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‘Business cards made of meat and awesome’

Jerky calling cards. Vegetarian options also available. Info here.

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‘Charcuterie is part of the garde manger chef’s repertoire. Originally intended as a way to preserve meats before the advent of refrigeration, they are prepared today for their flavors derived from the preservation processes.’

A charcuterie study by Nicole Sylianteng. More here.

More studies (beyond meat) here.

Found via Laura Serra

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‘Nasty.’ -Jeanne Mehallo

One either likes it or hates it. No compromises. It’s my favorite soup, the recipe was given to my mother when I was a kid.

It’s hearty and I’m pretty sure it’s responsible for hairy chests all over Europe. Hell, it could grow hair on an onion.

And it’s dang easy to make. [Read more →]

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Wish I found this a couple weeks ago. Tho it’d be mostly gone by now.

Könecke Advent Sausage package design by Butter. Details here.

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‘Men: This is the worst shopping tip I’ve ever seen. DO NOT buy women processed meat for Christmas!’

Even I know better than this.

Photographed, commented on by Amber Witzke

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Found via Jungle Thoughts

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First saw this vodka warehouse security video last year. Always think of it whenever anything goes wrong.

Details here.

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Video for Tame Impala’s Half Full Glass of Wine.

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‘A 60s French/Italian/Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired shoot  . . .  about a woman constructing an empty and plastic relationship’

Short fashion film directed by Joseph Marconi. Starring Christina Rose.

Found via Ben Trovato

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The incredible Chelsea Wolfe – local recording artist and vocal phenom – has the opportunity of touring France this coming March. All tied around the vinyl release of her new album, The Grime and the Glow.

As anyone in the music industry knows, the musicians aren’t the rich ones – and Chelsea is hoping to raise enough money to cover her travel costs. A small donation will help; anything over five bucks will snag you a parcel of personalized album artwork and never-released songs.

Donate here.

Below, Chelsea performing Flatlands in San Francisco. And if you’re in the Sacramento area, Chelsea will be at the new Crocker tonight at six.

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Another video by Chelsea Wolfe. Featuring Jessalyn Wakefield.

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