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rhubarb

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Once I went to the fruitvendor in Milan asking for rhubarb, and he just looked at me and asked what on earth I wanted that for? But, eventually he ordered it to be picked up the next day. Up north it's a plant that grows very well and I love desserts made with rhubarb, I was practically raised on the stuff! Here's how we use it at our house: an easy and quick recipe: Cut the stems in small pieces (never use the leaves they can be toxic) and put them in a  buttered baking pan. Mix 1dl of flour, 1dl of sugar, 1dl of oatmeal, 100g of butter into a paste to cover the rhubarb pieces. Oven 200°C for 25...

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Ca&Lou

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Before going to Sweden I made a visit to see the new Haute Couture line of  the Bijoux jewellery Ca&Lou. The designs are having a huge success  with a lot of exposure in the world wide press, selling in the top stores around the globe and being worn by the It girls of the moment, all in a very short timespan! I love the vintage inspired pieces, the heavy metal bracelets and the swarovsky necklaces. The collection is being made by handcraftsmen in Milan, with the same attention as to higher end jewellery. Sorry for the pics, after a long sweaty day I was a bit worn out. For a better look, and where to find the collection, check out...

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