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Journalist Julian Sher recently spoke with Joseph Planta about his new book, Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire (Knopf, 2006), which he co-authored with William Marsden, a timely look at the Hells Angels, and other bikers who've met the attention of the public, not to mention law enforcement.
|Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire by Willaim Marsden and Julian Sher. (Knopf, 2006)
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This is the Planta: On the Line program here at THECOMMENTARY.CA.
The authors that brought the best-selling, award-winning, and critically acclaimed The Road to Hell: How the Biker Gangs Are Conquering Canada (Knopf Canada, 2003) are back with a brand new book that looks at the Hells Angels and their expansion from being a group of rebels to becoming one of the world's most sophisticated criminal organisations. In Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire, authors William Marsden and Julian Sher take the reader around the world, from Arizona where American law enforcement staged the biggest undercover operation to infiltrate the bikers; to Australia, where the 'bikies' shoot it out with police; to Scandinavia, where it's literally a war zone; to here in British Columbia where bikers seem to dominate the organised crime pyramid.
I am joined today by Julian Sher, who recently received the 2006 Michener-Deacon Fellowship. For ten years, he was an investigative producer at the fifth estate, and the creator of a very fine website JournalismNet (http://www.journalismnet.com), an invaluable tool for those of us who fool around on the internet, or those who are a bit more responsible, like say, journalists. The book, Angels of Death is published by Knopf, $34.95. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Julian Sher; Good morning, Mr. Sher.
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"No dream can live up to its expectations. Ownership is brief; in fact, it's a fiction. And beauty? Beauty is a discovery that diminishes the truth of reality. So keep looking."
When I picked up Then Again, Diane Keaton's first memoir and homage to her late mother, I remember spilling myself over each page as if I could heal my neuroses by learning from her's. I have, as you all will or have already come to know, a love for personal tales, memoirs, and biographies. Understanding the strokes that make the painting of a person's life, does not instill you with their one-of-a-kind nature or change the path you're on, but there's always a chance your endurance could be strengthened, and your will refreshed. This was a safe book choice for me and I must admit, though expectations typically lead to disappointment, it's only human to feel such a way when you've harbored a connection to a person's life. On that note, let's talk about Keaton's second book, shall we?
Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty by Diane Keaton
A book that gives you an insight into the idiosyncratic mind of Keaton starting with the Introduction. She combs the reader into the many ways in which she organizes her thoughts and her approach to life; an approach for which she makes clear, even she is still trying to figure out. She cannot be faulted for this, in fact I take some comfort in knowing not everyone has it figured out, even in your sixties, but I did wonder at multiple times throughout this reading, what her true intention was for writing this book. Learning a few life lessons from a woman I've garnered as one of my favorites for years, by the end, I thought that somehow I would have a better understanding of her intention, but I came away from this text more confused than sated.
"All of my feelings and all my emotion come out on my face–my sixty-seven-year-old face. You see, my face identifies who I am inside. It shows feelings I can't put into words. And that is a miracle, an extraordinary ordinary miracle, one I'll think twice about before I change."
"I was ready to go home to Black and White and Gray all over. I wanted to be light on my feet, like Cary Grant. I wanted to put on a smoky gray dress suit with suspenders. I wanted to be an international stilt walker, with an ironic smile and a dimpled chin."
But I can't help but picture the goofy and well-timed performance of Keaton in Sleeper, where she imitates Marlon Brando's performance in the cinematic version of A Streetcar Named Desire. Her ability to break down the wall of celebrity superiority and the ego of a man like Brando, is part of the reason why I respect her, despite her lack of focus in this memoir. She has always been, and remains to be, a star that is relatable, and one whose verbalized consciousness of her aesthetic appeal grounds her as just another human, instead of being of the alien race of Celeb. What Keaton does beautifully in this memoir, is explore how acting is a tool for her to find the colors of the palette that make her life's painting. Her emphasis on accepting imperfections, mistakes and the challenges of aging, helped me understand the efficacy of mindfulness and positive thinking about one's life. I came to understand that our philosophy on life is different, but there's beauty in this contrast, and for this I felt grateful to read her musings.
"Like the sparrows, I've flown into some serious plate-glass windows, but I survived. On the way, I've learned a few things. Namely this: beauty's a bouquet gathered in loss. The sad part about my bouquet is that it keeps growing. Now that Mother is gone, darkness is spreading across my fading petals. Light is beautiful, but darkness is eternal."
"I regret what I haven't seen, but I'm thankful for what I have, and I promise myself this: I will try harder to look for what I don't see when it's staring me right in the eye."
"…but my love of the impossible far overshadowed the rewards of longevity. I fell for the beauty of a broken bird. The ecstasy of failure. It was the only marriage I could make with a man. Black with a little white. Pain mixed with pleasure."
As for edibles, I decided to make a variation of French Toast. Diane Keaton adopted two children for whom she devotes mornings to making breakfasts and school drop-offs. At one point, she mentions her son requesting French Toast and I thought it the best match to the book. Semi-complicated with many variations and comfortable in it's imperfections. I now present to you my take on this sweet morning treat.
"That's Neat" French Toast
- 8 to 10 slices gluten-free bread (I used this one)
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened, plain)
- 1 tbsp ground chia seeds
- 3 tbsp all purpose gluten-free flour (or almond meal)
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- two grinds sea salt
- coconut oil for skillet
- Extra toppings: toasted coconut, coconut whipped cream, berries, maple syrup, banana, nuts, powdered sugar, sliced strawberries, sliced figs
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except bread and toppings and let sit in refrigerator for twenty minutes to activate chia seeds.
- After mixture has set, heat skillet or griddle over a medium flame and begin to melt or disperse a small amount of coconut oil (just enough for a thin coating).
- Pour mixture into shallow container, I used a pie pan.
- Dip each slice of bread into mixture to soak the bread, but don't let it become soggy. About twenty seconds on each side in mixture.
- Place the soaked slice on the skillet/griddle and press with spatula until each side is golden brown, taking care to let each side sit before flipping to allow browning to occur. About five minutes.
- Enjoy your "That's Neat" French Toast with any of the above mentioned toppings or toppings of your choice. I enjoyed mine with raspberries, maple syrup, and a few sprinkles of powdered sugar. Don't forget a delightful cup of tea or coffee, if you please, on the side. 😀
- I made enough to have some leftovers because I wanted a treat for another day, but if you're just making a quick breakfast for two, I would recommend splitting this recipe in half.
- The more dense the bread, the less crispy and absorbent your french toast will be. Keep this in mind.
- I don't recommend using a cast iron, as the retention of heat can have an adverse affect on the consistency of each slice's browning.
- Re-heat in toaster or toaster oven.
Making this dish allowed me time in the kitchen to mull over my relationship with this text, something I think is key for anyone to do when reading. There's a delicacy to talking about the intricacies of one's life, and though Keaton is not the most graceful, her no-nonsense, quirky and creative language exposed her truest self. Chipping all the dried, peeling paint away, this book imbued a sense of urgency in me to live life more fully and never hasten to forget the power and beauty of making mistakes because those mistakes make the masterpiece.
What are your thoughts on this book? Did you prepare something else while reading it? I want to hear all the details at #noshedinabook and see all of your pictures! Check out previous Noshed in a Book posts and join me in my next reading selection Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own by Kate Bolick. And remember…bite responsibly!
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I added a surprise second selection for this particular Noshed in a Book post. Most of the time, before I begin reading a book, I take some time to ponder the title and what it may or may not mean in relationship to the text. Collections of poetry are no exception to this rule, and, I would have to say, heighten a stronger sense of my analytical self than prose. Then of course there's biographical books, which often–not always–follow a restrictive naming; the reader needs to grasp the purpose of the book immediately. Oddly enough, reading Live or Die by Anne Sexton unfolded a series of poems that revealed the true meaning behind the title, but The First Biography of Joan of Arc–my surprise additional reading for this post–did not deliver on the title. Titles are important, but maybe this was a lesson for me and us all that you can't judge a book by its title, and if you do, expect to be surprised and don't be disappointed if you're not. Let's dive in!
Live or Die by Anne Sexton
A series of poems that are organized chronologically, which for better or worse focus on our delicate relationship with not just death, but life as well. My approach to poetry is one that is unpracticed because I tend to not read collection after collection, instead spreading out poetry collections over time. Also, there's a level of apprehension I have when reading poetry. Each word is precisely chosen and I often fret about not giving due time to each poem and respecting its pacing and structure. Anne Sexton's writing is remarkable and flows and I didn't once feel overwhelmed by the direction or pacing of her poems. Just some of the topics Sexton touches on in this series are dreams, womanhood, death of love, death of literal life, mother and daughter confessions, and bones. Here are a few excerpts that moved me.
"Awake, I memorized dreams.
Dreams came into the ring
like third string fighters,
each one a bad bet
who might win
because there was no other."
"I was tired of being a woman,
tired of the spoons and the pots,
tired of my mouth and my breasts,
tired of the cosmetics and the silks.
There were still men who sat at my table,
circled around the bowl I offered up.
The bowl was filled with purple grapes
and the flies hovered in for the scent
and even my father came with his white bone.
But I was tired of the gender of things."
"Death's a sad bone; bruised, you'd say,
and yet she waits for me, year after year,
to so delicately undo an old wound,
to empty my breath from its bad prison."
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and cook marshmallows.
And if I'm ice
they simply skate on me
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Additionally, I recommend checking out these particular poems in their entirety: Mother and Jack and the Rain; Christmas Eve
The First Biography of Joan of Arc by Daniel Rankin and Claire Quintal
A book that is by no means a page turner, but by all accounts clear and concise in its diction, this text outlines the life of Joan of Arc–know as the "Maid"–a heroine of the fifteenth century who led and structured a siege in order to take back France from England during the Hundred Years War. Only a teenager at the time of her leadership of the French Army–behind King Charles the VII–and at the time of her horrendous death–she was burned alive–Joan of Arc stands as a figure of bravery and as a trailblazing representative of the "YOLO" concept before it was ever a concept. She lived her life for a purpose and broke through many class and gender barriers to be the figure she was for the people of her time and generations after. This book, as I stated earlier, did not deliver on its title. Maybe my expectation was too simplistic, but I wanted a straightforward description of her life up front with factual information pieced in categorically after this. I feel like I have come to know more details about Joan from other sources over the years, but this book did a great job of outlining sources of materials and chronology. Here are a few quotes from the texts that may intrigue you.
"You believe, gentlemen that because I am a woman, I do not know how to conceal a secret. For your information I know every detail you have discussed. Here I give you my pledge–I WILL NEVER REVEAL PLANS WHICH ARE TO BE KEPT SECRET."
"The Maid has made use of magic and diabolic cunning. She is a heretic."
"For some time past it has been known to all and it is notorious that a woman who insisted on being called Joan the Maid, discarding the garb and vesture of the female sex, an act repugnant and forbidden by all law, a deed contrary to Divine Law and abhorrent to God, put on and wore men's garments and likewise armed herself as a man."
"As soon as her armor was made she put it on, went out into the fields of Poitiers with other armed combatants where she handled her lance as well or better than any man there. She rode spirited chargers, the capricious ones that no one else dared mount without fear."
"Without the presence of Joan of Arc it seems certain that the courage and stamina of the soldiers marching toward Reims would have dissolved into a speedy disaster."
Recipe Inspiration
As for edibles, I decided to make a piña collada smoothie. This all started a few weeks ago, on a Friday evening, in the midst of pizza making. All of a sudden I started thinking about piña colladas, and how I HAD to have one. The Mr. and I started to scour the kitchen for all of the basic ingredients and had to improvise. Let's just say, after extra handfuls of ice and almond milk it was eventually edible. This culinary experimentation got me thinking about how I wanted to do this the right way, with or without the buzz. Although it has been noted that Anne Sexton liked Dry Martinis and taking on the town with Sylvia Plath, I can't help but feel she too would have loved the indulgence of a tropical treat every once in awhile, especially in the summer. As for The First Biography of Joan of Arc, well, some of you may need something to liven up your day after this dry read and perhaps even have a lively discussion on women's cultural icons with your gals. Either way, enjoy the treat!
Piña Collada Smoothie with Mango (animal-product-free, gluten-free, soy-free)
- 1 cup coconut milk (from a can)
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 1/4 tsp Madagascar vanilla extract
- 1/2 -3/4 cup ice cubes
- 1 full dropper of liquid stevia (or to taste)
- Cherries(frozen or fresh) and dried coconut for garnish
- Pour liquid ingredients into blender first, then add frozen fruit, vanilla extract, ice cubes and the sweetener
- Blend well until creamy
- Garnish with cherries and dried coconut
- Enjoy in your favorite glass
- Spike at will with your choice of rum, or if you're my husband and there's not rum around, use whiskey (don't get me started, haha)
Poetry and history have a differing tone that's unmistakable, but reading the voice of a strong woman followed up by reading about the voice of another strong woman, was both inspiring and empowering. When you read these books, what tasty treats come to mind and what are some of your favorite Anne Sexton poems or excerpts? Know any special factoids about Joan of Arc? I can't wait to hear from you all. Share your #noshedinabook pics and thoughts and check out more Noshed in a Book posts. Join me in my next reading selection, The First Bad Man by Miranda July. And remember…bite responsibly!
Healthy Regards,
"I have vague memories, like impressions on a glass plate, of an old boathouse, a circular band shell, an arched stone bridge."
Another sweet gift from a friend, Just Kids by Patti Smith made its way into my life a few years ago. Once again–I'm sure you'll hear this more and more out of me–I don't know how I went so long without reading this book. Taking in every sentence as if it were smooth poetry, Just Kids was like delicious ice cream on a hot summer day; you're moved to gobble it down but you don't want it to be over. I cannot say that I wanted to live inside of Patti Smith's world, but I appreciated the books ability to transport the reader into her mindset about life, art, and how we view ourselves and our pursuits, both creatively and personally. When I was in college I came across Patti Smith's music and was immensely moved. A little over a year ago, I had the privilege of seeing Patti Smith perform in a relatively intimate venue and she was incredible. She was both humble and confident in her ability to jam the hell out! As the audience, we couldn't get enough; a motif I see in myself when it comes to her art.
Just Kids by Patti Smith
A promise takes written form in this meditative and exploratory look into her–Patti Smith's–early life and her close companion Robert Mapplethorpe, the celebrated photographer and creator of art in many forms. The delicacy Smith takes with her words and the majesty she holds with her stories has me, still, in a state of awe with her writing. I have no complaints about this book except that it had to end and begin with the sadness surrounding her dearest friend's passing. Smith remarks on her mistakes, but never dwells in the negativity that surrounded each event or transition in her life. Her portrayal of her personal narrative and the necessity she places in not judging herself too harshly put me at ease.
"I felt a fleeting pang in my heart for I knew that innocent phase of our life had passed. I slipped an envelope with the black-and-white shots of Woman I that I had taken at the Modern into my pocket but left behind my failed attempts at painting her portrait, rolls of canvas splashed in umber, pinks, and green, souvenirs of a gone ambition. I was too curious about the future to look back."
On finding yourself, not selling yourself. I have this theory that every person has a part of their brain or heart that they put on clearance. Some people have this clearance regularly and they're defining who they are by selling themselves short, while others utilize only temporary mark-downs and then spring back to their full-price self. Whatever sale-rack you tend to place yourself on, if at all, taking note of your shortcomings will only get you so far, and then you have begun to wallow in the self-deprecation and self-doubt. What's enlightening about Patti's story is that while she certainly goes through trials, she never puts her whole self on sale. She reflects on her moments of self-doubt and leaves it there. Everyone–but I feel women especially–could use a little more shelving of their self-doubt and less liquidation.
"I bought stacks of books, but I didn't read them. I taped sheets of paper to the wall, but I didn't draw. I slid my guitar under the bed. At night, alone, I just sat and waited. Once again I found myself contemplating what I should be doing to do something of worth. Everything I came up with seemed irreverent or irrelevant."
"I craved honesty, yet found dishonesty in myself. Why commit to art? For self-realization, or for itself? It seemed indulgent to add to the glut unless one offered illumination."
On optimism. Maybe a little positive thinking can help fill up your goodwill water balloon for life and splash it all over you and those lives for which you touch.
"The goodwill that surrounded us was proof that the Fates were conspiring to help their enthusiastic children."
As for edibles, I decided to make my version of jelly doughnuts. Smith's reverence for this nom during a tumultuous time in her life, helped me see beyond the negative view we have of comfort eating. It allowed me to see that connecting to food happens on many levels and we should respect this. Also, there were times in Smith's life when she had only day-old bread and a wilted head of lettuce to eat and share with someone else. Paled in comparison to this experience is the indulgence of a jam doughnut.
"Every Sunday I would take a long walk to a deserted beach café to have a coffee and a jelly doughnut, two things forbidden in a home regimented by healthy food. I savored these small indulgences, slipping a quarter in the jukebox and listening to "Strawberry Fields" three times in a row. It was my private ritual and the words and voice of John Lennon provided me with strength when I faltered." [On being pregnant for the first time and staying with a healthy-living surrogate family.]
Strawberry Jammin' Doughnuts (animal-product-free, gluten-free, soy-free)
Plain Cake Doughnut Ingredients
[Inspired by this recipe]
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1/3 cup garbanzo bean flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (a little extra on the side for oiling up your doughnut baking pan)
- 6 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus some extra for sprinkling on top
Doughnut Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- With clean hands use some of the coconut oil that has been set aside and rub it on the doughnut baking pan in each crevice
- Sift all dry ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl to break down any large clumps.
- In a small bowl mix all liquid ingredients: water, vanilla extract, applesauce, coconut oil
- Pour liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir using bowl scraper.
- Fill each doughnut region using a tablespoon. Make sure to fill it above the middle separation as to create a bottom for the doughnut.
- Bake for 8 minutes in the center of the rack, then turn the pan and bake for 7 to 8 more minutes or until the doughnuts are a golden-brown color. Use a toothpick or fork to making sure it comes out clean.
- Let doughnuts rest in pan for 5 minutes, then flip over onto a cooling rack and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- If serving immediately, place powdered sugar in zip seal baggie and place each doughnut in–one at a time–and gently shake around until doughnut is coated in sugar. Remove and cool for above listed time (10 to 15 minutes).
- Once cooled, fill holes with strawberry jam. [I let it spill out, best eaten with a fork. :D]
- Using a sieve, sift some of the leftover powdered sugar over the jam and ENJOY!
Quick Strawberry Jam Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries (cleaned, rinsed, cut into quarters)
- 2 heaping tbsp raw honey
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Jam Instructions
- Place all ingredients into saucepan and bring to boil over a medium-high heat.
- Stirring consistently until most of liquid has cooked out.
- Allow to cool before filling doughnuts.
- The mixture should become thicker and the strawberries will be mainly broken down.
There are few people whom I can say I truly admire, but Patti Smith is one of them. This book, much like her music, pushed me out of a rut and forced me to stand up on my feet and take a better look at my life and the world I live in, and I'm eternally grateful. I had such a blast making these doughnuts–which we shared with friends–and it allowed me to feel a little more connected to her world. What are your thoughts on Just Kids and jelly doughnuts? Let me know in the comments section below and share pics of your #noshedinabook creations. Check out more Noshed in a Book posts to see what else I've been reading this year. Join me for my next reading selection, Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. And remember…bite responsibly!
Healthy Regards,
Smith in other places:
As the visual medium excites me, graphic novels share a cozy, aromatic and mood-lit spot in my heart. That's not to say that I haven't the imagination to incorporate my own visions of circumstance from a narrative, but the artistry and dark contrasting lines of Marjane Satrapi's images in The Complete Persepolis are like a secret key into a world I admittedly know little about. I don't say this with a proud grin or a disdainful glower, but with an honest and mild expression. The truth is, I can't wait to re-read this graphic memoir as it moved me in the way that ocean waves do, sometimes gently nudging and other times forcefully shoving into different depths.
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
[spoiler alert]
An earnest, but honest depiction of Marjane Satrapi's life as a young, rebellious girl and coming-of-age within the incredible and repressive nation of Iran "Persia". This visual tonic explores the Iranian revolution in parallel to important markers of growth in Satrapi's life; the destructive disparity between her and her families' life behind doors and their public lives; the basic human struggle of falling to a low, sad place before finding yourself; the beautiful and emotional triumph of accepting yourself. There were moments while reading this book when I took pause to close the book and hug it, as I didn't want the story to end. At times, I felt as though I was inside of Marjane's skin, infuriated by others acceptance of mediocrity and humored by the commodities of art. This book has helped me re-examine what it means to live in the first world and have first-world problems. Dwelling in and finding a need to express the petty and inane aspects of our life restrain us and stunt our growth. Satrapi explores the turmoil she experienced when first discovering class differences. The importance of education was a theme throughout the book. Satrapi grew up in a time when there wasn't access to the internet and yet she flourished by seeking out knowledge in books. Books, in many ways, were her refuge and greatest friend during the tumultuous times of her up-bringing; this was the most heartening aspect of the book for me.
As for edibles, tea, pasta and hot cocoa stuck out to me.
Try out Persian Spiced Dark Hot Chocolate by Venus Kalami
This hot cocoa has the incredible strength of chocolate and the refreshing brightness of cardamom.
What is your take-away from The Complete Persepolis and what food or foods were brought to your mind while you read and experienced it? I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and what you noshed on while reading, feel free to use the hash-tag #noshedinabook . Check out previous Noshed in a Book posts and join me in reading The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. And remember…bite responsibly!
Healthy and Happy Reading Regards,
Unless you're one of the few–like Adam from GIRLS–who does not dig the dynamic and delectable nature that is ice cream, then I hope you had the most chilly, creamy, National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. A gift for 2013's winter holiday was a long-awaited ice cream maker, and this flavor goes out to mihoeneypie!
Confession. I am a scoop 'food-in-love' with ice cream–of the vegan persuasion that is. I remember when I decided to no longer eat dairy, one of the first things I decided I had to try to win me over was, yes non-dairy ice cream. Nutritionally, not the most sound choice, but I can't change the facts of the past. In fact, I think the first non-dairy ice cream I tried was Tofutti-chocolate. It was my third year in college, Saturday night, and an evening of film watching–would you expect any less? On a more nostalgic note, when I was a wee lil' blueberry, I remember feeling all a flutter when the ice-cream truck came jingling down the street. As an adult, it often feels like the hypnotic, cheery songs that roar muffled from the 30-year-old speakers of the ice cream truck will never wain, but as a child, that music dissipated faster than ice-cream could melt on a hot July day. Thus, I would gather up change collected in a bank or run to my mother for some dolla-bills, and soon I would be scampering outside to receive the truck. There was one instance in particular, that in my mind proves the giving and thoughtful nature that ice-cream can bring out of people, and it was the Pink Panther incident of 1994. There I was, unwrapping my mal-formed, yet perfect Pink Panther, paper sticky, tangy sherbet bar with gumball eyes–the type of bar varies as I age (Sonic, Tweety)–only to take a few licks, and SPLAT! Ice-cream on pavement. My mother, without hesitation, decided to give me her nomnom. It was a strawberry shortcake bar, and I felt–in that one ice-cream scarring moment–what selfless giving was. Call me crazy or overly sentimental, but it's those types of moments that shape the way we, not only see the world, but how we see food. I know that food nostalgia can lead to a lot of health issues. I can't in good conscience lead you all to believe that just because you have a fond memory of your first bag of Flammin' Hot Cheetos, that it's okay to eat those, but I can say that memories of food–and in this instance for me, ice cream–can be life-changing. Now, I think it's time for an ice cream recipe.
Coconut Milk Coffee Ice Cream
– vegan, gluten-free
- 2 13.66 fl oz cans of unsweetened coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup highly concentrated coffee
- In a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat stir together coconut milk, sugar and coffee until mixture is a light brown color and sugar is fully dissolved
- Let mixture cool completely in a container with a spout and lid
- After the mixture has completely cooled, follow instructions for your ice cream maker
- Top with raw cacao nibs and enjoy!
- This ice cream recipe is not overly sweet, which I prefer, but if you're into extra sweet cream, I suggest upping your coconut sugar amount to 3/4 cup.
- The ice cream maker that we have has a large 2 quart reservoir that we keep frozen and then the ice-cream mixture is poured into it for processing. It takes around 25 to 30 minutes depending on how thick and creamy you like the ice cream to be.
- The trick with most ice cream makers is to make sure, without a doubt, that your reservoir is 100% frozen before beginning.
- If you do not own an ice cream maker, there are many easy methods for making ice cream in your blender or straight from the coconut milk can to the freezer. Don't give up!
This ice cream was demolished so quickly after eating it, my shivering teeth had no regrets. It's days like yesterday, when I'm completely overwhelmed with a feeling of gratitude to having the sense of taste, smell, and the emotion of love. I love ice cream. How ever inconsequential it may seem, ice cream makes me happy, and makes me grateful to be alive. Oh the joys of this frozen fare!
Please share your #latergrams of your National Ice Cream Day cream pics or your new pics under the hash-tag #cabicecream and share your favorite ice cream stories. And remember…bite responsibly!
Healthy creamy regards,
Dear World,
I am full of thoughts lately, always really, b u t e v e n m o r e l a t e l y ! ! In Austin, brunch is kind of a big deal, as if there weren't enough social events occurring on a regular basis, brunch is thrown into the mix to add more fringe to already tethered t-shirt that is traffic in Austin. My thought, STAY HOME! Too often today we tie ourselves to the social obligations and financial obligations of going out and about on the town nary appreciating what we have in our home, whatever 'home' means to you. In an effort to be both practical but not distress the abstract, I want to bring the conversation back to basics. That's why, I decided there's nothing better than a little sassy shuffle at home to go with your homemade noms–I'm still polishing my running man, it's a mess…chachahca! Although I'm normally more of a savory tooth when it comes to any food item before dinner, I couldn't resist the idea of an oatmeal bake nuzzled in a gooey chocolate sauce. May I introduce the Choco Nana Oatmeal "Shuffle" Bake…all rights reserved. :p
So, let's say a blissful brunch "bottoms-up" to this delicious treat, and be grateful for the leftovers.
Here's my long awaited second video. If you've forgotten the first video, you could turn your first at home brunch-bunch gathering into an all day culinary affair and make some homemade gluten-free pasta. Delightful.
Videos are also streaming on the Connect a Bite YouTube channel, subscribe and never miss one!
Choco Nana Oatmeal "Shuffle" Bake
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, Bob's Red Mill is what I use)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 very ripe banana (peeled)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp ground flax
- 1 3/4 vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup walnut & pecan mixture (I like to break them up a little)
- 3 tbsp chocolate chips (I used these Enjoy Life)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup (heaping) peaches (cut into slices)
Ingredients (toppings)
- 1 ripe banana (peeled)
- 1/3 cup walnut & pecan mixture (broken into pieces)
- 2 tbsp raw cacao
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Alteration to video: added 1 to 2 tbsp water to make the sauce more fluid
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- Preheat oven to 350ºF
- Have a 8 or 9" baking dish ready (or whatever deep dish you have handy)
- Plop and pour water, almond milk, coconut oil, banana, coconut sugar, maple syrup, ground flax seed, vanilla extract, and salt into blender container and blend until mixed, but some minor chunks remaind.
- Now, mix oats, chocolate chips, cinnamon and nut mixture (I use my hands)
- Now, in the baking dish, line the bottom with peach slices in rows (in a spiral if using a round dish). Then sprinkle the blueberries on top.
- Over the fruit, distribute dry oats mixture evenly
- Pour the liquid mixture over oats evenly
- Place dish in the oven & bake for 40 minutes or until the dish is no longer runny and golden brown on the top
- While the oats bake, prepare coconut flake/nut mixture and chocolate drizzle
- In dry skillet, spread coconut flakes out with nuts over low to medium heat and toast until flakes are golden brown (careful not to burn)
- In a small sauce pan or skillet, combine coconut oil, maple syrup and raw cacao (from 'toppings' list) and stir with spoon until well mixed and chocolate has melted. Additionally, I amended what I did in the video and added a couple tbsp of water
- After taking out the bake, scoop out a portion onto a plate or bowl
- Top with coconut flake, nut mixture, then chocolate drizzle, then cut chunks of banana on top
- Apprécier avec le thé ou le café ! 😀
I hope this is just as delightful for all of you as it was for us. Let me know what you think and if you made any alterations. I end up tweaking this recipe each time I make it. Also, I want to say a 'web' thanks to my love for putting so much thought and care into this video and my first–if you're interested, Film Fringe, is his podcast with a close friend and also avid film lover! We make a great production team, and I'm thankful he honored me with his talents. Love.
Alright all of you, be well and remember…bite responsibly!
Healthy and tasty regards,
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Hello Everyone,
My experience with preparing and cooking the assorted dishes for Cinema Cuisine, Italy, was that much more care, devotion, patience and love had to go into each dish. What do I mean? Oftentimes in the kitchen, as much as possible, I try to be efficient and quick in my approach to making a meal. I embrace delicate measures when necessary, but otherwise, I'm multitasking and moving from one dish to the next, incorporating one spice or ingredient after the next. After much sweat and heart, the meal is complete. Shortly after, I either feel one of two things: a strong sense of accomplishment and elation or a mild sense of disappointment and anxiety. These feelings are common because I'm either pleased with my creations or I'm displeased with–by my standards–an unsatisfactory outcome. Either way, I'm able to enjoy my creations with a loved one and, being the critic that I am, dissect the many facets of the meal. With this in mind, for my Italian meal I allowed self and outside critique, but I channeled a level of love into the process of making the dishes that I rarely do. It was one of my most enjoyable cooking experiences yet.
Before the big meal, my love and I knew we needed to begin the process of making the homemade pasta for a few reasons, but mostly because we had never used a pasta maker before. For the winter holiday of 2012, we received an authentic, Italian press (with some extra attachments) and a bamboo wooden drying rack for the pasta. Up until the end of June, we had yet to crack open the box, and this lack of attention to this thoughtful pasta making gift set in motion my idea of choosing Italy as our next film and cuisine exploration.
Below you'll find many recipes and my FIRST VIDEO that you too could incorporate into a day or days of Italian themed dishes. Most of them are my own creations and ideas, but some are inspired by wonderful chefs I've discovered. I hope you enjoy every bite and appreciate the process of making this meal or meals as much as I did. What is more, as the Italians do, enjoy this meal with a group of people and even encourage a potluck. Making all of these delicious recipes and more could turn into an all day affair. For me, there's nothing more rewarding and satisfying.
A quick note on L'eclisse. Why–before the viewing of this film–I had yet to see an Antonioni film, escapes me, but I can say these dishes couple consummately as their simplicity matches the contemplative and confident manner of this movie. Please, enjoy every bite and every frame.
Keep a look out for our podcast where you'll hear much more depth into L'eclisse. I'll post it in a few days! Please let me know what you think of the recipes and the tweaks you made to your own creations. And remember…bite responsibly!
Raw Cacao, Avocado Pudding/Spread w/ Apple slices & Italian Press Coffee
- 2 ripe medium avocados
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 tbsp unsweetened almond (or coconut) milk to taste
- 1 to 2 tbsp pure maple syrup to taste
- 1 or 2 drops of liquid stevia to taste (slightly more liberal w/ powder version)
- 6 tbsp raw cacao
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 large apple of your choice (pear)
- fresh coffee beans
- coffee press
- water
For Pudding/Spread
- Slice the avocado lengthwise to break past the outter skin barrier, remove the pit and spoon out contents into high powered blender/food processor
- Add vanilla, maple syrup, raw cacao, cinnamon and the first tbsp of almond milk
- Blend until a smooth, creamy texture is reached (note: Add remaining tbsp of milk if mixture is too dry. Additionally if not sweet enough, add in stevia–take care to not add too much initially as excessive amounts could make the pudding/spread too bitter.)
- Slice apple with skin on and enjoy it with liberal amounts of this delicious pudding
For Coffee Press
- Coarsely grind two tbsp of coffee for ever 6 oz of water
- Begin to heat water, don't boil
- Place ground coffee beans at the bottom of your press
- Pour VERY hot water (not boiling) over beans and immediately cover with coffee press lid, but do NOT press down filtration piece yet; let sit for 3-5 minutes
- Press down filtration press piece and pour into your favorite mug
This dish could also be made with soft and soaked medjool dates (6 to 8). I happened to not have any on hand. Raisins would also be a nice substitute.
Also, Italians often enjoy their chocolate spread with bread or toast.
For a more dense protein treat, add some pre-soaked raw pecans (you'll get a flavor closer to Nutella but without the hazlenuts).
Should store, refrigerated for up to two days. After two days I'd smell it/taste it.
Italian Summer Salad
INGREDIENTS (serves 4 large portions or 6 smaller portions)
- 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1/2 large cucumber (sliced thinly into half moons)
- colorful sweet peppers of your choices (I chose: 1 purple, 1 red, 1 green, 1 banana; thinly sliced rings)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (if you're watching alkalinity, nix this and add an extra 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar)
- salt to taste
- course, freshly ground pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp & 1 tsp dried Italian herb mixture (my mixture is: thyme, basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, marjoram; if you have fresh herbs available, curve the amount; also, the dressing cannot be kept as long)
For Salad
- After cleaning, chopping and drying lettuce, place it in a large bowl
- Add pepper rings and cucumber slices
- Toss with clean hands until vegetables are all mixed
For Dressing
- Pour liquids into a jar and then add remainder of ingredients
- Place lid on the top of jar and shake until mixture combines
- Before mixture separates, conservatively pour over salad
- Enjoy salad soon, or lettuce will wilt. If only enjoying in single portions, plate salad portion and drizzle dressing over individually. Secure remaining dressing with lid, store at room temperature
- Please see my previous post for the beet ball recipe HERE.
- Some tweaks: I adjusted the herb mixture, type of mushroom and nut when I made these recently, and unlike my old post, I find that golden beets do bring out a more savory nature to these balls.
Sauteed Summer Squash
- 3 summer squash (yellow & zucchini, mixture of your choosing; thinly sliced into half strips)
- 1 1/2 tbsp grapeseed oil/coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- After slicing squash and mincing garlic, heat skillet over medium heat and add oil
- Once oil is hot–should move like water in the pan–gently place squash slices into skillet and gently toss until every piece is covered with oil
- After beginning to brown, add garlic
- Cook until gentle (to fork) and garlic is fragrant, lightly browned, but not burnt; about 7 minutes
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss, serve and enjoy ^_^
Homemade Pasta (gluten-free, soy-free, vegan)
Recipe by: Cassie
- 2 tbsp flax (ground)
- 6 tbsp warm water
- 1 3/4 cup chickpea flour (additional amount for rolling out and pressing)
Check out my very first instructional video (also streaming on YouTube) on how to make homemade pasta!
- I made farfalle and fettuccine noodles (both of which fell apart to some degree). I'll need to do my own personal tweaking to the recipe for the future. Don't overcook!
- SALT the water!
- Make sure you have plenty of flour for rolling out and putting dough through pasta press, otherwise you'll have a sticky mess.
- I also recommend keeping a small bowl of cool water nearby wherever your hands are when rolling out the dough. This works much better with moist hands (the dough will not cling to your fingers in such large clumps with a little water).
- Have a partner! Though you could make this pasta alone, I think it would be more fun and easier with a buddy.
- Give yourself plenty of time and space. Don't let the ingredients deceive you, this recipe is relatively time consuming, especially if you're in a moderately cramped space.
- Please do not get discouraged if you are in a one butt kitchen or don't have a pasta press, this is completely doable without both, but it will be more challenging. Respect your space and the amount of time it will take to make.
- Kick back and enjoy the experience, otherwise you'll botch the recipe and process and find yourself very frustrated.
- Stick to the instructions in the video. Although I'm an advocate of going with the flow in recipes, skipping or rushing a step could lead to problems.
Walnut Basil Pesto
- 1/2 to 1 cup raw walnuts–depending on how 'nutty' you want your pesto (soaked w/ apple cider vinegar for 6 hours, rinsed)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups loosely pressed basil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil (more or less to your desired consistency)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (more or less to your desired consistency, taste)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Place nuts, oil and all other ingredients in high-powered blender or food processor
- Begin to blend and slowly increase speed to high
- Use bowl scraper to wipe sides of container and blend once more to catch the rest of the ingredients that may have splattered
- Depending on the consistency you want (either chunky or smooth), pace your blending
- Serve mixed into pasta (specifically for this recipe) and freeze the remainder in an ice-cube tray covered in plastic wrap
- This will make a sizable amount. Try freezing the remainder in ice-cube trays and cover with plastic wrap. Later, you have a quick meal as all you'll have to do is pop a pesto cube onto your dish and heat it up or thaw it out.
Italian Creamy White Sauce w/ Parsley and Grape Tomatoes
Follow directions HERE for dressing then do the following:
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 garlic clove (yes, more garlic)
- 3 tsp dried Italian herb mixture
- water to desired consistency (unsweetened almond milk for a thicker consistency)
- 6 grape tomatoes (quartered)
- handful of fresh flat leaf parsley (gently minced; lucky me, this go round I had some from my herb garden!)
- Follow instructions for dressing FIRST
- Next, add cashews, garlic, Italian herb mixture and water
- Blend once more
- Serve mixed into pasta (add in parsley and quartered grape tomatoes), or over your favorite, homemade gluten-free pizza crust (without the added parsley, just the tomatoes)!
- Italians typically serve a plain or 'pasta blanco' for ease of digestion as a more minimal dish. I dressed up the idea but created a vegan, high protein/omega-3 cream sauce, free of soy and other additives.
Healthy Regards,


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|IPL 2015 Betting
| Chennai Super Kings
| Kings XI Punjab
ScheduleSaturday, 25 April 2015 at 14:30 GMT / 15:30 UK / 20:00 IST
VenueMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Chennai Super Kings registered their fourth victory of the Indian Premier League, 2015, against Royal Challengers Bangalore by a margin of 27 runs. CSK blasted 8-181 at the end of the 20th over and RCB reached 154 for the loss of eight wickets. Kings XI Punjab clinched their previous encounter vs. Rajasthan Royals in the one-over eliminator and that was a big triumph over the current no.1 team of the tournament. CSK has taken part in five matches, won four, lost one and gathered eight points while KXIP played even games, surrendered three and posted four points on the table. It will be an important game for the latter to improve their position while the former can strengthen their spot by grabbing that.
Suresh Raina, Dwayne Smith and Faf du Plessis were the main scorers for CSK vs. RCB with 62, 39 amd 33 while Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo and MS Dhoni are part of their strong batting. Ashish Nehra was the star performer with four wickets as Ishwar Pandey, Mohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Bravo form a stable bowling unit.
Shaun Marsh and David Miller dispatched 65 and 54 runs for KXIP against RR whereas Murali Vijay, George Bailey and David Miller have scored over hundred runs but Virender Sehwag along with Glenn Maxwell are off colour. Sandeep Sharma and Anureet Singh are their top wicket takers with eight each while Mitchell Johnson, Axar Patel are doing their best with the ball.
Saturday, April 25, 2015 @ 14:30 GMT, 20:00 local at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
Afternoon thunderstorms expected with the temperatures around 27-34ᵒC.
CSK will opt to bat first and KXIP can go for chase after winning the toss.
Most of the batsmen enjoyed batting in the 4th match of the event played between CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chennai Super Kings – MS Dhoni (C), Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ishwar Pandey, Ashish Nehra.
Kings XI Punjab – (From), George Bailey (C), Virender Sehwag, Murali Vijay, Shaun Marsh, Wriddhiman Saha, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller, Axar Patel, Mitchell Johnson, Anureet Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Shivam Sharma, Gurkeerat Singh.
CSK will be the most likely winners at their home ground in the coming encounter.
On home turf CSK are invincible, they will remain my fav.
Munna bhai, is match mein agar Punjab pehle batting kerta hai, to unpe pehle trade karna chahiye during their 1st innings batting? ..... Ya phir CSK ki batting ka wait karna chahiye?
Munnabhai, Please sent your guide.. I'm in huge loss and have lost past 6 games continuously..
need to recover immediately.. Please
Munnabhai, Please sent your guide.. I'm in huge loss and have lost past 6 games continuously..
need to recover immediately.. Please
Munna bhai mai bhot loss me chal rha hu ab mujhe trading krni hai but mujhe kuch pta nai kaise krte hai trading kis team par lgana padta hai and kaise khate hai please help me bhai :-(
Munnabhai I'm new to this website and still learning. I've been betting with local bookies and ended up in huge loss. Help me and teach me trading. I want to recover losses. Plz send me guide too.
Made another bumper profit, book closed and time to enjoy match. Yet another bumper double dhamaka Saturday.
munnabhai u gr8 most of guys here predicted kxip you were the only one who said csk will win. teach me how do you bet to make profit on all matches. send me guide.
Munna bhai I m under losses pls help
Bhai ye bible mujhe bhi bhejdo na
Munna bhai need help bro..... naya hoon apke site pe.. need ur guidance or recovery. ... I need ur bible
Munna bhai need help bro..... naya hoon apke site pe.. need ur guidance for recovery. ... I need ur bible


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I can't wait for the weekend!! :DReplyDelete
Have fun stitching your ginger, those guys are really cute =)
Your gingerbread man is so sweet!ReplyDeleteReplies
Kate, this is not my gingerbread man... I have to stitch it first! Although, this is what he should look like once done... except mine won't be as good LOL!!!Delete
I'll post an other pic once finished, have a great weekend, Mii xxx
Love the gingerbread men! Can't wait to see yours...ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks! There will be a post about him later on during the week... :)Delete
happy stitchingReplyDelete
Very 'sweet' gingerbread :) Looking forward to seeing yours too. Nice collage! ;) Have a fun weekend, Mii!ReplyDeleteReplies
LOL! Told you I would have a look at PicMonkey :P It's really good & I'll definitely use them again in future!! Thanks again for sharing!Delete
Those gingerbreadmen are really very cute.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes they are!! My first 2 ones sadly don't look as good :)Delete
Happy stitching sweetie =DReplyDelete
We are sad too that it is your last gingerbread man, we love them so much =D
Big hugs
Have a great weekend
Thank you!! I think people are getting confused & actually think the one of the pic are mine :D...Delete
Those gingerbread men are so sweet! Hope you enjoy your shopping.ReplyDelete
Thank you! Can't wait to stitch the last one. Shopping went well, back home ater 10pm, was quite busy & we were all knackered :)Delete
Ginger Men look really sweet :)ReplyDelete
It is time to show yours - awaiting!
Happy weekend!Replies
Thanks Nurdan! I've already show 2 & now working on the last one. Will post pic of them all once finished! Have a lovely weekend, MiiDelete
These gingerbread are simply gorgeous.ReplyDelete
They are but mine are not as sweet as the one showing on the mag's pic :PDelete
happy stitching xxxReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you dear, Mii xxDelete
Very niceReplyDelete
you did a great job!
Bravissima ciao GiovannaReplies
These are not mine!!! They are a pic from the mag showing you how they could look like :)Delete
Gingerbread man - po polsku pierniczek:). Powodzenia w wyszywaniu!ReplyDelete
Po twoich komentarzach u mnie wydaje mi się, że rozumiesz po polsku.:) Mogę komentować w moim języku? Z angielskim jestem trochę na bakier...Replies
How I wish I could finally finish my Brook's books Gingerbread Friend and Jolly Teapot. Then I could pick on some NEW gingerbread designs ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
I will have to have a look at yours!!! It's always too tempting to start new project, very hard to resist :)Delete
Beautifully stitched gingerbread men! They look like they were fun to make.ReplyDeleteReplies
You're so kind, but the one on the pic are not mine! These are from the mag & what they should look like. Look at my previous posts, I've stitched 2 with a totally (easier) finish :)Delete
I have awarded you with the Liebster Award – Please drop by my blog and check out today's post!ReplyDelete
Thanks sweetie! I've already been awarded in the past few weeks! What an honour :)Delete
Love the gingerbread men I have the charts so they may get stitched later for next Christmas. Good job.ReplyDeleteReplies
They are adorable! Wish mine could look as good as these!!Delete
The gingerbread men are so cute! Enjoy your Christmas shopping.ReplyDeleteReplies
Christmas shopping was very tiring but got what we were looking for!Delete
What a fun stitch. The gingerbread man is adorable.ReplyDelete
You're so kind. Sadly, when mine will be finished it won't look anywhere as good as the one on the mag pic :PDelete


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|1st Chronicles 27
King James Bible
Chapter 28
And David assembled55 all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered18 to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.
Then David the king stood up4 upon his feet, and said,4 Hear3 me, my brethren, and my people: [As for me], I [had] in mine heart to build2 an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool 7272 of our God, and had made ready52 for the building:2
But God said1 unto me, Thou shalt not build4 an house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed1 blood.
Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose4 me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen1 Judah [to be] the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked1 me to make [me] king53 over all Israel:
And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given1 me many sons,) he hath chosen4 Solomon my son to sit2 upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
And he said4 unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build4 my house and my courts: for I have chosen1 him [to be] my son, and I will be his father.
Moreover I will establish52 his kingdom for ever, if he be constant4 to do2 my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.
Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep3 and seek3 for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess4 this good land, and leave [it] for an inheritance52 for your children after you for ever.
And thou, Solomon my son, know3 thou the God of thy father, and serve3 him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth6 all hearts, and understandeth56 all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek4 him, he will be found11 of thee; but if thou forsake4 him, he will cast thee off55 for ever.
Take heed3 now; for the LORD hath chosen1 thee to build2 an house for the sanctuary: be strong,3 and do3 [it].
Then David gave4 to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,
And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:
Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.
[He gave] of gold by weight for [things] of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; 5656 [silver also] for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service: 5656
Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, 4501 and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, [both] for the candlestick, and [also] for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. 4501
And by weight [he gave] gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; 7979 and [likewise] silver for the tables of silver:
Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons [he gave gold] by weight for every bason; 3713 and [likewise silver] by weight for every bason of silver: 3713 3713
And for the altar of incense refined30 gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out6 [their wings], and covered6 the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
All [this, said David], the LORD made me understand52 in writing by [his] hand upon me, [even] all the works of this pattern.
And David said4 to Solomon his son, Be strong3 and of good courage,3 and do3 [it]: fear4 not, nor be dismayed:11 for the LORD God, [even] my God, [will be] with thee; he will not fail55 thee, nor forsake4 thee, until thou hast finished2 all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, [even they shall be with thee] for all the service of the house of God: and [there shall be] with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people [will be] wholly at thy commandment.
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I'm afraid of messing this up.
That's the thought running through my mind as I recline in the bed next to my daughter, who catapults hard questions into the inky hollowness above us.
I can't see her tears, but I can hear them. It's the way her tiny voice wobbles and squeaks. I reach along my side, to find her hand in the dark.
"Why doesn't God answer my prayers, Mom?" She snaps out the words, like they're hot, like she has to spit them out before they burn. "Doesn't He hear me?"
I let out my breath in one steady stream, into the quiet above her polka-dotted comforter, begging silently for some shred of inspiration that I can offer to a 10-year-old girl who is asking the hardest questions.
The only words I can find hover like useless syllables above us: "I don't know, Lydia. I just don't know. I don't know. I don't."
I blink back my own tears. I want to offer more. I am her mother, the one she is trusting tonight with the answers. And this is it? A series of "I don't knows?"
Truth is, I've uttered the same questions in those moments when my prayers boomeranged back without the answers I begged for. I've pounded my fists into armchairs and bed-pillows and the carpet when God hasn't acted the way I wanted him to.
I've hurled furious questions into the darkness, too. Lydia's voice wobbles again: "I'm angry, Mom. Sometimes, I'm angry at God. Do you think He's mad at me when I say that? Will He still love me?"
I turn on my side and rub her cheek. I do know the answer to this one: "God loves you. Always. And Lydia, don't you ever forget it. You promise? No matter the pain, or the heartache, or the mystery of this world. No matter if you can't see one step in front of you, or if you can't make sense of anything behind you, He always loves you. He loved you all the way to the cross and back. And that, my daughter, is a promise I believe with every ounce of my life."
I keep caressing that soft cheek. And we let the answers hang there awhile.
It's a bittersweet moment.
Sweet, because this is what I've always wanted: honest exchanges about faith with my two daughters. I've never wanted them to be ashamed of their questions, or to feel the need to sugar-coat their feelings, or to shellac their ache with cliches´. I've only wanted them to be gut-level honest with a God who knows what they're feeling anyway.
But it's bitter, too. Bitter because of the pain that led to these honest questions that she casts out into the dark. She's 10, but she has seen how the unthinkable happens to vulnerable people in a crooked world:
* One of our daughters' young friends recently died.
* A young Haitian boy we love has been very ill.
* And in two days, Lydia will return to the operating room. Back in April, she had a skin-graft to cover a hole in her eardrum. The surgery failed. And she's scared to go back.
Here in the dark, she reminds me how we had prayed together, right here in this bed, for a successful surgery. Did God not hear those prayers? That's the question she wants the unvarnished answer to. And what about when Jesus said that whatever we ask in prayer, if we believe, we will receive?
In moments like these, I freeze on the inside, and I become self-focused enough to think that my words will make or break something. Like, if I say the right or wrong thing, she'll gain — or lose — another ounce of confidence in her Father.
As if it were entirely up to me.
I am only beginning to learn that it might be OK to whisper a raspy "I don't know" into the dark. (Especially in these moments when I actually don't know.) And I'm beginning to wonder if every "I don't know" carries more light into the dark places than the clichéd answers I've picked up along the way.
I've also learned to embrace the doubts, because – odd as it might seem – they've been the starting blocks in my own race for truth. Many years ago, at a point when I was crippled by doubt, I highlighted these words in my study Bible: "Silent doubts rarely find answers." Back then, I had just begun to ask questions of myself, and of God. In that exchange, God and I began to develop a relationship of trust. I came to understand that God wouldn't ostracize or punish me for my questions. Instead, He has been a patient friend, continually keeping the door open for more conversation.
I've also learned to invest valuable time looking in the rear-view mirror of my life, reflecting back to see where God's hand was working all along in places I couldn't see when my present pain clouded my vision.
And, as Philip Yancey said, "I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse."
Even in reverse, not everything makes sense right away. We might have to get to heaven before we find out the answers to some of our most pressing questions. For years, I have written some of those unknowns on little slips of paper, filing them in a manila envelope labeled "My Mystery File."
Lydia's surgery? Tonight, it feels like Mystery File material. But in three days? It might make total sense. We'll have to wait and see. That's what I tell my daughter in the dark.
I tell her we may have to look in the rear-view mirror to see where God was working all along. Until that moment of clarity, it's okay to say "I don't know" or "God, I don't get this."
Lydia and I are learning that faith has less to do with what we understand, and more to do with what Jesus Christ undertook.
Indeed, personal suffering can lead the thoughts of a believing child and her mama back to a Savior who fully grasped pain at its most unfathomable level. And that part? I do understand. Even if it's just a small beginning, a little light, enough to see in the dark.
And I think Lydia understands, too – that if Jesus loved us enough to die for us, He won't abandon us in the middle of our toughest questions.
We say our prayers, and I kiss her goodnight, and we know that even if we don't have answers when the sun rises tomorrow, we will still have a trustworthy God.
This essay was published in the newly released book, For the Love of God: A Woman's Guide to Finding Faith and Getting Grace by Jenny Lee Sulpizio. Used with permission.
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How many times have you been told to sing from your diaphragm?
Probably at least once.
If not, I am sure you have heard this expression before.
But do you know what it really means?
Are you wondering how to sing from your stomach when your vocal cords are in your throat?
Well, in this article, I am going to explain just that! So keep reading.
In the singing world (if such a thing exists), many confusing phrases are being tossed around and many new singers just can't understand what they mean.
The phrase "singing from diaphragm" does not really represent the reality of what is happening in our body during singing.
So let's dissect this phrase and see what it really means.
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What Is a Diaphragm?
First of all, what is a diaphragm?
It is a large breathing muscle that separates the abdominal (belly) and chest cavities.
It is a dome shaped muscle that lies at the bottom of our ribcage. The lungs sit on top of the diaphragm as seen in this picture.
The diaphragm moves down during inhalation. This is the active phase when the muscle contracts.
The shape of the diaphragm changes: it flattens.
This downward movement causes two things to happen (among others).
The downward movement of the diaphragm pushes on the inner organs of your abdomen. As a result your abdominal wall moves out.
Contrary to the common believe, it is not the diaphragm that moves your belly out. It is the displacement of the inner abdominal organs (like your gut).
It is easy to feel this outward abdominal movement:
Lie down on the floor or in your bed and breathe normally.
Do not try to push anything out or in. Just relax.
Put one hand on your belly button and feel how your hand moves up (when lying).
This is your diaphragm hard at work.
The second thing that happens is the movement of the air into the lungs.
The downward movement of the diaphragm pulls on the lungs and the lungs enlarge. This causes the air pressure inside the lungs to decrease compared to the air pressure outside of the body (Boyle's law).
Don't worry, we can skip the physics lesson.
What this means for singers is simple: air is "sucked" into the expanded lungs.
Let's move on to exhalation or breathing out.
The diaphragm moves up when we exhale. This is the phase when singing happens. The diaphragm relaxes and moves up into its relaxed position (dome-shaped position).
And this is where many singers get confused.
The diaphragm does not work during exhalation (during sound production); therefore, we cannot really control it!
The abdominal wall returns to its "normal" position during exhalation (it moves in).
Air is expelled from the lungs because the lungs decrease in size.
And if you let it, the air will leave the lungs very fast!
During singing, we want to slow down the exhalation phase and control the amount of air going through the vocal cords.
Therefore, we use other muscles (not the diaphragm) to keep the lungs expanded and to prevent them from expelling the air quickly. The muscles providing support for the sound are abdominal muscles and intercostal muscles.
By engaging these muscles during exhalation, we are able to control the amount of airflow going through the vocal folds, thus producing stable voice of good quality.
This is a learned skill and it takes time to learn.
To be honest, we never stop learning this skill. Coordinating muscle action with sound production is not an easy task. So don't get discouraged if you don't get it right away.
How to Sing from Your Diaphragm?
So how can you "sing from diaphragm" when the diaphragm is doing nothing during singing?
The phrase "singing from diaphragm" is misleading. It suggests that we have full control over the diaphragm during singing.
By now, you know that you cannot really "sing" from your diaphragm because the diaphragm is not active when you sing.
When someone tells you to "sing from your diaphragm", what they may really be saying is:
"Don't squeeze the muscles in your throat when you sing."
It is very common for new singers to use inappropriate muscles for singing, namely the muscles that surround the larynx (voicebox). Sounds produced by squeezing the laryngeal muscles are strained and this kind of sound production can lead to vocal damage.
The goal of a singer is to keep the laryngeal area (the voice box and the muscles around it) open and free.
Therefore, "singing from diaphragm" can mean: stop gripping the sound and relax your throat.
"Don't lift your shoulders."
Some new singers tend to lift their shoulders when inhaling for singing. This is so called clavicular breathing. It is shallow breathing and not sufficient to produce good quality sounds for singing.
(You use clavicular breathing for example when you are trying to catch a breath after a run. Notice, how your whole chest, together with your shoulders, move up and down. Therefore, sometimes runners rest their arms on their hips after a run to stabilize their tired muscles.)
During clavicular breathing, we engage smaller muscles of inhalation that displace the ribcage.
And this is the opposite of what we are trying to achieve during singing: keeping the ribcage open and stable.
Therefore, "singing from diaphragm" may suggest: stop lifting your shoulders with every inhale and stop collapsing your chest with every exhale.
"Don't force the sound out. Just let it happen."
Diaphragmatic breathing is present any time we breathe – when we talk, sing or just relax. It is not a special type of breathing created just for singing.
We even use our diaphragm when we use incorrect vocal technique! The diaphragm is always working wheather you are aware of it or not.
There is no need to learn "how to breathe with your diaphragm". You are breathing with your diaphragm!
Diaphragmatic breathing is the way our bodies were intended to breathe.
This is quite obvious when we observe a baby breathing or when we breathe during sleep or relaxation. Diaphragmatic breathing is efficient and well-coordinated.
Sometimes when we try to control our breath during singing we interfere with nature. We try to push our belly in or out to help the air come out and this is completely unnecessary.
Therefore "singing from diaphragm" may also mean: stop pushing your belly out when inhaling and stop forcing the belly in when exhaling. Let the breath do the work!
There may be many more "hiden" messages behind "singing from diaphragm", such as:
"Take a lower breath."
"Relax your belly."
"Take control of your breath."
"Open up your instrument."
Which one is it?
Well, talk to your teacher and ask him or her: "What do you mean? What do you want me to do?"
Here is a video called "How to Sing from Your Diaphragm – 8 Common Myths about Breathing Busted", in which I name and clarify very common misconceptions about diaphragmatic breathing. The video explains what "singing from diaphragm" really means and what it is not. I hope you enjoy it.
(This presentation contains images that were used under a Creative Commons License. Click here to see the full list of images and attributions: https://app.contentsamurai.com/cc/9795)
How to Sing from Your Diaphragm: Exercise
To answer your question "how to sing from your diaphragm", here is one exercise to start discovering "diaphragmatic breathing" for singing at home:
Stand in front of a mirror to observe your body posture and movement during this breathing exercise.
Lift your arms up. Your chest will lift and open up.
I call this "The Hands-Up Technique".
Notice the position of your chest. Now slowly return your arms into a relaxed position beside your body but keep the chest high and open.
Take a breath in (not too deep) and observe your body. Your chest should stay open and shoulders should not rise.
Your lower ribcage will expand to the sides. You will also feel some movement in your lower back. Your belly (above your belly button) will move out.
Make sure you do not force your belly out. Let the breath make your belly move.
Now, slowly exhale (count to 10 or 15 in your head while you are breathing out). Watch your chest – keep it open and high – do not collapse it while exhaling. This may be hard at first because your muscles are not used to this sensation.
Notice how your belly moves slowly in during slow exhalation. Do not try to force your belly in to "help" get the air out.
Repeat several times every day (not too much at once as you may get dizzy and faint!).
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And that's it! That's how you can start discovering breathing for singing.
If you are ready to learn more, you can check out my two blog posts about breathing techniques and exercises by clicking on these links:
How to Improve Singing Voice: Breathing for Singing 101
Breathing for Singing: Why Do I Need to Learn This?
Breathing Techniques for Singing
Breathing Exercises for Singers
Or discover more myths about singing from diaphragm.


text: May 2017 Update May 2017 Club Newsletter 15 fixtures in to an 84-game season and things are going reasonably well on the pitch, and very well off the pitch. Junior Coaching has begun in earnest, and after a couple of quiet weeks early in the season, we had 42 children pitching up for the star of our Junior and All Stars coaching sessions on Friday. For those who aren't aware, these sessions run from 6pm to 7pm at our ground (SN8 1RD) and everyone's welcome. The bar is open too, for those who want to enjoy a pint in the sunshine as their beloved children are run ragged around the sportsfield! We're thrilled to have 80+ adults signed up to play with us this season, and look forward to more fun on and off the pitch this year. Once again, many thanks to everyone who makes the club run smoothly.


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If there is one thing that the Administration and Democratic candidates have in their favor going into the mid-term elections, it is that election day is November 4, and Obamacare's second open enrollment begins on November 15. If the dates were flipped, there is little doubt that voters affected by Obamacare would wreak havoc on the politicians who imposed the Rube Goldberg contraption of exchanges on them.
Despite having just tossed another $60 million out the window "to help consumers navigate their health care coverage options in the Health Insurance Marketplace," the Administration will likely face an even more bemused and disgruntled population of "consumers" than it did the first time around.
Read the entire column at Forbes.


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