Screen Printing at Parliament of Feathers!

Woooha look at where I have found myself again!
In the Screen Printing room. 
Starting to Print some T Shirts! 
If you would like to learn get taught by sexy Jake! 
here is the link:


http://www.parliamentoffeathers.co.uk/

Here I am wearing my Best Buddies Charlotte's long sleeve crop top From Topshop

Suede Dungarees from Cheap Monday bought from ASOS:

http://www.asos.com/Cheap-Monday/Cheap-Monday-Suede-Dungaree/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1506027

Pink Bow from H&M

And My new Dr. Martens!

Let's talk about my clothes shall we...

I bought the shoes from Dr. Martens website as I am lazy and hate shopping when I can do it from my 

bed...

http://store.drmartens.co.uk/p-6541-dr-martens-adrian-shoe.aspx

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American Apparel top can be bought from:

http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/rsavv380.html

And Bip's socks:

http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/rsaskrl.html?cid=205&c=Sea%20Green%20/%20Nude

Now I will attempt to a Bip pose!

Not that I can beat the pro...

Sorry cant't get my mummy's clothes!

Oh and my hat hahaha...

Furnace Restaurant Hoxton.

A great buddy of mine had his biffday in an Italian restaurant in Hoxton by the name of Furnace

It's on 1 Rufus Street. 

One of the oldest restaurants in Hoxton.

 KUDOS FOR CEASER WHO MADE OUR

TWO THUMBS UP for this Place!!!

They must import flour from Italy to make the base of the Pizza so similar to ones you find when I had it in Italy. But my fave part of this hot piece of pizza is the Parmesan Cream. Must ask Caesar next time!

I came here first with some of my Italian buddies (i trust them on italian food, I mean they are Italian) and tried Furnace's take of the Niçoise fresh tuna seared in black pepper (I had it rare it was lovely and bloody mmmm) with salad of leaves, green beans, quails eggs, olives, beetroot and new potatoes. It was fabulous!!! 

The Gelato too is AMAAAAZING they searched the whole of London for artisanal Italian producers.  

  

Sunday Roast

One best thing about a Sunday is Roast....MMMMMM!! 

So Yesterday I made a sunday roast for 4 people and a small portion for mark. 

Roast Chicken stuffed with sage and onion stuffing with roast potatoes & parsnips, carrots and red cabbage. 

How to do my Chicken Roast:

Stuffing

Ingredients:

• 25g butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 100g fresh white breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, sage, tarragon & parsley
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 beaten egg
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Melt some butter and heat the finely chopped onion until cooked and soft. 
2. But the cooked onion into a bowl and add the breadcrumbs herbs egg and seasoning. 
3. Mix well

 

Chicken

Ingredients:

• 25g butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 100g fresh white breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh lemon thyme, sage, tarragon, rosemary & parsley
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 beaten egg
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 200°C 
2. I used a corn fed chicken as they are juicy and have a more intense flavour. 
3. I rubbed olive oil all over then sprinkled salt, pepper, rosemary and lemon thyme.
4. I grated lemon skin which I rubbed on the chicken (don't use too much or it will be to lemony) 
5. I stuffed it up the bum bum of the chicken and used a spoon to make sure it reaches the neck as well. (with remaining stuffing roast it in the last 20-30mins of the chicken. 
6. I didn't have the best of roasting tins, but if you want a good roasting tin use one with a rack so you can put some water below the rack to moisten the chicken. I checked the chicken every 30 mins and would sprinkle water to insure the chicken doesn't dry up. 
7. I turned the temperature of my oven down as the outside of the chicken was starting to turn crispy. 
8. My chicken took 2 hours to roast, to check if it is cooked poke something threw the thick part of the thigh, the juice should be clear. 

Potatoes & Parsnips

Ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Parsnips
• Rosemary & marjoram 
• Goose fat 
• Salt 

I had to roast the vegetables separately from the chicken as I didn't have a big enough oven (I had a microwave oven). If this happens wrap the chicken in tin foil, if it gets cold put it in the oven for 10 mins. 

1. Wash and chop the potatoes into half or quarters depending on how big they are. 
2. I par boil the potatoes with salt for approx.10 mins 
3. Allow this to cool outside so that the potatoes are dry.
4. While this is drying cut the parsnip into chunky chip sort of sizes. 
5. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil, once boiled reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins. 
6. Now we can bring the potatoes back in to the picture. 
7. Cover the parsnips and potatoes generously with goose fat then season with salt and add chopped rosemary and marjoram.
8. Pop it in the oven and cook for 25-35 mins (until golden brown)  I moved around the potatoes & parsnips from time to time.

Red Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 1 tpsp vegetable oil 
• Shredded red cabbage (I used a good amount for 4 people)  
• 1 Chopped red onion
• 1 tsp of cinnamon 
• 1 tsp of paprika 
• Some red wine 
• 100ml of vegetable stock
• Salt & pepper

1. Heat the vegetable oil and add the chopped onion and shredded red cabbage cook for about 5 mins. 
2. Add the vegetable stock, cinnamon, paprika and red wine and simmer until most the water has evaporated & the veg is tender, mine took about the same time as the potatoes and parsnips roasted.

Carrots 

With the carrots and chopped them up again to chunky chip sizes, boiled with salt for about 5-8 mins or until cooked but still crunchy. 

Then I drained it and added a blob of butter. 

I usually make my gravy on a gas hob, but I had an induction cooker. 

I didn't want to mess up the gravy

I was lazy and bought ready made gravy!!! 

Homemade Burgers!

Last night I made some burgers for Din Din.

Ingredients I used:

• 500g of minced beef 
• 1 Red Onion 
• 1 tsp Oregano 
• 1 tsp Cumin 
• 1 tsp Paprika 
• 1 tsp Basil 
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder 
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 clove of garlic  
• 2 Eggs 
• 2 Tomatos 
• 1 Handful of Mushrooms
• A lil butter 
• Wholemeal Burger Baps 
• Gruyere cheese
• Some watercress & rocket 

STEP 1

Dice onions and add to a big bowl with the mince, crack the eggs in and the herbs. 
I used cumin (gives it a nutty peppery punch especially with chilli powder), chilli, paprika, basil, oregano, dijon mustard and the crushed up garlic. 


Mush this all up really well. 


With the herbs you can put anything you like I just went a lil crazy with my new spice rack. 

Look at Giuseppe he was WOOOWWED!!! 
This can be bought from amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chrome-Ferris-Wheel-Spice-Spices/dp/B0029600LW/ref=sr_1_15?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1319017002&sr=1-15


STEP 2


Turn the the grill on 
Now start making the burgers into balls and squish them flat so that they look like a burger. 
Whack them in the grill for approx. 10-15 mins or when they look done. 
Whilst this is going on you can start slicing the tomatos and saute the mushrooms. 


To saute mushrooms just fry them on a medium heat with butter, I usually cook them until I can smell the mushroom or if they look brownish. 


STEP 3 


With the burger baps I would grill them just a little before adding the burger on. 


Add the cheese on and grill till cheese has melted. 
I used gruyere cheese as it has a distinctive but not too overpowering taste which works perfectly with mushrooms and my burger (as I put quite a bit of spices in). 
Gruyere also melts really well!


Add the mushrooms, tomatos, watercress & rocket. 


I like to add a pinch of salt & pepper.


I used mayo as my sauce. 

STEP 4

The best step eating it... mmmm I love burgers and doing this is cheaper then McDs and healthier!

Bippy Bench Press!!!

Just remembered about this video made on my 21st Biffday down in Cornwall!

Part I

Part II

Starring:  Bip Ling
               Dylan Garner

Panda Trainers Oh My MY MY MYYYYY!!!! TOOO CUTE....

Jeremy Scott for Adidas Panda trainers. 

They have a headband as well... 

My only problem is how am I supposed to wear you I don't think I can stand these cuties getting dirty and I don't want to look at them...

At least I can hug them! 

British Egg Week So I made egg and soldiers mmmmm...

This week is British Egg Week

http://www.britisheggweek.com/

Eggs is a great piece of food and at times might be underrated but think about all the things you can do with an egg!!

A medium sized egg has less than 80 calories

They contain high quality protein, vitamins and minerals!

This morning I did egg and soldiers 

what a classic I love egg and soldiers.

Instead of toast I tried it with asparagus and potato wedges.  

 

Boiled egg

• Always time with a kitchen timer how long the egg should boil.  
• Always use a room temperature egg so it wont crack
• Always use a small saucepan
• Prick the top of the egg with a pin so that the pressure whilst boiling wont crack the egg
• Never use boiling hot water a gentle simmer is best  
• Soft boiled eggs take 3-4 mins

Asparagus 

I prefer to steam my asparagus and add butter with a pinch of salt after they are done, DON'T over cook it or it won't be nice and crunchy!

Potato Wedges

• Pre heat oven to 200°C
• Wash a cut potato wedges first into half then with the halves into quarters an if they are still quite chunky cut again. C
• Boil this for 5-10 mins 
• Melt some butter and add some spices I used Paprika. Mix the potato in to cover them.
• Then place on baking sheet and place in oven for 20-25 mins (until they are golden brown)

My cute set of animal egg cups were purchased from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001E6DEQG

Feel the french in your Tummy!!

I met up with a bestie buddie Bip for lunch at Aubaine near Regent Street. 

I had The Smoked Salmon Salad - 

Ugie smoked salmon, beetroot, new potato, egg & dill creme fraiche.

It was great apart from the eggs were not hard boiled and was a gooey texture which 

really disgusted Giuseppe!!!

Bip had the crab option which was-

 Timbale of crab, broccoli, bitter leaves and shellfish bisque! 

Giuseppe and I had a bit of food envy.   

Here is The 3 step guide to rating your food:

THUMBS UP!!!

I recommend this french restaurant the portions aren't too small -like most french restaurants- lovely french atmosphere with friendly staff! 
There are 4 in London check out the website for the menu and address at http://www.aubaine.co.uk/  

Panino Theory!

Ohhh hot fix studs!!

Found some of my mothers old jeans and chopped of the legs, used a cheese grater to fray the edges. 
I bought some hot fix studs from Josy Rose haberdashery: www.josyrose.com.
This is made for my buddy Dora! But I will be customising more and selling them!! 

Gelato Time animation

I am still new at After Effects, but getting there. I used Illustrator and After Effects to create this small video of my appreciation towards Gelatos!  This is the web page of the best gelatos ever!!!  http://www.gelateriademedici.com/

Ciao Italia!! Cibo per favore...

Flyers for Lai Lai's that I created today.

 Giuseppe is my chinese friend who is adopted by an Italian family, He loves sitting in my cafe with me.

Starting Lai Lai's Cafe

Today I started setting up Lai Lai's, my own little cafe in Artist Residence Brighton Branch.

Megan and I added little tea lights to create ambience.

 Lovely red bar stools from Made available at www.made.com

My cafe space, It is very small but cozy.

Starting to write up my menu, I am hoping to get this done by tomorrow so peoples' tummies will be filled with the goodies available. 

We bought some really cool looking fruit crates to use to store items that will be available for purchase, here is Teapigs scrummy yummy tea that is way toooo delicious! 

and below is Megan's homemade Jam both just way toooo tempting, must stay professional and not drink or eat it, but sometimes it is just staring at me! 

THE GANG first entry.

The book I am reading

 

Let The Right One In..Also a movie shame that it was released the same time as Twilight, as this vampire Horror romance novel is horrific, gripping and raises gender issues. I recommend!! Not the typical cheesy vampire novel

Ninja fighting in LONDON!!!

Bip ling

a few images I have done

It's supposed to say Pink Stinks

This is an idea I came up with (also the help of George Regan). It is my brief in uni about how girls self-esteem these days are lowering due to what I believe is mostly the media as well as...
Big Companies are trying to create girls to become consumers in the future with out realising the effect it is having upon their mental health.

I used an american flag as America is the leader of superficiality!! IF YOU ARE AMERICAN IM NOT TRYING TO DISCRIMINATE YOU! x

I did not use this in the end but I am now a beginner in After Effects YAY!! It's not perfect as you can tell the music is not in sync with my video and also I have no idea why it doesn't end when I want it to end...  but we will see about that...As some tutorial man on youtube said After Effects is like a woman!

'Pink Stink'

My name is...

Lavender Laurencia Clare Jane Salisbury
I am currently 20 years of age.
I live in London.
I am mixed race (which is the best race)
I am 1/2 Chinese & 1/2 English
I study at London College of Communications doing my BAhons in Graphic Design.
I am in 2nd year (nearly done yay!!)
I have a brother Justin who runs a small boutique hotel.

The start of a Blog

How should I start?

Today is Tuesday 10th May and is Maxine's Birthday!!! two thumps up (correct spelling)