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QNT in 2010…
December 25, 2009 – 7:41 pm | No Comment

Hello, people.
Boy, have I been slacking in the blogging world.  Sorry – lot’s of things were going on.  Alas, I’m back and ready for action… so to speak?
First thing is first… this blog is changing. …

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Articles by Blake Stoudt

BLD Restaurant Makes You Eat It
October 22, 2009 – 10:36 am | No Comment
BLD Restaurant Makes You Eat It

The very intelligent and people friendly host immediately informed me that no alcohol could be served outside. Since I was curing a hangover and was frothing for a spicy bloody mary, this simply would not do…

Owl City Concert (hoot! hoot!)
October 22, 2009 – 9:52 am | No Comment
Owl City Concert (hoot! hoot!)

Two things excited me upon waking up this morning: the set list I looked up online for the show tonight and that another friend of mine was going to the show as well

Rainbow Catcher
October 7, 2009 – 8:06 pm | No Comment

But for that instant we are taught how to hear / Those colors like we have never known them to be

Remembering 9/11… But Not Really
September 23, 2009 – 9:48 pm | No Comment

So the new phrase that I propose is “Remember How We Were Before 9/11″. While I understand that this is not practical for the whoring world of advertisement, it is a more accurate phrase of what we as a country should be doing. Our focus should be placed on the relevant events of our time and ease up on the name calling and figure pointing. We don’t take our children seriously when they whine and cry about trivial details. In fact, we get frustrated, aggravated, and annoyed. But their lost toy has become our national emergency that gains so much exposure it deteriorates its motive. So stop your complaining or you are going to be in time-out…

Hedonistic Me by Born Ruffians
September 11, 2009 – 1:51 am | No Comment
Hedonistic Me by Born Ruffians

“Reminiscent of bands like The Psychedelic Furs and Talking Heads, Born Ruffians deliever in this song about what a boy is planning to do for his love, in a life of simplicity and reproduction…”

Lavendar Honey Glazed Grilled Peaches
September 11, 2009 – 1:17 am | No Comment
Lavendar Honey Glazed Grilled Peaches

Lavender Honey Glazed Grilled Peaches
Ingredients
4 Peaches
1 Cup Honey
2 bunches of lavender leaves
1/2 oz. Gran Mariner or Orange Liquor
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Slivered Almonds
Raspberries for Garnish
1 Cup Vanilla Yogurt
Olive Oil
Cinnamon Stick
Directions
1. Preheat grill to high heat
2. Place …

Gotta Love The Dutch… Wine Tasting and Alisal Cellars
September 11, 2009 – 12:33 am | No Comment
Gotta Love The Dutch… Wine Tasting and Alisal Cellars

The people were friendly and held a vast knowledge about the vines, the soil, the history of the area, and their winemaker’s vision. The grounds were gorgeous and the tasting room was comfortable and not too crowded…

A True ‘Hole In The Wall’
September 10, 2009 – 11:29 pm | One Comment
A True ‘Hole In The Wall’

… plan a day in West LA, would you? Hit Hole in the Wall when they open saturday morning at 11am for a nutrient packed power breakfast burger. Then head to Santa Monica Pier, Muscle Beach, and then into the ocean somewhere on the way. Then head up to the Getty Museum with a bottle of viognier, a couple of dixie cups, and someone looking for modeling/acting work to enjoy some fine art styles and a beautiful sunset scene…

Recipe: Baked Alaska
August 26, 2009 – 12:19 am | No Comment
Recipe: Baked Alaska

Drizzle 1 Tbs Marsala wine over dish. Serve with fresh raspberries, grilled banana rounds, crushed macadamia nuts, mint leaves and a light caramel or honey sauce

Music Video: Forever by Walter Meego
August 22, 2009 – 5:16 pm | No Comment
Music Video: Forever by Walter Meego

OK, I am a sucker for a couple of things in this video. First, the use of water here is amazing. Water is so visceral and when used correctly, it can become a valuable medium …