the keys that could...

RIP Dave

December 6, 1920- December 5, 2012

the circle of life

CANCER SUCKS

yet another amazing soul was taken far too soon from this earth due to nasty cancer.  so sad about this one.  i was lucky enough to see the beastie boys in concert throughout my teens and twenties, each equally amazing.  RIP Adam, MCA, Yauch. this video gives you a glimpse into their magic if you missed them live.  

RIP

i just learned that Eric Doran, owner of Eat Chow in costa mesa, was killed memorial day weekend in a car crash.

some people you know you like right when you meet them. eric was one of these people.  my husband and i had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times while dining at eat chow with friends.  he was SUCH a nice guy that exuded passion for life and his food.  yet another ugly reminder at how fragile life is.  my thoughts go out to his family and his wife who is in critical condition.  you will be missed eric!

:::RIP:::

BIG loss in the music world. mr. gregory isaacs passed away today of cancer in his home in london. i've been going to his shows since high school and have seen him all over the west coast. he's old school, the cool ruler, a reggae legends and will be missed.

RIP

Alex Chilton
the man had soul

RIP

another talented soul leaves us far too soon.
RIP Nick Dewar
1973-2010

RIP

January 1, 1919 - January 27, 2010

"Anyway, I keep picturing all these little kids playing some game in this big field of rye and all. Thousands of little kids, and nobody's around - nobody big, I mean - except me. And I'm standing on the edge of some crazy cliff. What I have to do, I have to catch everybody if they start to go over the cliff - I mean if they're running and they don't look where they're going I have to come out from somewhere and catch them. That's all I do all day. I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be."
— J.D. Salinger (The Catcher in the Rye)

RIP Phillis Dillon

one of my sister's chickens from her ghetto coop died last night. her tombstone would read: "she boogied with a BobCat and lost" so this one goes out to you Phillis...

RIP Gourmet Mag

BIG fan of Gourmet. sad to see you go buddy. here's a recipe i copied about a year ago that i've yet to try but will in your honor. it caught my eye like the rest of your porn.

Carmel Pecan Cakes

For caramel:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water, divided

For cake:

• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Equipment:

• 8 (6-ounces) ramekins

Accompaniment:

• five-spice ice cream and poached tangerine slices

Make caramel:
Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals on side of skillet with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling skillet occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until dark amber. Remove from heat and carefully stir in remaining cup water (mixture will steam vigorously and may stiffen). Return to a boil and stir until caramel has completely dissolved. If necessary, simmer until just syrupy, 1 to 3 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Toast pecans for cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

Toast pecans in a 4-sided sheet pan in oven until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop.

Make cake:
Put 2/3 cup cooled caramel syrup in a bowl (save remainder to use as sauce) and add butter, egg, and cream, whisking well after each addition.

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugars into a large bowl. Make a well in center, then add caramel mixture and gradually whisk in dry ingredients until smooth. Fold in pecans. Chill, covered, until cold (or 12 to 24 hours for best results).

Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.

Butter and lightly flour ramekins, then cut out and fit a round of parchment paper in bottom of each. Arrange in a 4-sided sheet pan.

Divide batter among ramekins (about 1/4 cup each; batter will be stiff). Bake until cakes just spring back when lightly pressed, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cakes to warm. Reheat remaining caramel. Invert cakes onto plates, then peel off parchment and spoon some of caramel on top.

Cooks’ note: Cakes can be made 4 hours ahead. Rewarm, individually wrapped in foil, in a 300°F oven.

RIP

from one music lover to another, RESPECT. i may not have approved of your Serato ways but i know you didn't start out that way. :)
i hope you find your peace.
this serves as a reminder for me to love hard, practice moderation, and play loud.
RIP Adam Goldstein.

RIP

old tortoise shells....our run was long and good but now you are set free.....

and welcome to the family baby blues. i think we'll have a bright future together.

RIP Albert

you helped change my life for the better