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Fri, 28 March 2008  Hi people, welcome back to another fun episode. This week we have a bit of a variation on the theme. My cousin Pebbles and her best friend Lisa found themselves with nothing to do one afternoon and decided to make a little something in the kitchen. They chose my recipe for Lazy Daisy cake and it’s just delicious. Here’s the recipe: You’ll need: 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ½ cup milk 4 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp cream ½ cup coconut Preheat the oven to 350, then butter and flour an 8� square pan. Beat the eggs with the vanilla until thickened slightly, gradually add the granulated sugar and beat. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together and add to the egg mixture, blending until smooth. Heat the milk and 1 Tbsp of the butter together in a small pan. When melted, stir the butter mixture into the batter and mix well. The batter will be runny. Working quickly, pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown. While the cake is baking combine the remaining 3 Tbsp of butter, brown sugar, cream and coconut in a small pan, over low heat until well blended. After removing baked cake from the oven, spread the coconut mixture on top and brown lightly under the broiler, being careful not to burn. It’s just delicious! Don’t forget to have a look at Felix Populi this week. Be sure and explore all the possibilities with the new linen pillow line and look for fun new products soon! While you’re shopping have a look at the Brini Maxwell auctions. You never know when you’ll find something you can’t live without.
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Fri, 21 March 2008  Hello people, Brini here with a new episode! I know it’s been a while, but we’re back with some great new content. Thanks for your patience! This week we’re making charm bracelets! They’re so easy to make. You’ll need: Charms you make or buy Chain and clasps Or Open link bracelets Jump rings Needle nose pliers Round nose pliers Wire cutters The process is simple, just connect the charms to the links of the bracelet or chain with the jump rings. The needle nose pliers are very helpful with this process. They allow you to manipulate the tiny rings and hold them in place while positioning the charms and links. The round nose pliers act as another pair of “hands� when opening and closing the rings. If you’re using chain and clasps, use the wire cutters to shorten the chain to fit around your wrist, and then attach the clasps on either end. We also made charms with beads and headpins. For this you’ll need: Beads of your choice Headpins in the same color as your bracelet or chain Round nose pliers Wire cutters Thread the headpins with beads of you choice. I like varying the size and color of beads to create different effects. You can begin with large beads and graduate to smaller ones or vise versa. Other ideas include stacking sequins to make cylindrical beads, using buttons and bead caps. Once the beads are stacked cut the head pin off about 3/8� above the top bead, then, using your round nose pliers bend the tail around into a loop. Bend the loop back to center and you’re ready to attach it to your bracelet with a jump ring. All the supplies you need can be found in most craft shops. There are wonderful bead stores in most big cities that have a terrific supply of beautiful beads that can be bought one bead at a time. Those shops usually carry beading tools, chain and jump rings as well as beads. Here are a few internet sources: This week on my NPR podcast we’re talking about making your home beautiful with cut flowers. Flower arranging is simple when you know a few easy tricks. Be sure and listen! Don’t forget to drop by Felix Populi. We have some delightful new pillows up that can be customized for your home in 65 different colors of linen, and this week on the Brini Maxwell auctions we’re ushering in spring with some beautiful garments in blue, green and white. That’s all for this week. Bye now!
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Tue, 4 March 2008  This week we're featuring an encore of the episode featuring our bridge party. Bridge, being an extra special occassion, demands extra special nibbles. Here's an idea for sandwiches with a bridge theme: You'll need: Suit shaped cookie cutters Thin sliced sandwich bread Deli meat Thin sliced cheese Leaf lettuce Sliced olives Toothpicks Start by stacking your sandwich, then place your cookie cutters on top and press down very firmly until you've separated the shape from the rest of the sandwich. Open top tin type cookie cutters work best for this because they're sharp enough to cut through all layers. Remove the sandwich from the cutter and trim off any stragglers with a scissors. The bottom of what you've just cut will be the top of the sandwich. Finish by garnishing with a sliced olive speared with a toothpick. These can be made with all different types of cookie cutters for all different occasions. Keep in mind, however, the more elaborate the shape the more difficult it will be to cut the sandwich - the club is the most complicated of the suits to cut. Hint: If you want to add condiments to your sandwich, do it after they're cut. The layers slip around too much if you've dressed it before you attempt to cut them. This week on my NPR podcast we'll be featuring an encore of the branding episode. Be sure and listen! Be sure and have a look at Felix Populi for charming objects for your home. We'll soon have some new items up for your consideration! And come by and see what's new at the Brini Maxwell auctions. There's always something exciting to bid on! I'm sorry about the recent radio silence. We've been having some technincal difficulties here at Brini central. Hopefully we'll be able to resolve those and return to bringing you exciting new content soon. Hang in there!
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