Today, I turn over the blog to my Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow. “Wahhh! It’s my birthday today! Is this package for me?”

“It’s beautifully wrapped and the sender is… Agent Lover? Let’s give it a good Scottish Fold sniff.”

“It’s hard to guess what’s inside when one has no ears and no nose…”

“Wahhh it’s a little Gothic cake for the birthday boy! Let’s give it a taste…”

“Not very sweet. And why… won’t… the… strawberry… come OFF? Oops, I lifted up the whole cake!”

Poor Basil… the cake is actually a sweet little hat, sent to us from the funny and talented blogger Agent Lover! Handcrafted and available in a variety of colors, these treats pair perfectly with Gothic Lolita dresses. Now, don’t you want a cake hat? You can see more photos and ordering info in Agent Lover’s bakery.

Huge hugs to everyone who wished my cat, Basil Farrow, happy birthday on his Facebook! You’re all crazy and I love it. To celebrate Basil’s big day, I’ve posted a new Scottish Fold video above and here. Come see my eternal kitten playing and lying upside-down in the sun.

There’s more earless kitty-ness on Basil Farrow’s YouTube channel (please subscribe?), Facebook (please add?) and blog.

It’s Basil Farrow’s year — the Lunar New Year of the Tiger! He got lai see (red pockets full of money… or catnip) from his grandparents and swatted it around.

As you know, Basil Farrow is not a normal cat. Instead of meowing, my Scottish Fold says “wahhh!” Here is a new video in which he makes his distinctive meow sound while being cleaned with a towel. (Please subscribe to our channel — we have more fun videos coming right up.)

I don’t think Basil is a cat… he’s more like a teddy bear. Proof is in the cover of this children’s book, B is for Bear.

With cream-colored fur, a brown nose, tiny fold ears and pink feet, he’s the splitting image of a Forever Friends plus bear. (Remember this snugglefest video?)

You can see more Scottish Fold kawaii on Basil Farrow’s Facebook.

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.