
Recipe of the week :: Kung Po chicken
June 18, 2013 By verity Leave a Comment
While we were in Beijing I fell in love with Kung Po chicken. So tasty. All those sichuan spices and chilies and peanuts were exactly what I felt like almost every day. Plus, we taught Henry to do this cool thing where he says “Kung Poowww chicken!” and karate chops the air when you ask {Read More…}

Land of dragons
June 9, 2013 By verity Leave a Comment
China, I’m here. I’ve wanted to go to China since 1998 when I first read Wild Swans. In fact, I’ve booked tickets twice before but each time I’ve had to cancel them. So it looks like three times a charm for the land of dragons and even with a somewhat unpredictable toddler we are having {Read More…}

The week in 5
June 1, 2013 By verity Leave a Comment
1. While searching for inspiration for a coffee logo I’m designing I found a guy who is making coffee from pachyderm poo. It’s said to have ”a smooth and earthy flavor”. No shit, really? $50 a cup, people – start saving. 2. Started my marathon training program on Monday so I’m pretty happy to be {Read More…}




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