SOUNDTRACK: AMASON-“Älgen” (2014).
I was delighted when I heard this song on NPR because of the unexpectedness of it. It starts out fairly simply with a fast shuffle drum and swirling guitars. Then comes in a deep, very synthy sounding keyboard playing a simple and straightforward riff. All of this instrumental section lasts nearly a minute and a half (of a 4 minute song). Then the vocals come in. A very deep (and wholly unexpected) voice sings a few words and is quickly followed up by a female voice singing quicker vocal lines, almost speeding up the song.
Amason is a Swedish band (with members connected to nearly every Swedish alt rock band you’ve ever heard of). And like a lot of Swedish music, it is super catchy but somehow just a little different, which keeps it interesting. I want to hear more from them (although when you search them, you have to keep saying, no I am not looking for “Amazon”).
[READ: September 6, 2014] “Lobsters”
Lucky Peach 11 was the “All You Can Eat” Issue. So the issue focused a lot on buffets (don’t feel compelled to get your money’s worth, you’ll only get sick). But there was also some interesting twists about all the things you could eat if you were so inclined.
My favorite article was from Mark Ibold, about Pennsylvania Dutch cooking and the amazing buffets you can find in Lancaster. He recommends the popular but for worth it Dienner’s on Lincoln Highway East (next to a fake revolving windmill!). Lisa Hanawalt’s illustrated stories have also become a favorite. This one is set in Las Vegas, with all that that implies.
There’s a tremendous article on Quebec and the stunning foods of the French Canadians, and a very funny article called “Decision Fatigue Related Eating” how as you get tired your food choices suffer as well (WINGS Fri-DAAAAY!”). There’s a lengthy article about crashing weddings in the country of Georgia (where you will likely be invited to a wedding even if it’s your first day there).
There’s several recipes with the main ingredient of celery. Peter Meehan opens with a very funny set up “There are things one can never seem to buy in appropriate quantities at the grocery store…. Celery’s natural packaging comes in one size: more than you can eat…. It’s cheap and it last forever so you buy a whole head…. be honest: isn’t there always a nearly complete head of celery heading toward middle age in the crisper?” This is followed by some possibly good celery recipes. (more…)
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