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Katie Graham

Rhombus Surf Shop OPEN! (website coming soon)

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I was thinking Antonio might start giving me a hard time if I keep photographically self-aggrandizing, this being the second time around in a scant month or so, but you can't really argue with the three facts laid bare on this one:
a) a portrait by a maestro like Grant ought never to be shunned.
b) that is not a handsome man.
c) here is a recipe for General Tso's Chicken!

General Tso's Chicken

Serves 2 to 3 as part of a multi-course meal

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
6 dried red chilis
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups peanut oil for deep-frying
2 cups cornstarch
1 big pinch white sesame seeds, for garnish
Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Marinade:
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 egg yolk

Sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 teaspoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons chicken stock or water

Mix ingredients for marinade. Slice chicken into 1-inch cubes and add to marinade mixture. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Mix ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.

Drip excess marinade off the chicken, and toss cubes in the 1 cup cornstarch. Shake off excess cornstarch before frying.

Add about 2 inches of peanut oil to your wok. Heat wok until just smoking, then add the first batch of chicken cubes and deep-fry until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.

Drain all but 1 tablespoon of oil. (You can pour the oil into a heatproof container and save for later use.) Reheat wok over medium-heat heat. Add dried chilis, garlic, and ginger to wok and stir-fry until chilis begin to blacken and become fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sauce mixture and stir until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Return chicken to wok and stir well to coat with sauce. Transfer chicken to serving dish. Garnish with white sesame and scallions. Serve with white rice and vegetables.

SURFY CASTING CALL

Surfers of a certain ilk have always hung around places where opportunities for a quick buck might present themselves. A friend just asked if I knew any "surfers" for a casting call. There is sure to be something there for someone. Let me know if you have "the look."

** Sounds like a flight out to L.A. on Wednesday night, per diem, hotel accommodations... Casting continues tomorrow, last minute deal. Spread the word. **

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Sundown Board Demo

The opportunity to ride a bunch of boards I've never tried? Well, if I can get off work early enough... you bet!

**ALERT**

Unfortunately Huey the Surf God is not cooperating with us today and so we are forced to postpone the Sundown/GSI Surfboard Demo until next Tuesday, June 29th, 5PM-8PM at the Lido Beach West Parking Lot. We appreciate everyone's patience and we are sorry we couldn't have the Surfboard Demo today. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sundown Surf Shop 516-796-1565. On the Plus side, The surf forecast looks great for next Tuesday!!! 4.5ft at 7 seconds! The perfect conditions to try out a wide selection of boards! I hope to see you all there. Thank you
Sincerely
Tyler Breuer
Manager
Sundown Surf Shop

The Dalls Porpoise

My son's godfather has done himself the favor of pursuing a career as a nature videographer. He scoots around in boats big and small, traipses through murky jungles and stays awake for hours on end lying in the dusty brush to capture rare moments of movement. He then turns around and puts together concise little stories of about what he's captured. Here is his latest, one that tugs at the imagination.
toddy

There Will Always Be Lost Opportunities from Todd Stewart on Vimeo.

EBNY Special Report From the Field (Literally) the most central point in Spain,

This is a travel warning issued by an undercover EBNY operative on a recon mission through Spain: 
Always Know You're Travel Agent, especially if you live in a landlocked city which you might find 
yourself on the streets emborrachado after listening to some classic flamenco in a small I8th century apartment in the Latin Quater at 4am.

You are a target, basically.

Time Capsule

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