Thursday 28 February 2013

Who's watching ya, baby?






Wouldn't want to be a canary in a cage with eyes like that looking from above, would you? It's hello, but it is not hello as you and I know it...

Today's cookery tip:

One part whiskey and one part balsamic vinegar= canary marinade.

Basically, you can apply this tip to any meat, but on this occasion, I am applying to the canary I caught earlier.

Take a small frying pan and heat oil until it is very hot. Drop the canary in and cook each side at four minutes apiece. Bung it on a warm plate and, as the canary marinade sauce in the other pan is still very hot, pour it over the meat and serve with your favourite beverage...mine is beer (none of that cold lactic muck in a saucer). If the sauce isn't thick enough, you could add some maple syrup.

Perfect on a cold winter's evening (and before the owner gets home from work)...

Thursday 21 February 2013

Two book reviews: what are your views?

COMIC BOOK REVIEWS. 

The Wolf's Whistle by Bjorn Rune Lie.

A beautiful book with echoes of Richard Scarry's work, it is a natural fusion of superhero comics and children's stories. Colourful all the way through, the book is an absolute delight to read and will have you coming back for more.

The story? Albert, a little wretch of a wolf spends his lunchtimes drawing comics and dreams of having his work published by Wonder Comics. He is bullied by three porcine brothers. Later on, he takes on his oppressors under the guise of the Lone Wolf, thus fulfilling his destiny as a superhero.



The Bento Bestiary by Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson.

The eighteenth-century Japanese artist, Toryamn Sekin portrayed spirits of the Yokai tradition, namely Godzilla, Hebi and Inugami--all of which were an ancient race of demons that terrorised the world.

To keep this tradition alive, Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson revisit these demons in a bold and colourful manner to incorporate worldwide themes that grace our world today.

That's it, really. And they've done a pretty good job of it.

Monday 18 February 2013

Which two comics should you have read by now?


I have recently been reading two excellent comic books, both of which were published last year. Ben Newman and Scott Donaldson's, The Bento Bestiary and Bjorne Rune Lie's The Wolf's Whistle. Recommended.



Review tomorrow. Stay tuned (in the meantime, try and buy them before they get snapped up...).

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Can cats do a handstand? You betcha...




Can cats do handstands? Well, if this isn't evidence...hehe!

Is your cat an acrobat of sorts? Send us your views. Best picture wins pride of place on this blog. Yay.

Tuesday 12 February 2013

How five layers of clothing keeps you warm on a cold day.


It has been very cold recently, which has made life uncomfortable. On days like these, it makes sense to look for solutions. Hot drinks are a good idea, but they are something of a short-term remedy. Do drink tea, anyway--the antioxidants are very good for you.

Your room should be warm. You need a good source of heat, such as a radiator or a fireplace. Here's how it's done.



Sitting next to a piping hot radiator is a good idea. Blankets and throws trap the heat, as this cat, above--the star of Waylon Comics--demonstrates....

Wearing layers of clothes help: I personally wear five a day and this always keeps me warm. Granted, you may be the subject of ridicule, but at least you're not cold. If you are a cat, you might find it helpful to puff out your fur...

haha...just joking. Wrap up well. 

Monday 11 February 2013

What are Waylon Comics?


Yay--2013 reaches our shores. Doesn't time fly when you are having fun? I've had too much of it, but that doesn't matter. When I have fun, I am at my most creative (however, you do lose track of time)...

Two new strips grace the front of this blog--Waylon Comics.

What are Waylon Comics? Just a new comic on the block. Or two new comics, rather. I feel I owe it to you to showcase some new comics.

Enjoy.