Monthly Archives: July 2009

Bollywood Swinging

Let’s close out the week of mourning with an unwitting tribute to he whose music infected the entire world: It’s “Don’t Stop Till You Get to Bollywood” by Bollywood Freaks, from their 2003 “Bombay Gangstarr” single. Remarkably, this track is … Continue reading

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Oven-Roasted Branzini with Thyme and Lemon

I‘ve been negligent in posting any recipes this week. Here’s a quick one, inspired by this afternoon’s trip to the fish market. It’s a simple dish that starts with only a few ingredients: two branzini (plural of branzino, cleaned and … Continue reading

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Once you’re gone, you can’t come back

When I heard last week that bassist Hugh Hopper had died, I did what I always do when I musician I admired passes away: I spent the day listening to his music. Eventually I wound up listening to tracks from … Continue reading

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A Better (Batter?) Mousetrap

The recent death of volume-challenged huckster Billy Mays has directed attention to the show Pitchmen, which follows the TV gadget process from home invention to in-your-face late-night advertisement. The inventors really believe in their creations. They have to, since they’ve … Continue reading

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