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The Islington Hotel: Picasso and a Cat Named Chaos

I've been so busy sharing all that's new and exciting in Tasmania, Australia, that I've almost overlooked a place that's not new, somewhat tranquil but also fabulous: The Islington, in Hobart.

This hotel is in a Regency style house that was built in 1847. (In New World terms, this is practically ancient.) When you first pull up through the gated driveway, it seems you're in for something pretty traditional. But while the history has been preserved, the additions made to the building are contemporary, so you get that pleasant frisson that comes from the blend of the old and the modern. There's an impressive art collection for a hotel that's quite small -- which means your search for the Islington's sketch by Picasso will not be terribly time-consuming.

Gallery: The Islington Hotel in Hobart, Tasmania

The Historic Part of the Islington, Public Space

Contemporary Seating Area, Near Fireplace

The Open Kitchen, Where Breakfast is Made

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Custom Cereal by [me] & goji

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

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[me] & goji makes custom cereal, so that you can have whatever taste and whichever health benefits you want in your breakfast or snack. They have over 50 all-natural and organic ingredients, and the nutritional value of the cereal you invent is updated in real time while you invent it!

You start with a cereal base, then add enhancements, fruits, then nuts and seeds. The site is very informative and will tell you exactly what you're getting, whether or not it has gluten, what the ingredients chief benefits are, and more.

Cereal boxes typically contain eight servings, but the [me] & goji "capsules" contain fifteen (they look like big thermoses). You pay USPS rates for your first capsule and only $1.90 for any additional ones, so it's a good idea to order in bulk once you've created the cereal of your dreams.

I'm slightly allergic to nuts. I love cereal, but my choices are so limited by my allergy. Till now.

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Lovers Breakfast Table

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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Sleek and compact in a way that would make efficiency experts drool, the Lovers Breakfast Table is just right for a breakfast nook where you and your significant other can share an intimate meal. The arm rests/back rests of the chair wrap around the small bistro-style table, as do the chairs' seats, which fit together like puzzle pieces beneath the table. Made of a blonde wood with a metal frame, the table measures 94cm long x 79cm wide x 77cm high. Price: £85 ($165).

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Breville Juice Extractor

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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There is nothing better to kick start citrus season than a new juicer, and the Breville Juice Extractor is just the thing for a real fruit fan. The commercial-quality home juicer has an extra-wide feed tube that can handle all manner of fruits and vegetables, not just classic citrus fruits, and minimizes the need for preparatory work. The motor - 1,000 watts with 13,000 rpms - boasts that it can extract " to 30% more juice" than traditional home machines. The pulp is automatically separated into its own container, while the juice is dispensed into a plastic pitcher. Price: $300.

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Belle/Bon Egg Cup & Spoon

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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Soft boiled eggs are not at the height of breakfast food fashion at the moment, but anyone who enjoys toast and eggs in the morning will tell you that it is hard to beat the runny yolk of a soft boiled egg. To properly dip the toast, the egg must be held upright in a little cup and this Belle/Bon Egg Cup even comes with a small spoon for scooping out the egg. The set, which includes the cup and spoon together, was designed by Konstantin Grcic and is made of hand-painted porcelain in blue, yellow, green, grey, pink or black. Price: $400.

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Woodgrain Breakfast Set

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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The pattern for the Woodgrain Breakfast Set was originally created in the late 18th century, an expertly-painted wood pattern set on fine porcelain, and though this is a modern reproduction, it is the first to be seen in a very long time. On top of the wood pattern, there is an image of a painting, similar to one that an 18th century engraver would have tacked to his workbench for reference as he reproduced it on copper. The plates are all rimmed with 24K gold. Each set comes with a cup, saucer and breakfast plate. Price: $3,200.

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Pacific Bed Tray, Mother's Day Gift of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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You might be wondering why the Pacific Bed Tray is being suggested as a Mother's Day gift. Granted, the tray is lovely, if basic, made of a mix of woods in a dark, smooth finish. It's most important feature is that it sits up about 9-inches off of a bed when unfolded. Why? Because along with today's Mother's Day gift there is a gift idea: serve her breakfast in bed. The clock is counting down on the amount of time you have to get a gift together for Sunday and a special breakfast is as simple as it is luxurious. The tray is $39.99. You're on your own for breakfast, but Slashfood can get you started with some ideas, like a Blueberry and Yogurt Brulee, Smoked Salmon Benedict, or Buttermilk Scones with White Chocolate Chips.