
Hanger
Pillow

Some more:
How to make your own diversion can safe
Very clever ways to hide your valuables

18th November 2008
Chapter: Etc gallery Comments (1)

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