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[Dec. 19th, 2010|03:09 am] |
Hey all:
Welcome to the first portal for my cooking show, 'Chic Magnet.' Admittedly, it's a bit of a low-brow production, but until I get picked up by a carrier who actually finds this shit useful, this is how it's gonna be!
Before you begin, make sure that your computer is capable of watching Windows Media Video (WMV) files. To do that, you'll need either the latest edition of Windows Media Player, or an all-in-one client like the VLC Media Player.
When you're all done, I'd appreciate a little feedback on what you thought of the show, and how I can make things better; ideas for the next show, accessibility issues, the whole nine yards.
And last, but not least: I don't have sponsors, free equipment, or even my own place. All of the funds that go into the production of this program are out of my own pocket. I intend on keeping this service free for everyone who sees it, because hey; no matter what anyone tells you, good food should be accessible to everyone, including your average layperson. If I educated, entertained, or even edutained you and you're willing to part with a few of your hard-earned dollars, I'd be lying if I said I didn't appreciate it.
Your donations help me out with things like:
a) Webspace and bandwidth, so I can keep this thing on-air
b) Food product, so I have something to show you
and other things which I'm sure are part of the process, but haven't quite realized as of yet.
So anyways, keep those knives sharp and I hope it's as fun for you to watch, as it's been for me to produce.
Cheers,
Jonny
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[Jun. 15th, 2006|12:11 am] |
Hey y'all:
Long time, no see; my dearest apologies. I've been a little...shall we say...preoccupied...?
I'm leaving Calgary in about twelve hours to go on one of those crazy trips to a foreign, exotic land! I'll be back 'round the end of the month, and all I will tell you is that this trip requires me to travel across an ocean.
Weee!
I'm excited!
If I can get a hold of some extra tapes while I'm over there, I'll be sure to do up some cooking on the road for you, alright?
In the meantime, keep those knives sharp, and I'll see you back in the kitchen.
Jonny
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[May. 22nd, 2006|02:01 am] |
So I was all ready to start a rippin' lost footage, when I noticed that there are a few tapes from the stack (which I thought was complete.) So, much to my chagrin, my super special project won't be up for awhile; at least, not until I find those tapes!
Jonno
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[May. 19th, 2006|09:55 pm] |
Hey y'all:
Life's been busy busy these days, what with all the work I've had lined up for me. Fortunately, my superiors have given me 48 hours off to rest, recuperate, and drink as much beer as possible before heading into the long grind.
As a token of my gratitude to you, faithful viewers, here's a double-header.
You like pie, don't you?
(WMV, 40.1 MB)
BEER! How could you not love that?
(WMV, 59.2 MB)
This concludes the official 'Chic Magnet' production season for the year. 'Chic Magnet,' in its current form, will not run again until some time in September, but I just can't leave you hanging.
Spring, summer transitional dishes, for those hot summer days, or cool spring nights, whatever you want to call 'em...
(Trust me, I'll keep you well informed!)
I'm also going to work very, very hard, on something very, very special, and with luck I'll have it up by Monday. I've juiced up with Red Bull and am more than ready for some ripping and editing.
In the meantime, you know what to do: keep those knives sharp, keep on keepin' on, and I'll see you back in my kitchen.
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[Apr. 24th, 2006|07:19 pm] |
Hey y'all:
So...I'm back! At least for now. Here's the latest episode:
(Full Video, 73.1 MB)
Ready for a good news, bad news announcement?
The good news is that I'll hopefully be getting the next two episodes up in the next few weeks; on time, this time.
The bad news is that I'll be closing out the season with these next two episodes. I just don't have the time right now, and hopefully I'll have all of those quirks worked out next season.
And, for more good news!
I'm going to be tinkering around with a short summer series! It'd be a shame if I didn't celebrate summer in my favorite way; fresh, summery cooking.
Keep on keepin' on!
Jonny
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[Mar. 26th, 2006|04:06 pm] |
Hey y'all:
You've probably been wondering where I've been for the past few weeks. The simple answer, is that Real Life has reared it's ugly head and taken a big bite out of my freshly baked pizza.
I really haven't had time to work on the latest three episodes of the show, due to time constraints; next week is looking even bleaker! I'm looking at between 30 to 40+ hours of variable shift work; I honestly have no idea when I'll have time to pump out the next show.
The finances aren't looking so good either; I've been living off of overdraft protection for a few weeks, with just enough left in the tank to take care of my computer payment and Red Cross donation.
So, as soon as I get these (and other issues) sorted out, I'll be back with a vengeance.
Wow, I'm so tired.
Jon |
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[Mar. 20th, 2006|01:39 pm] |
Hey y'all:
Whoops.
Yeah.
'Winter Blues' is actually Episode 11.
Crap.
Anyhoo.
I'll rename it later! |
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[Mar. 17th, 2006|01:49 am] |
Hey y'all!
Here's another fun-filled, edutaining episode for your viewing pleasure!
When you want a little more than a warm hug on a cold winter's day.
(~42 minutes, WMV, 101 MB)
- Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Maple Syrup, and Chive Sour Cream
- Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Orange Caramel Sauce
Again, many many apologies for not having this guy out earlier. Things have just been frazzling around here and I haven't had much time to myself, even with the hiatus! But, I'll keep on a pumpin' the episodes out just as quick as I can.
I hope to have the next episode out on Wednesday, March 22nd, with a season-appropriate dish that should speak directly to the heart of the red-blooded male: I'm not talking about steak, or pork rinds, or even the mighty cheeseburger: I'm talking about the almighty meatball sub, complete with tips on how to make a soft, fluffy puff of goodness as opposed to something that you feel you could bang around a squash court for a few hours.
Anyways, it's pretty late and a certain someone will more than likely tell me to go to bed, so I shall.
In the meantime, keep those knives sharp, keep on keepin' on, and I'll see you again in my kitchen.
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[Mar. 13th, 2006|05:24 pm] |
Hey y'all:
Okay, it's been a nice little two week hiatus and I'm ready to get back in the game! In my sloth, I haven't downloaded some footage that I've shot, but I'm aiming to have Episode 10: Winter Blues up by Wednesday morning (North American time) at the very latest. Here's what we'll be taking a look at this week:
- Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Maple Syrup
- Classic Bread and Butter Pudding
Tonight I'll be doing another shoot on a food which should speak directly to the soul of the red blooded male - next week, look us up for tips and tricks on making the perfect meatball!
And now, in other news:
Rey, the stalwart cameraman, has ambitions of leaving Cowtown for the summer, and the future of the show from April - September is in doubt. We're going to try to step up the shooting schedule accordingly, and if need be, I may be shooting at other locales after then! But, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
In the meantime, keep those knives sharp, and I'll see you in my kitchen.
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[Feb. 20th, 2006|03:44 pm] |
Hey y'all:
As promised, I'm doing something with food this week. Yeah, I know I do something with food every week, but here's a special show dedicated to the armchair chefs of the world who don't want to put any actual effort into their creations.
Sit down, shut up, and look like a chef already!
Here's what we'll be learning to do this week:
No fail brownies: Thick, fudgy, and packed with calories, they're easier than the stuff that comes out of the box and taste a lot better to boot.
Spaghetti Carbonara: Got some leftover breakfast bacon, parmesan cheese, and a little bit of cream hanging around? Use up those leftovers for when the missus announces she'll be over for dinner in less than half an hour.
I hope you guys have enjoyed the run so far! Rey and I will be taking a little hiatus to let the batteries recharge and come up with new menu ideas, as well as to take care of some business ventures that have suddenly sprung up. Look for us to come back in a few weeks with another episode, and I'll be sure to update the blog with whatever news happens to come by this way.
Until then, keep those knives sharp, and I'll see you in the kitchen!
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[Feb. 13th, 2006|03:27 pm] |
Hey y'all
Sorry I've been a little out of touch with you guys! I've been working on some apparel designs and other things with Chef Rinehart, in addition to the daily grind of real life for a little while.
Gotta love the edible fire.
(Full Video, WMV format, 78.7 MB)
Here's what we're doing this week:
- Thai Style Red Curry Shrimp
- Sticky Rice with Mangoes and Sweet Coconut Sauce
One enhancement I've added to this episode is the almighty recipe card. After every preparation, you'll see a little ditty on ingredients and preparation. Check out the sample below:
I'm getting around to quantifying everything I've put out so far, and though it's been difficult, I'm getting through it all slowly.
Even though it's still the tail end of winter (with a short, bitter cold snap awaiting us this week) on the Canadian prairies, the seasons are about to change, and that means we'll soon be looking at simpler, lighter fare to go along with the milder weather. Here's what you can look forward to in a few months:
- More salads, fresh fruit and vegetables
- Lively, colorful, and vibrant plate presentations
- Me wearing less clothes and looking a lot more lively!
Keep those knives sharp, and I'll see you in the kitchen!
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[Feb. 6th, 2006|02:19 pm] |
Hey y'all:
Here it is, in all it's gigantic glory.
Full Video, 87.8 MB
Full Video, 64.9 MB
Full Video, 56.3 MB
And (because I know I'm not the only film geek out there who likes this kind of stuff) here's a cross between an alternate ending, a blooper and a deleted scene:
Video Clip, 2.4 MB
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed cooking for it. So I hope y'all celebrate Valentine's Day in style - you've all got a week left! - and keep those knives sharp, until I see you back in the kitchen.
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[Feb. 5th, 2006|01:46 am] |
Hey y'all:
So I'm comin' at ya with a little bit of an update on what's been happening with the next episode.
The good: Come hell or high water, the V-Day Special will indeed be up and running on Tuesday, February 7th.
The bad: I burned my hand more than a couple of times during shooting! I may have used up all of my hand burning opportunities for the next couple of months.
The ugly: This is indeed a HUGE movie! The total runtime is 84 minutes, 56 seconds. This means that we have officially produced something longer than the following, full-length feature films:
- Dumbo (63.5 minutes)
- Lola Rennt (aka 'Run Lola Run,' 81 minutes)
- South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (80 minutes)
Ca-raaaazy!
So here's the deal. I would get sick of watching me cook, drink, and burn my hands for 90 straight minutes, so what I'll do on Tuesday is I'll divide the whole thing into three parts.
Part 1 - 35 minutes
Part 2 - 25 minutes
Part 3 - 23 minutes
I could've made it a lot shorter, but it would have come out sterile, generic, boring, and ultimately unoriginal; who wants that?
Anyways, keep your eyes peeled for that one. I'll also throw in a little something special on Tuesday ;)
So until next time, keep those knives sharp and I'll meet you back in the kitchen.
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[Feb. 3rd, 2006|10:18 pm] |
Hey y'all:
I actually did manage to fire off another teaser for the highly anticipated Valentine's Day show, and here it is for your viewing pleasure:
At least I've got three things going for me.
(Teaser, WMV format, 1.5 MB)
Hopefully (with the added benefit of the visuals) you'll be somewhat more motivated to watch on Tuesday than you normally would. I'm still doing quite a lot of editing to squeeze it all into a nice, tidy package; it's gonna be a beefy boy! We shot just under three hours of footage and I'm trying my damnedest to get it down to something less than an hour, with minimum sacrifice on the funny bits. It's not looking too promising (getting it all squished down) but we'll see how things turn out, eh?
(I could technically sacrifice most of the funny bits, then re-release them as an extended DVD featurette because I happen to be one of those film geeks who really likes all of those extra minutes of footage.)
Blaah, I'm just blabbering now. Anyways, I'm pretty pooped, so keep those knives sharp, and I'll meet y'all back in the kitchen.
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[Feb. 1st, 2006|03:08 am] |
Oh, and one more thing:
Chef Rinehart has started up his own production, titled, 'In the Kitchen.' For the first episode, he's described in detail the method and reasons behind brining pork! Here's where you can catch him:
http://shows.onlinecooking.net/inthekit.php
Jonny
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[Feb. 1st, 2006|02:36 am] |
Hey y'all:
Yeah, it's about 2.30 in the morning now, and I've been a busy little bee. In addition to my first ever International Valentine's Day Card Mailing Extravaganza, I've also managed to:
- Get three loads of laundry washed and dried
- Read the introduction to 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
- Write three of six Valentine's Day cards, and
- Compile and upload a teaser for the next episode of Chic Magnet!
Go me!
Anyways, here's the first of hopefully at least a couple (possibly three) of teasers that I'll release over the days leading up to February 7th, when the full episode will be available.
I've always wanted to go on one of those dating shows but would always feel uncomfortable having a camera shoved in my face as I tried to get my swerve on.
(Teaser, WMV format, 2.0 MB)
Keep your eyes peeled for the next one, and I will definitely have the episode up on the 7th.
Okay folks, keep those knives sharp, and I'll meet you back in the kitchen!
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[Jan. 31st, 2006|12:10 am] |
Hey y'all
And on the continuing saga of Chic Magnet...
We're not completely gluttonous! Honest!
(Full video, WMV format, 82 MB)
Bear with me, I'm still quantifying my recipes which is a complete pain in the @$$ and I'd rather be forced to tourne individual pea pods for several hours, but hey; anything for you guys.
So anyways, I managed to do my first off-site shoot the other day, starring none other than my good friends Tom and Kelso, AKA ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) paintedwhispers. Things went well, and I'll be chopping footage like crazy in order to bring you guys a good teaser, which I kind of wigged out on for this episode. It'll be up on February 7th, just in time for you to get inspired and do up your very own Valentine's Day dinner!
In the meantime, keep those knives sharp, and I'll see you in the kitchen.
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