Bunny Napkins for Spring

Happy Spring Everyone!!  As we enter this season of fertility and, well, bunnies may I suggest we all begin practicing our napkin folds?

This lovely model is from Martha Stewart but you can go here for more explicit instructions.   Imagine the possibilities: with breakfast in bed, tea with the relatives and, of course, Feaster.

Happy folding!

FESTIVAL ALERT !!!

FESTIVAL  ALERT….. march 20

“Holi - the festival of colors - is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festival. It's an occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors!

With winter neatly tucked up in the attic, it's time to come out of our cocoons and enjoy this spring festival. Every year it is celebrated on the day after the full moon in early March and glorifies good harvest and fertility of the land.

"Don't Mind, It's Holi!"
During Holi, practices, which at other times could be offensive, are allowed. Squirting colored water on passers-by, dunking friends in mud pool amidst teasing and laughter, getting intoxicated on bhaang and reveling with companions is perfectly acceptable. In fact, on the days of Holi, you can get away with almost anything by saying, "Don't mind, it's Holi!" (Hindi = Bura na mano, Holi hai.)

The Festive License!                
Women, especially, enjoy the freedom of relaxed rules and sometimes join in the merriment rather aggressively. In a way, Holi is a means for the people to ventilate their 'latent heat' and experience strange physical relaxations.”                                                                                                    (Excerpted from an Introduction by Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide)

WOW…this has Plent written all over it!  Sign me up.   Thanks to Mz. Mary Jane Stitt who I believe has offered up her new house for a paint ball party venue !!

Is Sunny Bunny Irish???

HAPPY
ST. PATRICK'S
DAY  !!!

What's Green and Irish and Stays Out all Night?

Paddy O'Furniture!

Bonnie's Favourite: St. Patrick's Shamrock Salad...mmm..mmm

Shamrock Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch thin asparagus spear
• 150 g sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 150 g snow peas, trimmed
• 150 g shelled fresh peas
• 50 g rocket
• 50 g baby spinach
• 2 sticks celery, sliced
• 250 g four leaf clover
• 100 g shamrock, leaves

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 -2 teaspoon grainy mustard

Directions:

1.  Remove woody ends from asparagus and shamrocks and cut into equal lengths.
2. Cook the peas, asparagus, and clovers in boiling salted water for around 2 minutes or until just tender but still crisp. Do not overcook them and when removed from water refresh them in a bowl of iced cold water. Drain, pat dry and place into a bowl with rocket,spinach,shamrocks  and celery.
3. Combine the dressing ingredients, add salt and pepper to taste and mix well through. Pour over salad, and toss.
4. Forks Up!                     ENJOY

Sad Etsy Boyfriends

Portland, OR is steeped in DIY (do it yourself) culture.  Many crafters sell their wares on Etsy.  But who should model them?

Click here to see "20 Sad Boyfriends" all modeling homemade hats and clothing because they love their gal.  Poor saps.

Definitely chuckle-worthy...

St Patricks Day warm-up

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and is full of Plenten opportunities. I thought it would be fun to do an Irish Crosaire Puzzle (we call them cryptics on this side of ocean). This is from the Irish Times.

I'll send the answers on the 17th. If anyone completes the puzzle send it along. The race is on!

Luck of the Irish to you!

Across



1 It's about Hans switching routes across his country (9)

6 <---- Arrive here shortly before it hurts (5)

9 John Gormley & Co. get nothing there, for leaving their post (3)

10 Using our flap, we'll be in complete control (3-8)

11 A ship of fools? Well, one anyway (3)

13 Sting you with one in the dish to tell the difference (11)

14 The methodical way to show the southern bus company north Clare (7)

15 It's partly "tosh", or euphemism for "reinforce" (5,2)

17 Feeling guilty that Edward was a fake (7)

19 Back in the middle of July, that graduate had a go ... what a pain! (7)

20 A vegetable season that might move you to tears (6,5)

21 Even what she used to be called about? (1'2)

22 Shock vote for the last of your round ... that's cute! (11)

24 Sat-nav pings (3)

25 Model not in the poster (5)

26 They're on the stage with the pins, as arranged (9)



Down



1 A GNC announced by Greece (6,3)

2 <---- Here too, in conversation (3)

3 It constricts nothing in British Airways (3)

4 Yes, but not right in the hole at the centre of the church (4,3)

5 Lies from southern conservatives (7)

6 Cruise vehicle maybe for several saints? (1,3,4,3)

7 Make cool changes I regret and fear (11)

8 It's Ernie who golfs in Westmeath and is partly British (5)

12 Bits show Tim's back ... he returned to sneer (11) 13 He proposes the candidates after Germany gets the number below the line (11)

16 For the song to return is the forecast (9)

18 Failure to kick the rugby ball? (4-3)

19 Kind of wear that's a gift from Hawaii? Sure! (7)

20 Brush that's small, and a little soft (5)

23 Especially quick gift for a clairvoyant (3)

24 Go to a place in India (3)