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Easy Ricotta Gnocchi

Last Friday before catching the Counterfeit Crochet exhibit at Yerba Buena, Tina and I had the best lunch at the MOMA cafe. It was a Gnocchi dish that was so light and summer fresh, complete with heirloom tomatoes. I’ve been trying to think of how to reproduce it. Low and behold, Apartment Therapy’s The Kitchn […]

1 Bite 7 Days Documentary Project

Heather Menicucci was at the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend kicking off her 1 Bite 7 Days documentary project. The project is “based on a Japanese proverb that says for every new food we eat, we gain seven days of life.” She invited participants to try one of three strange foods: vinegar pudding, pomegranate soup […]

Mouse pad couch won’t give you RSI

Mouse pad couch won’t give you RSI

This couch was built from hundreds of old mouse pads that were on their way to the garbage bin since newer optical mice don’t need the pads for traction anymore. Rather than toss them, this maker decided to turn them into a spongy sofa that is perfect for the tech obsessed office. Mouse Pad Couch