November / December 2002 - Food for Thought

The Gee Spot - Things that make us say hmmm�

Calling all Girly Girls

Still using that old dishtowel to keep yourself clean while you�re working in the kitchen? It�s time to step back in time and slip a vintage apron around your waist. Girly Girl Clothing offers one-of-a-kind handmade vintage-inspired aprons, all designed with the goal of getting in touch with your �feminine feminist� side. Or, if you just don�t see yourself as the apron type, try the skirts, dresses or �Just Girly Enough to be a Girl� T-shirts. All available online at http://www.girlygirlclothing.com.

Wish Ewe Were Here

The women at Wearing Wool are our role models for a simple, women-positive, naked life. Yes, we said naked - or nearly so. This collective of sheep-shearing, spinning and weaving women has put together a calendar to celebrate the ageless beauty of women and the ancient art of spinning with stunning photographs of their creations - and themselves. Plus, 10 percent of all proceeds go to INFORM, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to identifying and eliminating the environmental causes of breast cancer. This may be the best holiday present you give - or get! - this year. Calendars are $15 and are available from http://www.wearingwool.com.

Dope on a Rope

Can�t get enough caffeine in your double-tall-skinny-not-too-hot-hazelnut latte? Or maybe you just can�t tolerate the stuff going down your gullet? No worries - Think Geek has the answer with Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap. The glycerin soap contains no harsh ingredients, smells like peppermint, and offers 200 milligrams of caffeine with every lather. One bar, $6.99 at http://www.thinkgeek.com.

A Hard Man is Good to Find

Chef Frenchie is a man who knows his way around the kitchen - and the bedroom too. Take off Frenchie�s tall hat and - voila! - a cleverly concealed vibrator that provides all the endorphins of a chocolate bar without the tooth decay. Turn the vibe on and off with Frenchie�s feet, then throw his hat back on and settle him among your best china - you�ll be the only one to know! Available for $15 at http://www.goodvibrations.com.

A l� Cart: Food Sites We Like

--Virgin cook? Don�t cry - break eggs instead. From measurement tips to showing the difference between slicing and dicing, http://www.BreakEggs.com offers tips and recipes that will have even a novice thinking she�s Martha.

--Have a bright idea for a new product, invention or service? Test your recipe for success at http://www.halfbakery.com and see what others think, or find out if someone else has already thought of it.

--The Hunger Site, http://www.thehungersite.com, provides 1.1 cups of staple foods to a hungry person somewhere in the world every time someone visits the site.

--SoYouWanna be a vegan? Let http://www.soyouwanna.com tell you how. Or maybe you�d rather fake being a wine expert or cook a romantic dinner. This site will get you through the learning curve of your choice with a sense of humor.


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