King Kong - Curren$y and Scaling the Building - Curren$y and Wiz "Tracks of the Day"

Some new music coming out today from the JETS and the Taylor Gang...

J.ust E.njoy T.his S.hit FOOLS TGOD!!

King Kong - Spitta

Curren$y - King Kong from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Scaling the Building - Spitta and Wiz off of 24 Hour Karate School by Ski Beatz (radio rip :( the only one that is out tho)



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Banana Bread "Treat of the Day"

Time to make the house smell good and cook up some anananana bread. I am actually more excited today about the new music that is about to folllllow


Ingredients

* 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
* 1/3 cup melted butter
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* Pinch of salt
* 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a buttered 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve. Enjoy with some melted butter!

 

B.O.B. - Lovlier Than You "Track of the Day"

I have been meaning to get this up here for a while. This is one of my favorite tracks by B.O.B. and after seeing him live at the HOB with Lupe its about time he gets on the blog. He is a rapper that also plays guitar... OMG I love the new school music!

Banana Bread to follow tomorrow. mmmmmmmmmmm

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Breaded Pork Chops - "Treat of the Day"

The roommate bought some pork chops at the store today. This was my first journey with pork chops but I think it went well. I took a small recipe I found online and tweaked it to my liking with the stuff I had at home. I made a quick marinade the night before to let it sit and then applied the marinade to the pork for about 1 hour. This is not necessary but I like to think it brought the dish to another juicy level.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2  pork chops
• 1/2 cup AP flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. In a separate small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese. On a separate plate spread out some flour for the dredging process.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. 
4. Pat dry the pork chop if it has been marinating as to not allow a ton of flour to stick. We do not want lumps.
5. Dip each pork chop into the flour (shake to remove all excess), then into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Place coated pork chops in the skillet, and brown abut 5 minutes on each side.
6. Place the skillet and pork chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). 

 I served this with some Homemade Potato Chips, Apple Sauce, Green Beans and some Cornbread and Beer Bread. Delicious! 

 

 

 

 

Cooking has its sacrifices... Beer Bread "Treat of the Day"

So we bought a Mandolin... I knew it would come eventually but I did not think it would ruin me the very first day that I used. Slicing some potatoes the base thingy slipped off the potato as I was slicing and the next thing I know there goes some of the pinky. But after 3 hours of bleeding it was back to work.

Ingredients

- Nonstick spray
- 12 ounces all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons of dried mixed herbs
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 4 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
- 12 ounces cold beer, Honey Wheat Sam Adams

Directions

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the inside of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick spray and set aside.

Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Add the sprinkle of cinnamon. Add in the cheese and stir in the beer just to combine. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the bread reaches an internal temperature of 210 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 to 55 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with some herb butter!

 

 

Midnight Hour - Reflection Eternal ft. Estelle "Track of the Day"

In prep for another Boston beatdown on a very special Mother's Day, I am getting amped with some uplifting bobby hip hop.

Sit back, vibe, bop and enjoy!

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Strangers (Paranoid) - Reflection Eternal ft Bun B "Track of the Day"

Everyone sleeps on Talib Kweli. No lie.

Dude is one of the best lyricists of all time and does not get the respect he deserves by the rest of the game. Also included in this list is Hi-Tek on the boards and Mos Def.

"If skills sold
Truth be told
I'd probably be
Lyrically
Talib Kweli"

The biggest props in the game coming from one of the biggest names in the game Jay-Z.

So without further adooooooooooo here is some new music from Reflection Eternal (Talib and Hi Tek)

Go get the album on the 18th as well FOOLS Support Good Music

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Pilot Talk Freestyle - Curren$y "Track of the Day"

Good news in my life that I might be hired as a personal chef/ personal assistant for the summer during the WSOP!!! One time plzzzzzzzz....

With that good news comes even better news....


Curren$y is on the Roc aka Roc-a-fella Records with Dame Dash. I cannot wait for the actual Pilot Talk release and to get the actual CD in my hands.

Here is a freestyle from Spitta in anticipation of the drop...
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Also a shout-out to Brent Roberts, Mr. Astrolux, who crushanated the HU PLO Hi Stakes SCOOP for a solid almost 100K and a watch!!

I'm Raw - Fabolous "Track of the Day"

So my usual cooking client is out of town for a while so I figure I will hit you with some new heat from the FA-BO-LO-US

I'm Raw - Fab off of his new mixtape "There is No Competition – Part 2: The Funeral Service"

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Curren$y - King Kong "Track of the Day"

New shit from Spitta.

First single off of Pilot Talk dropping May 18th

Support the Planes and donate a $1 to iTunes in support FOOLS!!

UMG removed King Kong so we are gonna put up Role Model with Spitta and Ski Beatz until we can get King Kong back up.

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Wale - I'm Ill "Track of the Day"

This track is about 1 month old I believe but is on the "Leaders of the New Future" mix-tape featuring BOB and Wale. This track simply is two words: "lyrical-fire".

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Chicken with Marinara Pesto Sauce over Wheat Gnocchi "Treat of the Day"

Grilled Pesto Chicken over Whole Wheat Gnocchi with combo 

Marinara Pesto Sauce topped with some Shredded Parm

Whole Wheat Rigatoni with Pesto Grilled Chicken "Treat of the Day"

Whole Wheat Rigatoni with Fresh-made Pesto and Grilled Chicken in a Marinara Sauce sprinkled with Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese 

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 2 cups Pesto
• 2 Chicken Breasts
• 1 box Whole Wheat Rigatoni
• 1 15 oz can of flavored tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp of oregano
• 1/2 tsp of basil

Cook the pasta per instructions, making sure to season the water with salt and olive oil to reduce bubble-over. While the pasta is doing the damn thing, heat a skillet with some EVOO and pan fry your chicken breasts. Remove chicken from heat after fully cooked and cut into manageable bite size pieces. Rinse and drain pasta once it is done cooking. In your empty pasta pot, add the can of tomato sauce and heat over medium-low. While sauce is heating, add fresh herbs to the sauce to enhance flavors. Add the chicken into the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes. Top the pasta with the sauce then garnish with either Parmesan cheese or Feta cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy.

Ham and Mortadella "Treat of the Day"

Ham and Mortadella with Grilled Peppers, Caramelize Onions, Chipotle Basil Mayo, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Swiss Cheese

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz. of Sliced Ham
• 1.5 oz. of Sliced Mortadella
• 2 Slices of Swiss Cheese
• 1 Red Pepper, grilled and sliced
• 1 Loaf of Cheese Ciabatta
• 1/2 Sweet Onion, chopped and caramelized
• 3 Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 Cup of Flavored Aioli
• Sweet & spicy mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

Caramelized Onion Construction

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion
• Salt to taste

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onions, cook for about 30 minutes or until caramelized. Keep the onions in constant motion as to not allow burning. Onions will turn a delicious golden brown color and will have the most tantalizing aroma. Season with salt and set aside.

Sandwich Construction

Preheat oven to 400* F. 

Cut your Ciabatta the long way in order to construct your sandwich. Remove a couple pieces out of the bread in order to create room for all of the ingredients on the sandwich. Place your Ciabatta on a baking sheet that has been covered in aluminum foil and sprinkle some olive oil onto the bread. Spread the Cayenne aioli onto one half of the sandwich and cover with grilled peppers and caramelized onions.

On the other piece of bread layer some Swiss Cheese below the collection of meats. Top with mustard and chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes.  You can also add more aioli if you wish; salt and pepper to taste.

Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt and crisp the bread. Insert some fresh Basil leaves in between the sandwich for a flavor blast in your mouth. (That's what she said!!...)

Consume and enjoy!

 

Grilled Pesto Chicken Ciabatta "Treat of the Day"

 Grilled Pesto Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes over Mozzarella Cheese and Grilled Peppers with a Cayenne Aioli and Pesto on a Cheese Ciabatta:

Ingredients

•  2 Chicken Breast Fillets, grilled
• 1 Red Pepper, grilled and sliced
• 1 Package of Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
• 1 Loaf of Cheese Ciabatta
• 4 Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 Cup of Fresh Pesto 
• 1 Cup of Cayenne Aioli

Pesto Construction

I used my food processor to prepare the fresh basil but you can also use a blender or the most "g-shit" ever in the mortar and pestle.

• 2 Cup Fresh Basil
• 4 Cloves of Garlic
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste
• 1 Sun-Dried Tomato
• 1/8 Cup Pine Nuts, toasted (optional)
• Squeeze of Fresh Lemon Juice

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

In your mixer add the garlic and pine nuts then pulse until chopped. Add the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper then pulse until well blended. Slowly pour the olive oil in while the mixer is on. You will have to scrape down the sides a couple of times with your spatula. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Cayenne Aioli Construction

In a small bowl mix the following ingredients until combined:

• 1/2 Cup of Quality Mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste
• 5 Chopped Fresh Basil leaves
• 1 tsp Oregano

Sandwich Construction 

Preheat oven to 400* F.

Grill the chicken for best flavor if possible. If not you can pan fry the chicken and it will be equally as tasty. Salt and Pepper to taste. Add a small amount of oil into your pan and add the chicken to cook. Do not overcook the chicken as it will spend a couple minutes in the oven as well. You can use the time while the chicken is cooking to make the cayenne aioli and fresh pesto. Once the chicken is finished cooking, place to the side for the time being while we begin to arrange the sandwich. (You can also cut the chicken into pieces if you wish for different textures)


Cut your Ciabatta the long way in order to construct your sandwich. Remove a couple pieces out of the bread in order to create room for all of the ingredients on the sandwich. Place your Ciabatta on a baking sheet that has been covered in aluminum foil and sprinkle some olive oil onto the bread. Spread the Cayenne aioli onto one half of the sandwich and cover with  mozzarella cheese slices. Cover the cheese with the grilled pepper slices and some of the fresh pesto. On the other piece of the sandwich spread a healthy serving of the fresh pesto. On top of the pesto add the chicken and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. You can also add more aioli, pesto and salt and pepper to taste.

Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt and crisp the bread.

Consume and enjoy!

Starting the Food Blog with Kush and OJ

With some inspiration from the "For the love of Cooking" food blog, I am going to start a food/ music blog.

These two things encompass everything in my life and I would love to share it with the world.

This is going to be very informal to begin with as I get used to this blogging life.

PS all pictures are taking on an iPhone or other type of cell phone so I apologize for the low quality




Wiz Khalifa "Never Been" from Kush and OJ mixtape released a couple weeks ago. This dude is on the up and up and if you are not part of the Taylor Gang/ Jets/ Planes/ Fly Society movement then Kill Yourself FOOL!

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