Monthly Archives: January 2009

Curried Tofu and Chard

Lately I’ve been gorging on sweets. Everyday this week I consumed at least 3 coconut macaroons from Choice cafe as a treat shortly after eating a meal that is way out of proportion to my bodyweight. Just yesterday I ate … Continue reading

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Reader: Jan 29, 2009

- Guild and Greyskul’s 4 day wake. (via TONY) – Download the art21 podcast on itunes. (via art 21) – I don’t know that showcasing art in boutiques are about getting inventive. I really don’t like this idea. (via NYT … Continue reading

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Reader: Jan 28, 2009

- R.I.P. John Updike. (via NYT) – The Recession and how to live through it. (via Arthur mag) – Great museum shows across US. (via artlog) – Jon Kessler on guitar and harmonica, I’ve seen him play before and it … Continue reading

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A Sweet Dinner for 16

On Sunday I hosted a dinner for 16 in my humble home. Attendants were mostly ladies, mostly artists, mostly fantasticisimo. I originally planned to invite about 4 to especially celebrate the greatness that are Keltie Ferris’ paintings, recently shown at … Continue reading

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Ted Allen and Amy Sedaris Supper Club

Last Friday I attended the Ted and Amy Sedaris Supper Club dinner at the residence of starter Kara Masi. A total of 8 attendants (plus the 2 hosts)were there and I had a grand ol’ time. The food served consisted … Continue reading

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Reader : Jan 27, 2009

- “My man’s got a heart like a rock cast in the sea” Etta James: St. Louis Blues – A dappier perspective in the economic crisis for museums. He’s in denial. (via artsjournal) – Love the mismatched chairs. More cool … Continue reading

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Reader: Jan 26, 2009

- Dumbo Arts Center and Apex Art are taking curatorial proposals. (via art fag city) – Babies in art. (via art fag city) – Art 21 on the “Reality Check” show at Met. (via Art21) – I don’t believe artists … Continue reading

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Art Bloggers Summit

Last Sunday there was an art bloggers summit organized by Sharon Butler of Two Coats of Paint and hosted by Pocket Utopia in Bushwick. The topic of the evening was the influence of Obama and how artists and curators interpret … Continue reading

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Philip Roth’s The Great American Novel

Currently reading Philip Roth’s The Great American Novel, just finished the prologue which involves Word Smith, an 87 year old senile sports writer obsessed with alliteration ranting and ranting and ranting on and on and on about the most random … Continue reading

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Chicken and Dumplings

I needed to do something with my carrots and celery. ASAP. I was searching and couldn’t find many things other than soup to incorporating these two veggies in. Then on reader this recipe for chicken and dumplings came through the … Continue reading

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