The Harbinger LA 'The Pilot Issue' by The Harbinger LA

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THE

PILOT

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No 01

A Letter From The Editor THE MIND OF ARTISTS EXPOSED

When I first started this journey I had no idea what I was doing. I was a senior, I had just finished interning for Nylon and was being thrown a series of professional opportunities. My career was off to a great start, but my reality at Ai was unparalleled. I felt stagnant, I was tired of going to a school that gave me no sense of belonging, and no sense of pride. So one hazy afternoon a couple friends and I decided to make a change; to create something. Something bigger than ourselves, something that would give others a peek into the minds of the students at Ai. To say it has been hard would be an understatement. We didn’t have a name, we didn’t have a logo, we didn’t have a team. Just an idea, hope, and the courage to risk possible failure. To our surprise, almost no one wanted to help us. Fueled with disappointment, my cofounders and I started recruiting; we chartered the club without even having a name! After a month of struggle and no luck in any department, we got one thing right, our name — The Harbinger. A harbinger is a forerunner, someone that foreshadows what is to come, but more importantly a pioneer, one that initiates a change. This name became our anthem. By providing a behind the scenes look into the minds of the artists that grace the campus of the Art Institute, we believed we could start a wave of change that would inspire others. In order to do this we needed help. Out of nowhere came a group of individuals that not only understood what we were trying to do, but they themselves were trying to be

the change that we were hoping to make. They were harbingers, like minded, passionate, and talented. I thank god for the day they came into my life, because since that day they have been the fuel to my heart and the soul of this magazine. In my last quarter at Ai I felt a sudden urge to take The Harbinger from online to print. I wanted to leave Ai and my team with something to hold, with something that would encourage them (and others) to keep down this track we started. I admit it was a rushed decision, but where would The Harbinger be if we followed rules? Going to print proved harder than we thought because we struggled to create something compelling and cohesive, but the reality is we are artists, we are random, a little crazy and a bit all over the place. Above it all, we are unapologetic about it. We don’t look for perfection and we are not trying to fit in; we’d rather break the mold than conform to it. Maybe one day we’ll grow out of what some call naïvety. That day is not today. We wrote about what we know, interviewed those who caught our eye, designed what we imagined and traveled to places unknown to show you a piece of who we are. Not everything was planned, but nothing was an accident. Late nights, booze, the smell of reefer, dreams, goals and imagination is what we give you. A piece of our minds with a chunk of our hearts. This is who we are and this is our beginning.

ESTEFANI CUEVAS, EDITOR IN CHIEF

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / ESTEFANI CUEVAS CO-EDITOR / DIONTE SMITH + PAUL RAZO

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR / NICK VALDIVIA

CREATIVE DIRECTOR / EDDIE ORTEGA CO-CREATIVE DIRECTOR / DANIELLE ALLEN ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / CHLOE THOMAS

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CONTRIBUTING ARTIST / NIKO ORTEZ

RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHER / SASKIA VENET

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER / JEANETH ARTEAGA

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS / FREDDIE MARTINEZ + CHLOE THOMAS

FACULTY ADVISOR / STEPHANIE THOMAS FASHION ASSISTANT / DENISSE TORRELLA

WEB DEVELOPMENT / NASTASIA GUTHRIE

50/ FOUNDERS / ESTEFANI CUEVAS + SASKIA VENET + DIONTE SMITH

SPECIAL THANKS / THE FALLEN HARBINGERS + THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA — LOS ANGELES + AIGA LOS ANGELES CHAPTER + AARON POMPEY + CLAUDINE PAPILLON + NICHET GRAY + PENNY KEY

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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

KISS MY AESTHETIC

OH MY GLOB!

VISION TO REALITY

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THE CREATIVE ASSISTANT

DON’T SINK YOUR INTERN-SHIP

BLIND AMBITION

BIANCA BEE

#AMOMENTOFSILENCE

#FERGUSON

STYL’D BY BABYLON

@ROXIILUCY

POETIC REBEL

SHINOBI

IN THE KITCHEN W/ TIM ZINUKOV

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A JACK OF ALL TRADES

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KISS MY ÆSTHETIC WORDS BY / PAUL RAZO

As artists we are a unique group. We were born with this heightened instinct to create. We have this overwhelming feeling in our gut that tells us that to pursue anything other than art would be impossible. We burst at the seams with this unknown force, and it takes all we have to channel it and share it with the world. For a true creative to surrender themselves to a typical 9 to 5 work schedule would be a nail in our coffin. We weren’t made that way. Without our art we become famished. We ache. What does this mean? Are we selfentitled? Are we egotistical? Just who do we think we are? Why do we think that what’s inside our head has to be shared with the world? In short, we’re slaves. Slaves to this fuel inside us. Slaves to this lifestyle. We struggle. We endure ridicule. We are misunderstood, and often looked down on for our extreme courage to follow our dreams. If this appears to be egotistical or self-centered then so be it.

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We endure scrutiny. Seclusion. Long hours. And we do what many are afraid to do — we look inwards and analyze who we truly are. For better or worse we strive for the harmony of our inner and outer consciousness. We strive for a greater perception of the world around us. We look deeper. We read into things longer. We need to be aware of every angle and every minute detail. We build the world around all of us. As artists we are the personification of the world wide aesthetic. We lay our talents and hearts on the line. We can be the strongest, the bravest and the most fragile, all at the same time. We strive for a sense of perfection that doesn’t exist. We want to bring a sense of beauty to this world. We want you to see us for who we are. We fight to create a common ground, and find solace in those that can look at our art, see the essence of our souls, and say, “I get it. I feel this too. You aren’t alone.”

PHOTOS BY / PAUL RAZO

OH MY GLOB!

ILLUSTRATIONS

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An Adventure Time Triad Illustration

OH MY GLOB!

NIKO ORTEZ

OH MY GLOB!

Vision to Reality A seven step guide to designing amazing illustrations

SEEK INSPIRATION WORDS BY / DANIELLE ALLEN

ILLUSTRATIONS BY / DANIELLE ALLEN

IN路SPI路RA路TION something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone.

TIPS

There are various resources out there to find inspiration. Should you ever become stuck: get up, go outside, refresh, reset, reload.

STEP ONE / SEEK INSPIRATION

CONCEPTUALIZE, SKETCH, & REFINE 2.

CON·CEP·TU·AL·IZE to form (an idea, picture, etc.) of something in your mind.

SKETCH a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene

TIPS

RE·FINE to remove the unwanted substances in (something); to improve (something) by making small changes

2-4

Break out those pencils and pens. Try not to erase as much. See where your mind takes you. Then work, work, work to get the desired details.

STEPS TWO - FOUR / CONCEPTUALIZE, SKETCH, & REFINE

DIGITIZE & TA

DIG路I路TIZE to change (information or pictures) to digital form.

TAKE路YO路TIME to not hurry. the action of getting something done in a careful way over a long period of time without hurrying.

STEPS FIVE - SIX /

AKE YO’ TIME

TIPS

Whether you’re designing in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Draw Some Stuff Because I Want To, you need to “take yo’ time.” Hurrying only results in careless errors and inadequate artwork. The more patience you have the better because OH NO, the app just crashed before you saved your progress. Looks like you’ve got to start over.

DIGITIZE & TAKE YO’ TIME

“b*#@! you guessed it!”

YOU IS DONE...

It’s a song reference. Please don’t be offended. I’m sure you’re a really great person...

With a lot of patience, and focus you can complete any design, be it a 4 hour breeze, or a 32 hour beast you can design whatever it is that you set your mind on. Just focus, breathe, and let the creativity flow right through you. Now, be inspired by your surroundings, my children, and multiply. I think that’s how the saying goes, I could be wrong.

STEP SEVEN / YOU IS DONE...

MODEL Nessma ARTIST Danielle Allen APPLICATION Adobe Illustrator

The Creative Assistant WORDS BY / DIONTE SMITH

Whether it is from the stench in an elevator, the leftover joint pieces that fall from the trashcan, or a smoky haze coming from the top of a parking garage, it’s evident that college students are picking up more than iced coffees on break. Smoking marijuana and openly participating college students have always gone hand in hand, like a bowl and a lighter. According to a September 2014 report titled ‘Monitoring the Future’ released by the University of Michigan, marijuana use has been rising gradually among American college students since 2006. Over 39% of college students used marijuana in 2013. Daily marijuana use among college students is now at the highest it has been in over three decades. The reason for the increase in marijuana use may be directly related to the growing number of states that have approved marijuana for medical use in the last decade. Since the passing of California’s Proposition 215 in 1996 and Senate Bill 420, and more recently, Colorado’s highly publicized passing of Amendment 64 in 2012, students around the country are growing more open to adding cannabis to their curriculums. But the reasons art students may be partaking on hitting the toke a little more than usual has a scientific reasoning behind it. According to James E. Lessenger’s book,

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Drug Courts: A New Approach to Treatment and Rehabilitation, common symptoms associated with marijuana—euphoria, relaxation, amplified visual and auditory sensations are the result of the drug’s interactions with cannabinoid receptors in the brain. When these receptors reach certain chemicals, which are naturally present in the body, the chemical then helps regulate emotion, pain, memory, and appetite. Some students interviewed argued that marijuana usage could creatively benefit any major, while other students interviewed felt marijuana leaves you unmotivated and lazy. It is ongoing debate on whether marijuana lessens creativity, or aids it. A graphic design student, who asked to remain anonymous, claims it helps him get through creative blocks. “I do get more creative. I think about ideas and things to do. Just regular stuff. Like photoshoots with CDs and random objects,” he says, “When I smoke before I work, it’s a little different. Usually, when working on something so detailed, marijuana helps to take a few steps back and just look at it from an outer point of view. You come to different conclusions when you’re high, some that you wouldn’t have come to if you had your nose glued to the screen.”

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EDDIE ORTEGA

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The science community has always argued whether marijuana is an igniter of creativity. Smoking since the age of 14, this particular graphic design major says marijuana aids him not only with creative blocks, but social ones as well. Suffering from a mild case of social anxiety, marijuana has helped him professionally as well as personally. “It’s brought me closer to people. I suffer from minor social anxiety. So having a session with someone you never knew, can really loosen you up to just share deep thoughts that eventually turn into inside jokes when you’re not high.” One of his fellow classmates and smoking buddy, an advertising major, agrees that weed opens his mind up to a whole new artistic side. “The state of mind it [marijuana] puts me in just allows me to think about things from a different perspective,” he states. “I also feel like my intuition and sense of aesthetic is heightened. I just think it’s good for creativity.” Marijuana has also been a way for students to get a brief break from Adobe and Power Point projects. “Marijuana puts me in a good mood and I can be productive. Smoking weed is a bonding thing for me and it’s been a bonding thing for a lot of people around the world,” says the advertising student. There are other students on campus who think different about marijuana and its usage during the college years. While other students may get inspired after a bong hit, some students

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find inspiration from things even more natural than weed: living life. “I get inspiration from the people I meet, from running in the mornings, from snowboarding. Inspiration could come from everywhere. Just live your life with an open mind and fill it with diverse activities,” said a culinary student. The culinary student is no stranger to partaking in weed activities himself. At the age of 17, he was smoking every day, even at times foregoing school to enjoy marijuana with his friends. He described these years as some of the most high, and unproductive years of his life. At around age 20, he realized he was no longer getting any positive intakes from smoking and it made him unmotivated and lazy, a common claim that many have for the reasons they don’t partake in marijuana. A 2013 research study conducted by London’s Institute of Clinical Sciences at Imperial College found that people who smoke marijuana regularly over long periods of time tend to produce less of a chemical in the brain that is linked to motivation. The study found that the long-term cannabis users tend to produce less dopamine, that “feel good” chemical in the brain that plays a big part in motivation. However, smokers on campus scoff at this claim. No matter what research may state about how marijuana may effect motivation, students who smoke admit they won’t quit sparking up in the near future.

Don’t Sink Your Intern-ship WORDS BY / FREDDIE MARTINEZ

Internships are seen as impending obstacles when in reality they are incredible opportunities. Here are some vital tips to prepare you for your first internship and help you kickstart your art career.

DON’T LET YOUR INEXPERIENCE HOLD YOU BACK. Just because you’re young or just starting out doesn’t mean that you’re any less eligible for internships. Internships are meant to give you insight into the industry. 17% of students complete their first internship in their freshman year, while 25% their sophomore year, 21% junior year, and 13% their senior year. Most students start their internships early despite their lack of experience, so you shouldn’t wait. It shouldn’t matter when you do it, but it is important to do it.

WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE CAN MAKE YOU IRREPLACEABLE. Some companies lack diversity. So highlight what makes you unique. If you speak a second language, if you are a part of an ethnic, or gender minority group you can provide a fresh perspective.

YOU WILL HAVE TO ABIDE BY THE COMPANY’S RULES. You will have to abide by the company’s rules, period.

INTERN-SHIP

NETWORKING IS KEY. Most people get jobs by using personal networks. Network and make tons of connections because you never know when a person can help you get to the next level in your career.

APPLY AND TAKE ON MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS. Just because you have one does not mean you should stop there. Work at several internships and get the knowledge you need so you can be ready to walk into your industry with education and experience.

APPLY EARLY FOR INTERNSHIPS. There’s no such thing as too early to apply. The sooner you start, the better. You will also most likely be paid very low wages if you wait til the last minute to apply for an internship. But, if you prepare there are some seriously competitive internships with great pay. Unless you snag a highly competitive, well paid internship — make sure you have another source of income.

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DESIGN BY /

EDDIE ORTEGA

BLIND AMBITION

Ambition is nothing new to Eddie. Whether it’s Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, or Screen Printing, when he finds a new passion, he gives it his all. To put it in his own words, “I’ve always had ideas of making something really big, something huge that everybody will hear about. I don’t want to die and be forgotten. I want go down in the history books for doing something rad.” That said, Eddie’s ambitions are paralleled only by his generosity and collaborative efforts. He believes that a large portion of education is learned outside of the classroom. It comes from, in his opinion,

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working and collaborating with other artists. He lives up to these ideals by bringing fellow designers together as the President of the AIGA club, here at Ai. As for the future, Eddie is excited to be in on the ground floor of Web Design as a booming medium that marries art and coding in a way thats never been seen before. He has a particular interest in app development. In an ever growing field that is expanding every day, Eddie sees this as the perfect time to pursue and further his ambitions and make his mark in the industry. And the thing is, when you speak to Eddie, when you see his work, you know something big is in his future. Though incredibly talented, he remains humble and continues to learn everyday. Eddie’s philosophy is, “Never stop being a student. The moment you stop being a student, that’s when you’ve completely fucked up. You always have something to learn; from everything, everyone, and every experience. Just learn.”

PAUL RAZO

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For most, graduating would be a welcome relief from the stress and anxieties of school, not so for Edwin “Eddie” Ortega. With already four years under his belt at Ai, the then Graphic Design major decided that he still had more to learn. Though already proficient in the field of Graphic Design, Eddie saw the growth of the web design medium and switched his major to Graphic and Web Design, thus adding time to his sentence here at Ai.

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EDDIE ORTEGA

BIANCA BEE

TALKING HER WAY TO THE TOP: BIANCA BEE WORDS BY / DIONTE SMITH

Motivated. Determined. Resilient. Hustler. Talk show host Bianca Byers, also known as Bianca Bee, is a 21st century girl boss. As a video production major, she captivates audiences with her bubbly personality and talk-show acumen. The talk-show host is also making waves as a friendly, fashionable red carpet host. In the past year, Bianca successfully completed internships with renowned media companies, Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. “Women like Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks inspire me. They’re classy, real, honest, sexy women who are in command…” Even at a young age, the Motor City native knew she wanted to make an impact on the entertainment world. As a high school student, Bianca did more than attend pep rallies and proms. She graduated at the age of 17, and bravely moved to Los Angeles to attend the Art Institute and break into the entertainment industry. Bianca worked on a student produced audio show and was inspired, “If others can put on a show and use the resources that Ai offers, then why can’t I? I knew immediately I wanted to create a name for myself before I graduated. I am determined to work hard now while in college and not get into partying and things like that.” As executive producer and host of The Bianca Bee Show, she’s in charge of a production team that films every Friday afternoon. They’ve produced over 22 shows since launching in 2013. Recently, she started a new blog, 20s Chronicles, and it deals with topics like navigating the trials of dating, building friendships, and finding your passion. 20s

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Chronicles introduced Bianca Bee to an entirely new audience, and motivated her to start the Bianca Bee Foundation. The foundation is aimed at young women who, like Bianca, want to be hosts in the entertainment industry.

I now have 11 girls who I regularly work with. I call them my, ‘Busy Bees.’ “So many girls were emailing me about becoming a talk show host. A friend, who is a publicist for Kanye West, suggested I start a foundation. I now have 11 girls who I regularly work with. I call them my, ‘Busy Bees.’ These women are from all over the United States. I’m really excited about this,” Next year Bianca plans to extend her foundation’s success by getting sponsorships, putting on seminars, and even doing some keynote speaking. Currently, she is laser focused on completing her education at AiLA and re-branding her show. Bianca wants the upcoming year to be about restructuring, but no matter what happens, the talk-show host maven has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon.

#AMOMENTOFSILENCE OSCAR GRANT + ERIC GARNER + TAMIR RICE + MICHAEL BROWN #blacklivesmatter #handsupdontshoot #respect #fifthamendment #equalrights #civilrights #justiceforall #itmuststartsomewhere #bethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld

#AMOMENTOFSILENCE

Believe it or not, the government isn’t going to check your Facebook wall and think, “Wow, we really messed up. Let’s fix everything guys!” Your ranting solves nothing. Now is the time to remain calm. To remain smart. Now is the time to come together and think of ways to fix, and prevent, further injustices. Find solutions and ways to bring them to fruition. You don’t fight the system, you become it. You must play by their rules until you’re in the position to write those rules. You must beat them at their own game. You must be ready to grasp hold when you see the power shift in your favor. You must be the patient poison that kills the beast.

#FERGUSON

PAUL RAZO

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#FERGUSON

STYL’D BY BABYLON WORDS BY / DANIELLE ALLEN

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@RoxiiLucy THE BADDEST BITCH WITH THE SWEETEST HEART

WORDS BY / ESTEFANI CUEVAS

Grab your phone, tap on Instagram, and type @Roxiilucy. Be prepared to indulge yourself in the life of a girl who runs wild, in search of mesmerizing no one but herself. Her account screams sex and controversy, showing us a girl that you would never want to mess with. Lucky for us, today she’s on our team. She’s not your typical ‘girl next door’, she is untamed, a proud misfit with a heart of gold. One would never imagine that she was raised in Iran, and that when she moved back to the US she was impressed by the fact that women rode motorcycles. More than a decade from when she landed back in the city, Roxii has developed a personality that could turn her into an LA icon.

@ROXIILUCY

Braces, big hair, and cat eyeliner are emblems to her being. When you ask the Fashion Designer about her influences, she reminisces on her high school days when she use to rip jeans and cut T-shirts. Add mesh, guns, and a few gold chains and that is who she is now. Roxanne Assad’s first collection, which she describes as ‘high end street wear’, is set to release in 2015. If her collection pieces represent a part of who she is they will certainly exude danger and sensuality. But the girl we saw today says a little bit more than just that. The girl we spent time with laughs at inconvenience, smiles at strangers, and holds her friends close. Roxii truly is — the baddest bitch with the sweetest heart.

@ROXIILUCY

PHOTO BY / NICHOLAS VALDO

POETIC REBEL WORDS BY / ESTEFANI CUEVAS

In a room filled with people, she stands out and she knows it. “If I get to know you, I’ll show you my music”, she said. It was a tradeoff, if I showed her a part of me, she would show me a piece of her. The night we met, she didn’t know I would be writing about her, and she didn’t know I would become a supporter of her music. Singer-songwriter Kyleigh Carlton, better known as Kai, told me more about herself in our first brief encounter than she did in our most recent interview. From North Carolina to Los Angeles, the girl who relinquished studying music at Berklee college is now an Audio Production student at the Art Institute L.A. In the nature of any true musician, Kai is passionate, romantic, and just like all of us — a little lost. Highly influenced by artists such as Billy Joel, Nina Simone, and Lana del Rey; Kai’s

vocals are rooted in blues. Her voice is airy, and her sounds are alternative. Lyrically, she’s inspired by books, and poems.

“I like to tell stories, that goes back to blues, blues tell stories.” Her lyrics are complex, and not always easy to decipher but they all have a root and a purpose, to make people feel. In a symbolic manner, Kai sings about everyday feelings and everyday subjects. May it be society and it’s rules, or sorrow and disappointment. Her music is personal, and in a world of cruelty it’s no wonder why she tries to protect it. Kai isn’t just singing a song, she’s showing us a part of who she is.

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A big advocate for LGBTQ rights, Kai is currently working on releasing a song that puts into perspective how sexuality can be very hard on someone, “As a musician I don’t want to dwell on one thing, but I do want to have at least one song that says its not ok to make people feel bad.” Kai holds a beautiful mind, she’s young, full of ideals, hopes and dreams. She knows much of who she likes, who she wants to be and what she stands for. Over a few weeks, after a few songs, I understood what she meant when she said, “If I get to know you, I’ll show you my music.” She didn’t want to feel vulnerable with someone she didn’t know. Luckily, I got to know her — luckily, I heard her music. And now so can you. www.soundcloud.com/ky-b-music

PHOTO BY / NICHOLAS VALDO

POETIC REBEL

SHINOBI

SHINOBI DESIGNS BY / MICHAEL NGO

PHOTOGRAPHER / SASKIA VENET MODEL / TAYLOR DE LOS SANTOS + YUINO KUMAMOTO

SHINOBI

DESIGNS BY / MICHAEL NGO

SHINOBI

DESIGNS BY / MICHAEL NGO

BAK IN G & PA ST RY CH E F F O R A L L B IRTHDAYS, W E DD I NGS, PA RT I E S & E V E NTS

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PHOTO BY / JEANETH ARTEAGA

WORDS BY /

WITH TIM ZINUKOV

Having conquered the foreign streets of LA, international student Timofey Zinukov is making himself well-acquainted in the city’s culinary industry. The Harbinger LA asked

IN THE KITCHEN

one of our favorite Russians and one of the campus’ coolest Peer Mentors to share with The Harbinger team a taste of his favorite dishes to cook.

CHLOE THOMAS

IN THE KITCHEN

Lemon Curd

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE

Yield: 1 lb. 4 oz. Ingredients ● 4 fl oz fresh lemon juice ● 6.5 oz granulated sugar ● 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated fine ● 2 eggs ● 6 oz unsalted butter, room temperature

Yield: 12-16 servings

Directions

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1. Combine the lemon juice, 3 oz of the sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. 2. Mix the eggs and remaining sugar in a bowl well. 3. Temper the egg mixture with ¼ of the boiling juice. Add to the remaining juice and return to the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking vigorously. Continue mixing and boil 1-2 minutes. 4. Remove from the heat and chill over an ice bath until the mixture reaches 120 F. 5. Add the butter in five parts, beating well after each addition. 6. Use to fill the Lemon Chiffon Cake layers.

2 cups all-purpose flour 7 eggs, separate yolks and whites 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup water ½ cup canola oil 4 teaspoons lemon zest, grated fine 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Place oven rack in the lowest position. 2. In a large bowl combine sifted flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. 3. In another bowl whisk the egg yolks, water, oil, lemon zest and vanilla extract. 4. Combine dry ingredients and yolk mixture. Beat until well blended. 5. Add fresh lemon juice to egg whites. On medium, speed whisk them to medium peaks form. Fold the whites into the batter in three parts, gently mixing them together after each addition. 6. Spoon the batter into 10-inch cake pan. Bake 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 7. Remove the cake from baking pan and cut it horizontally in three equal layers. Spread the Lemon Curd between each layer and top with another. Cut as desired.

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ROASTED ROSEMARY CHICKEN Ingredients ● ● ● ●

3-4 pound chicken Fresh lemon juice from ½ lemon 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons rosemary, dry (or 5 springs fresh rosemary) ● Salt and black pepper to taste Directions

PHOTO BY / JEANETH ARTEAGA

Apple Cranberry Sauce Ingredients ● 1 ½ cups dry cranberries ● 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped into ¼ inch cubes ● 1 cup water ● 1 cup brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Wash and pat the chicken dry. 3. Crush dried rosemary or mince fresh rosemary. You might leave one rosemary spring for garnish. 4. Season each side and inside of the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika and rosemary. 5. Truss the chicken so it will be juicy even after you roast it. 6. Sprinkle some fresh lemon juice on the chicken. 7. Cover the chicken breast with a piece of foil. 8. Place the chicken in a rack in a hotel pan and put it in the oven. Bake 50-60 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165 F. 9. Remove the foil from the breast after 20 minutes. 10. Every 20 minutes drizzle some vegetable oil on top of the chicken. 11. After the chicken is ready, let it cool a little bit and cut as desired. Serve with Apple Cranberry Sauce.

Directions 1. Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat. 2. Add cranberries, bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Add apple, bring to a simmer. 4. Continue to cook over medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed add more water. The sauce should have a thick consistency. 5. Serve warm sauce with the Roasted Rosemary Chicken.

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