OhMyGosh - I read an article about the largest chocolate sculpture and man, oh man, I want it now!
Qzina Speciality Foods built it to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Read the article here on the Gourmet Guys website. I love how they pay homage to the Mayans, and take into account the Mayan calendar too.
Excuse me as I wipe the drool off my computer.
**Still salivating though.**
PS: They may sign me up to 'destroy the structure' in December 2012.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Monday, 21 May 2012
Guest Post Chocolate Monday: Week 10
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The lovely Azra put up this pic on Facebook of a 5kg jar of nutella! Not even my best dreams make me this happy. It pleasantly haunted my memory (and taste buds) so I asked her to do a Guest Post for Chocolate Monday. She says:
"You have not lived until you've owned a 750g jar of Nutella... but a 5kg jar would also do! :)"
A gal close to my heart, that one. **Very content sigh**
Chocolate Mondays have been created to banish Monday Blues, or at least lessen the sting of a new working week.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Tag 1 of 2 - in recent tags
Raj tagged me in the 7×7 Link Award. Thank you!
Basically, this is what needs to happen:
1: Tell everyone something about yourself that nobody knows.
2: Link to a post that fits the following categories: The Most Beautiful Piece, Most Helpful Piece, Most Popular Piece, Most Controversial Piece, Most Surprisingly Successful Piece, Most Underrated Piece, Most Pride-worthy Piece.
3: Pass this on to 7 fellow bloggers.
Right then, let me get to it.
1.
Hmmm...I almost studied Optometry instead of Journalism. I know, I know, those are worlds apart. Let's just say I had some family influence thinking I could do the former. Thank God I got back to my writing roots.
2.
Linking to these posts was more difficult than I realised. I have this blog since 2006 and by George, I cannot even remember what I used to post back then. It was also difficult to think of my blog posts in these terms too. Nevertheless I dug into the archives:
The Most Beautiful Piece: I hate thinking of my writing in these terms, but I really enjoyed writing this piece.
Most Surprisingly Successful Piece: Every damn year my parents have to remind me when I was conceived. Read that post here.
Most Helpful Piece: I like to to know everything about something I am interested in. And so it was with the Phantom of the Opera. Want to know more about how the story started in Paris? Read this.
Most Popular Piece: My most popular pieces in terms of views must be Chocolate Mondays. See them here.
Most Controversial Piece: I don't really do controversial.
Most Underrated Piece: I think this has to be it. Find it here.
Most Pride-worthy Piece: Again, it was difficult to think myself proud of my writing. However, I did feel proud of SA when I attended the opening of the Oprah Winfrey School. Read more here.
3.
Pass on to seven bloggers. Any takers? Especially if you have started thinking of your blog posts in these terms...go on and do this tag! Let me know.
Basically, this is what needs to happen:
1: Tell everyone something about yourself that nobody knows.
2: Link to a post that fits the following categories: The Most Beautiful Piece, Most Helpful Piece, Most Popular Piece, Most Controversial Piece, Most Surprisingly Successful Piece, Most Underrated Piece, Most Pride-worthy Piece.
3: Pass this on to 7 fellow bloggers.
Right then, let me get to it.
1.
Hmmm...I almost studied Optometry instead of Journalism. I know, I know, those are worlds apart. Let's just say I had some family influence thinking I could do the former. Thank God I got back to my writing roots.
2.
Linking to these posts was more difficult than I realised. I have this blog since 2006 and by George, I cannot even remember what I used to post back then. It was also difficult to think of my blog posts in these terms too. Nevertheless I dug into the archives:
The Most Beautiful Piece: I hate thinking of my writing in these terms, but I really enjoyed writing this piece.
Most Surprisingly Successful Piece: Every damn year my parents have to remind me when I was conceived. Read that post here.
Most Helpful Piece: I like to to know everything about something I am interested in. And so it was with the Phantom of the Opera. Want to know more about how the story started in Paris? Read this.
Most Popular Piece: My most popular pieces in terms of views must be Chocolate Mondays. See them here.
Most Controversial Piece: I don't really do controversial.
Most Underrated Piece: I think this has to be it. Find it here.
Most Pride-worthy Piece: Again, it was difficult to think myself proud of my writing. However, I did feel proud of SA when I attended the opening of the Oprah Winfrey School. Read more here.
3.
Pass on to seven bloggers. Any takers? Especially if you have started thinking of your blog posts in these terms...go on and do this tag! Let me know.
Monday, 7 May 2012
I've been tagged
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Are you a fan of these tales of yonder?
There seems to be a fierce resurgence of fairy tales in popular culture. Think about it, there are current TV shows like Grimm and Once Upon a Time alongside movies like Mirror Mirror, Snow White and the Huntsman (upcoming), Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (upcoming) and Jack the Giant Killer (upcoming). Am I missing out on any? Please do let me know!
All I can say is that I am really loving this period. I have always adored fairy tales, and still buy as many books as I can. Even though I am almost 30, I have to admit I still enjoy browsing through them, soaking in the artwork and the goodness.
From what I have seen, some of these new adaptations refresh the old tales with modern twists that are witty, entertaining, scary and hey, some characters are even empowered more so than the original story. Some stories merge beautifully and it leaves me thinking: 'Why couldn't I think of that?' The escapism leaves me feeling so refreshed, and looking at the world with eyes of wonder again. And that is very important for a writer, I reckon.
It could very well be introducing these stories to an entire new audience, and that is always a huge plus. These stories manage to teach about bravery, being good, following your dreams, being courageous and even though women were more the 'waiting for a prince to save me' sort in the originals, the new versions throw that notion out the window and door.
Have you managed to watch any of these TV shows and movies? If so, let me know your impressions!
All I can say is that I am really loving this period. I have always adored fairy tales, and still buy as many books as I can. Even though I am almost 30, I have to admit I still enjoy browsing through them, soaking in the artwork and the goodness.
From what I have seen, some of these new adaptations refresh the old tales with modern twists that are witty, entertaining, scary and hey, some characters are even empowered more so than the original story. Some stories merge beautifully and it leaves me thinking: 'Why couldn't I think of that?' The escapism leaves me feeling so refreshed, and looking at the world with eyes of wonder again. And that is very important for a writer, I reckon.
It could very well be introducing these stories to an entire new audience, and that is always a huge plus. These stories manage to teach about bravery, being good, following your dreams, being courageous and even though women were more the 'waiting for a prince to save me' sort in the originals, the new versions throw that notion out the window and door.
Have you managed to watch any of these TV shows and movies? If so, let me know your impressions!
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