11/19/2009
11/13/2009
BIG THANKS to Skye Macleod, Erin Murphy, Molly Riordan, & After Ed TV for filmin and producing this fantastic mini-doc about the first BK Skillshare! <3
11/11/2009
» Shareable.net
check out the awesome folks over @ shareable.net!
Shareable tells the story of sharing. We cover the people, places, and projects that are bringing a shareable world to life. And share tools and tips to help you make a shareable world real in your life.
In a shareable world, things like clothing swaps, childcare coops, potlucks, carsharing, community gardening, and cohousing bring us together, make life more fun, and free up time and money for the important things in life. When we share, not only is a better life possible, but so is a better world.
11/11/2009
» Score! pop-up swap
Sweet swap, batman! Check this out!
hosted by Bust, Flavorpill, & MeanRed
supported by L Magazine, Hearty Magazine, and Yelp.com
‘Tis the season for sharing and exchanging. On Nov 21st, 3rd Ward will lend its space to a massive free exchange. Bring your old Blondie records, impulse sample sale buys, penny loafers, Jane Fonda workout videos, harmonica chord progression manuals, etc…and score some new treasures! Find a holiday gift for your mom, a smashing scarf for your friend, or a Queen Latifah cassette tape for your own personal collection. All items are free, and all remaining goods go to charity.
Grab a custom Score! tote bag! Proceeds from the event go to support City Harvest.
Categories:
Clothing & Accessories (Guys, Gals, Kids) – curated by Nisha Gopalan (senior editor, Nylon Magazine)
Music – curated by Showpaper
Art Supplies – curated by Lowbrow Society For The Arts
Books DVDs / Media – curated by The Desk Set
Housewares & Miscellany – curated by Natalie Kamei3rd Ward // 195 Morgan Ave @ Stagg
1pm to 7 pm, $3 entry w/ RSVP (below)
donations accepted up until 5pm
follow us for updates, treats and surprises! @scoreswap
10/12/2009
Photos!
if you took any pix of saturday, can you upload them to our facebook page? if you use flickr, can you tag “bkss” on yr pix? thanks!
10/12/2009
Party Favorites Recipes: figs with cheese + honey
From Kelly’s ‘Party Favorites’ Class. Find more fun stuff at eatmakeread.com!
figs with cheese + honey
what you’ll need
• 15 dried figs
• 1/4 lb boucheron cheese
• 3-4 Tablespoons honey
• 1 box crackers
what to do
1 Halve the figs from top to bottom.
2 Smear each half gently with about a teaspoon of cheese.
3 Place the figs on a cracker and drizzle with honey.
10/12/2009
Party Favorites Recipes: ginger scented pecans
From Kelly’s ‘Party Favorites’ Class. Find more fun stuff at eatmakeread.com!
ginger scented pecans
what you’ll need
• 5 cups pecan halves
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
what to do
makes 5 cups
1 Preheat oven to 325°.
2 Place nuts in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets. Toast until nuts are fragrant, 10-15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Meanwhile, combine sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
3 Combine honey, 2 tablespoons water and oil in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4 Reduce heat to medium and add roasted pecans. Cook, stirring once or twice, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
5 Transfer mixture to a bowl, add sugar mixture and toss until well combined. Spread nuts in a singer layer on a sheet of parchment paper to cool. Can be kept in airtight container for 1 week.
10/12/2009
Party Favorites Recipes: Stuffed Apricots
From Kelly’s ‘Party Favorites’ Class. Find more fun stuff at eatmakeread.com!
stuffed apricots
what you’ll need
• 1 container of dried apricots (approximately 40)
• 1/4 lb blue cheese
• almonds (as many as apricots)
what to do
These are super easy and always a hit at parties.
Slice apricots almost in half, making sure to leave the two sides connected (like a book).
Take a small slice of the cheese and stuff inside apricot.
Stuff the almond in and pinch the apricot closed.
10/12/2009
Party Favorites Recipes: Ginger Ale
From Kelly’s ‘Party Favorites’ Class. Find more fun stuff at eatmakeread.com!
ginger ale
what you’ll need
• 2 cups unpeeled, washed, fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• 2 cups sugar
• 6 cups water
• 8 cups club soda or sparkling water, chilled
what to do
Process ginger chunks in food processor or blender until finely chopped. Place in a large stock pot.
Add sugar and water and stir. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer of medium-low heat and cook for about an hour until a rich syrup is created.
Strain the syrup twice through cheese cloth or sieve into a large jar or pitcher. Set aside to cool.
Fill a glass with ice. Add 1/3 cup of ginger syrup and top it off with club soda or sparkling water.
cocktail suggestion
moscow mule:
2 oz vodka
1 oz lime juice
4 oz ginger ale
10/12/2009
Party Favorites Recipes: Cocktails
From Kelly’s ‘Party Favorites’ Class. Find more fun stuff at eatmakeread.com!
cocktails
coffee vodka:
• 2 parts coffee vodka
• 1 coffee ice cube
• 1 part vanilla simple syrup
• top it off with seltzer
peanut vodka:
• 2 parts peanut vodka
• 1 part vanilla simple syrup
• 1/2 part chocolate
blood orange vodka:
• 2 parts vodka
• 1/2 part orange juice
• 1/2 parts honey syrup
• top it off with seltzer
