Archive for February, 2010
Holi: Life Turns Colorful
Today, India is saying “goodbye” to the drab days of winter and “hello” to the hues of spring. Their Holi Festival is a celebration of color….. and Holy Moly do they celebrate! Young and old alike let it loose, dousing one another in vibrant shades of pink, blue, yellow and green paint…. non-toxic I hope. [...]
Happy Birthday Bryson!
Here’s to our Rudy…
Elephantine
Today in Jaipur, India the local folk are celebrating the Elephant Festival – a day completely devoted to the portly pachyderm. These ginormous beasts are groomed, draped and bedecked in luxurious raiment, jewels, and covered head to toe with vivid, hand-painted motifs. . Thousand of people flock to witness this super-sized spectacle of decorated elephants, [...]
DoubleOven: Culture Clash in the Kitchen
OK, I admit yesterday’s exercise in the cocina wasn’t what gourmands would call a successful attempt at “Culture Clash in the Kitchen”, but today I have a very special friend who can. Jessica Montoya and I have become friends through Facebook and blogging. We both share an affinity for Double D Ranch™, social networking, [...]
Mother, What Are You Smoking?!
Mother, WHAT are you smoking?! . Yep, that is the response I got from my boys last night when I served Spicy Tai Beef and followed it up with Coconut Cream Pie. Yeah, I know they don’t actually work well together, but I was inspired by Jessica Montoya and her latest Culture Clash in the [...]
Crow’s Nest Trading “Gets” Culture
Looks like Crow’s Nest Trading Co. definitely “gets” the whole Culture Clash look. They have been knocking the lights out with their Culture Clash Collection from Double D Ranch this spring. Within a few days of their catalog drop, they were already sold through on one SKU and seeing a lot of action on others. [...]
We Are the World
25 years after its original release, over 75 recording artists joined forces to create a revival of Michael Jackson’s “We are the World” . What better place to premiere this uplifting song than the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. . and… just in case you forgot to set TIVO, here it is: . . [...]
I Pick Up Stray Men
I like to pick up stray men. Yep, every time I see one, I take them home with me. My latest has a reputation as a real mover. He really gets around …. if ya know what I mean! He’s also kinda dirty, – but I don’t let that bother me. I’ve had plenty of [...]
DoubleOven: Cherry Pie for George
Today is George Washington’s Birthday, hmm….. . The first thing that comes to my mind is cherry pie, – Oh, and of course the American Revolution, … and the Crossing of the Delaware, …and the Father of our country… but pie first! . . . George’s Cherry Pie . Ingredients: 1 can tart cherries- water [...]
