There’s been a spaghetti squash sitting in my kitchen since March. Maybe February? Thankfully they keep for a very long time and happen to go perfectly with Mexican flavors. Oh, and what’s that? Cinco de Mayo is this week you say? Well, perfecto then! There are two indispensable items in this recipe. Firstly, the soyrizo. Trader Joe’s makes an excellent version and googling has led me to
BITCH:HOME
05 May 2010 13:00 GMT
I exaggerate not, my chocolate loving friends – the recipe I am about to give you may well be one of the most delicious and wonderful substances ever created. It is smooth and deeply rich and chocolately, with occasional fruity bursts of flavour, and delicious crunchy biscuity bits. You can sit and eat a ladylike piece off a fine china plate, or you can ply it directly from the tray. This substance is known as Tiffin.
BITCH:HOME
30 Apr 2010 09:45 GMT
In an effort to have my dad trade cheesy canapés for something a bit more heart healthy, I experimented with beans and cashews to create a springy, zesty dip. He seems quite pleased with the result, and I’m happy he’s giving the Brie a break. The cashews give the spread a cheesy quality, while the lemon and basil give it a good zing. You can use red or white kidney beans; pick whichever you prefer or whatever is more accessible in your grocery store.
BITCH:HOME
28 Apr 2010 11:49 GMT
If you’re going to finally give in and give your home a bit of a Spring clean, you might as well buy a few new bits and pieces and spruce the place up, non? (Because sometimes having a clean flat isn’t as nice as having a clean flat with new things in it.)While it seems that every interiors shop in the world is trying to shove retro/vintage/kitschy crap down your throat, I’ve found a shop that can do vintage without making it seem gimmicky, and whimsical without being ironic. ...
BITCH:HOME
27 Apr 2010 09:14 GMT
The recent explosion of Eyjafjallajokull has caused untold disruption to the world over the past week. I’m sure that there are very few people, especially in Europe, who have not been untouched by this natural disaster either directly or indirectly. The newspapers, always guaranteed to provide a nice supply of negative stories have been whooping and screaming about the devastation that this natural disaster will have on our day-to-day lives, as opposed to the ecological consequences. O...
BITCH:HOME
23 Apr 2010 15:45 GMT
Decorating a house is a big thing. It is big business too – interior design companies and shops make millions of pounds every year selling the latest themes and the newest must-have fabrics. The thing is, however, that not all of us have the money to go changing our decoration as soon as the mood takes us – there are bills to think about, and the furniture, and all manner of complicating problems. Whilst it would certainly be lovely to be able to change a room to suit our mood, it simply isn’...
BITCH:HOME
23 Apr 2010 09:12 GMT
You know that episode of Friends when Monica tries to get over Richard by making jam, the opposite of man? And Joey proclaims, “Remember when your mom used to drop you off at the movies with a jar of jam and a spoon?” Oh, Joey, you and I have so much in common. Jam is the best. It goes on just about anything and you can claim you’re getting one of your five a day!
BITCH:HOME
21 Apr 2010 12:00 GMT
Do you have a haven – somewhere in your home where you can retreat on a bad day? Somewhere where the weather can’t get in and make you miserable? Somewhere were you can curl up with a glass of wine and a good book? Somewhere that makes you feel safe after a near accident driving home, or following a catastrophic night out?
BITCH:HOME
19 Apr 2010 09:00 GMT
I’d like to make one thing clear. The seemingly newfound obsession with cupcakes is not a trend. In fact, the passion for cupcakes has existed long before Carrie Bradshaw popularized the childhood indulgence on Sex and the City with her unabashed love for NYC’s Magnolia Bakery. I’ve been eating cupcakes since I started going to birthday parties where the fluffy, diminutive treats were central to the festivities.
BITCH:CULTURE
15 Apr 2010 13:00 GMT
Ah! Spring is finally, really here! Birds are singing, flowers are blooming and for some strange reason it was over 90 degrees Fahrenheit last week! Needless to say I was definitely in the mood for some springy, belly goodness, but unfortunately the supermarket wasn’t reflecting the glorious weather outside. During my shopping quest two stores let me down on the basil front, so I decided to shake up my definition of pesto and try something a little less traditional.
BITCH:HOME
14 Apr 2010 13:00 GMT