Category Archives: Amusing

Paradise Piggies: Toddler Tickling Time 5pm.

November 20, 2015 Munchkin

Munchkin.in.the.Wind

This is an MGNews special bringing you the most exhilarating and high velocity news from Paradise Pastures, a home for Paradise Piggies. Mayor Gnome took some time out today from his busy schedule to talk about the most special time of the day for him.

Toddler Tickling Time: 5pm Every Night.

MGNews: Good Evening Mayor Gnome. Thank-you for this exclusive interview. In this year’s election campaign, you had promised Toddler Tickling Time every night. How is this working out for you and the community?

Mayor Gnome: Oh yes, delightful. This is valuable time for me and I find the whole experience uplifting and joyful.

MGNews: What do you like most about it?

Mayor Gnome: Sharing with the community. All you need to do is to look into the eyes of one of these piggies and that is all you need.

MGNews: What kind of response have you received from the toddlers?

Mayor Gnome: Well they make a lot of squeaky noises which I take as a positive response!

MGNews: Thank-you Mayor Gnome for sharing your thoughts with us.

This was a MGNews exclusive interview with Mayor Gnome. You better Belize it! We will leave you tonight with a gallery of toddlers from Paradise Piggies.

We can’t help but love Mayor Gnome. Keep up the good work…and keep funding our network!

Amusing, Belize, Philosophy

The Tao Of Belize: Tai Chi On The Road.

November 18, 2015 Munchkin 2 Comments

Together.Horses

The Tao of Belize: Car Hailing was first introduced as a concept which encompassed the philosophy of symbolic communication on the roads of Belize. Last week we traveled on the mean roads of the country and opted to use the following hails:

Pointing Snake; Projection of Inner Knowledge.

With intermittent Jaguar Paw; Respect To The Power of The Predator.

You could consider this as “Tai Chi On The Road”; powerful symbolism to soothe the souls of travellers. C’mon everyone…start with the Fundamental Five (Rabbit Ears, Double Gibnut, Pointing Snake, Jaguar Paw and Upward Facing Dog) and keep the Car Hailing Revolution going!

Amusing, Belize, Farming

His and Hers For Christmas.

November 16, 2015 Munchkin

We're Happenin'!

Last week, we had to go up to Belize City so we decided to do some Christmas shopping. We passed by the Santa Claus Garden Models and Gnome said rather warily,

“They are not that useful on a farm.”

Then we circled around the Jesus decorations wondering what to do with them. There was a large one and a small one to choose from.

Christmas.Garden.Decorations.Are.Out

Gnome squinted his eyes, moved his head around and gave me a perplexed and doubtful look,

“What do we do with them…mmm…everywhere I look, their eyes keep following me!”

And I piped up in response,

“Oh really! The tall one or the short one?”

I think Gnome was secretly peeved because there were no Garden Gnomes!

Anyway, we both agreed that it was not in our best interest to buy a Festive Garden Decoration. We then proceeded to the footwear section and something caught our eye. It was a “Must Have” and we both took off our shoes with glee to try these beauties on.

New boots for Christmas…more Munchkin and Gnome paraphernalia. When we become famous minor celebrities, these boots will be much sought after so now is the time to buy shares in yellow wellies!

Amusing, Belize, Food

Jesus Bouillon Cubes.

November 13, 2015 Munchkin

Together.Eating

This one is for Jesus. As doctors, we come across all manner of interesting folk. We have a patient who is an elderly missionary gentleman whom we have known for years. Throughout this time, we have enjoyed him as quite a character and he continues to bring humour and gestures of thanks into our lives. The other day, he stopped by and gave us two packs of bouillon cubes (and a sack of oranges).

He instructed me that I could make the best tasting rice in the world by combining a beef and a chicken cube together. Furthermore, he was giving me 240 cubes in total which equated to 120 days of great tasting rice! Oh, and of course,

“Praise the Lord! Jesus loves you!”

So, now when I start to cook dinner, I ask Gnome:

“Darling, do you want the Jesus Bouillon Cubes or Miso tonight?”

Scottish Munchkin.

And Gnome replies,

“Jesus Cubes tonight, babes!”

Gnome.at.Lunch.Table

The genuine warmth and gesture behind the gifts are much appreciated.

Amusing, Belize, Food, Saving Money

What's In The Duckie Bag?

November 11, 2015 Munchkin

Together.from.Front

Whenever we leave the farm, I always carry our trusty Duckie Bag with us. It has a silver Mallard Symbol and has an upside down (?) duckie pattern.

This is our travel food bag and I never leave home without it. We never like to “feel caught out” in town (or on the highway traveling) having to procure water or a hot drink. On a minimal shopping day out in Punta Gorda, I will bring two litres of water, 1 litre flask of hot water, coffee and tea. Oh, and of course, a packet of Digestive biscuits! So, whenever we feel like a break, we will pull over in the truck and make a nice hot drink together and dip our biscuits in the hot beverage. Awwwhhh…so romantic!! I have even bought special drinking cups for the occasion! His and Hers; Munchkin and Gnome Paraphernalia.

Right now, we have been bringing our special Teh Tarik tea from Singapore to have “on-the-go.”

It’s all in the name having fun, doing something different and saving money. What a Triple Combo!!

Amusing, Belize, Food

Dak Now In Ring-Pull!

November 6, 2015 Munchkin

Gone are the days of that little key thing that you use to open up a rectangular tin of flayed meat. Dak has come into the 21st Century with a new-look, convenient ring-pull! How do you eat your Dak??

We eat Dak. In fact Chinese people eat this type of preserved food…just check out Asian cuisine Blogs…there are usually quite a few recipes devoted to this ingredient.

As a quick meal, I like to steam the Dak on a bed of white rice:

We eat this with a large side of steamed green vegetables; right now it is pumpkin!

I still think that this is better for you than buying junk food.

Amusing, Belize, Pets

Paradise Piggies: New Style Cafeteria.

November 5, 2015 Munchkin

This is MGNews bringing the most sought after top news on the Paradise Piggies residing in the gated community known as Paradise Pastures. Last week, we had been informed of Mayor Gnome’s new dietary plan for the residents which was met with positive gurgling and munching noises. Well, there was only one small unforeseen problem…the coconut squares did not fit into the feeders.

Coconut Squares: New Yum Yums For Piggies.

Of course, our Mayor Gnome has come up with a great solution. He has scrapped all the piggie feeders and made the dining area into a cafeteria-style complex. Now, that’s what we call a classy resort for Piggies!

The piggies are thrilled with this new up-beat modern way of dining.

Comments From Piggies:

Matilda-Piggie: Weee Weee love the new dining room!

Gorgeous George-Piggie: There ain’t enough of them. We should all get our own coconut square…we still have to scrabble about in the cafeteria. Who does Mayor Gnome think he is kidding? This is still not silver service!

White Ratty-Piggie: Well apart from the toddlers piling on top of all of us, it is rather marvellous!

Well, Mayor Gnome is certainly developing Paradise Pastures into the most desirable Piggie Resort in Belize. His superior intellect and foresight shines through everytime!

Amusing, Belize, Food, Our Products, Saving Money, Soap

See You At The SHI Fair Today!

October 31, 2015 Munchkin

Hello Everyone!! Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) will be holding their annual organic fair at PG park today (31st October 2015). We will be there armed with our Casa Mascia Goodies.

This one is always a favourite at fairs: Cheap Sale (or Runaway Sale or Explosive-One-Time-Only Sale or Everything-Must-Go-Sale!!

Come and rummage through our bargain box: there will be all sorts of exciting things (exclusive once off) like Cacao and Lemongrass Insect Repellent, Lavender balm, Grapefruit Balm, Tooth-powder or Tooth-whitener with lovely essential oils and lots more. You can’t beat a bargain!

We will also be selling fresh Balam (Mayan White Cacao) fruit for all you organic gardeners out there.

We will have our usual favourite stuff including Copal Soap, Medicinal Oils and Ointments. Oh, and two buckets of Chocolate Artisan Soap going at a Run-away Price of $5.00 (Best Price, as they say here in Belize)!!

Hope to see y’all there. Otherwise, if you are not in Belize, we’ll have lots of fun photos for laterz.

Amusing, Belize, Food, Pets

Paradise Piggies Update: Let Them Eat Cake!

October 30, 2015 Munchkin

This is an MGNews update on the Paradise Piggies. Mayor Gnome has just declared budget cuts for Paradise Pastures which means that the piggies will no longer be receiving their daily ration of cachorros (bite-size puppy food). In an effort to quell any possible riots or uprising, Mayor Gnome has adopted the aristocratic attitude of,

“Let them eat cake!”

What does this mean. Pray tell us, Mayor Gnome…what are you up to?

Mayor Gnome has recruited the expertise of Chef Munchkin to bake a high protein, delicious cake for the Piggies.

Chef Munchkin has come up with a modification of her famous coconut squares and re-formularised them with less sugar, more fibre and high protein.

And what did the Piggies think of this change in diet? One large coconut square was placed in the middle of Paradise Pastures and the result was total and utter mayhem with three piggie pile-ups and gurgles-a-plenty. The cake was finished in 15.2 seconds flat.

Paradise Piggies gave a resounding Thumbs Up to Yummy freshly baked Coconut Squares everyday!! What Paradise…Weeeeeeee!!!

Mayor Gnome Does It Again!

Amusing, Belize, Pets

The Real Brains…

October 20, 2015 Munchkin

I am sure you may have had your suspicions when you wonder how to two doctors can maintain a farm, do all the wiring, plumbing and mechanics, make apothecary products and also see patients. Surely, there must be The Brains behind the operation that is co-ordinating Da Gnome and Munchkin? Yes, today we reveal el jefe in his full glory:

Waiting to be chauffeur driven:

Bossie supervising soap-making:

El jefe deep in comtemplation over the structure and organisation of Casa Mascia:

Do Not Disturb The Brains:

Just a bit of fun and humour for a Tuesday night…

On a different note, here is something for a special friend of ours who is going through a difficult time.

Munchkin has chosen this heart-wrenching song for you and will cry along with you:

And Gnome has chosen this song for you. He will sing along with you too:

Have a Good Night!!

Casa Mascia Apothecary