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Healthy Living

2010-01-14T13:17:00.000-08:00

The New Year is ushering in some sweet changes over here at Locomotive Clothing HQ - we are working hard to minimize our ecological footprint, live well on a budget and incorporate more healthy eating habits. We're inspired by this great little video series by Food Network star Alton Brown. Though some might find his enthusiasm a little, well, annoying, he dishes out some great advice here. Check

*SUMMER SALE**

2009-07-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

20% off all sweet Locomotive Clothing gear, right now over in the shop. Type "Summer Sale" in message to seller on checkout and receive a speedy Pay Pal refund!Happy Shopping!

Locomotive Clothing's new Handle Bar Mustache Tee

2009-05-07T21:08:00.000-07:00

I love this new graphic. The mustache is totally sassy and cute, and these tees are the first we have ever screened ourselves by hand. The Handle Bar Mustache is also available in white, soon to be in Locomotive Clothing's Etsy shop.

Lest Bacon think I’m Cheating on it with Butter, Here is More of Nature’s Perfect Food

2009-05-07T20:04:00.000-07:00

This Carbonara is amazing. Be sure to cook your pasta properly. Again, use lots of vigorously boiling, heavily salted water. Keep tasting so you don’t overcook. If you overcook pasta you might as well throw some jarred sauce on it and call it a day. This is best served for one or two. It can be tricky in large quantities and you don’t want to scramble the eggs. It would not be cool.First chop

The Morning after the Night Before

2009-05-06T16:44:00.000-07:00

This is a sure-fire hangover helper when combined with a tall glass of fresh OJ and a mug of strong coffee, best eaten in a sunny window while discussing last night’s adventures. The trick is to let the shallots get nice and caramelized. You want them sweet and chewy on the outside and soft in the middle. For two people you need: 5-7 shallots, a few cups of frozen hash browns or leftover cooked

Busting out the Crafty Action at Got Craft? this Sunday

2009-05-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

Locomotive Clothing is thrilled to be participating in the Got Craft show this weekend, Sunday May 2nd. We have a bunch of new product to debut and will be selling alongside dozens of amazing artists. Come to the show and make sure you stop by Locomotive's table for a chat!

Strawberry and Chèvre Salad

2009-04-16T10:20:00.001-07:00

Lest you think all I eat is fish sauce and butter, here's a nice plate of freshness. This salad has evolved a great deal over the past few years from an initial and complicated attempt to recreate a restaurant chain's "California" version. For a time I painstakingly prepared candied pecans and rolled the goat's cheese in poppyseeds. Both details were delicious but this simple rendering is as

Ding, Dong! Here's a Little Bit of Cuteness for your Shopping Pleasure

2009-04-15T16:17:00.000-07:00

This tote is eco friendly hemp and organic cotton, super strong and super cute for hitting the neighborhood market. It pairs perfectly with fabulous boots an yup, it's called the Skipper.

World Famous Ridiculously Simple Pasta, Featuring my friend Butter

2009-04-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

I am not reinventing the wheel here. This is one of the most blogged about recipes of last year, along with these phenomenal sounding cookies. The sauce is courtesy of the wonderful Marcella Hazan and is not an exact duplicate of hers but rather a more garlicky riff off of it. Easy as store bought pie: Put a quarter to a half stick of butter (oh yes) in a pan, along with an unchopped half of an

This One's for a Special Guy

2009-04-11T09:39:00.000-07:00

Check out this cool new tee in Locomotive's Etsy Store. I am loving the mustard yellow these days and here it looks awesome with a black spray painted graphic stencil. The Elephant Jumper is for a special guy, indeed.

Make It Your Own: Customize!

2009-04-09T09:33:00.000-07:00

I was so inspired at the last Portobello West . Gorgeous creations abounded, many made with recycled and reworked materials. So inspiring! I was thrilled to find Nap. I bought a beautiful one of a kind dress from Nap a couple of years back but have not been lucky enough to encounter this local Vancouver designer since. I love her incredible use of fabric paint, especially the beautiful blue and

Oh Spring!

2009-04-06T21:37:00.000-07:00

Two straight days of sunshine in Vancouver and the cherry blossoms and magnolias are blooming in full force. So lovely!Now, get out there and check out what's blooming in your neck of the woods!

Chasing the Nuoc Mam Dragon: Fresh and Crunchy Noodle Salad

2009-04-05T22:36:00.000-07:00

To me, this is the perfect sunny spring day dinner. It's healthy, crunchy, and loaded with fish sauce and herbs. The following is barely a recipe but bear with me and you will find yourself parked in front of a huge and satisfying bowl of hot sour salty sweet (and crunchy herby!) goodness. Generally you will need:A nice big handful of dried rice noodles (rice stick), depending how noodley you

Lookie Lookie

2009-04-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

Loving these little toddler and small kid tees in the locomotive shop. How cute will this be stretched over a chubby toddler tummy, or on a wild and crazy obsessed-with-question-asking, front teeth missing Grade 1?So cute.Jay is hard at work in an amazing custom ordered toddler red "Baby Elephant" hoodie with a train patch on the front. It is a little ones version of this hoodie. I can't wait to

Amazing Art Dolls from Etsy Seller Julieta of julietaromano

2009-04-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

This is a huge departure for me. For the longest time I thought stuffed dolls were creepy and stupid, not to mention a terrible idea for a romantic gift. I have yet to understand the ugly doll craze happening at craft fairs and online either. But I *love* Julieta's hand painted art dolls. They are bright and gorgeous and modern with just the right touch of strange. Check out Freddy Mercury from

Wicked Awesome Viet Inspired Fried Rice, aka Your New Best Friend

2009-03-29T21:04:00.000-07:00