Haven Extras – Autumn 14

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February 21, 2014
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Bookworm

Custom made with any word, number or symbol of your choosing, these unique folded book sculptures are hand crafted by the artist using recycled books. Names, initials, words, important dates – anything is possible. The perfect gift for the person who is impossible to buy for.

www.etsy.com/shop/lucianafrigerio#

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Herbal remedy

Ever bought a packet of fresh herbs from the supermarket only to have them turn to mush within a few days? This clever pod extends your herb’s life for up to three weeks. Pop it in the fridge door for a fresh, flavour hit whenever you cook.

www.prepara.com

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Around the world

German designer Dirk Schaechter has married geography with typography to create this clever world map. With the world’s nations constructed from type (Helvetica Neue black condensed for the type nerds), we think this would be a great poster for a kid’s bedroom wall.

www.typomaps.net

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Shake

This brilliantly documented book captures man’s best friend in all their contorted, jowl-flopping, fur-flying, eye-bulging glory with 61 hounds caught at their most candid – midway through shaking water off their faces. The simple act of shaking when captured using high-speed photo techniques is brilliantly documented by this award-winning photographer. The photos are funny, unique and totally uplifting – and remind us how much we love viewing our pets in new ways.

Harpercollins RRP $24.99

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A good egg

Whether you like them runny and just begging for toast soldier dipping, or hardboiled, follow this step-by-step guide to achieve the perfect boiled goog.

Tips

  • To help prevent the shells cracking, bring the eggs to room temperature before cooking. The following timings are calculated using a room temperature egg.
  • It’s a good idea to use a kitchen timer rather than your watch or a clock, so that the timing is accurate.
  • Cooking eggs in hard-boiling water makes the whites turn rubbery – the trick is to always simmer them.
  • Never boil eggs longer than necessary, this is when the yolks turn rubbery and dark.

To begin, carefully place the eggs into a small saucepan (so they don’t have too much room to move) and cover with cold water, with the level about two centimetres above the eggs.

Soft boiled

Bring to the boil over a medium heat and then immediately reduce heat to a simmer:

  • For runny, soft-boiled eggs, cook for two to three minutes once simmering.
  • For medium eggs with a semi-firm yolk, cook for four minutes once simmering.

Remove eggs from the water or they will continue to cook. Serve immediately.

Hard boiled

  • For hardboiled eggs, bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook for seven minutes once simmering. Once cooked use a slotted spoon to remove
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Any advice contained in this article is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters. Information in this article is correct as of the date of publication and is subject to change.

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