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EDITORIAL STAFF Britt Middleton Founder and Editor-in-Chief Fashion and Beauty Director britt@sundaemag.com
Cameron Hubbard Arts&Culture Editor
cameron@sundaemag.com
Alisha Torrealba Music Editor
alisha@sundaemag.com
Christian BC Music Historian
christianbc@sundaemag.com
Tom Vinson Contributor
tom@sundaemag.com
Amanda McRae Contributor
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Kevin Yang Contributor
kevin@sundaemag.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS Haley Barlar Contributing Photographer
PRODUCTION STAFF Jack Cusumano Art Director
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Asha Ellison Copy Chief asha@sundaemag.com
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p4 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
M USIC p5 p6 p7 p8
ON CUE GOOD VIBRATIONS BRITISH RE-INVASION DANCEHALL 101
p10 SUNDAE’S BEST
T HREADS p11 HAUTE TALK
P RETTY p12 FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT p13 SHAPING ON UP!
C ULTURE p14 p15 p17 p18
POINT BREAK O, ATHENS VERDANT ENCOUNTERS OUR FAVORITE THINGS
Have you seen Ice Cream? She’s missing, and we’re supposed to be in the monthly comic together! If you see her, could you bring her over to page 29?
D OMESTICA p20 KILLER TOMATOES p24 IF YOU LIKE PIÑA COLADAS
C HEAP TALK p25 p26 p27 p28 p29
MORNING, NOON, NIGHT? REVIVAL PT. 3 GROWING UP PT. 1 INTERNET KILLED THE VIDEO STAR BANGS
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR At this point of the summer, going outside becomes a begrudged chore. It’s hot, sticky, and the unavoidable butt-burn suffered each time we climb inside our car is getting out of control. But remember this before you write off August, or the final dog days of summer: it’s the last time for bar-b-ques, beers on the back porch, block parties with friends and, depending which camp you’re from, the last time to wear white without disapproving stares from old ladies at the grocery store. Summer always feels way too short when it’s freezing outside, so we’re sending off the toastiest of months with more new music, beauty finds and summerthemed interviews. If you could only see one band live this summer, on that list would have to be UK’s Everything Everything. Their infectious, falsetto-laden “MY KZ, UR BF” made them the breakout band of 2010, even as their debut LP, Man Alive, isn’t set to hit stateside until early 2011. We sat down with vocalist Jonathan Higgs to discuss the band’s somewhat incongruous influences and their secret love of Steven Seagal. We are sad to swap our short-sleeves for turtlenecks in the coming months, which is why we are so excited to share news about the new Material Girl for Macy’s line, the highlyanticipated streetwear collection designed by the original boy toy herself, Madonna and her daughter. It’s been an amazing ride since we first launched in April. We’ll be on vacation for the rest of the summer, but we will be constantly updating our daily blog (sundaemag.wordpress.com), Twitter (twitter.com/sundaemag) and Facebook (facebook.com/sundaemag), and please drop us a line at soundoff@sundaemag.com, if you begin to miss us too much. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we’ll see you this fall! That gorgeous babe on the cover is Olive, and she belongs to Art Director Jack Cusumano. Lucky guy! Love and Leisure, Britt Middleton Editor-in-Chief, Sundae Magazine Britt@sundaemag.com
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MU ONCUE SIC
New releases to plot on your radar. Hear from all the artists on our monthly mix at 8tracks.com/ sundaemag By: Britt Middleton
Electric Sunset Photo by Sarah Cass for K Records
Wavves Photo by Lauren Dukoff for Fat Possum Records
Megafaun Photo by Derek L Anderson
Electric Sunset Debut LP Radiates Over the Horizon In February Nick Zwart called it quits from his Washington state-based band Desolation Wilderness through -- what else -- a blog post: “I’m moving to San Francisco, so if someone who reads this lives there and wants to hang out, get in touch!” Zwart’s pilgrimage from the Pacific Northwest to NorCal indelibly provided fodder for his new solo project Electric Sunset, for which he wrote, produced and recorded the cuts on the eponymous debut (K Records). Perhaps taking a cue from the surging Pacific, the album’s ambient soundscapes wax and wane against the shores of undulating synth and Zwart’s hushed melodies. Opener “Palace” rolls in like mist, setting up a mirage of stranded destinations and echoes of strained personal relationships. Thematically, Zwart poses the answer to where lost dreams and passions go to rest. At only nine tracks, Electric Sunset is an exuberant wave crashing down far too soon. Electric Sunset is available on K Records September 14.
King of the Beach is Faster, Better, Stronger For the gracious few who still purchase albums from the record store (Bless you!), King of the Beach, the triumphant return of Wavves, Southern California’s most adored burnout, officially hit shelves on August 3 (though, it’s been available for digital download for well over a month). Frontman Nathan Williams has been through enough self-loathing to know that growth is inevitable. “There was a conscious effort going into this that I didn’t want to make the same record again. I already made the same record twice, with the same fucking cover art,” Williams says. This time around, the usually lone Williams is backed by bassist Stephen Pope and drummer Billy Hayes (both formerly of Jay Reatard cred), and the two now lend their support as Williams’ backing band on tour. Also inevitable was the surmounting pressure to keep the jig going, having become crowned king of distorted-beyond-belief, ennui-inspired crunch. But beneath the air of confidence exuded on the titular “King of the Beach” lies the insecure, sophomoric brooding of “Idiot” and “Post Acid” that remind us he’s just a dude with a Budweiser in one hand and bong in the other. If The Beach Boys, Weezer and Nirvana met up to kick rocks beneath the boardwalk, King of the Beach would be the soundtrack to the afternoon.
Megafaun’s Heretofore Big Payoff In Small Package North Carolina-based trio Joe Westerlund and brothers Brad and Phil Cook of Megafaun have been on a non-stop trek through North America, Europe and back again, all of this before 2009 properly came to a close. Factor in the critical success of their 2009 output, Gather, Form and Fly, and that seemingly left little time to lay the groundwork for another feature-length release. Yet to challenge the time-space continuum, they stole enough for impromptu sessions in stuffy living rooms and confined practice spaces between service-industry gigs. The result was the mystic, mountainside dreamscape of Heretofore (Hometapes Records). The six-track minialbum paints a sprawling vista of their earthy, alt-twang origins. Sonically, the band challenges itself to redefine its previous persona, as seen through the nearly 13 minute-long improvisation, “Comprovisation for Connor Pass”. The band expects to return to the studio in the fall to record a proper full-length follow-up. Heretofore is available on Hometapes Records September 14.
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GOOD
VIBRATIONS By: Alisha Torrealba
Out Now, See Which Albums Get Our Stamp of Approval M.I.A.: /\/\/\Y/\ Watching the video for “Born Free” left me salivating for the new M.I.A. sound, with Suicide’s “Ghost Rider” floating atop the pounding distortion. The single promised a hazy, grungier direction and intensity. But after all the hype and the controversy, /\/\/\Y/\ simply fizzles and falls flat. The real shame is these songs actually had potential- the spastic samples and scattered beats are there but fail to evolve out of monotony. Then we’re fed “XXXO” and “Tell Me Why”, which are unabashedly poppy and leave much to be desired. The album’s high points appear in “Born Free” and “It Takes A Muscle” (another great cover from Spectral Display). Still, there’s no denying M.I.A.’s talent, so let’s count /\/\/\Y/\ simply a misstep and hope for more musical risks the next time around.
Best Coast: Crazy For You
Some may be inclined to sweep Best Coast under the same umbrella as Dum Dum Girls or Vivian Girls. For the most part, I’d have to agree, but there are a few major distinguishing factors. The fuzzed-out vocals, guitar and Wall of Sound aesthetic may share common ground, but Crazy For You is primarily an album of “stoned love letters to imaginary boyfriends,” as singer (and our July cover girl) Bethany Cosentino puts it. It is difficult to capture hearts as the Ronettes did, but somehow, Best Coast has done so. Tracks like “The End” and “When I’m With You” are perfectly and sincerely executed as Cosentino’s cooing nudge us off our feet. There isn’t much variety, but the album’s brevity plays off without ever evoking boredom. “I Want To” and “Honey” offset the album’s sunny disposition with a twinge of 90s grunge.
Sun Araw: On Patrol Sitting down and actively listening to On Patrol would be difficult while sober. Let’s face it: drone can be tricky. Yet Sun Araw (a.k.a. Cameron Stallones of Magic Lantern) has an unwavering capability of providing plenty of movement within his settings. The dub/tropical/melting sounds create a highly active soundscape that plays well with its 80s vice theme. Opening tracks “Ma Holo” and “Beat Cop” prepare for the swift advancement towards lighter and brighter sounds. Most of On Patrol seems to urge an exploration of external surroundings, but “Conga Mind” (clocking in at 15 minutes) forces some intense self-reflection. The artillery of melting synths, guitars, African-style beats and ethereal vocals create a dense fog to get lost in.
The Books: The Way Out Found sounds in music often teeter on the edge between cheesy and genius. The Books have little trouble incorporating them into their soundscapes with plenty of driving force and glitter. Now, after 5 years of waiting for their fifth album, the high expectations have been matched, but not exceeded. The Way Out may not be a completely evolved sound, but it does take a step forward. “I Am Who I Am” features a new electronic intensity reminiscent of Fuck Buttons. Many of the samples urge a certain amount of spelunking through your own consciousness with plenty of psycho/hypnotherapy snippets, but The Way Out is scattered with a light heartedness and eccentricity. “A Cold Freezin’ Night” and “The Story of Hip Hop” journey through the violent and playful nature of childhood, with plenty of whimsical effects to help tell the tales. Even though I hope to see their next album venture into a different realm, there is no denying the pure satisfaction of hearing The Books’ creations. 6
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*albums rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
BRITISH
RE-INVASION By: Britt Middleton
Manchester, England’s Everything Everything has a sound so decidedly their own, it’s hard to describe. We asked vocalist Jonathan Higgs to help us find the words. Sundae Magazine: Perhaps it has something to with that whole English eccentricity thing, but a lot of indie acts from your side of the pond get lumped together. As a band, how would you describe your sound? Jonathan Higgs: Our sound is made up of many disparate influences, which we try to value equally. Mainstream pop and very left-field music also [are influences].
“Potential sound is often more exciting than actual sound, and the same goes for lots of things in life.” diversely on our first album, [and] we have lots of avenues we could go down with the second. It feels nice to have that choice. SM: You fuse together indie rock, pop, electro, and R&B -- genres that unexpectedly, to the listener’s delight, mix so well. Of your influences, which would you say are the most surprising? The most obvious? JH: We have strong jazz influences that are perhaps more obvious than we realize when we listen back to ourselves. I for one have a deep love of choral music, and we all enjoy vocal groups; this is an area we’d love to move further into if possible. SM: What was the last album you bought?
SM: What happens when you start experimenting?
JH: The last album I bought was Massive Attack’s Heligoland.
JH: What you get when you take the best elements of lots of genres is a kind of unpredictable and hopeful sound with pop sensibilities at its heart.
SM: What do you like to do when you’re not holed up inside your tour bus?
SM: Your and bandmates Jeremy Pritchard and Michael Spearman graduated with music degrees from the prestigious universities of Salford and Leeds, where you studied classical music. Yet you actually stopped playing for a period immediately afterwards. What happened, and what got you back in the game? JH: When you look too deeply into the mechanics of something magic like music, you risk losing the power it has. Most of my pleasure in experiencing music, be it playing or writing, is the unknown. Potential sound is often more exciting than actual sound, and the same goes for lots of things in life, like fear.
JH: On the tour bus, we tend to watch terrible Steven Seagal films or a longsince forgotten BBC seafaring period drama called “Hornblower”, which nobody likes. SM: Ah, we’ll have to YouTube it. You’ve been compared to a lot of acts -Kajagoogoo, Radiohead, The Smiths and even R. Kelly. Are these accurate comparisons? R. Kelly is pretty specific!
SM: That’s a good point. Switching gears to the present, the buzz is mounting in anticipation of your debut LP. What can you tell us about the progress thus far i.e. is there a release date in sight?
JH: There are lots of diverse elements in our music, so we get lots of very widely different comparisons. We all love Radiohead, the Smiths and R Kelly. Perhaps Kajagoogoo is one that has appeared because of some of the synth sounds we use. We certainly take musical influence from the former three mentioned. Nearly everything Radiohead produces is amazing. We love the Smiths’ guitar parts and lyrics, and R. Kelly’s attention to rhythm and lyrical audacity.
JH: It’s called Man Alive and it will be out in the UK at the end of August [Editor’s note: In the United States, Man Alive will be released on Geffen Records in early 2011].
SM: Who doesn’t love when R. Kelly sings about gorillas getting down in the forest? Moving on, this fall you embark on a U.S. tour. Is this your first go around? What are you most looking forward to?
SM: We hear you already have two albums worth of material to work with. How do you feel about what you’ve got so far?
JH: We went out for [this year’s] SXSW and absolutely loved it. When we go back to the States, the thing we are looking forward to most is probably the atmosphere. We found Americans to be so enthusiastic and friendly.
JH: We feel a great sense of freedom because we’ve spread ourselves quite
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Illustration by Jack Cusumano
DANCE
HALL By: Jack Cusumano
101
Can’t put your finger on why you love Rihanna’s
Teacher’s Note: This class is intended for beginners. The more advanced students may want to enroll in a higher level course. Dancehall is a rich subject with a long history, but this introductory course focuses on contemporary dancehall culture and terms.
VOCAB LESSON:
“Rude Boy” so much? Hooked on Gyptian’s crossover hit, “Hold Yuh”, but not sure where to turn to quench your thirst for more? If you haven’t already ventured into the world of contemporary dancehall and ragga music, then perhaps it’s time you did.
Riddim: The nearest analog for “riddim” to the average American listener would be “beat”, but it’s a bit more nuanced than that. In the U.S., a beat is usually thought of as the property of one artist. Kanye, for example, might buy a beat from a producer (say, Symobolyc One),
Dancehall artists work with sounds, themes and
and it becomes the beat to a Kanye song (say, “Power”).
styles that should be familiar to today’s hip-hop and
Other artists might freestyle over it on a mixtape, or
R&B listener (often including chanted vocals, auto-
jump on the remix, but there is still one widely accepted,
tuned hooks and spaced-out beats), but operate
official version of the song, and it is inseparable from
within a culture and context that may sometimes feel worlds apart from the U.S. top 40 music scene. Here, we aim to give you a basic introduction to some of
Yeezy. Riddims are not typically produced for one artist. Instead, when a new riddim arrives on the scene, a whole group of artists will record their own vocals and hook over it, creating a wholly individual song. Inevitably, one
the core concepts at the heart of today’s dancehall
or two versions will rise above the others, receiving more
scene, and encourage you to continue exploring the
play and attention, but there may be upwards of 100
topic on your own.
other songs floating about over the very same riddim. Labels like Greensleeves or VP Records will occasionally Continue The Lesson...
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compile the most essential versions into comprehensive
compile the most essential versions into comprehensive
“riddim albums” (see the Rhythm Album series and
“riddim albums” (see the Rhythm Album series and
Riddim Driven series, respectively), giving a glimpse into
Riddim Driven series, respectively), giving a glimpse into
the many different forms the riddim can take.
the many different forms the riddim can take.
Deejay: American audiences might be thrown a bit by
Producer: This word translates pretty well across cultural
the use of the word “deejay” in the world of dancehall.
lines, but we thought we should mention it anyway. The
Stateside, deejay calls to mind either a dj spinning
producer produces the riddims that deejays and singers
records, or perhaps a producer creating beats. In a
add vocals to. As such, they are an indispensable element
dancehall context, the term is more closely related to
of the dancehall ecosystem. Much like in American music,
“rapper”. Of course, the deejay has been around since
producers often attempt to make a leap from producer to
the 1950s (see Count Machuki), and was essentially the
vocalist (think Kanye West or The-Dream). For a recent
precursor to the modern rapper. Put simply, a deejay is
example of this, check out superstar producer Stephen
a dancehall vocalist who uses a chanted, spoken style
“Di Genius” McGregor. Di Genius sings over his own
of vocals rather than traditional singing. Some deejays
riddim in “Cyaa Friend Again”, a diss track recounting
switch off between spoken vocals and singing, which is
his falling out with Vybz Kartel (and one of the most
sometimes called “singjaying”. Two of the most visible
memorable tracks of 2010 so far).
and influential deejays in recent years are, arguably, Mavado and Vybz Kartel (more on these two later).
MODERN HISTORY LESSON:
Gully Gaza Wars: The Gully Gaza feud is another parallel to American hip-hop culture, but an unfortunate one. It could be compared to the senseless and often violent East Coast vs. West Coast feud of the early 1990s, something that has thankfully evaporated on any serious level by 2010. The feud is a conflict between the camps of deejays Vybz Kartel and Mavado (Gully and Gaza, respectively), which stemmed from lyrical back and forth from the two artists. Much like hip-hop feuds, however, the lyrical conflict has frequently escalated into violent confrontations among passionate followers. In fact, the feud reached such a fever pitch that in December 2009 Mavado and Kartel were actually called in to the Office of the Prime Minister, where they were asked to pledge a commitment to bring the feud to an end. “I never throw a stone at Vybz before and he never did the same to me. It is just about the music, but we have the fans out there and people take it to a different level,” said Mavado on the situation.
HOMEWORK:
That’s it for today’s lesson, but if you want to pass the class, you gotta do your homework. I hope you all brought your headphones. Suggested Recent Singles: Some of our favorite chunes to drop in the past year or so. • • • • • • •
Gyptian: Hold Yuh Di Genius: Cyaa Friend Again Keida: Jamaican Boy Tami Chynn: Certified Diva Tifa: Nah Stop Shine T’nez: Turn Mi Life Around Sticky ft. Natalie Storm: Look Pon Me
Suggested Series: These series will get you up to speed on some contemporary dancehall classics, and will keep even the laziest listener stocked with solid singles. • •
Greensleeves: The Best Dancehall Anthems Di Genius: Ragga Ragga Ragga
Suggested Mixtapes: Our favorites so far in 2010. • •
Assassin: AssassinIs Agent Sasco T’Nez: Turn Mi Life Around Mixtape
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31 hot tracks to get your through the final days of summer. LISTEN @ 8TRACKS.COM/SUNDAEMAG
1. “Choir of Angels” - Deer Tick 2. “Collector” - Here We Go Magic 3. “Boyfriend” - Best Coast 4. “John, I’m Only Dancing” - Vivian Girls 5. “Heretofore” - Megafaun 6. “Excuses” - The Morning Benders 7. “Something Someone Jr.” - Growlers 8. “Palace” - Electric Sunset 9. “Pies” - Christmas 10. “Good Enuff” - Major Lazer Feat. Collie Buddz & Lindi Ortega 11. “Windstorm” - School of Seven Bells 12. “LeMampatee” - Swahili Blonde 13. “Total Life Forever” - Foals 14. “Get Frostied” - Deastro 15. “Verdens største land” - Casiokids 16. “Breakfast” - Curren$y 17. “Summer Mess” - Jaill 18. “Party With Children” - Ratatat 19. “Whatever Makes You Feel Good” - Back Ted N-Ted 20. “In the Next Room” - Neon Trees 21. “Hands In The Air” - Girl Talk 22. “When The Morning Comes” - Woodsman 23. “Armour Love” - La Roux 24. “Breathe” - Angels and Airwaves 25. “I’m So Tired” - Fugazi 26. “Hold Yuh (Remix)” - Gyptian ft. Nicki Minaj 27. “Where I’m Going” - Cut Copy 28. Tonight We Fly” - Zambri 29. “Sea Talk” - Zola Jesus 30. “Five” - Young Man 31. “Convertible Balloon” - Wavves
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THRE HAUTE
TALK ADS
We heard it through the grapevine…
By: Britt Middleton
Madonna And Daughter Inspire Boy-Toy Irreverence Helmed by the original material girl and icon Madonna and her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes Leon, the Material Girl line for Macy’s hits stores on August 3. A jubilant expression of femininity-meets-fierocity, the expansive streetwear collection boasts enough studded leather, florals, and second-skin minis to send old school fans right back to 1985. In July the duo announced “Gossip-Girl” resident itchick (and real-life rock chanteuse) Taylor Momsen as the face of the brand. View the collection at Macys.com.
1. Images Courtesy Iconix
Brian Lichtenberg Goes Thrifty With Forever 21
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Brian Lichtenberg, known for his sparkling hooded frocks and worn by everyone from Lindsay Lohan (pre L.A.County jumpsuit, of course) to Jeffree Star, is set to join forces with Forever 21 for a line of budget-friendly t-shirts and tanks. The collection, priced under $15, includes is a caution tape-emblazoned tank inspired by Lady Gaga’s getup in her video for “Telephone”. Don’t miss the call -- available August 13 at Forever 21 stores nationwide.
Image Courtesy Forever 21
Urban Outfitters Online Jewelry Studio Touts Premium Bling 3.
Images Courtesy Urban Outfitters
Once your favorite spot to score over-dyed skinnies and on-trend frocks, Urban Outfitters is now the place to shop jewelry designs from some of the brightest young stars on the rise. The online jewelry studio showcases polished trinkets from various indie upstarts turned cult favorites like Elke Kramer, Calourette and Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. Prices range from $60 for a sterling silver ring to $450 for a necklace spiked with gold, silver and sparkling gems, but wouldn’t they both look marvelous with your $20 V-neck tee? Available now at UrbanOutfitters.com
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PRE MAKE IT TTY
FAKE IT TIL YOU In these final days of summer, get the most from your faux glow. By: Amanda McRae
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse $30, sephora.com
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Want an instant, natural glow without all the hard work? St. Tropez has you covered. Make sure to exfoliate prior to application, and don’t forget to moisturize knees, wrists, elbows and ankles to prevent dark splotches. The mousse goes on smooth and dries quickly; let it set in for a few hours before showering and you’ll be good to go. Even if you can’t jet to the sandy St. Tropez beaches, you can bask in the glow as if you did.
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Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Faux Tan All Over Face Color $18, ulta.com Give your face a healthy, sun-kissed look in a matter of seconds. While the color may seem dark, a little goes a long way. Just apply to an area that the sun would naturally touch: forehead, cheeks and the bridge of nose.
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MAC Cosmetics Amber Lights Eye Shadow $14.50, maccosmetics.com Perhaps a hint of bronze is all you need to complete your summer look. Why not have fun with a bold eye shadow? Depending on how much is applied, Amber Lights works for day or night and can be layered with other colors for a more dramatic look.
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SHAPIN’ ON UP
From Brett Freedman, celebrity make-up artist and creator of Vanitymark cosmetics: 1. Go to a pro. Brow shaping is more than just removing hairs. You really want to go to someone with ‘the eye’. See a gal with great brows? Ask her who she goes to. For touch-ups in between, make sure
My name is Britt Middleton, and I’m an overzealous tweezer.
to have a great set of tweezers on hand (my Vanitymark ones are dual sided!).
By: Britt Middleton
2. Trim away excess. Bracing for battle, a wobbly elbow propped on the countertop, eyes bugged and face contorted, I would go in for the kill -- the coarse, errant hairs propagating the ridge of my brow. With optimism I plucked and hoped. Hey, this isn’t so bad, I would say, trying to believe that the thin, patchy line I was creating would magically transform into a magnificent arch. By this point, the holes in such logic become as apparent as the ones along my brow line. Dejected, and with two uneven reminders of my defeat, I toss the tweezers, grab the eyeliner, and draw on my misery like so many women before me. But alas, there’s hope for us tweezer-challenged! I recently had the immense luxury of getting my brows shaped by one of Hollywood’s most in-demand artists. Brett Freedman, creator of Vanitymark cosmetics, and whose star clients include Vanessa Hudgens and Vanessa Williams, showed me how to maintain my shape at home - and he’s sharing his fabulous tips with you! Read on and be saved!
Brush hairs up and snip the tips with a small pair of scissors. Brush downward and do the same. Brush brows back into place and check out the result. You want a ‘de-bulked’ brow. 3. Fill in uneven areas. Fill in sparse or uneven areas with a pencil or powder that is one shade lighter than the brow hairs. This will look most natural and give a subtle ‘shadow of definition’. Apply with a tight, angle brush for precision shape. 4. Use a touch of brow gel. Use clear (for naturally dark brows) or tinted (for lighter brows) to add hold, shine and a little extra polish for a finished look. In a pinch you can use a spritz of hairspray on a spoolie (a small bristled brush for your brows; use a clean mascara wand to
BEFORE
make your own!). Learn more about Brett’s exclusive line of brow products at vanitymark.com
Brett Freedman (Left) and Britt Middleton
AFTER
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Photo Courtesy Red Bull
Photo By Britt Middleton
TURE Susi Mai chats with a fan before hitting the surf.
POINT BREAK Red Bull’s Queen of the Air Susi Mai goes to new heights. By: Britt Middleton
It’s well over 100 degrees outside and the damp, oppressive humidity makes it feel even hotter. Susi Mai, unfazed by the less than favorable conditions, pops out of the RV parked along a private beach on Tybee Island, Georgia. She quickly surveys the seascape before effortlessly slinging what looks like 20 pounds of gear over her shoulder, which on her 5’4 frame is incredible to watch. “Tybee is one of the main kiteboarding locations on the east coast,” she chirps and treks up the wooden ramp toward the beach. In person her flaxen, windswept hair and sun-bronzed skin surpass anything captured in photos and videos she’s been featured in. Beautiful, graceful, and, in her own words, “just one of the guys”, Mai is one of the competitors to beat in kiteboarding today. On this scorching morning in June, Mai and fellow Red Bull athletes Ruben Lenten and Aaron Hadlow embark on the second day of the Red Bull Kiteboarding Tour. Over 10 days they would have hit dozens of beaches along the Southeast, challenging each other to go bigger and get higher than the day before. Mai, the only female on the tour, is perfectly fine with the lack of estrogen on board. “I like to think they would be lost without me!” she quips. Yet the cramped space inside their RV isn’t the Animal House one would come to expect. No beer cans, no burrito supreme wrappers, not even a pair of boxers festooning the toilet (the seat, I should mention, was left down.) The only indications of boy-habitat were the tools used for repairing grips on the boards, which lay neatly on the small side table. Despite having little room to even stretch her legs, Mai wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s like a family,” she says. “The longer you are with a company like Red Bull, the more involved you get.”
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Mai pauses from pumping air into her kite to chat with two young kiteboarders on the beach. For her, this tour isn’t just about putting on a good show; it’s about connecting with other kiters who share her passion. At 17, she was first introduced to the sport when living in the Dominican Republic (she was born in Germany) from a friend who owned a windsurfing school. Given the lack of females in the sport, she thought it an opportunity to kite uncharted territory. “I took a lesson and I actually hated it! [But] once I saw the first girl doing it I said, Ok, I’m going to try this again because it looks so cool!” Now 26-years old, Mai holds three consecutive Queen of the Air titles from Red Bull’s premier kiteboarding competition. “That’s what jump started my kiteboarding career. [Queen of the Air] was about going big,” she says. “I guess I was good at sending my kite and catching huge air,” Mai adds modestly. Getting high while staying grounded in reality are not typical characteristics of a queen, though Mai was never one to follow the rules.
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Photo By Cameron Hubbard
THENS!
Take a tour around Athens, Ga., a bastion of history, music and great grub. By: Cameron Hubbard
Consistently voted among the top college towns in the country, Athens, Ga., is a haven for independent musicians and artists as well as those looking for a fun, but cheap night out. From the art galleries in converted warehouses to the music venues in what might as well be closets to the quaint vintage shops, the town is teeming with artists of all varieties. And the whole college scene means most of what you’re looking for can be found on the cheap. While football and the Dawgs no doubt rule the college scene in Athens, the city has a great deal to offer for a quick weekend getaway. Here’s our guide to the absolute must do, see, eat and drink in Athens, Ga...
TO DO: Catch a show: From the seminal 40 Watt’s lineup of local and national acts to the constantly rotating roster at Little Kings Shuffle Club or Flicker, Athens has no shortage of music venues. If nothing else, you must catch a show in Athens. It’s a town known for its music scene, even going so far as to inspire the 1987 documentary “Athens Inside/ Out,” which showcased bands like REM and the B-52s in their home territory. These days, groups like Dead Confederate are still pumping out sounds worth a listen. Shop: Near the intersection of Clayton and Pulaski streets sits Agora. Inside, a number of booths set up by local retailers showcase the weird and wacky side of Athens consumerism. Whether you’re looking for some wacky vintage vinyl or a wicked cool pair of shoes, Agora has you covered. On the higher end, The Red Dress Boutique, Flirt Fashions and Heery’s might sell to many a sorority girl, but that doesn’t mean they’re not offering some killer threads. So, if you’ve got a little cash to burn, be sure to trek farther up Clayton and check out the selection.
TO SEE The Tree That Owns Itself: If ever there were a quirky sight in Athens, it’s the Tree That Owns Itself. According to local legend, in the 1800s, a landowner in Athens so cherished a tree on his property, he decided to leave the tree to itself in his will. The white oak tree sat untouched until 1942, when it fell to the ground. However, a group of Athenian Garden Club members quickly took an acorn from the original tree and grew what now stands in its place: the Son of the Tree That Owns Itself. The tree still sits at the corner of Dearing and Finley streets.
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TO EAT: The Grit: An Athens institution, plain and simple. Serving up vegetarian fare for herbivores and carnivores alike, The Grit is a must-do. Be sure to check out the Golden Bowl. Never have rice and tofu tasted so good. The Grill: A late-night staple, The Grill is open 24/7. The diner serves pretty basic fare -- burgers and fries -- but after a night of heavy drinking, nothing is finer. And be sure to check out their killer milkshakes (but be prepared to share)! The National: If you’re looking for something more upscale, The National is a sure thing. Like its cross-town affiliate, Five and Ten (also delish!), The National serves up slightly fancier dishes to Athenians. The food is always top-notch, and the bar is a class act. Plus, the restaurant runs a special with the neighboring art cinema, Cine, and offers dinner and a movie for $29 on Mondays and Tuesdays.
TO DRINK: The Globe: Voted one of the best bars in the country by Esquire Magazine, The Globe is a cozy, Euro-styled pub with a good selection of beers and a quiet atmosphere. The perfect place for a pint and a good conversation. Copper Creek: The city’s only brewpub, Copper Creek serves up a number of concoctions throughout the year. If you’re looking for drinks with dinner, the bar readily suggests pairing options. Or, if you’re just looking to down a couple of pints, the bar is a cozy place to nurse a drink. Allgood Lounge: The drinks might be relatively typical, but the second floor, which features a rooftop patio, is hard to beat. Sipping drinks under the stars: what could be better?
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40 Watt Club: 285 West Washington St. Athens, GA 30601 Little Kings: 223 W. Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Tasty World: 312 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601 Agora: 260 West Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601 Heery’s: 195 College Avenue Athens, GA 30601 Red Dress Boutique: 147 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Flirt Fashions: 153 East Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601 The Grit: 199 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30601 The Grill: 171 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601 The National: 232 W. Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 The Globe: 199 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601 Copper Creek: 140 E. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601 Allgood Lounge: 256 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601
ERDANT
ENCOUNTERS Do you really want to go green? Check out our guide to sprouting at home! By: Lacy Emiba
Sprouting beans, seeds and grains enhances the flavor in your food and the fun in your kitchen.
Lacy Emiba
SALAD RECIPE!
Step 2: Choose method (bag/jar/strainer/other) I recommend using a wide-mouthed mason jar with a screen on top instead of the metal disk. The ring-shaped part screws down and holds the disk in place. WARNING: Do not fill the jar more than 1/5 full with your beans. They will expand greatly, especially if you are sprouting them to a long shape. Step 3:Rinse beans and soak in water for 24 hours. Sprouting does not require light or anything special. Your jar can live in a kitchen cabinet or on the counter. Step 4: Rinse and drain beans 3-4 times daily. The most important thing about sprouting is to rinse often. You can choose to let sprouts grow like the standard grocery store variety of alfalfa sprouts or consume them right after they begin growing. Step 5: Enjoy!
1 part sprouted mung beans 1 part diced tomatoes 1 part dived avocados 1 light drizzle of honey mustard dressing For further reading: The Hostel in the Forest: http://www.foresthostel.com/2010/1/27/weeklyupdate-01-26-2010
Eat your sprouts raw or cook them into a vegetable assortment. For ambitious sprouters, you can even mill sprouted wheat berries and make sprouted grain bread.
Mountain Rose Herbs: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com
Lacy Emiba is a middle school science teacher in Central Florida. She also studies herbalism and experiments with plants at home.
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UR FAVORITE
THINGS
Get to know us...and the stuff we really dig! Alisha Torrealba, Music Editor Ghosts: I guess being born on Halloween predisposed me to being comfortable with all things spooky. More specifically, I enjoy the idea of ghosts as curious creatures that roam around just like any other. The caricature is just endearing and mischievous to me. Music Technology: Sound is constantly evolving through innovative recording techniques and equipment. Understanding how these things work gives us unlimited capabilities of utilizing them in creative ways. Even using the limitations of simple systems can be manipulated to express what’s in your head. LUV IT. My Cat: Little known fact: Voidoid is actually the fourth member of the hit gospel/Americana/bluegrass/shoegaze band, Eleven &the Falcons. She enjoys playing in grocery bags, drinking out of cups, eating bugs, daydreaming, and miniature alligators. She is also very colorful and loves to get hiiiigh.
Amanda McRae, Contributor
Kevin Yang, Contributor
Sushi: Dragonfly is hands down my favorite sushi restaurant.
The Nines: Directed by John August, and staring Ryan
Perhaps I’m partial because I lost my sushi virginity there about
Reynold and Hope Davis. If you’re a fan of mind-bending
five years ago -- and have been hooked ever since. The food
psychological thrillers like “Donnie Darko”, “Momento” and
is amazing, and the atmosphere is great for a night out with
“The Box”, “The Nines” is definitely something to watch …
friends or for a date. My sushi prayers have been answered
three times straight! A metaphysical joyride delving into what
with the opening of a new location in Orlando, Florida.
is real (imagine Jean-Paul Sartre coming out with metal fangs), it will leave you wondering, “What just happened? I might have
Jen Lancaster: New York Times bestselling author Jen
to see it again!” Trust me, it’s that good.
Lancaster has stolen my heart. Her five memoirs are easily relatable, witty and honest (and so is her blog; check it out at
Publish This Book: The debut from a Chicago-based author
jennsylvania.com). I might be borderline obsessed with her
who pens a “premature memoir” chronicling his desperate
since I feel in 20 years my life will mirror hers. Her latest book,
attempts to publish his first book. Along the way enjoy Markley
“My Fair Lazy”, details our unhealthy obsession with reality
navigate his mounting anxieties as a twentysomething with
television – and how it’s throwing our cultural equilibrium out
big dreams and even bigger obstacles. Engaging, smart and
of whack. Genius!
extremely funny, it made me wonder why I didn’t think to do this myself.
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Jack Cusumano, Art Director Mixtapes: The music industry has flipped upside-down in the last ten years or so, and while the labels scramble to figure out how to save their sinking ship, artists aren’t waiting around for a deal to put out incredible music. Some of the very best releases in recent years have been free mixtapes, and some of my favorites this year include Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & Orange Juice, Wale’s More About Nothing, Big K.R.I.T.’s Krit Wuz Here, and Smoke DZA’s George Kush Da Button. Pasta: This probably stems from my childhood in Italy, but there’s really nothing better than a good pasta dish. The absolute apex for me is a simple (but authentic) spaghetti with tomato sauce. I’m usually a purist, and use nothing but tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil in my home-made sauce. Other winning pasta dishes in my book are aglio e olio (olive oil and garlic), carbonara, and pasta alla putanesca.
Britt Middleton, Editor in Chief 80s Flicks: It is one of my missions in life to own not only the greats, but even the most critically panned of 80s teen cinema. You can’t go wrong with Ferris, I’m always good for a little Brat Pack action, and don’t even get me started on my affinity for The Coreys (RIP). “Teen Wolf”? I own the collector’s edition. “Just One of the Guys”? I’ve seen it ten times. Top that. 90s House Music: Are you a sensing theme here? For me, nostalgia makes the world go around, and nothing provides a more dizzying sensation than a hyped emcee atop a fouron-the-floor dance beat spliced with jazz-funk samples and anchored by the triumphant wail from a still un-credited R&B chanteuse. C’mon, c’mon...feel the vibrations! SNL Digital Shorts: These brief sketches are perhaps the saving grace for an aging institution. Typically set to a surprisingly well-produced beat and often including celebrity cameos, Digital Shorts balk at the cerebral in favor of what is now celebrated as “anti-humor”. Besties Andy Samberg, Yorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, now regulars on Saturday Night Live, have parlayed their sophomoric assaults into bona fide careers (Samberg taking on supporting roles in Hollywood, Taccone directing last spring’s “MacGruber” flick, and Schaffer serving as director at-large for the shorts airing each week on SNL; together, they released a successful comedy album, Incredibad, in 2009). Despite the fact that Samberg, Taccone and Schaffer offer cheap thrills reminiscent of the internet mimes echoed in college dorm rooms, they occasionally shine with strategic use of absurdity, nostalgia, and, of course, sweaty SNL Digital Shorts Image Courtesy NBC Universal
ball jokes. From “Lazy Sunday” to “Natalie’s Rap” to that one about inserting one’s genitalia through a hole in box, I learned that it’s okay to laugh at the lowest form of self-expression, especially if T-Pain sings the hook.
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Photos by Jessica Wills
DOME STICA KILLER TOMATOES Chef Casey Wills shows that there is more than one way to,err, peel a tomato. By: Casey Wills
The time has come. Go to the store and pick up some tomatoes. It is summer time, they are in season. Why haven’t you left yet? There are not any on your counter, dont lie. Yes, you can make more than salsa and spaghetti sauce with them. You can eat them raw or cooked, baked or broiled, sweet or savory, hot or cold, whole or pureed, sauteed or fried. They go fantastically well with countless things. Still not getting up, eh? What if I told you they used to be called Wolf Peaches and Love Apples. How could you not want to cook with something called a Wolf Peach? Seriously. Wolf Peach. Germans used to think that they would attract werewolves. Sure, now you get up. Talk about delicious and you can’t be bothered, but mention a way to attract werewolves and you are all about it. See you at the market.
Photo by Haley Barlar
Welcome friend. Feast your eyes upon the glory that is the tomato section of your local grocer. Did you know there are over 7,500 distinct types of tomatoes? Dont worry though, most grocery stores only carry maybe 5 different varieties at the most, so you won’t feel overwhelmed. Generally speaking, tomato types can be used interchangeably. The flavor will vary slightly of course, but they will always taste like tomatoes. So basically grab the nicest looking ones that you can and have fun with the different colors and sizes that you find. What makes a good tomato? Well, intrepid explorer, glad you asked. Look for tomatoes that have a bright color, smooth skin and give ever so slightly when pressed. Some quick ground rules now that you have your Wolf Peaches. Tomatoes give off ethylene gas (as do apples, avocados, bananas, melons, peaches and pears). This gas is harmless to humans but will make your fruits and vegetables ripen more quickly (specifically broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leafy greens, lettuce, etc.). With this in mind you should keep your tomatoes at room temperature and not directly next to or under other fruits and vegetables. Use a serrated knife to cut them unless you have a ridiculously sharp “regular” knife. If a recipe calls for peeled tomatoes, blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for maybe 15 seconds and then shock them in ice water. This will loosen the skins, making them easier to peel and will not significantly cook them. If that same recipe calls for seedless tomatoes, you can either halve them across the equator and squeeze out the seeds or halve them them lengthwise and scoop out the seeds that way. Either way, the reason you do so is because tomato seeds can be bitter. Oh, and you will generally want to remove the stems when convenient as they can be hard and not very tasty. Now what shall you do with these Love Apples and this knowledge? How about fostering an environment and culture of delicious within your kitchen maybe? The following recipes show you three different ways to use tomatoes while at the same time being summer friendly. You will see how to make an easy appetizer that can be served hot or cold and can also be embellished till your heart’s content. A summer salad is up next that can be on the table in minutes. The last dish is, of course, Gazpacho, the Spanish cold soup that pops up everywhere this time of year, and honestly why shouldn’t it? This version gets a watermelon and shrimp salsa to jazz things up. So that being said, take off your hats because your mind is about to blown. 20
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Roasted Tomato Tartlet This recipe gives you another reason to bring out the muffin/ cupcake pan, and can be applied to pretty much any fruit. In this case, tomatoes are roasted with olive oil and garlic and then given a puff pastry crust to add a flaky texture. Think of this recipe if you have company coming over or want to take an easy appetizer over to a friend’s house.
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Start the oven to preheating, 350 degrees F
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Cut your tomatoes across their equator
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Gently squeeze out the seeds into your garbage bag
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Put a little olive oil into each muffin/cupcake pan well, enough to barely cover the bottom
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Put one half of each tomato into each well
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Put one clove of garlic onto each tomato half and put a little more oil
General Notes:
on top
This recipe makes 12 tartlets and takes about an hour or so depending on
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Sprinkle some kosher salt onto the contents of each well
your patience.
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Put into preheated oven for 15 - 45 minutes. You can roast the tomatoes for nearly as long as you wish, the flavor just gets more concentrated
Ingredients:
the longer you roast them and the moisture level drops. Keep an eye
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6 medium sized tomatoes that are roughly the same circumference as
on them to make sure that the do not burn; brown is okay, black is not.
your muffin/cupcake pan wells, seeded
Tomatoes roasted for longer amounts of time generally make better
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12 large garlic cloves
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12 puff pastry circles roughly the same circumference as your muffin/
tartlets. •
While the tomatoes and garlic are roasting, start cutting the puff party
cupcake pan wells, (can be cut from 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry)
rounds out of the sheet and set aside until the tomatoes are done
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Kosher salt as needed
roasting
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Olive oil as needed
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When the tomatoes have reached the level of roasting that you are happy with remove the pan from the oven
Equipment:
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1 muffin/cupcake pan with 12 wells
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Sharp knife, serrated is easiest to cut tomatoes with
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Cutting board
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Something round with an edge to cut out the puff pastry circles, e.g. a
Carefully place the puff pastry rounds into each well. Be careful, the pan is 350 degrees, your body is not.
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You can drizzle a touch more olive on top of the puff pastry if you like, this is optional
tin can, water glass, juice cup, barrel of monkeys (monkeys removed),
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Put the pan back into the oven for 15 - 20 minutes more
cookie cutter, etc.
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They are ready when the pastry has puffed up and looks golden brown
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Oven, preheated to 350 degrees
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes
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A plastic grocery bag for trash
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Carefully remove each tartlet and invert them so that the puff pastry is now the bottom,
Instructions: •
Gather all your raw ingredients and equipment
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Rinse your tomatoes
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You can garnish with some balsamic vinegar, or pesto or whatever your heart desires
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Tomato, Strawberry and Arugula Salad
Gazpacho with Shrimp and Watermelon Salsa
This is a nice simple summer salad that has plenty of contrasting textures and flavors. You get sweet and bitter, creamy and acidic, smooth and crunchy. Plus, you can have it on the table in less than 10 minutes.
Gazpacho is a Spanish peasant dish that used to be made on the road side with basically what was on hand. This version deviates slightly from the classic to suit chef’s tastes, most notably the omission of red onion and bread crumbs, and the addition of strawberries. So the “fun” part of this dish is the garnish or more specifically the interplay between the flavors and textures of the garnish and the soup itself. Those who do not dig on shrimp, just leave it out, no big deal.
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Tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced per person. This is a great opportunity to show off fresh tomatoes, so go for heirloom, organic, or anything beautiful and ripe
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Fresh strawberries, 2 per person cut to the same size as the tomato dice
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Arugula, 2 oz or a small handful person, rinsed well and dried well
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Almonds, 1/2 ounce per person, sliced or slivered and toasted
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Goat cheese, log or crumbles, 1 ounce per person
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Dressing, cookís choice, balsamic vinaigrette is lovely as is poppy seed or a sherry vinaigrette, 1/2 ounce per person at most
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Kosher salt, if needed
Equipment: •
Sharp Knife, serrated is easiest for tomatoes
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Cutting Board
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Mixing Bowl for tossing salad
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Salad tongs for tossing salad
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Colander for rinsing ingredients
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Salad Spinner if you roll like that, paper towels if not
Instructions: •
Assemble all your ingredients and equipment
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Rinse all your ingredients that need rinsing
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Pat dry with the paper towels or spin in the spinner
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Dice tomatoes and strawberries
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Put rinsed and dried arugula into mixing bowl and, starting with about half of the dressing you plan on using, toss. The greens should be lightly dressed. Seriously. Lightly. You can always add more but it is a pain to try and take it away.
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Put a pile of the dressed greens onto the center of your plate/s and garnish with the rest of the stuff.
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Salt, if desired
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Soup Ingredients: •
2 pounds roughly chopped, seeded tomatoes, cookís choice of type
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1 large cucumber peeled and seeded, roughly chopped
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1 red, gold, or orange bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
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3 - 4 cloves or garlic, roughly chopped
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5 strawberries, stemmed and roughly chopped
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Lime juice, 2 - 3 limes worth depending on their juiciness
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Crostini or any kind of toasted bread for garnish
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Extra virgin olive oil, 3 - 4 tbsp
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Kosher salt to taste
Salsa Ingredients: •
Shrimp peeled, deveined and cooked, 2 cups cut up
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Watermelon, 2 cups, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
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Tomatoes, cut into...you guessed it, 1/4 inch pieces, 1 cup
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2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
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Basil, cut into thin strips or just chopped up, as much as a 1/4 cup loosely filled
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Lime juice, 2 - 3 limes worth depending on their juiciness
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Kosher salt to taste
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Red pepper flake to taste
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Goat cheese, crumbled
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Red onion, finely diced and rinsed
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Sherry vinegar
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Vodka or tequila, yes you can add booze if you like
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Avocado, diced
Equipment:
Salsa:
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Sharp Knife, serrated is easiest for tomatoes
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Assemble all your ingredients and equipment
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Cutting Board
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Rinse what needs rinsing
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Blender or food processor
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Work the knife on what needs workiní (shrimps, watermelon, tomatoes,
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Tupperware for chilling soup down
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Mixing Bowl
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Plastic grocery bag for garbage
garlic, basil) •
Combine all the ingredients and give it a good mix without beating up the poor watermelon
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Move into cooler to chill
Soup Instructions:
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Remove and taste test
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Assemble all your ingredients and equipment
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Adjust seasoning as desired
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Rinse everything that needs rinsing
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Watch a Pedro Almodovar movie
Finishing:
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Seed the tomatoes, cut in half and squeeze into a garbage bag
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Pile up a good amount of salsa in a bowl
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Chop up everything for the soup that needs chopping, (tomatoes,
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Ladle in the soup
cucumbers, bell peppers, garlic, and strawberries)
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Garnish with the bread and your chosen optionsgarnish with the rest of
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Add chopped up stuff to your blender or food processor, work in batches if necessary to avoid over filling
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Blend or process until smooth
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Taste test with a clean spoon and add some salt and lime juice
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Process or blend once more and while the blades are spinning add oil
the stuff. •
Salt if desired
in a steady stream •
Taste test, and add salt or lime juice to your taste
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Continue blending and tasting until you like the seasoning
Casey Wills is a trained chef and writer of the blog The Ingredient Workshop
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Place soup into a container and chill until well cold, add ice if necessary
http://theingredientworkshop.blogspot.com/
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IF YOU LIKE PIÑA COLADAS Then check out this take on the classic summer time cooler! By: Britt Middleton
Pina Colada a la Mode
In a medium-size saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over
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1 ½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple, cut into chunks,
medium heat until bubbly. Add pineapple and juice and stir to
juice reserved.
coat (NOTE: if using frozen pineapple, defrost gently in microwave
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¼ cup dark rum, poured into a measuring cup
first until thawed but not cooked). Remove pan from heat and
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2 tbs butter or vegan butter spread, divided
slowly pour in rum. Add in sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 2-3
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2 tbs raw turbinado sugar
minutes on medium heat until liquid thickens. Turn off heat and
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1 tsp cinnamon
add in remaining tablespoon of butter, stirring gently to combine.
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1 pinch sea salt Serve with 1 scoop Luna and Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Vanilla ice cream. Eat. Repeat.
Serves two.
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CHEAP
TALK
MORNING, NOON, NIGHT? When exactly is the best time to imbibe? Photo by Haley Barlar
By: Kevin Yang
The weekend is a jubilant release after a tiresome week. It should come to no oneís surprise that drinking throughout the weekend is my way of rejoicing. There are three different times of the day that I find myself enjoying a beverage spiked with something that starts with an ìAî and ends with an ìLî (alcohol, if you must ask). I decided to go on a quest to discover the best times to imbibe by examining the most popular rituals: happy hour, brunch and late night benders. I recently took a weekend to formulate my hypothesis, and this is what I came up with. Friday Happy Hour: If two words together could form a perfect union, none would be better matched than ìhappy hourî. What I appreciate most about a post-rush hour cooler is that the drinks are cheap. Besides, no one wants to be sober after a long day at work. On this Friday night in particular, my personal happy hour began at 5 p.m. and didnít end until 8 p.m. Afterward, I went home to watch TV and passed out. The good thing about happy hour is that your night can end as early as you want. If youíre buzzed, you can still go out and revel, or if youíre ready to crash, call it a night. Saturday Night: Drinking on Saturday night is probably the most popular time to drink, mainly because Sundayís are universally reserved for recovery. I went to a club did most of my drinking there. Though drink specials arenít readily available like happy hour, dancing is, so I danced the night away, burning off those calories before hitting up a late-night hot dog stand. Saturday night benders are probably when I drink the most and have the most fun, but coming home at 3 a.m. to pass out isnít nearly as satisfying. Sunday Brunch: Still feeling a bit exhausted, dehydrated, and like someone backed into me with a Hummer, I toasted to the end of a weekend with two Screwdrivers and a Bloody Mary on Sunday afternoon. One thing I find with drinking during the day is that there is still the rest of the day to take on. Sure, early on I may have enough energy to assemble an entire living room showcase at IKEA, but I know better. Alcohol is a depressant and will make you tired. A nap sometime during the day is almost necessary. Lying in bed was the only ìerrandî I would even consider, so that is exactly what I did. After a three days of assaulting my liver and collecting information from my drinking buddies, I came to the conclusion that happy hour offers the best time to get wasted (and with the best value, to boot!). Hey, frugalistas exist in all of us. 25
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REVIVAL PT. 3 The 90s: The final frontier in our exploration of all things rock. By: Christian BC
As the 80s revival has come to a close in the past few years,
On a different tip, Surfer Blood takes their influence from 80s/90s
the inevitable has happened: the 90s revival has begun. While
alt and college rock. They’re also poster-children for Florida bands.
it’s been most apparent in fashion, with neon colors and flannel
Just like the weird melting pot that is the Sunshine State, these
becoming season mainstays, it’s been present in indie music, too.
guys weave their pre-grunge punk with Latin, surf, and lots of fuzz
The aforementioned neon colors not only show up as part of a
and reverb. Though many of their songs are often derivative of
band’s ensemble, but also appear on their album covers and in
other peopleís work (compare Surfer Blood’s “Harmonix” to the
their names. Plus, the slew of bands are naming themselves after
much earlier “Neighborhood #2” by Arcade Fire), they manage to
shows from their youth such as Golden Girls and Ducktails. And
take the sound of big studio rock and filter it through a punk lens
then there’s the music itself. You know, the most important part.
a la Echo & the Bunnymen and Big Country.
Beyond a love of late-80s and early-90s dance music (which has
And then there’s Wavves. Few bands exemplify the 90s revival
influenced groups like Deloreon and Washed Out), the rock and
like Nathan Williams and his fuzzy surf-punk outfit. Though there
punk aspects from the turn of the decade had a strong impact on
are hints of the same 50s and 60s pop/rock so many of the Cali
indie music. The revival is very much steeped in early 90s culture,
and Brooklyn girl-groups are in to, Wavves certainly pushes
again, evidenced by the fashion. Alternative, punk revival, and
fuzz-punk to the forefront. And with his new album, King Of The
even riot grrrl play a strong role in shaping the scene and sound
Beach, he makes his love for mid-90s pop/punk evident. If you
of many of today’s buzz bands.
didn’t know any better, you might think Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge was guesting on “Super Soaker” and “Post Acid.” Nathan
Groups like the Dum Dum Girls and Vivian Girls don’t just share
certainly isn’t afraid to admit he still likes Dookie and Chesire Cat
an epithet, but a member as well (former Dum Dum Girls drummer
and though it’s always been in his music, it was buried beneath
Frankie Rose was also a former member of Vivian Girls). Together
the distortion. The new, cleaned-up Wavves isn’t afraid to evoke
with England’s Pens, they’ve made some of the most visceral and
snotty, bratty, poppy punk on the same album where he channels
intense music in recent years. They also all happen to be chicks.
Animal Collective and Gary Wilson.
The comparison between riot grrrl and these garage punk gals stems not just from their raw sound, but also because they stand
Part of the reason this music and fashion revival is resonating so
out in a scene filled with dudes. But the similarities really end
well is because the references and influences are not only what
there as the Dum Dums and Vivians eschew the socio-political,
these bands grew up on, but also what the audience grew up on,
feminist lyrics and themes of riot grrrl for straightforward love
too. While there was a certain kitsch to the 80s revival, the 90s
songs generally about boys. This stems from their mutual love of
comeback brings nostalgia and remembrance of not just things
50s and 60s pop. No decade is safe.
we remember liking, but things we still love.
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GROW UP
PT. 1
By: Tom Vinson
“I don’t know Charlie...attaching roller blade wheels to your feet doesn’t seem like a very good idea.” “Todd, every night I put on my sunglasses and look at myself in the mirror...and you know what I do? I say to myself...’I am the Lucifer.’ I’m bad. Look me. I’m wearing sunglasses, dude.” Charlie and Todd had been living together for about three months. Todd’s girlfriend had moved away to college that summer and Todd was finding it hard to cope. “I’m going to head downstairs and see if Meat has any pliers.” Meat was their bottom floor neighbor. “What on Earth do you need pliers for?” said Todd, the meek one. “You’ll see.” said Charlie, the lucifer. The apartment door swung wide and who is standing there for all to behold but Meat. “Next time you feelers’ want to go muddin’ just be sure to let me know.” Meat is 304 pounds of flannel...and meat. He looks like a pre-cooked ham. “Alright, you know what? I’m with Meat on this one....” Confused looks abound. “...about those wheels...” “I’ll get to it, Todd...” Charlie snaps back. “I know but...I just....when do you think you’ll be home tonight?” Charlie is becoming exasperated by Todd’s questions. Todd had been exasperated by Charlie’s....er...habits. Todd enjoys his sleep, but Charlie arrives home from work at three o’clock in the morning. And as is his won’t to do, a phrase I’ll be repeating often ‘cause I likes it, he, that is, Charlie, likes to kneel next to Todd’s mattress at the corner of the living room and throw off the sheets. “It’s time to drink...” Charlie can sympathize with everything but suffering...
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INTERNET KILLED
THE VIDEO STAR
naturally), wondering how one person could embody so much cool so effortlessly. These were the people I not only wanted to hang out with, but they were the people I wanted to be when I grew up.
MTV’s new search for a TJ comes too little, too late.
None one performed the act more aptly than Carson Daly. Non-
By: Britt Middleton
for teen girls in heat, he was a formidable opponent for the Justin
threatening to moms (less that ridiculous black nail polish) and catnip
Timberlake’s and Fred Durst’s of the time. This dude partied like a rock star, dressed like the boy-next-door, and rather shamelessly It’s only if you have been living under a rock, or better yet, been
inspired many a faux hawk. Daly helmed “Total Request Live” from
excommunicated from Earth, that you haven’t heard about MTV’s
1998 until 2002 when he left the network for his own late-night gig
latest sweep to remain relevant amongst the 13-34 demographic.
on NBC. Though MTV rotated through a number of slick-talking
The search for MTV’s first TJ, or Twitter Jockey, a job that boasts a
stand-ins, the network eventually cut its losses and replaced VJ-
$100,000 salary, access to star-studded events, and the opportunity
fronted content with reality shows about teen moms getting wasted
sell one’s soul to Viacom, is well underway (the chosen one will be
at the Jersey Shore.
anointed on August 8). It seems like an awfully big production from a network that can’t even perform its primary work function, that is,
In a twist of pop culture fate, FUSE Network will attempt to revive
playing music videos. This person, who will undoubtedly amass
the VJ with a jolt of star power and, perhaps, a little grandstanding.
millions of “followers”, will likely be remembered more for inane
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus announced in late June that he
tweets about Justin Bieber than for his or her musical prowess. It’s
will host a new music show on FUSE, “A Different Spin with Mark
been ages since there was a person to disprove my theory, which
Hoppus” (set to debut in September), where the somewhat dimmed
begs the question of what happened to the Video Jockey? And
star will hang out with his rock and roll buddies and discuss what
is there room for a new model in the real-life reality show that is
they think those crazy kids are into these days. (Writer’s note: In
contemporary culture?
his defense, Hoppus tweets often about emerging bands and new projects he’s working on. Plus, he’s a super nice guy in person.) The
In their heyday, VJs were gatekeepers for all things cool. The job
show will probably also involve some talk of making out with your
description was a dream: hang out with rock stars, date young
mom and bodily functions, for good measure. More importantly,
Hollywood hotties, and cue the crowd of prepubescent
he told Billboard in July, “I’m excited to force millions of people to
girls screaming in the background. Wide-eyed, I
watch me on a weekly basis on national television.” But will the
would sit cross-legged on the living room floor,
kids watch? Or would they rather drown in the meanders of online
starring up at the screen in anticipation
chatter? Is it already too late? Probably so. But here’s to hoping that
of who would rank supreme
kids will have someone real to set their sights upon, rather than a
on
persona condensed to 140 characters or less.
“Total
Request
Live” (Backstreet Boys,
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Illustration By Jack Cusumano
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