my blog * my flickr page

thanks for asking. yes, i did enjoy mr.izzard's show in dallas.
who is the winner of the 2 tickets to the eddie izzard dallas show

oh wow! chow!

there's a monkey in the kitchen and he's got a knife!

brush up on your knife skills with me. my tomato dicing technique is a classic and handy for summer salads and salsas.

watermelon season is officially open,so no time like the present to learn my quick and tidy melon cutting technique!

tell me everything!

i interview my pal jodi bloom of so-charmed.com for crafty query. i think you'll find it interesting!

know your buddhas!

a new feature at my blog!

monkey on the go!
(le singe international)

where i have been spotted? and who have i been seen with? take a peek at all the new additions "where's monkey?" why not take me with you and let's have our own adventure! there's always something new here! like ankor wat with the cloth family.

ooh la la! pratice your french!

special adventures!

me and my monk friends!

mr.toast came to town and i was the official toast host!

i present a grammy award.

pandamonium over cupcakes!

who would have thought that my recipe for panda cup cakes would spark such a making frenzy around the world? from holland to australia everyone is getting into the act!

chicago!

(the city not the musical) what do i do in chicago? why go to the art institute and play "find the picasso" of course! while in the windy city, i also like brushing up on the cold hard facts about stalagmites and stalactites.

classic craft

origami is the ancient japanese practice of paper-folding. is it an art? is it a craft? you decide! i just know that these little birds look smashing on any holiday table, card or tree! don't miss the bonus haiku!

relics?

you know i love a good exhibit, so, how could i pass of visiting the heart shrine relic exhibit? c'mon! i'll show you around!

whose been in the news?

me! read the in-depth no holds barred interview with me in the uk's prestigious .net magazine.

nature quiz

how much do you know about the brown recluse spider?

tag! i'm it!

mon ami, le petit foufou tagged me, so here are my 8 random facts!

classic adventures

dan piraro shows me how to
draw a cartoon! you won't want to miss this!

grab a cracker and join me for some culinary adventuring with cheese!

why not get to know silk worms up close and personal? this adventure is quite verbose,so, you you may want to whip up a nice snack and take a quick restorative nap before beginning. of course, you will also want a refreshing beverage on hand.

the famous mama stamberg's cranberry relish recipe and inspired poetry.

i enjoy a percussion performance

i make a radio commercial

i learn more about books
at a talk by ed young

i visit an international festival

the truth about fortune cookies

more fun at the
dallas video festival

i got to go to mr. peppermint's
birthday party!

tasty snacks!

pick and choose any tasty recipe for your holiday potluck, romantic dinner or fabulous soiree!

did you miss the big grilled cheese month? you can celebrate any time with a tasty grilled cheese or a quick grilled cheese made with your standard household iron.

meringue kisses and mini pavlovas these light treats are not just for valentine's day!

craig's gran's famous apple crumble is always tasty!

the orange and yellow palate of my marshmallow salad brings a ray of sunshine to any table.

light and fluffy, crisp and crunchy, everyone likes rice crispy treats!

everyone's favorite clotilde's chocolate cake recipe is right here!

safety in the kitchen

oven mitts, they're not just trendy fashion accessories anymore!

what's in the shop?

black warholesque t-shirt! the artsy "art - it's not just for humans" mug and warhol inspired goodies have a certain je ne sait quoi, don't you think? don't miss my friend proudly displaying their primate product purchases!

extra very special feature!

i get a very special cookbook from clotilde!

more recipes?

for other treats from a delicious pavlova to scrumptious open source truffles check out my recipe section.

what am i reading, you ask? let me tell you!

my pictures and what i have to say about 'em:

me at peme osel ling
me at my favorite bookstore
me at a nice book-signing
me in rolling stone magazine
me and my friends

thrilling adventure tour!

pack a healthy snack and a beverage (warm or cold, your choice) and join my investigating the depths of national public radio's headquarters in washington dc! thrill at the exotic location, the natives in their own environment and the rare glimpses of sacred public radio rituals. this is by far, my most extensive adventure and you will need a snack or two and several refreshing beverages on hand before you start reading. comfortable clothing and a good night's rest or restorative nap will also enhance your stamina.

public radio
(a blatant pitch for one of my favorite causes and you won't want to miss my tutorial on how to pledge!)

order now!

a limited number of my personal valentines are on sale! why not stock up now for next year?

everything on my site?

my link to amazon

write me! please . . .
if ya want. i'd love to hear from you and I'd be happy to let you know when i update my site. oh and here's my regular mailing address and contact info! (just in case you want to send me a postcard!

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i survived national blog posting month - 30 posts in 30 days!

remembering leslie

my living memorial project
for september 11th 2001
a very sad day