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Finally uploaded this video I did a bit ago. I raised the res a bit since it’s hosted at youtube. A short doc with Jenny from Cut+paste.
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CrosnesCrosne, also called Chinese artichoke, Japanese artichoke, knotroot and Chorogi. This is an Asian member of the mint family grown for its unusually shaped edible tubers. The were introduced to Europe in the 1880s (first cultivated in France near Crosne, hence the name) and enjoyed popularity until the 1920s. They have been ‘rediscovered’ lately and it’s popularity has increased here in the U.S. The tubers look a string of misshapen mottled pearls (they are also described as ‘petrified worms). They can be eaten raw, in salads, or stir fried, boiled, baked or in soups. – from www.foodreference.com Saelee bought this from the farmer’s market, she swears it’s good when cooked in butter. I think anything cooked in butter might taste good, but these raw, are like turnips with no spice. It’s just a cold little root that looks like something that’s a part of your ear. Anyone know anything about these things?
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Sculpey Kids studios is near Galco’s, the crazy soda shop which carries almost every tiny micro brew soda around the world. The shop is old and it’s great that he changed the shop around to make things work. The small markets are pretty much going away with Trader Joe’s, Ralph’s, etc etc… Check out those doors! There’s aisles of soda, some are in their boxes waiting for you to pick some up. The aisles and linoleum floor are old school. On the left is Delaware punch, now called Pennsylvania punch. I used to drink Delaware Punch as a kid. It was one of my favorites. Hawaiian punch was too powerful compared. Bubble up is on top, and Quench is on the right. That’s John, he lost 60lbs and he still drinks soda. This man knows everything about soda and is always featured in anything soda. Galco’s is one of those places that you have to see if you live in LA.
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I wake up and walk into my back yard, what’s this I see? The snail jockey. Then a tree sprouts from my lawn. The P2D2 at your service. Aww the family about to rest under Saelee’s leaves. A bit premature, this is going to be a monster. Souther’s sitting man ponders the world of Sculpey around him. Kozyndan came by and hammered out some clay.
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There’s a page on me?! at Discover Nikkei website. It’s associated with the Japanese American National Museum. I had no idea. There, you can see transcripts of an interview and you can even watch video. I still haven’t watched the video. (I think I might have put this up before, but it looks different now). Many thanks to the museum.
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