Common Quirky Notions

One of the wonderfilled treats about being people is the quirky, offbeat notions we share as Likes. That in mind I quote one of my favourite Houzz contributors Annie Thornton.

“I’m not even going to attempt to conceal the reverence and adoration I have for the Australian tea Tree – Leptospermum laevigatum. Wind blown and architectural, these trees appear to be molded by hand rather than grown.”

Easy to see why Ms Thornton is one of my favourite writers, she spills a word well. And the tree is no slouch either.

The specimen – pictured – below resides in our neighbours front garden.

The common name Tea Tree or Tea-tree, derives from the practice of early Australian settlers soaking the leaves of several species in boiling water to make a tea substitute. Most Leptospermum species make desirable garden plants. Flowers are mostly large, up to 3 cm in diameter, and they are hardy in most soils and aspects.

For me the Tea tree screams relax, coastal summer holidays and windy winter breaks along the stunning Victorian coastline, from the surf beaches at Bells, Jan Juc and Torquay to the rainforest and dunes of Cape Otway, what a grand tree. Even on a still day the Australian Tea Tree looks wind swept, stoically bent to a purpose filled shape :: Read the full article »»»»

MUST HAVE! Jeni Oye – Kenda Kwick Roller Sport Bike Tyre Bracelet

We love clever, adore even more clever design, Jeni Oye has a super-neat range of jewellery at oyemodern.com. She describes this range as being for the passionate and discerning carbon-neutral cyclist.

It’s not just transport, it’s an obsession. And now they can have the perfect biking accessory. Handmade with an aluminium base - just like a bike rim – this one-of-a-kind cuff features a recycled Kenda Kwick Roller Sport tire imprinted with the memories of roads once travelled. By Jeni Oye. More Jewellery for Cyclists.

Priced at $AU125

CHECK: www.oyemodern.com

Winter Recipe :: Maltese Rabbit Stew

Stuffat Tal-Fenek ::

Maltese Rabbit Stew ::

Stuffat Tal-Fenek is a marvellous slow cooked dish that’s full of flavour, the meat so tender it falls off the bone. Maltese families love to use the rich tomato sauce with pasta as a first course and serve the rabbit with vegetables as a main

The best stew is slow cooked on the smallest flame for as long as possible. Using a higher flame you can reduce cooking time to 2 hours, but this is not a dish that should be rushed. If you have the time you can even cook it for 6 hours on a camping flame for an even richer taste :: Read the full article »»»»

Favorite New Thought: Teeny Tiny Kitchen

….with the scallions we decided not to plant them in soil, but to keep them in the water, because the green keeps growing! Now we have green scallion tops whenever we want for salads or potatoes. The trick is to dump out the old water once a week and to refill them with fresh water. These two scallions have been champs for the last couple of months, these two scallions are pretty delightful to have around, we’ve gotten a lot of mileage from their new growth.

READ Jedd Kettler’s Full Post at :: www.teenytinykitchen.com/kitchen-garden

REBLOG :: Check Teeny Tiny Kitchen :: www.teenytinykitchen.com

WANT! A Good Half Dozen

Six old-fashioned milk bottles in a metal crate with a carrying handle. How perfect for your next party, with some flavoured milk and a cute candystripe paper straw! Or get all adult? - Very White Russian – Kahlua, Vodka, Milk, Scoop of vanilla bean icecream, candystripe paper straw, half a dozen buddies, gallons of smiles!!

These little bottles are also neat to use as bud vases.

Bottle size: height 10cm, dia. 4.5cm at the base.

How Much? $AU 32.50

Where? www.larkmade.com.au

Available Online? Yes

OFFICIAL :: Kazakhstan Thanks Borat For First Tourist

Kazakhstan’s foreign minister has thanked Borat, the Sacha Baron Cohen comedy that the Central Asian nation once banned for lampooning its people, for massively boosting its tourism.

“With the release of this film, the number of visas issued by Kazakhstan grew tenfold,” local news agencies quoted foreign minister Yerzhan Kazykhanov as telling a session of parliament :: Read the full article »»»»

REVIEW :: OLD FRIEND DI STASIO

Cafe di Stasio
31 FITZROY STREET
ST KILDA 3182
Australia
TEL +61 3 9525 3999

I need to start this with someone else’s words, a good friend of a friend.

“Fitzroy St has edged steadily downmarket over the last decade and now much of it resembles an elongated ashtray pockmarked with beer bottles, takeaway leftovers and pavement hustlers under one influence or another. Cafe Di Stasio is, however, a culinary gem in this urban rough. Subdued decor and sure-footed service are complemented by food and wine that are equally ‘urbane…” via tripadvisor :: Read the rest of this entry »

Geneva Sound System Model XS

The Geneva Sound System Model XS is the world’s first portable audio system with true Hi-Fi sound. Inspired by the classic travel clock, it comes in a sturdy leather-like clamshell case, that flips open to deliver rich and detailed sound. Closed, it’s a stylish accessory small enough to slip into any briefcase. Read the full article »»»»

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