Wahhh! My friend, a SCOTTISH FOLD KITTEN, needs a new home! He is a cute, friendly grey fold-eared purebred cat in Vancouver, BC. All the information is posted here; please help us to spread the word. His owner is very sad that she has to give him up, as he is such a lovely baby…

This is the first video I posted of Basil Farrow, back in 2007. It now has well over 50,000 views! Please subscribe to our channel to see more adorable Scottish Fold videos.

Here’s a cute video to get you in a good mood. In this Basil Farrow compilation, the Scottish Fold kitty cuddles, plays, cleans himself and MEOWS.

1. Basil’s meow sounds like WAHHH!
2. The fat kitty swats at a bee trapped inside a glass and nudges it with his nose. We made sure the bee didn’t sting him and freed the insect afterward.
3. Basil Farrow cleans his big fat paws and pink padded feet. La Carmina tries to clean his eyes and he makes a funny face.
4. The Scottish Fold cat loves his Forever Friends teddy bear! He licks catnip from the bag and kisses the bear. Then the two bears lie down and snuggle.
5. The purebred kitten pushes objects off a table with his cute giant feet.
6. Basil plays with an octopus toy while lying on his side and back.
7. Finally, he lets out a big YAWN and then walks away on his short legs!

The songs were once again chosen by his daddy, Ronan: Genki Rockets – Heavenly Star (Instrumental) and Rachel Stevens – Some Girls.

Another way to ease a bad day is, of course, shopping for some new clothes! I invite you to browse my Online Garage Sale… designer/vintage clothes from Asia, LA and NYC for mostly $10-20, including accessories — if you can pry them away from Basil Farrow. Here’s the link – thanks in advance for spreading the word.

Here’s another vintage Basil Farrow video, where he picks the winners of a giveaway contest using a spinning wheel! Wahh!

In this older video, La Carmina’s Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow, picks the Reader Appreciation Week contest winners… via scratching pole! You get to hear him SQUEAK and see him stand up on his hind legs.

You can see both of them in their upcoming recipe book, Cute Yummy Time (coming out Oct 2009 on Perigee/Penguin USA)! Til then, visit her blog for Gothic Lolita fashion / Japanese pop culture / kawaii cooking.

Soundtrack: Firecracker by Yellow Magic Orchestra (awesome Japanese synth from 1979).

I’m a funny bear… I like to jump on plastic bags! Here’s an older video of Scottish Fold Basil Farrow getting his daily exercise. Pink mouse power!

Scottish Folds love to be around people, and they’re always eager to play! In this new video, our son Basil Farrow shows us his favorite ways to get frisky.

1. Let’s Play Tunnel! The cute fat kitty runs through a foam tunnel and looks for a mouse.
2. Let’s Play String! Basil pounces on a piece of string with his mouth and big paws.
3. Let’s Play Curtains! Kitties love to sit on window sills and look out at the street. And isn’t it fun to hide behind the drapes?
4. Let’s Play Necklace! Cats can see the color blue, so this Scottish Fold swats at a blue crystal chain while stretched out on the sofa.

All are inexpensive and easy ways to keep your cat active – and you’ll have fun too!

VISIT BASIL’S BLOG for more cute kitty pictures.
ADD HIM ON FACEBOOK! Click here or search for “Basil Yuen Farrow”.

Song of the Day #143: Freemasons feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer, Full Length Club Mix) Once again, Ronan picked a disco fabulous track with an amaaaazing string breakdown. Dance along with us!

A-wahhhh! I make a cameo in my mommy’s new “cute cooking” video! It’s a sneak peek at a recipe from her upcoming cookbook, Cute Yummy Time: adorable whole wheat piggy bread. As always, the soundtrack is picked by my daddy.

You can pre-order and learn more about my upcoming book Cute Yummy Time (October 09, Perigee/Penguin USA) here. Maoooo!

WHOLE WHEAT PIGGY BREAD
from Cute Yummy Time by La Carmina
Makes 8 pig faces

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar or equivalent in stevia/agave
3/4 cup hot water (about 175 to 200°F)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons peppercorns, for garnish
3 egg yolks

In a food processor, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. In a small bowl, stir together the hot water and oil. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually pour in the wet ingredients until the dough begins to come together in a ball.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover the dough and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and prepare the filling, if desired. Roll out the dough until 1/8-inch thick. To make the faces, cut the dough into 20 (3-inch-wide) circles with a cookie cutter or the rim of a mug. To make the snouts, cut the rest of the dough into 8 (1-inch-wide) circles with a cookie cutter or bottle cap. To make 16 ears, cut 4 of the larger circles into quarters.

To make a pigs face, place 2 larger dough circles on top of each other. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in between, if desired. Brush the edges with egg whites and press together to secure.

Brush 1 smaller circle and 2 ears with egg whites and press onto the pigs face. To make the nostrils, press 2 rosemary leaves lengthwise onto the smaller circle. For the eyes, press 2 peppercorns above the snout. Brush the pigs with egg yolk.

Place on the baking pan, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are crisp.

Poor Basil Farrow is lying on his back a lot these days… life’s tough when you’re forced to wear a fur coat all year round! Many of your animal companions (aka pets) must be in the same predicament – so we made a video with tips on how to beat the summer heat.

1) Leave several bowls of cool water around the house. Replenish often.
2) Groom your pets regularly: shaving or brushing.
3) Wipe down your cat’s body with a cool, wet towel.
4) Keep your house well-ventilated, but go easy on the AC and fans.
5) Lick the occasional spoonful of organic, plain yogurt.
6) Ensure there are cool areas for your pets to rest.
- Remember… a cool cat is a happy cat!

Wahhh! To celebrate the launch of my cute Scottish Fold cat Basil Farrow’s daily blog, I’m having a huge prize giveaway!

First up: a new video of my foldy-eared son! Basil Farrow lies on his back for a tummy rub, pounces on a toy… and for the first time on video, you hear him meow (or rather, “WAHHH!)

Every day, I’ll be posting adorable photos of Basil in the style of a manga – just like Japan’s popular kitty blogs. So please: bookmark the new blog, subscribe, and spread the word.

More reason to celebrate: I’ve teamed up with J-pop merchant J-List to give away FOUR cat-themed prizes! You can win a Lucky Cat bento box, or one of three Maineki Neko solar powered toys.

From now til Monday, head over to J-List or J-Box and search for a photo of my Scottish Fold cat (he’s hidden somewhere on the site). Hint: Basil is attached to a product that I’ve reviewed in the past on my Japanese fashion blog…

When you’ve found my baby, send an email to treasurehunt@jlist.com with a screenshot or the title of the product featuring the cat photo. J-List will randomly choose four winners.

How about a BONUS prize? If you share the news about the new blog (by emailing your friends, Twittering, blogging, or posting on a forum/social network) – Basil and I will personally send you an adorable present! Just leave a comment telling us how you spread the word, with a link (if applicable).

Ai-yah! I’m excited to give you a daily dose of Basil Farrow’s cuteness! Good luck with the J-List treasure hunt, and enjoy the new blog: http://lacarmina.com/basilfarrow !