Archive for August, 2009
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Posted by Amyelis
Something I’ve failed to blog about yet was a HUGE project the house did May 17th. On this day our home experienced an incredible make-over to the front yard. The whole house got together to help out making a Garden of Gratitude…as inspired by the Westside Permies! (http://westsidepermies.ning.com)
Redoing the front had been on our minds, but it was with the inspiration of the Westside Permies Garden of Gratitude event that really got us going on it! Marla and I spent hours preparing during the weeks leading up to the big event by measuring the lawn, researching plants, searching the free section on Criagslist for supplies, and building raised beds.
We tore out our lawn by hand (and rake and hoe and shovel, as well as a lot of brute strength!!) and then we got to work filling the raised bed with soil, planting, and landscaping the rest of the used-to-be-lawn area! We had help from our neighbors, friends, and some inner-city students that one of our community members, Jessie, works with.
People came and went but everyone gave their best to the effort and 12 hours later our front lawn had been transformed into a low water garden of joy!
Now, 2.5 months later we have been enjoying luscious artichokes, tomatoes, lettuce, beets, strawberries, peppers and zucchini!
Our home is an interest point for all who walk past! We are the only house on the block without grass and it is a vibrant and brilliantly textured and colored feast for the eyes (and stomach!).
We hope our home is planting seeds in the minds of our neighbors to follow suit and grow food in their yards!
Tags: Amy, Garden, Marla, Projects, What We Do
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Taco Tuesday
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Posted by Maxey Fish and Sea
I’ve got a good ole’ friend from TOMS and her name is Emma. We have a small tradition of visiting a new taco stand around LA every Tuesday. We’ve stuffed our faces in all corners of the city, from LAX Tacos to Tacos Por Favor, up to Pili’s, down to Don Antonios and across to Holy Guacamole, about a dozen lugares so far. In all of these wanderings we have not been unanimously blown away until today. I present to you the taco stand to beat (thus far)!… Mariscos Guillen La Playita on Lincoln and Ozone. Lurking in the shadows of the sceney Whole Foods, It satisfies all my whole-in-the-wall cravings: funky atmosphere (no tables, just a whole lotta sidewalk), prices that make you feel like you are committing a minor robbery (I walked away stuffed for 4 bucks), and, claro que si, food that restores your faith in a higher gastronomic power. The BBQ pork and chicken tacos were decent, but Emma ordered a shrimp taco ($1.25), and the bite she shared with me was superb. It was fresh, spicy, and plentiful. There’s no doubt you’re comin’ here for the seafood.
The real kicker at La Playita is the ceviche. Too often am I presented with a ceviche that’s just a scale too fishy, just a gill too gooey, just a fin too funky, but not today. And for $1.50 you get a very healthy helping of ceviche on a giant round tortilla chip.. The slice of fresh lime and the 1 liter bottle of Tapatio really put this dish over the edge. It was crisp and refreshing, like a drink’a water, a perfect compliment to an LA summer day. Way to go Playita, I solute you!
But we’re not yet done searching! ¡Viva el taco!
-Ryan
photo courtesy of The Eaten Path.
Tags: tacos mariscos guillen la playita hole in the wall food taco tuesday los angeles santa monica lincoln
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Introducing the Department of Efficiency
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Posted by craigwill
Dear World,
I am officially starting my blog. Here are a few pieces that I have recently finished.
This blog will serve a few different purposes. It will be a place for people to view art and music that I am working on. I will also be examining other efficient human beings and seeing what tips they have for hard working Americans like us. If you feel like you are efficient, or even if you just want to impart some wisdom my way, please leave a post or email me. I am excited to learn, and I am excited that I am excited. Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming EP Dear Mr. Ford. Thanks homies.
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