tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79788830139671722732011-07-08T06:19:19.756-07:00first aid, sleight-of-hand, and the domestic artsalien ellingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03954924633435698097noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7978883013967172273.post-14983394183933971972010-03-12T01:48:00.000-08:002010-03-12T16:45:23.318-08:00

This Saturday THÈ DRAM! will have the privilege of participating in the Second Annual East Hollywood Art Cycle.  "A celebration of art, cycling, and community in the heart of Los Angeles," Art Cycle will have food [Grilled Cheese Truck. Thank you Cheesus], local vendors, live music, and bike tours of nearby art galleries.  Also, bring your own t-shirt for some DIY screen printing!  I love

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THÈ DRAM! is thrilled to be participating in the First Annual LA Street Food Fest - a veritable smorgasbord of local delights! o um, there will be a GRILLED CHEESE TRUCK. o Follow the 'fest on Twitter for  some positively enchanting bite-sized previews, and soak up more social-networkity on Facebook here and here.  Who is responsible for this?!!  SauceLA's Shawna Dawson and Sonja Rasula of

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THÈ DRAM! debuted at Unique earlier this month, with an encore at Ashley Wade's Holiday Salon! o THÈ DRAM! is now available at two amazing LA boutiques:  Visionary Boutique and Flock Shop!!!!!  w00t! {Etsy updates coming soon} love, THÈ DRAM!

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I have been so consumed with preparing THE DRAM! for its UniqueLA debut [Dec. 5 & 6], that I have neglected the weblog -- this means no old sketchbook excerpts or bacon recipes for you. While I'm busy behind the curtain, take a peep at my profile page on the Unique website, check out 826LA - an awesome nonprofit that will be receiving proceeds from the Unique admission fee - and enjoy the

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I AM A BIZZY BEE preparing for Unique - THE DRAM!'s real-world debut (Pacific Northwest soft launch was this summer).  Halloween added a bit to the workload, including but not limited to handmade albino muttonchops (above) and covering my roommate in tattoos (below).  Green text for creepy Halloween effect.  o For Halloweens past, see Conky and Wierd Al. Stay tuned for more drag arts,

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From the balcony.  I didn't know what the hey this was, so I consulted the Alluim Forum.  Also this.  You can expect more riveting coverage from my micro-farm in the future. Love, The Dram

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My favorite way to cook is WITHOUT A PLAN.  My skills are at their finest when there is a soupçon of several different ingredients hanging around.  Today's post will demonstrate for you my bacon-use skills.  Bacon is good for you. oo 
|  | || DELICIOUS BROCCOLI IMPROVISATION || |  | 1 strip of bacon, cut in half some broccoli leftover linguini slivered almonds, toasted (optional

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An analog map project I began in 2007 to document the unusual circumstances of a part-time job.

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THE DRAM has returned after a brief production hiatus.  Our takeaway from this downtime is that muttonchops are the new mustache (for ladies), and also that you can make popcorn using only loose kernels, a microwave, and a paper lunch bag.  How did this fairly recent bit of domestic folklore escape us?  It is now the only reason I keep a microwave.  Thanks to Sarah of Oh Hai Vintage for helping

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 I recently tackled vichyssoise for the first time.  This is a great [old-timey] summertime dish - a potato-leek soup that is served cold.*  My recipe is from Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook [which I often read for leisure, along with The Joy of Cooking.  In my kitchen they are both indispensable]. *make it at night for chrissakes!  this dish requires a considerable amount of conventional

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*and progressive language choices Let us begin with squash blossoms.  Riveting dinner coverage to follow. Welcome to THE DRAM!Welcome to THE DRAM!

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