Korean tacos are pretty much the new banh mi. There's no Kogi BBQ truck in NYC, but there are several places around the boroughs where you can indulge in Korean tacos, and the number is only increasing. Korean tacos, they're so hot right now. This may come as a shocker, but I have yet to try proper Korean tacos. But, thanks to Google, I think I put together an acceptable version. A coworker of mine recently made this delicious brisket in her slow cooker, and that made me want to [...]
Ever since i had a bite of Maialino 's revelatory olive oil muffin , olive oil baked goods have been on my mind. Baking is not my forté and my last olive oil cake was painfully dry, but my new, unopened bottle of extra virgin olive oil was calling to me. Not as full after the cup of oil that this cake recipe requires. Frantoia EVOO is quite a splurge (even at [...]
It's funny how an album can slip through the cracks, only to be picked up over a year later and heard in a completely different light. One nice plus of having a blog is that it can serve as a personal repository of memories, impressions, and regrets. The best part? I can Google search my brain. Over a year ago, I was obsessing over "Taking the Farm," a song by The War on Drugs , a Philly-based band that formerly had Kurt Vile as an active member ( Sounds like he's [...]
Out of my ice cream experiments thus far, this sweet corn ice cream is one of my favorites. It's like a sweet, frozen creamed corn. This recipe is very rich, so feel free to add more milk. I didn't do a great job of removing the solid corn puree, but the ice cream tasted fine with a little bit of corn texture. The tricky part of this custard mix was determining when it was finished cooking. The corn puree makes the base very thick to begin with, so it was hard for me to use the [...]
My wonderful new office space organizes a weekly CSA delivery , and I am reaping the benefits. Although I haven't signed up for a share since we're moving to a new office in a couple of weeks, I have been helping myself to the free leftovers. For the past two weeks, the leftovers have been corn, a Midwesterner's best friend. Growing up in Illinois, I went to a corn festival every year, not by choice. The forced attendance pretty much ruined corn for me, but my love for corn has been recently reignited. [...]
Whenever Mama Kim rolls into town, I can guarantee that there will be at least one large Ziploc bag of kimchi with her luggage. So, what do I do with all the kimchi? Kimchi stew, spicy tofu, cold noodles, and pancakes are usually what I turn to when I need to use my super fermented kimchi. Recently, I had a glorious idea for a dish that calls for kimchi. Take a basic mac and cheese, add kimchi and bacon, and you've got yourself a new Korean-American classic. Seriously, how is this not already a trend? [...]
Who needs gluten or meat when there is quinoa? I was introduced to quinoa less than a year ago, but it's already become a staple in my kitchen. Although I have all the varieties in my pantry, I prefer the soft and fluffy white quinoa. Lucky for me, it's something like $2.37/lb at the Coop . For that price, I will endure all the general ridiculousness that comes with being a working member. Because of the sweltering weather and lack of air conditioning in my apartment, I have been trying to minimize my [...]
Glasslands Gallery must be one of the hottest venues right now. Seriously, the place doesn't have any air conditioning. I'm used to living without A/C, but those who aren't should mentally prepare themselves before entering. A sweltering room isn't ideal for most acts, but I felt like it worked for Candy Claws . The heat-induced delirium almost seemed like an intentional addition to their hazy musical dreamscapes. Originally a duo, Candy Claws has now expanded to include eight members for their live shows. I would guess that the median [...]
After I graduated from college, I embarked on a month-long backpacking trip in Southeast Asia. Of our destinations, Thailand was the clear winner for best food. I love spicy, bold flavors, and I constantly tested my spice tolerance during this trip, to my stomach's detriment. Although I like food to be so spicy that I can't think straight, native Thai spicy was a little too much for me. Anyway, one of my favorite eating experiences was on Phi Phi Island, a true paradise. At a local dive, we ordered a spicy chicken salad that was [...]
It's been a long time since I've wanted to blog after coming home from a show, but Beirut tends to have that effect on me. It's no secret that Beirut is one of my favorite bands , and it's really been too long since I had seen them live. When I read that they were playing a special show with box office-only tickets ($10!) , I knew what I had to do. I knew that I would be waking up early on a Saturday morning and camping out at the Music Hall [...]
Through a recent experiment with classic gazpacho, I learned that I am not into eating tomato-based ones. It kind of feels and tastes like I'm drinking a salad. But, watermelon gazpachos are a different story. I tried making one last summer, and I fell in love. eating s/f 's recipe is a refreshing dish for a summer picnic, and it has a rather complex flavor profile. It's sweet, tart, spicy, and all around amazing. I would recommend that you start off with half a jalapeno, and add more to taste. The jalapeno [...]
I hate to say it, but I'm starting to think that I'm on the wrong coast. While sweltering weather is forecasted for NYC once again, the weather is absolutely gorgeous in San Francisco and Los Angeles. And, it seems like all my favorite Summer 2K10 jams are by Californian musicians. Could this be a sign? Should I pack up my bags and head west? For whatever reason, I felt like summer officially started when I listened to Ty Segall 's "Girlfriend." To be honest, I've had mixed feelings about Ty [...]
Basil comes in huge bunches at the Park Slope Food Coop (for $1.30!), and I only used a small portion for a gazpacho that I made. In true spirit of wasting less, I looked for other ways to use the basil. Pesto is an obvious choice, but what about basil ice cream? A quick Google search later, I was looking at a recipe on Epicurious . I've been having a love affair with the Cuisinart ice cream maker that my mom gave me for my birthday. For someone who is slightly [...]
via BrooklynVegan Man, things have been so quiet here. Meanwhile, I've been cooking up a storm on my Tumblr . So, it's time for a change. It's time for my two passions to meet on this ill-named blog. Over the last month or so, I've been trying to figure out why I've lost my music-loving fire and how I can get it back. Well, I can thank Twin Sister for making me feel something that I thought I would never feel again. As [...]
via SF Weekly I had a hard time falling asleep last night, because the first three tracks of the Morning Benders ' forthcoming full-length Big Echo kept on playing in my head. I'm taking this as a sign that I need to blog. I think the first time that I've ever heard the Morning Benders was when Musical Pairings wrote about them and speculated that their sophomore album would be very good. But, I'm going to have to credit my roommate for putting the Morning [...]
via BrooklynVegan Let's play some more catch up. Twin Sister seems to be the buzz these days, and I am also buying in. I've been desperately trying to see this band live, but, so far, attending a show has not been in the cards for me. Still, I've figured that I might as well put up a short post on "Nectarine," my current favorite song. Simple devastating, "Nectarine" is a song that I can't get out of my head. I have a weak [...]
via BrooklynVegan Another album that's been getting me through this cold winter is Cloud Nothings' Turning On . I really have Tom of The Great Pumpkin to thank for this one. I was planning on seeing Real Estate and Woods at Market Hotel back on December 4th, and he strongly suggested that I make it to the venue in time to check out Cloud Nothings . As hard as I try to break bad habits, I'm known to operate on AST at [...]
via BrooklynVegan Another album that's been getting me through this cold winter is Cloud Nothings' Turning On . I really have Tom of The Great Pumpkin to thank for this one. I was planning on seeing Real Estate and Woods at Market Hotel back on December 4th, and he strongly suggested that I make it to the venue in time to check out Cloud Nothings . As hard as I try to break bad habits, I'm known to operate on AST at [...]
Surfer Blood is certainly not a new name on anyone's lips, and I don't hide that I love the band (even with the lurking possibility that they may become my new PP who became my VW). Astro Coast was one of my favorite albums of 2009, but I had managed to overlook a certain gem on it. I had a habit of listening through to "Twin Peaks," and but then I would jump forward to "Catholic Pagans." This was a huge mistake. After listening to "Anchorage" on repeat for about [...]
via MOMA Are you there, Internet? It's me, Mimi. I know that it's been quite some time since my last post on Look at me, I made a blog . My unofficial blog hiatus coincided with a rather unfortunate period of time in my life, but that time has officially ended. I'm back! If you still visit physical pages and sites anymore, you'll see that there have been some changes to the layout and I've finally switched over to my domain, madeablog.com . The search box should [...]
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Frau – Tarian Sari (stream)
The Postal Service – “A Tattered Line of String”
Listen to Divine Fits cover Tom Petty’s “You Got Lucky” at Bonnaroo
