Jesse Thomas: War Dancer

Mar 9, 2012 by

Jesse Thomas has one of those voices, like Brandi Carlisle, or Lucinda, that sounds, in some way, sharded. It sounds like something that has surely been clawed or ravaged— left with edges so rough...

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Meet Rita, Seattle’s Most Fantastic 80-Year-Old

Mar 9, 2012 by

Rita owns more than 70 pairs of wild, colorful sunglasses that friends have gifted to her over the...

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Strand of Oaks: A New Vision & Sonic Atmosphere

Mar 9, 2012 by

  Timothy Showalter, aka: Strand of Oaks, released Pope Kildragon, one of my favorite records of 2011, and how he has returned with folk-rock stunner Spacestations. Recorded by the...

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Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry and Port Dressing

Mar 8, 2012 by

“Hi, my name is Bre, and I have a problem with lettuce.” Yes, it’s true. I’ve never really taken to the whole traditionally-defined salad category. I just never saw how iceberg or romaine...

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Roasted Eggplant Soup with Feta & Basil Dumplings

Mar 8, 2012 by

In this soup, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic and fennel are roasted together to create a beautiful, lightly creamy base. Then, a fried wonton-dumpling, stuffed with fresh basil and goat cheese,...

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