Browsing Archive: June, 2009

50 People. One Question. Perth.

Posted by Jo on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, In : Quirky Perth 

Fifty People, One Question is a simple project that asks people to go to a place, ask fifty people the same question and film their responses. So far they have received over 1,500 responses from 300 cities. Perth filmmaker Liam Underwood recently took up the challenge – asking 50 people ‘What would make your day?’.


Continue reading ...
 

Is Soup. Is Good.

Posted by Belles on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, In : Baking 

Is it just us, or has winter finally hit Perth? In times like these, the only thing to do is make a nice, hearty pot of soup. After much convincing, our nanna allowed us to let you in on her family recipe for Pumpkin Soup. The secret ingredients is cashew - which magically make this soup so  ‘oh-my-goodness-I can’t-believe-there-is-no-actual-cream-in-this-recipe’ creamy.

 

Creamy Pumpkin and Cashew Soup

 

Ingredients

1 butternut squash

½  cup cashews, plus more for garnish

5-6 ...


Continue reading ...
 

Learn how to make Boniko Foot Sock Doll at the Upmarket.

Posted by Belles on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, In : Quirky Perth 


The Perth Upmarket is back this Sunday 7 June!  This quarterly event is for all those who appreciate the handmade – and brings together Perth's talented artists, designers, craftspeople and gourmets all under one roof.
And at 1pm (at the upstairs stage) Rio Liley from Blannk will also demonstrate how to make her Boniko Foot Sock Dolls. No bookings required.

What: The Perth Upmarket

When: Sunday 7 June, 10am-4pm

Where: Perth Town Hall (Cnr Barrack and Hay Street)


Continue reading ...
 

Back to work.

Posted by belles on Monday, June 1, 2009, In : Fun&Games 

Another long weekend has come and gone – and we’re back to the ‘ol nine to five. A tenuous link which provides a lead in for this gratuitous Dolly Parton mention, and gives us an excuse to play one of the most catchy  pop songs of all time.

You probably know she wrote the music and lyrics while filming the movie of the same name. You might not know that the amazing typewriter sound you can hear in the opening bars was made by Dolly flicking her acrylic nails across each other. Cup of am...


Continue reading ...