29 April 2008
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16 April 2008
Cooking world clue! - Get One
I was watching Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen last night. Admittedly I have a slight crush on him, except for last night. I couldn’t have been more disappointed and disgusted with a reality TV show. I could barley tolerate the annoying contestants and their whining! I know reality TV lacks substance and integrity. It thrives on its vapidness. I however expected more from the cooking world. Mr. Ramsey is known for his dirty mouth and in his other shows he has kept it down to a tolerable level. Yet the ridiculous amount of foul language spread to the contestants and even their behavior was in the gutter. I understand this is a competition but have a little class please! One “top chef” wanted to “use her body” to distract one of her male competitors! GROSS!!! REALLY REALLY GROSS!! These people are not top chefs!! Why has this type of attitude spread into the “popular” cooking world?
When did cooking and sharing the experience of food become about swearing at each other and other unspeakable grossness! I have worked in restaurants for years and have never experienced such appalling manners! Now, it is not like those words are never spoken in the kitchen away from the ears of customers. When a glass is dropped, a knife slips or crunch time arrives you can hear a S or F word spoken but never towards fellow comrades. Those who have worked in well run kitchens know that it is with positive communication and team work that create a successful night.
The experience of sharing a meal should be a pleasant one for everyone involved, the kitchen staff, wait staff and customer. Negative energy that happens in a kitchen is too easily transferred into the dinning room and that is the last thing a true restaurateur desires. This new line of vulgar cooking has left a bad taste in my mouth and I hope everyone gets over it soon!
When did cooking and sharing the experience of food become about swearing at each other and other unspeakable grossness! I have worked in restaurants for years and have never experienced such appalling manners! Now, it is not like those words are never spoken in the kitchen away from the ears of customers. When a glass is dropped, a knife slips or crunch time arrives you can hear a S or F word spoken but never towards fellow comrades. Those who have worked in well run kitchens know that it is with positive communication and team work that create a successful night.
The experience of sharing a meal should be a pleasant one for everyone involved, the kitchen staff, wait staff and customer. Negative energy that happens in a kitchen is too easily transferred into the dinning room and that is the last thing a true restaurateur desires. This new line of vulgar cooking has left a bad taste in my mouth and I hope everyone gets over it soon!
15 April 2008
Temporary Graffiti?
A new type of graffiti has emerge and it's temporary. The art form was developed by James Powderly and Evan Roth. They use a computer and laser lights to project their graffiti onto cityscapes across the world. You can see their videos on line and at the MOMA! check it out!
10 April 2008
Globe
A definition from the Urban Dictionary online:
Globe
Who knows what its used for these days.
"And I spun it, and I spun it, and I spun it, AND THEN I SLAMMED MY FINGER DOWN and that's why I decided to invade Iraq."
by JBo Virginia May 28, 2005 email it
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=globe
08 April 2008
Anyone want to cuddle??
So fluffy and cute! Flocke, whose name means "snowflake" in German, was born at the Nuremberg City Zoo in December! She is too adorable!07 April 2008
War Blog
This is a blog on the NY Times website. It is a glimpse into what the people of Iraq go through everyday. Something I can barely begin to imagine.
the controversial games
Protesters in London and Paris this past weekend displayed their support for Tibet as the Olympic torch made its way through the two cities. The torch went out several times in both London and Paris. Paris had over 3000 police stationed around the city and eventually the torch was moved to a bus. Things are not looking good for China right now!04 April 2008
Road Sign Clue!
If you are traveling to France soon renting a car is a great way to see the country side. To help you see the sights France has recently issued a few new road signs to help motorists navigate. One of my faves has to be the bunch of grapes. If you are thirsty when you spot this, great! pull over, cause you are near a winery! yummy!
02 April 2008
Scotland Week NYC
Whiskey Live New York
Take part in a serious whiskey tasting, with plenty of samples of rare and oft-requested whiskies from Scotland to the U.S.A.
Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Puck Building (295 Lafayette St.)
Cost: $85 for standard ticket, $115 for VIP
Red Hot Chili Pipers
Get a taste of the traditional Scotch sound, updated by this band that uses wild drums and puts a modern style on the old-world bagpipe. All performances take place at Stout (133 W. 33rd St.) at 8 p.m., and all are free.
Thursday, April 3, to Saturday, April 5
Eat Like a Scot
The Scottish national dish of "haggis" (sheep's heart/liver/lungs, onion, oatmeal, suet and spices all boiled in the animal's stomach) will be served up for free at the corner of 52nd Street and Broadway.
Friday, April 4 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Saturday, April 5 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Tenth Annual Tartan Day Parade
Starting at 2 p.m., join over 2,000 bagpipers, clans and Scottish revelers as they march from 46th Street and Sixth Avenue to Rockefeller Center. This year's Grand Marshall is Lawrence Tynes, kicker for the world champion Giants, who also happens to be the first Scottish-born player in NFL history. The parade is free, but the after-party at Stout costs $30.Saturday, April 5 (2 p.m.)
Homecoming Scotland 2009
There'll be lectures on Scottish ancestry, clans and more, plus ancestral experts will be on hand to help explore your Scottish roots. It's a free event, but slots must be reserved in advance.
Sunday, April 6 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at the New York Public Library, South Court Auditorium (5th Avenue at 42nd Street)
For more information, check the Scotland Week's official Web site.
This is too good!
Arriving in a new city can be stressful. Learning your way around may take a couple of days and if your visit is short that may be a couple days to long. The city of Istanbul has come up with a safe and comfy solution for women travelers. Pubracar is a pink BMW car service that will meet all your needs. Here is a short list of what a pudracar traveler can expect:
- Special maintenance and disinfectant spray is applied after each use
- in all of the cars there are battery chargers, magazines, healthy snacks, disposable cosmetics and other products (such as; nail polish, personal hygiene items, stockings etc.)
- 7" LCD Screen,
- DVD player and two wireless sets of headphones,
- A special connection to listen to music and Podcasts with the latest Ipod,
- There is a refrigerator to keep your orders, food and other items cold. You may need some ice cubes after a long and tiring night,
- For your business needs, there is wireless Internet connection and a fold-down table to place your laptop on,
- PUDRACAR SMS service to avoid lost time
- You can easily request the products mentioned above by filling the order forms in the cars while you travel
Ridiculous!!
Red Bulls
Red Bulls Season Opener is this weekend Saturday, 5th at Giants Stadium against Columbus Crew at 7:30 p.m.!!
Do you Dream in Japanimation?
You can get your art and your shop on at a new exhibit about to open this weekend. The show is titled ©Murakami and will open on April 5th at the Brooklyn Museum. The artists is Mr. Murakami, who is often referred to as the Warhol of Japan. Accompanying the show will be a LV - Louis Vuitton shop selling designs by Murakami. So if you have a free moment and an extra 6 grand check it out!
01 April 2008
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