KGBlog: May 2009

Friday, May 29, 2009

Hypnotic Earth

An amazing look at life and where we belong in it.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Keith Olbermann Talks to Erich "Mancow" Muller About His Waterboarding Experience

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Been on a bit of a Sichuan bender these days. Discovered Garlic & Chile in Burnaby. After twenty or so trips, I might have to admit I may have a problem. Nah. This is incredible food.

Perfectly spiced Hot & Sour Soup. Tam Tam Noodles with the just the right amount of peanut sauce and chili oil. The Mongolian Beef is tender, spicy and loaded with wok hay. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup was superb. And then there's the Singing Chicken Hot Pot! The chef, Mr. Yin, even made us a traditional Sichuan soup that wasn't on the menu.

I know I have a serious addiction. I'm just going to have to deal with it...one dish at a time.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Mariza - Gente De Minha Terra

Mariza is an astounding singer. She is a Portuguese fado singer with an amazing voice. There are very few that compare. These are two performances of Gente De Minha Terra (People of my Land). The first is on Letterman. Not too sure the audience knows what they are in for. They do get blown away pretty quickly, however. The second performance is in Lisbon. About mid-way the emotion gets her.

Virtuosity

Bill Maher Monologue May 22, 2009

Photos That Changed The World

A fascinating collection of iconic imagery.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

The Local Food Movement: Steps to Becoming a "Locivore"

Never Ending Sun - Avi Hochberg

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Quote of the day

I still revere the pho ritual. I feel excited when waiting for my bowl to arrive, chopsticks cursorily cleaned with paper and ready. Juice is extracted from a wedge of lime. Hot red sauce is passed over in favour of a few slices of fresh chili. A drop of garlic-infused vinegar, a shake of pepper. The ceremonial lifting and dropping of the noodles with the sticks and spoon to mix the condiments in signals that the preparation is done. Afterwards, I wipe my mouth with a square of flimsy napkin and insert the toothpick. - Stickyrice