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ART / Re: 12K Artist Recipes: The 12k Kitchen!

« on: September 19, 2012, 04:33:33 am »

Baked peaches with amaretto and orange juice.

Slice one peach per person in half and remove the stone.
Combine crushed (wrap in a tea-towel and bash) amaretto biscuits with salted butter and fill the center of each peach.
Place peach halves in a lightly buttered oven proof dish and heat your oven up to 180 C
Add fresh orange juice to the dish so the peaches steam when cooking.
Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on how many you are baking).
Serve hot with double or whipped cream, ice cream or yoghurt (don't forget to pour over that pinkish orange juice).

Simon Scott.

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ART / Re: 12K Artist Recipes: The 12k Kitchen!

« on: July 04, 2012, 05:25:57 pm »

i've got here the Official 12k Juice recipe... there's even a story behind it.

green apple / celery / ginger / lime

in a juicer, combine:

2 green apples
3 stalks of celery
a few pieces of fresh ginger
the juice of one lime


it works on so many different levels. refreshing, invigorating, sweet.

of course, the above amounts can totally be changed around. each fruit plays a bit of a role. the apple provides sweetness (though, the green apple (called "granny smith" here in the states) is really the best because it's tartness works well with the lime)... the ginger provides a bite.. the lime your sourness and the celery a subtle freshness.

you can't go wrong with any combination of the above.

it has since become the official 12k juice drink for all the right reasons!

The official 12k juice drink:

It sounds great and so simple....and the story (22 hour flight....sheeeeet...) makes the anticipation of trying this beverage rather special.

We get Granny Smiths here too... so off I will trot to the shops to get me those goodies to combine and enjoy!

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ART / Re: 12K Artist Recipes: The 12k Kitchen!

« on: June 30, 2012, 03:55:39 pm »

This is a great idea and I love cooking.  I thought I would share something that I've been making.
This is just called my "green drink":

1 cucumber (peeled and chopped)
Juice from 1 1/2 lemons
2 apples (chop into smaller pieces)
1 head of brocolli
1 1/2 cups of water (you can add some ice cubes too)
2 carrots (chopped into smaller pieces)
3 handfuls of spinach

To make it, you put all the ingredients into the Vitamix except for the spinach and blend them well.  After that, you add the handfuls of spinach and blend them too.  This makes a little more than 2 servings.  I've been having this for breakfast or lunch.  Enjoy!

Jonny this sounds great and thanks for sharing it. I will try your green drink for sure

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ART / Re: 12K Artist Recipes: The 12k Kitchen!

« on: June 30, 2012, 03:45:48 pm »

Taylor.... " right now i'm off to get some shrimp for some spanish shrimp croquettes with smoked paprika and apple aioli. Yum"

Yum indeed. That sounds amazing! We've just finished a brown rice pilau with shiitake mushrooms ( cloves, ginger, chilli, pepper, cinnamon and garlic), spinach dal and a nice pint of tribute (Cornish ale with a backdrop of grapefruit) for the chef :-)

Enjoy your time in the kitchen.

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ART / Re: 12K Artist Recipes: The 12k Kitchen!

« on: June 30, 2012, 10:06:21 am »

that's one very healthy breakfast you have there, reminds me when I was apple picking, this the type of stuff we'd do for breakfast.

my approach to cooking: use what feels right and transform in ways that feel right. probably not that different from music after all...


I'll post back with specifics when I do a specific meal, I <3 food threads!

Yeah, it'll be great to see what other 12k forum users are creating in kitchens all over the globe! Over here we have more than our fair share of unhealthy but tasty breakfasts, such as bacon, sausage, fried bread and eggs (the English breakfast), black pudding (pigs blood boiled with oats and spices) and cakes so I wanted to provide an alternative. Of course muesli isn't British (it is Swiss) but who cares ;-)

You said "use what feels right and transform in ways that feel right. probably not that different from music after all" and I agree completely! I like using technology such as pedals or software in ways that produce nice/interesting results that come from examining the limitations and combining sounds/settings that aren't in the manual. In cooking I think it is the same... both trial and error. Of course trying these things live can be risky.... as can be improvising with food when a bunch of family or friends come over for a meal!

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ART / 12K Artist Recipes: The 12k Kitchen!

« on: June 30, 2012, 08:50:39 am »

Is cooking art? Yes.... damn right it is!

I want to start off a new post regarding an essential part of life as a 12k artist.... FOOD 

This is the breakfast I long for when I am away or simply run out of this homemade healthy start to my day. It is a slow energy release dish that keeps me fairly full all day but doesn't feel too heavy after filling up on a bowl full. Breakfast is a priority meal and this is a quick and delicious fix if you simply don't have time to cook or spend ages preparing a meal in the morning.

12k Museli

This is the recipe for about 20/25 servings if you mix it all and store it in an air tight container (but not No.12- the fresh berries and/or fruit):

1. 150-200g of rolled oats
2. 75-100g of barley flakes, rye or add extra rolled oats)
   *mix and bake 1+2 at 180C (350F) until golden (stir half way through roasting and do not burn) then allow to cool.
3. 75-100g sesame seeds
4. 100-125g flaked almonds (or simply smash up whole almonds)
   *mix and bake 3+4 for 3-5 minutes (stir 2-3 times) then allow to cool.
5. 75g pumpkin seeds
6. 75g sunflower seeds
7. 75g wheatgerm
8. 75g cashew nuts (roasted for 3 minutes, let to cool and cracked)
9. 75-100g walnut half's cracked
10. 150-200g sultanas (I use Australian but choose any that you prefer)
11. 150g dried apricots (or other dried fruit)
12. Sprinkle on fresh berries (I prefer raspberries, blueberries or strawberries.... but choose your own), fresh fruit or coconut to finish.

Mix it all together (once the four roasted ingredients have cooled down), pour on ice-cold milk and enjoy!

All ingredients can be slightly adjusted according to taste. It's easy and all ingredients should be available from health food stores and even supermarkets.

I look forward to reading other 12k artists dishes on here as I know some of you enjoy really good food and cooking!

Enjoy.

Simon Scott.

*Fen lunch/dinner fact of the day: An eel fisherman called Peter Carter from the Fens told me that when cooking pike always pick the smaller and younger fish and pan fry the fillet in a little butter. The muddy taste that it has a reputation for is absent and it is delicious and nutritious.

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12K + LINE / Kane Ikin + David Wenngren

« on: March 30, 2012, 01:25:11 am »

Kesh017 Strangers by Kane Ikin + David Wenngren

For those of you paying attention both Kane Ikin and David Wenngren have released some fabulous music on 12k. Kane's 7" Contrail is sublime and he is one half of Solo Andata of course. David's Murralin Lane project is also very lovely indeed.

Strangers has been expertly mastered by Taylor Deupree at 12k and is presented in a personalized hand stamped recycled sleeve, each numbered up to a limited edition of 350.

On Sale now is Strangers from P*Dis (Japan), Experimedia (US), Norman Records (UK and Boomkat (UK) with an available digital download at iTunes and also at Kesh bandcamp: http://kesh.bandcamp.com/album/strangers

From the press sheet: Ikin explains and reveals how both these musicians approached making an album together without preconceptions or formulated musical ideas. “This record was made without ever meeting, without real discussion or a even plan. The concept is simply just communication though sound and that is what informed the title Strangers”.  One can hear exciting fresh sound explorations, free from any predetermined conceptual frameworks, in Strangers. These two experimental musicians freely connect throughout these six pieces to enable a perfectly balanced blend of each musician’s talents that effortlessly merge and inspire each other to create this stunning debut album.

www.keshhhhhh.com

*Coming soon: Marcus Fischer's Unrecognisable Now CD Two Rooms- Kesh018

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12K + LINE / Re: NEW 12K TITLES AVAILABLE TODAY

« on: March 30, 2012, 01:05:33 am »

Both releases are beautiful I must say! 

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OTHER MUSIC / Re: What are you listening to?

« on: December 16, 2011, 06:51:55 am »

2 lovely Room40 CD's...Minamo- Documental and Pimmon- The Oansome Orbit plus The Boats "Rough Guide Vol 5" mix: http://www.fluid-radio.co.uk/2011/12/rough-guide-vol-5-craig-tattersall/

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OTHER MUSIC / Re: 2011 TOP 10 LISTS

« on: December 16, 2011, 06:49:30 am »

Best Of 2011:
1.   As Pleat- Fourcolor- 12k
2.   Clams Casino- Rainforest EP- Tri Angle
3.   Andy Stott- Passed Me By- Modern Love
4.   Taylor Deupree And Marcus Fischer- In A Place Of Such Graceful Shapes- 12k
5.   Ezekiel Honig- Folding In On Itself- Type
6.   James Blackshaw- Holly EP- Important
7.   Alva Noto & Ryuchi Sakamoto- Summvs- Raster-Noton
8.   Jim O’Rourke- Old News #5- Editions Mego
9.   Causeway- Ryan Teague- Sonic Pieces
10.   Steinbruchel- Narrow- Room40

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FIELD RECORDING / Re: Recording with the iPhone

« on: December 14, 2011, 08:11:21 am »

The iProRecorder developed by BIAS seems like a good option for uncompressed wav recording at CD quality (44.1kHz/ 24bit) on the iPhone. it is really cheap at the moment too at £0.69 for the app (much cheaper than the Fire 2). it records in mono but can support the Blue Mikey for stereo recording. it has multi playback speeds and it even works as a looper! :-) so app + mic = less than £40.00.

for a durable (really important for field recording), reliable and high quality stereo recorder (but flexible settings if SD card space is an issue) I use the Edirol R-09hr. it is £250/300 euros so quite expensive but i think it's worth every penny. the mic gain boost and low cut filter are really useful for using a hydrophone/contact mics and the built in stereo mic's are superb. it looks like Roland have bought them out so maybe expect an upgrade soon= cheaper Edirol stock 

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ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC / Re: Acoustic Laptops

« on: December 13, 2011, 07:14:20 am »

Really nice- I want one! Time to build myself one of these.

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SELF PROMOTION / Re: Environmental Sounds Blog (Seaworthy & Matt Rosner)

« on: December 13, 2011, 07:00:23 am »

Really enjoying the blog guys! Keep up the good work. Simon

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OTHER MUSIC / Re: What are you listening to?

« on: May 05, 2011, 01:20:34 am »

Tape- Revelationes (Hapna/Immume) LP
Mountains- Air Museum (Thrill Jockey) D.D
Janek Schafer and Robert Hampson- Comae (Rhiz) 2001 CD
Various- Benefit For The Recovery In Japan (Thrill Jockey) D.D : http://www.fina-music.com/catalog/index.html?id=105344