Posts Categorized: music, the internet, and life

Intro to African funk

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Over at Voodoo Funk, Frank shares his latest rare West African funk 45s, along with his record-hunting adventures. Never heard African funk? Frank has just posted a wonderful quick intro with three hard and funky recordings. Go take a listen and expand your musical horizons! Okay, if you’re not convinced yet, listen right here: Orchestre… Read more »

Fried green tomatoes

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Almost better than ripe tomatoes. Fried Green Tomatoes 2 lb green tomatoes 4 eggs 1 1/4 c corn meal 3/4 c water 1/4 c minced chives 1 tb salt 1/4 t pepper 1/4 c canola oil Slice the tomatoes 1/2 inch thick, but do not peel or core. Drain well between several thicknesses of paper… Read more »

Butterflies are back!

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The monarchs are back in Santa Cruz. Go stand under one of the eucalyptus trees at Natural Bridges State Beach and look up. Meditate on the butterfly’s beauty, its long journey, its short life span, and all that stuff. Good for the soul. Thanks to webmink for the amazing photo.