This pocket-sized Minox could be
described as a Mini Me of the legendary 1950s Leica M - only
digital-style. Easy to use and with a resolution of up to five
megapixels, this small sensation provides sharp, highly detailed
images as well as the kind of styling for which seasoned
photographers have been pining away ever since digital photography
officially ruled film out as a romantic relic of yesteryear. The
camera features a classic flash, USB cable, a 1½" display, up
to 4GB of storage, and a rechargeable lithium ion battery. It is
delivered in a wooden presentation case ($449 at Vivre)
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The Morph notepads by Kate's Paperie
are better than doodling. Their sculptural paper pads make tedious
phone calls fly by. Assorted pads include Picasso Face ($19.95),
Skeleton Black ($19.95) and Yellow and Green ($22). All available at
Kate's Paperie.
Shaping fruits and vegetables as they
grow on the vine is nothing new. John Czeski, an Ohio farmer, was
harvesting pumpkins with human faces in the 1930s. But these adorable
baby Buddha pears take playing with food to a whole new level. A Chinese farmer been tinkering with
modified pears since 2003, and this year he's reportedly grown 10,000
edible Buddhas. But are they too cute to eat?
I think I would eat more fruit if they were shaped like a purse or a shoe. How about you?
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The Room It Up hip lunch totes are the
perfect way to pack your lunch with style. These fully insulated
totes includes a front outside pouch pocket, an inside Velcro to hold
your drink, and even an elastic mesh pocket to help keep items in
place! The patterns that are available are the following: fun
flowers, 1980s dot, check it out, merci, camo, heart candy, laguna
stripe ($16 at room.it.up)
There has long been a connection
between opera and cuisine. Famous singers Nellie Melba and Luisa
Tetrazzini both had classic dishes created in their honor, and Daniel Boulud have
been lucky enough to invent a dessert for his favorite soprano, Renée
Fleming.
In December of 1999, when she was
preparing for her signature role of the Marschallin in Der
Rosenkavalier at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, Renée was
the guest of honor at a gala New Year's Eve benefit at his restaurant Daniel, where she delighted everyone with an impromptu
concert. Daniel Boulud wanted to celebrate the diva with a special dessert, so he made a cake that combined chocolate, orange, Champagne Chantilly, and
amaretto biscuits. It was a mix of textures and tastes as delicate
and extravagant as the Marschallin's aria. And to decorate the top
of the cake, they made a special silkscreen of part of the score.
What was originally a five-page recipe
has evolved over the years into a simple, sweet, and luscious dessert
that is perfect for a glamorous late-summer dinner. This version is a
coupe glacée, the French term for a dish of ice cream with fruit,
but it is a more elegant concoction including whipped cream and a
warm chocolate sauce. Fresh raspberries replace the orange of the
original gâteau since chocolate and raspberries are a perennially
popular combination (in the fall or winter stewed fruits are fine
too). And pistachios add a bit of surprise. When Renée is in New York City she often enjoys this coupe glacée
at Bar Boulud, right across from Lincoln Center, following a
performance.
Like most desserts, this one is lovely
served with Champagne, but Daniel Boulud prefers to open a bottle of Brachetto
d'Acqui, a slightly effervescent low-alcohol wine that makes a
wonderful pairing with chocolate. And because the wine is produced in
northern Italy, not far from Milan and La Scala, it furthers the
opera association. Then all you need to do is put on a CD of Renée
singing, and you have a perfect concerto dolce.
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