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Cazumbi

Paul — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:52:18 +0000

This weeks track is courtesy of Thalia Surf, who posted this a few weeks back. It’s from a genre called “cazumbi” which is basically surf and rock jams produced in garages and basements all over Africa in the 1960′s.

Chili Relleno Burrito Recipe

Paul — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:59:53 +0000

Having just spent a month back in California (home of the cheap, delicious, and massive burrito), I’m now finding myself in the tricky position of craving a burrito in London. Typically, I’d just eat something else. Job done. But, on tail end of my trip I discovered the joy of the chili relleno burrito. And not only that, but I became a convert to the wet burrito as well. So now I just can’t think of anything else. Burrito joints in England are not uncommon, but while investing £10 on an average-at-best burrito might temporarily satisfy my burrito-lust, I’m much more of a ‘DIY’ and ‘do it properly’ person. So, I built one…

Chili Relleno Burrito (Wet)
Serves 2-4, depending on desired size of burrito

Chili Relleno:
2-4 Poblano Peppers
1 1/4 Cups Cheddar and / or Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
1/4 Cup of Onion
2 Eggs
Sunflower Oil (or comparable)

Enchilada Sauce:
1 Large or 2 Medium Tomatoes (Diced or Blended)
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
2 Tbsp Cumin
1/4 Cup of Sunflower Oil (or comparable)
1/8 Cup of Water
2 Tbsp Flour
Pinch of Salt

Flour Tortilla:
2 Cups Flour
1.5 Cups Warm Water
2 Tbsp Butter
2 Tsp Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt

Tortilla
Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add in butter (not melted) slowly, or spread out pieces throughout the bowl and mash to resemble texture of polenta. Next, add warm water slowly, mixing with your hands (or a fork) as you add. You may not need all of the water. Once you have reached desired doughiness, knead on floured surface for 2-5 minutes and divide into 2-4 pieces. Let sit for a few minutes and roll into very thin tortillas. Cook on a large frying pan or baking sheet until tortillas begin to bubble. Leave stacked, covered.

Enchilada Sauce
Dice your tomatoes, or stick in a blender. Heat saucepan, add Oil, Flour, Cumin and Chili Powder. Mix until consistent, then add in Tomatoes and water. Stir again until mixture is a consistent texture, and a brownish red color. Let sit on low heat, stirring periodically.

Chili Relleno
Preheat the oven to 190′C. Cut peppers open being careful not to slice all of the way through and remove seeds. Stuff peppers with cheese and onions and place on an oiled baking sheet. Whisk together the two eggs into a batter (you can add water or flour for a thicker or thinner consistency), and pour over the Chili’s. Bake until eggs are cooked and cheese is melted.

To compile the burrito, place the Chili Relleno’s onto the tortilla, fold ends over (front and back first, then sides over that). Pour enchilada sauce over the folded burrito and garnish with beans, green onions and sour cream.

Deus Customs

Paul — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:02:17 +0000

Aussie based Deus Ex Machina* makes custom surfboards and British style 1950′s inspired cafe racer’s. It looks great. Can I have a free motorbike now?

*Pronounced “day-us ex mack-ena” – meaning “god from the machine.”

East End Snowscene

Paul — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:13:55 +0000

Not exactly a winter wonderland, but winter finally hit the UK. Above is Broadway Market, Regents Canal, a VW camper, a restaurant patio, London Fields in the snow, Letters by Ben Eine, original Austin FX4 London taxi and the Albion (if you want a pint and some football, you could do a lot worse)

Wakeboarding AK

Paul — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:32 +0000

So cool.

2011 Branding Roundup

Paul — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:24:13 +0000

Something happened this past year in design, and I’m a fan. Maybe it has something to do with all of the gloom of a poor worldwide economy, or the realization that our own influx of once-upon-a-time-youth, Japanese-video-game-culture influenced demographic are suddenly a legitimate wave of new consumers. However it shakes out, the trend in branding in 2011 seemed to be bold, colorful, sleek, simple design. Either way, I’ve been banging on about the joys of using color as a branding tool, and I’m quite pleased to see that it’s happening in all industries; from insurance, to laundry detergent, to the olympics, and so forth. My personal favorite from 2011 though has to be the São Paulo logo, which has all of the energy of a great brand and absolutely none of the logic or cleverness.

The Last Beaches

Paul — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:41:33 +0000

Cyclone

Paul — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Obscure surf guitar from the 1960ʻs.

Home

Paul — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:01:13 +0000

How small of all that human hearts endure,
That part which laws or kings can cause or cure!
Still to ourselves in every place consigned,
Our own felicity we make or find.
With secret course, which no loud storms annoy,
Glides the smooth current of domestic joy.

ArtDept Joʻburg Graphic

Paul — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:33 +0000