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Dec 22

by bibelotm_wp in Drink, Eat, Silver Screen Suppers 0 comments tags: Christmas, David Niven, recipe, Rice Pudding

Silver Screen Suppers – David Niven’s Christmas Rice Pudding

In 1967 actor David Niven was asked for his favourite festive recipes for a newspaper article. As David’s second wife was Swedish, he explained their British/Swedish Christmas fare as follows, “Traditionally we have Swedish food on Christmas Eve and toast each other with mugs of glögg. After doing the whole Swedish bit, we celebrate Christmas Day with a typical English dinner of turkey and plum pudding. We wind up tons heavier, not speaking to anyone.” I know the feeling David! It’s all on the way very soon… One of the recipes David shared with food writer Johnna Blinn was this lovely rice pudding. Traditionally eaten at Christmastime in Sweden I made a vegan version for Bibelot and it was absolutely delicious. Don’t forget to add the single almond! David Niven’s Julgrot (Christmas rice pudding) Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice 2 tablespoons vegan butter 1 cup water 5.5 cups plant milk Two pieces of cinnamon stick, each about 1.5 inches long 1 tsp. salt Scant tablespoon of sugar 1 almond Method: Scald rice with boiling water. Melt half the amount of butter, add to rice and water. Boil for 15 minutes (or until water is absorbed.) […]

Dec 21

by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Make 0 comments tags: Christmas, Cushions, DIY, Home Interiors, Pillows, Tutorial

Aww Sam – Holiday Light Pillows – Tutorial

Need a last minute handmade Christmas gift idea? Or maybe your home isn’t looking quite festive enough? We have just the thing! These fantastic rainbow holiday light pillows by the awesome Aww Sam will bring the perfect finishing touch to any home! Materials: 1 yard of felt for each color of lights 1/2 yard of grey felt for the top of the light Sewing pins Fabric scissors Sewing machine White thread or thread to match the colour of your pillows Hand sewing needle Polyester filling, we used half a bag per pillow (here) Paper patterns to make the pillow (print them out here) Instructions: 1. On the fold of your fabric, pin down the bulb pattern piece and cut out 6 pieces in total. With right sides together, sew two of the bulb pieces along one side of the felt with a ¼″ (0.6cm) seam. 2. Sew two more pieces of the pattern together, and connect them to the first pieces of felt you sewed together. Continue repeating these steps until you get to the last seam. Remember to leave an opening so you can turn your pillow right side out once you’re done sewing. 3. […]

Dec 18

by bibelotm_wp in Eat 0 comments tags: Christmas, Cruelty Free, Gingerbread, Jonna Saarinen, recipe, Vegan

Jonna Saarinen’s Gingerbread Biscuits – Recipe

Jonna’s Happy Vegan Gingerbread Ingredients: 15ml golden syrup 15ml soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon of ground gloves 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 and half teaspoons of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda 2 teaspoons of natural orange extract 700g white flour 10ml of oat cream 10ml of oat milk 150g of vegan butter / margarine To decorate: Vegan sweets – I used Clarana Vegan Schokolinsen (a vegan smartie alternative) White icing Method: Bring the syrup, sugar, vegan butter and spices to boil in a large pan on the hob, gently stirring. When the ingredients have all melted together, take the pan off the heat and mix in the bicarbonate soda, baking powder and natural orange extract. This will make the dough expand. Let it cool down thoroughly. When the mixture has cooled down, add the oat cream, oat milk and flour. Mix all thoroughly until smooth and wrap in cling film. Ideally the dough gets better if left in the fridge over night wrapped in cling film. Roll the dough out to a thin sheet, and cut your favourite shapes out (the […]

Dec 01

by bibelotm_wp in Eat 0 comments tags: Christmas, Festive, Hippie Lane, recipe, Recipe Book, Rocky Road, Vegan

Hippie Lane – Rocky Road Recipe

Makes 8 R VGN DF GF RSF Ingredients 60 g (2¼ oz/½ cup) macadamia nuts 30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) unsweetened dried cranberries 20 g (¾ oz/¾ cup) puffed rice, or 30 g (1 oz/¾ cup) puffed quinoa 20 g (¾ oz/¼ cup) shredded coconut 30 g (1 oz/¼ cup) cacao nibs 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) dark unsweetened chocolate, chopped Method Line a loaf (bar) tin, measuring about 24 x 13 cm (9½ x 5 inches), and about 6 cm (2½ inches) deep, with baking paper. Combine the macadamias, cranberries, puffed rice or quinoa, coconut and cacao nibs in a bowl. Place the dark chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and set over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir the chocolate until it has melted, then remove from the heat. Pour the melted chocolate over the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and set in the fridge overnight. When you are ready to serve, remove from the tin and cut into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container in the fridge; the rocky road will keep for […]

Dec 25

by bibelotm_wp in Drink 0 comments tags: Christmas, recipe, Vegan

Vegan Baileys Recipe

Nothing screams Christmas like a glass of Baileys! So we’ve made a vegan version for you to try. It’s super-simple and tastes so delicious! Ingredients: 1 can of light coconut milk 1 can of full-fat coconut milk 2 shots of espresso (cooled) 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup whiskey (we used Jameson Irish whiskey) 2 tablespoons brown sugar Pinch of salt Method: Add all ingredients to a blender, and process until completely combined. Pour into your favourite glass and serve immediately. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (but tastes so good we’re sure it won’t last that long!) Cheers! Merry Christmas Bibelovers! Chloë Owens

Dec 23

by bibelotm_wp in Bibelot Jukebox, Guests, Listen 0 comments tags: Christmas, Music, Songs

Bibelot Jukebox No5 – ‘Songs For A Winter’s Night’

As those long, cold nights draw nearer, and the seasons festivities approach, there are few things more tempting than curling up on a warm sofa with a movie, some comfort food, a much loved one – or if you’re very lucky, all three. And perhaps a few seasonal sounds? We DJs sometimes like to warm our fingers spinning vintage platters, and although you might hear one or two of these selections on continuous repeat whilst buying last minute Xmas gifts in a hellish shopping centre, I do hope a couple of these December ditties get you shakin’ the snow from your shoes. Let’s kick things off with a festive frolic. Whether or not you believe in Santa, Jesus or elves, most of us enjoy mucking around in the snow – even more so on a sledge of some kind. The wonderful Ronettes take you for a ride on some slightly more fancy transportation… 1. Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes The feisty, irrepressible Miss Kitt was still entertaining crowds well into her ’70s. She never sounded saucier than on this ode to Mr Claus. 2. Santa Baby – Eartha Kitt Another unmistakable 20th century voice […]

Dec 21

by bibelotm_wp in Oh! You Pretty Things 0 comments tags: Christmas

Oh! You Pretty Things

Brrrrrr…. It’s cold out there, come in, sit down, have a mince pie. There are just 4 more sleeps ’till Christmas! The presents are wrapped and under the tree, the Christmas lights are up and we’re feeling the festive spirit! We love this time of year, there are parties and wintery events to attend, the smell of mulled wine wafts through the chilly breeze and there’s an undeniable Christmas cheer in the air. We’ve picked a fun and quirky wish list this Yuletide to make your Christmas perfectly kitsch. Merry Kitschmas! 1. Sweet Nothings Coin Purse in Pink Scatter (Sarika Thakorlal) 2. Holly Necklace (Tatty Devine) 3. ‘Gilda’ Green Alpine Print Swing Dress (Lindy Bop) 4. Holly and Ivy Wooden Wreath (Paperchase) 5. Kitsch Deer Figurine (Vintage by Jade – Etsy) 6. Atomic Snowflake Cocktail Glasses (Prima Treasures – Etsy) Chloë Owens and Melin Edomwonyi

Dec 07

by melinosa in Story 0 comments tags: Christmas, Fiction

White Christmas – Part 2

Continued… Alex started after the wolf girl but somehow couldn’t close the gap between them. She tried to call out, but the moonlight and the sound of the sea stifled the words in her throat. The air was still and the lights of the city shimmered, curving around the bay, reflected in the water. Alex chased the girl through a black weightless void full of points of shivering light. The girl continued to bumble purposefully along, always out of reach. On impulse, Alex sped up, and suddenly her quarry ducked into a gap between two market stalls. Alex was sure she was right behind the young wolf but somehow missed her and stopped short, blinded by the sudden darkness, on the threshold of a dank, empty underpass that she didn’t remember seeing before. She sighed and stepped into the black square, feeling the way one step at a time with her throbbing feet. Away from the lights of the city, she could hear echoing footsteps but see nothing. The smell of urine emanated from the floor. Gradually a pale patch at the end of the tunnel became discernible. Alex walked cautiously up graffiti-covered steps, emerging into a […]

Dec 04

by bibelotm_wp in Story 0 comments tags: Christmas, Fiction

White Christmas – Part 1

The lights twinkling on the plastic fir trees made the store windows glow in the warm darkness. Santa sweltered in his red suit, bearing a sack full of polystyrene and beribboned empty boxes. The moon hung above the city, over its shops, bars and office blocks, coolly supervising the silent summer night. It wasn’t silent for long. The sound of commercial dance music mingled with beery shouting poured out into the night and then ceased abruptly as Alex shut the heavy kitchen door with a thunk. She stepped slowly on to the street and looked around, breathing the clean air gratefully. It was late, approaching midnight. The streets were deserted. Alex was exhausted. She was sweaty, her feet ached, the smell of lard clung to her hair. She had just finished a demanding shift for some corporation’s Christmas event. Dinner with all the trimmings; sexist chefs, customers fussing about the gravy, the washing-up being finished a whole hour behind schedule… And now she was alone, in a strange midsummer Christmas Eve far from home. From somewhere nearby came the faint sound of Bing Crosby dreaming of a white Christmas. Families watching telly together, passing around the chocolates. […]

Nov 30

by bibelotm_wp in Ethical, Guests 0 comments tags: Christmas, Cruelty Free, Gift Guide, Vegan

Cruelty Free Christmas Gift Guide

This year I wanted to put together my very own ‘Christmas Gift Guide’ to help you along your way with that all important impending task of Christmas gift buying. I’ve selected some of my favourite vegan and cruelty free products available right now which I’m sure you will love! Maybe you have a vegan or vegetarian in your life who you’re worried about buying for? If so then this guide will hopefully point you in the right direction and ensure some big smiles on Christmas morning. This post might also give you some ideas about what to put on your own Christmas lists too. I don’t know about you but I always struggle when people ask me what I want for Christmas so I am looking forward to reading other gift guides for ideas too. Whether you have been good or bad this year the most important thing to remember is to shop more ethically for those around you and encourage others to do the same. Gift buying and Christmas shopping is a great way of introducing new products and brands into other peoples lives and I for one plan to shop completely cruelty free this year. […]

Nov 21

by bibelotm_wp in Craft 0 comments tags: Christmas, Craft Fair

BUST CHRISTMAS CRAFTACULAR

Buy handmade, drink Hot Booze and Do It Yourself! Pop-culture magazine BUST brings its biannual alternative craft fair back to York Hall on November 22 with 80 stalls of handmade wares (picked from 200 applications). Household names such as Rob Ryan and Wool and the Gang will rub shoulders with a vibrant mix of UK creatives and their unique products – from ceramics and letterpress cards to glass terrariums and bike-chain jewellery. Examples include beauty products by Hairy Jayne, bold silk cushions by Su Owen, minimal silver jewellery by Wild Fawn, limited-edition prints by Scout Editions and ties by Beau Tie. See the full list of vendors here. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 – 11AM TO 5PM – AT YORK HALL, 5 OLD FORD ROAD, LONDON E2 9PJ – NEAR BETHNAL GREEN TUBE STATION Shopped till you’ve dropped? Drink, Shop & Do will be serving sweet and savoury snacks, craft beers and coffee, while pop-up bar Hot Booze will add festive cheer – or, rather, spirits! – with a tasty range of handmade hot cocktails. Inspired to get creative? Join in with the DIY workshops and make your own Christmas presents; or rethink and remake your wardrobe in The Upcycling Academy. Arm-knit a snood with Wool and the Gang – 11.30-1.30 – £20*** Make a geometric Christmas decoration with bobbin & bow – 12-2pm – FREE Crochet a Jersey Be Good bracelet with Wool and the Gang – 2-4pm – FREE Weave a […]

Nov 18

by melinosa in Craft, Creative, Interview 1 comments tags: Christmas, Kirstie Allsopp, The Handmade Fair

Paint the Town Red with Annie Sloan – Interview

Visiting The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court this summer, it was clear that all the onlookers- ourselves included- were irresistibly drawn to Annie Sloan’s stand, regardless of whether ‘paint formulation’ is something they had ever considered before. It was a rainbow of beautifully curated painted furniture alongside sold out workshops throughout the show, it has come as no surprise to learn that she is back for another installment at The Handmade Fair this Christmas. A paint and colour expert, with unique formulations and decorative style, Annie launched her Chalk Paint back in 1990 with huge success; although it is only more recently that she has exploded in to the mainstream consciousness and placed her brand firmly at the forefront of current influential trends. We caught up with Annie to ask her about The Handmade Fair, the Seventies and what she’s doing when she’s not setting trends… 1. Annie, you have amazing world roots stretching from Australia, to Cuba, to Africa and back again. To what extent do you feel this background has influenced your sense of colour and your decorative approach? It most certainly gives you perspective when it comes to styling and decorating a space. I see it […]