Fantastic minimalist movie posters all based off one simple grid design. Head over to the artist’s website for more.

#hollywood #blvd #losangeles #california #vintage #hotel (at Thai Plaza)

I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum.
Peter O’Toole 

#hollywood #blvd #losangeles #california #vintage #hotel (at Thai Plaza)

I woke up one morning to find I was famous. I bought a white Rolls-Royce and drove down Sunset Boulevard, wearing dark specs and a white suit, waving like the Queen Mum.


Peter O’Toole 

Angel Haze and Iggy Azalea rehearsing over Otis. 

Dinner and a Movie #7

The Dinner: Pan-Cooked Salmon Fillets with Lentils

So, my finished picture did not turn out as pretty as the one on Mark Bittman’s website. Regardless of its lack of beauty, the dish was pretty delicious and probably one of the healthier things I have ever eaten. 

Another note: maybe add more spices? Although, lentils always kind of have the same sort of taste, which I enjoy. 

The Recipe: Yield: 4 servingsTime: About 1 hour

2 to 3 cups dried green lentils, washed and picked over
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 small potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
A few sprigs each fresh parsley and thyme, a bay leaf, and a few chives, tied in cheesecloth for easy removal, or about 11/2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Four 6-ounce salmon fillets
Chopped fresh parsley leaves or chives for garnish
  1. Put the lentils in a large, deep saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 15 to 20 minutes, then add the carrots, potato, onion, garlic, and herbs.
  2. Continue to cook, adding just enough water if necessary to keep the beans moist, until the lentils and vegetables are tender, 35 to 45 minutes total. Remove the fresh herbs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add the olive oil, and keep warm.
  3. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over high heat for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the bottom of the skillet with salt, then add the salmon, skin side down. Cook over high heat until well browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook for 1 minute longer (more if you like your salmon well done). Put about 1 cup of lentils in the center of each of 4 serving plates and top with a salmon fillet. Garnish with parsley and serve.

The Movie: I started watching the British scifi show Misfits. I am 5 episodes in and so far it is holding my attention. 

I’ve made a huge mistake. 

New Daft Punk and The National in one day? Too much. It is too much.

Dinner and a Movie #6

Dinner: Indian-Spiced Chicken with Chickpeas and Spinach 

Yesterday I spent 5 hours wandering around The Getty taking in freaking amazing architecture, art, music, and Los Angeles-ness. Today I went to Barnsdall Park to read for a couple of hours, which is why the back of both my legs are bright pink. The gorgeousness of the weather in Los Angeles this weekend was unparalleled, which meant, of course, that at least 3 people I talked to complained about the high (it was 83 degrees) temperature. 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 bone-in chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), skin removed
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (about 8 lightly packed cups)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
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Preparation

Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 325°. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt. Working in batches, cook chicken, reducing heat as needed to prevent over-browning, until golden brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate

Add butter and onions to drippings in pot; season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
 
Stir in garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas and 2 cups broth. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot. Add more broth if needed to cover chicken about three-fourths of the way up. Bring to a simmer. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Braise chicken until fork-tender, 45-55 minutes. DO AHEAD: Chicken can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool slightly, then chill, uncovered, until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
 
Using tongs and a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Add spinach to pot, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until spinach is wilted, 5-7 minutes.

Stir yogurt into cooking liquid. Season with salt. Return chicken to pot. Warm over low heat (do not boil or yogurt may curdle).

Transfer chicken to a large deep platter. Pour spinach and chickpea sauce over. Sprinkle with cilantro.

The Movie: Sorry, nothing exciting here. JUST GAME OF THRONES.
The Virgin and her baby are having NONE of your sorrowful BS. NONE of it. #getty #art #jesus #yeezus? (at Getty Center North Building)

The Virgin and her baby are having NONE of your sorrowful BS. NONE of it. #getty #art #jesus #yeezus? (at Getty Center North Building)

Another from The #Getty. #losangeles #california #architecture (at J. Paul Getty Museum)

Another from The #Getty. #losangeles #california #architecture (at J. Paul Getty Museum)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art. #losangeles #california #kids #lacma #art (at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA))

Los Angeles County Museum of Art. #losangeles #california #kids #lacma #art (at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA))

Now of Los Angeles.

New Orleans Ex-Pat.

TFA GNO, '10.

Democrat.

University of Michigan.

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