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…
It was the end of summer and there were garden fresh tomatoes everywhere – a perfect opportunity to try to integrate some into a pizza. Since the tomatoes were so sweet I knew I wanted a savory base so I opted for pesto (basil and tomatoes go together forever) to round out the flavors I…
Cachapas Con Queso – So.. these are basically corn based mozzarella en carrozza. You make a dough with PAN (a fine corn flour) and some other ingredients then fill it with cheese and then fry it lightly. It came together pretty quickly and smelled amazing. The taste had a strong corn overtone (corn flour and…
Alright, let’s dive into the sonic labyrinth that is Talking Heads’ “Remain in Light,” shall we? Strap on your headphones and prepare for a journey that’ll make you question whether you’re experiencing auditory hallucinations or just David Byrne’s fever dreams set to music. Released in 1980, this album is like that weird kid in high…
Today we jetted off to tropical Guyana! Located on the northern tip of South America – this country used to be an English colony (who hasn’t, honestly) but has strong french influences. The Cassava is a major player in the cuisine with a sauce made from them called Cassareep is called for in a lot…
Alright, soul searchers and funk philosophers, strap yourselves in. We’re about to embark on a journey through Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions,” an album so prophetic it’ll make you wonder if Stevie can see the future better than most of us can see the present. Released in 1973, “Innervisions” didn’t just drop; it descended from the heavens…
“OK Computer” by Radiohead: A Pretentious Odyssey Through the Digital Wasteland In the annals of rock history, few albums have been as simultaneously lauded and overanalyzed as Radiohead’s “OK Computer.” Released in 1997, this opus has been hailed as a visionary masterpiece, a prophetic warning of our technologically dependent future. But let’s cut through the…