Canned Won't Do: Spring Brings Fresh Bamboo Shoots

Bearing no relation to the stringy, bland canned version, fresh bamboo shoots invoke a spirit of gratitude in these savory recipes with Japanese roots. The young tips of the hardwood stalks ? tender and aromatic, with a taste like artichoke, corn and hearts of palm ? are a fleeting springtime crop.

Tara Reed Tara Reid Taryn Manning

Earth Day Santa Barbara Favorites

We were so excited to be a part of the amazing Earth Day event in Santa Barbara this year! There were over 38,000 attendees during the two-day event and it was very inspiring. It was an honor to represent Santa … Continue reading →

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Pics from the ACA Certification Class

Since apparently�I’ve been freaking people out lately with my�posts about kayaking carnage, here’s some more cheerful fare.� A couple of weeks ago I took the ACA (American Canoe Association) Instructor Certification Class run by Chris Jonason of Wave Trek Rescue in Index, WA.� It was really a blast – a mix of great people taking [...]

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Those Sophisticated Frenchmen

James Taranto, Wall Street JournalHey, remember that time when a man who aspired to be president allegedly demanded oral sex from a woman he didn't know in a hotel room? No, not Bill Clinton in Little Rock in 1991, but Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a French Socialist, in New York, the day before yesterday.How do you say "déjà vu" in French?

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Jon Stewart Debates Bill O'Reilly About Common On 'The O'Reilly Factor'

Bill O'Reilly invited Jon Stewart on his show to talk about the White House invitation extended to rapper Common. The two talked about where to draw the line between who can and can't get an invitation from the president.

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U.S. Reportedly Accelerates Talks With Taliban

Reports say that the U.S. is pushing harder to establish negotiations with the biggest faction of the Taliban in hopes of moving toward a political resolution to the war in Afghanistan. Michele Norris talks with Karen DeYoung of the Washington Post about the latest talks.

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Roxy Genius LS T-Shirt ? Deep Ultramarine

Roxy Genius LS T-Shirt – Deep Ultramarine The Roxy Genius Long Sleeved T-Shirt is available in Deep Ultramarine. 100% Cotton, long sleeved t-shirt with printed logo design and ribbed panel running down the back. One front chest pocket. Price �21.60 FREE UK DELIVERY AVAILABLE Category: T-Shirts|X-treme Deals

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