By Madeline Reddington Yes. The fondant....may have been a sliiiight failure for the first time. Basically, I thought I was going to make the awesomest cake ever, but I really may have bitten off more than I could chew. I decided it was a great idea to set out to make a cake in a shape I never have before (a car), with a type of frosting I've never used (fondant) and also … [Read more...] about Fondamned!
Archives for April 2010
Top Ten: Baby Names (All Real, I Swear) M-M (So much prime material!)
By Brandice Wilson 10. Mahogany; Origin: English; Meaning: Dark Red Wood; Prediction: I bet she will be a natural blonde. 9. March—We have been over this. November is just the superior choice. 8. Meadow 7. Memo; Origin: Latin; Meaning: Note to Remember; Guaranteed: Sure to be voted Secretary in junior high. 6. Mimosa—Named after Momma’s favorite drink. 5. … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Baby Names (All Real, I Swear) M-M (So much prime material!)
L.A. Bucket List: #2 The Venice Beach Drum Circle
By Samantha Oltman Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States, is a city known for its diversity. Yet as a collection of more than 10 regional districts, which are all divided into more than 100 diverse neighborhoods, the city of Los Angeles is also characterized as a segregated sprawl where communities are sharply divided by race and income and where … [Read more...] about L.A. Bucket List: #2 The Venice Beach Drum Circle
Japanese Religion
by Dino Nama At one point in time, the official Japanese religion was considered Shinto. However, Shinto had been practiced for centuries before its official state sponsorship after the Meiji Restoration. Alongside of Shinto, Buddhism also attracted a significant amount of followers. In fact, Japan considered itself the last outpost of pure Buddhism, especially after the … [Read more...] about Japanese Religion
Top Ten: Christian Slater Movies
By Brandice Wilson 10. That one time his scooter was trashed… 9. “Come live the nightmare of your choice… Tales from the Darkside: The Movie” 8. That one time he plays a troubled teen… Oh wait, that’s every movie. 7. Young rookie lawyer working Alcatraz row. 6. Once upon a time when he was a sexy, almost naked man-fairy. 5. That movie when he wore tights and bro-ed up … [Read more...] about Top Ten: Christian Slater Movies