Category Archives: culture
@freshthemovie FREE online til 2/1…spread the word!
aptly named, “fresh” takes a fresh approach to talking about sustainable food systems. like documentaries before it, it discusses the horrors and damages caused by factory farming. but more than the others, “fresh” gives voice to the farmers caught in … Continue reading
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the day it all changed…
have you ever had a moment when everything changed? a moment of such clarity that it shook you to your core and upended your life path? well, i’m happy/grateful/excited to say that happened to me last friday. i went to … Continue reading
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a personal plea from dion neutra to save the kronish house…
images from neutra.org things are not looking good for the kronish house, the largest neutra in beverly hills. not even waiting until the agreed upon extension date next month, the owners have taken the house off the market and have … Continue reading
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9/11/2011…
image from ussartf.org it’s so hard to believe it was 10 years ago. i was walking my dog in brentwood, another beautiful morning on the westside, a day like any other. a neighbor asked if i had seen the news. … Continue reading
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saving the kronish house…
The Kronish House in Beverly Hills, California. From Mark Angeles via Unlimited Style and ArchDaily it’s been a long time since i’ve been to the ol’ blog. work has been pretty hectic and the heat…oh, the heat…triple digits…muggy…don’t get me … Continue reading
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“just a fan”, eric ripert vlogs on top chef all stars!
mon dieu! eric ripert is vlogging on bravo (is vlogging a word?)…anyway, check it out here!
Filed under culture, food, modern living
top chef all stars…it’s gonna get hot in the kitchen!
ooh, the latest and (possibly) the greatest – until they bring back all the winners for a champion of champions showdown – installment of top chef started this week and it’s going to be soooo good! i do wish kevin … Continue reading
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america’s latest culture war: food…
thanks to slow food for the link to this must-read article in yesterday’s washington post, “The new front in the culture wars: food“ about the right’s attempt to show liberals and localvores as elitist and unamerican because we just don’t … Continue reading
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project runway: wtf? wretchin’ gretchen wins…
i am still too upset to write about the finale. and even if i weren’t, why bother? project runway has lost the plot completely – rewarding simple, ready to wear crap over design and vision and creativity. i’ve said it … Continue reading
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just in time for the holidays! “simple times: crafts for poor people” by amy sedaris…
marshmallow & toothpick “stars” after the tremendous success of her brilliant entertaining guide, “i like you: hospitality under the influence”, amy sedaris is back with her tribute to crafts and crafty people – “simple times: crafts for poor people” – … Continue reading
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