Alright, gather ’round, you jingle-jangle morning chasers and poetic puzzle enthusiasts. We’re about to dive into the lyrical labyrinth that is Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde.” This isn’t just an album; it’s a Rosetta Stone for decoding the human condition, wrapped in a double LP that’s as thick as a Midwestern accent and twice as…
Buckle up, Beyhive, because we’re about to dive into the sweet, sour, and downright electrifying world of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” This isn’t just an album; it’s a cultural reset, a visual feast, and a masterclass in turning personal pain into artistic triumph. When “Lemonade” dropped in 2016, it didn’t just break the internet – it made…
Alright, space cadets and glam rock aficionados, strap yourselves in. We’re about to blast off into the stratosphere of musical innovation with David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.” This isn’t just an album; it’s an intergalactic rock opera that’ll make you question your sexuality, your fashion choices,…
This weekends world food tour took us to Croatia! This seaside country opposite of Italy had a lot of interesting choices but we decided on some traditional choices: Burek – phyllo dough stuffed with a variety of cheeses, blitva – chard and yellow potatoes tossed with an unnecessary amount of garlic, and pogacha – a…
Get ready to dive headfirst into a pool of retro-tinged heartbreak and vodka, because we’re about to dissect Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black.” This isn’t just an album; it’s a confessional booth draped in ’60s girl group harmonies and soaked in Jack Daniel’s. When “Back to Black” dropped in 2006, it was like a glorious…
Not every brainchild is going to succeed. I had plenty of fresh zucchini and was looking for ways to integrate it into a pizza. In the past I’ve shaved some onto a pizza as a finisher.. but I wondered how I could find a new use for them. I thought maybe if I fried them…
Iranian Vegetable Stew – I’m a big fan of Ottolenghi and I’ve made quite a few of his recipes in the past. I was thumbing through one of his cookbooks and saw this really tasty stew and noted it was an Iranian recipe. Perfect! I’ll make a delicious vegetarian dish and satisfy one of my…
Ah, “Let It Bleed” by The Rolling Stones. Buckle up, folks, because we’re about to dive into an album that’s grittier than Keith Richards’ liver and more intoxicating than Mick Jagger’s hip swivels. Released in 1969, this record hit the scene like a molotov cocktail thrown into a church choir practice. It’s the aural equivalent…
Alright, mop-top enthusiasts and Liverpudlian linguists, it’s time to twist and shout our way into the magical mystery tour that is The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul.” This isn’t just an album; it’s the sound of four lads from Liverpool collectively deciding to blow the minds of an entire generation. Released in 1965, “Rubber Soul” hit the…
I’ve never particularly liked running for it’s own sake. I love playing sports so running for soccer or basketball is fine.. but running mile after mile is just monotonous to me. That being said I’ve always wanted to run in a race – if only for the challenge but I have absolutely no desire to…