Jan
26
Vertical Pregame
Some fried foods and beer, and ..some friends. Pregaming. But lets take it vertical. Koreans are heavy drinkers, and they have these things called levels. 1st 2nd 3rd level. 1st could be dinner and drinks, and then 2nd can be going to a bar, and 3rd could be ending up back at someone’s house for more drinking, private house parties. Karoake, huge in Korea, this can be part of those levels too, depends. Kind of feel like this could be the same in all cultures, as worlds tend to be parallel. American youth seems to have this thing called pre-gaming, which is drinking before going out-out. First things first though, outfit priorities. Pink oxford, Luxirare hooded half sleeve jacket, Men’s theory trousers. Not really into accessories right now. I guess my earphones will suffice.
Whiskey to beer switch. Damn, kind of like going from flying first class to economy? Depressing. But what can you do? I have to get back to being super crystal again, mentally, physically, emotionally. And beer’s kinda like soda, yana? At least I’m concise though. Cans or Kegs? Kegs. No time to pick up empty shells, as if doing dishes isn’t enough mindless work. Just got this Heineken one recently. I recommend. Here.
Heineken flowers??
If you’re interested in buying this, it’s real easy to use. I took some shots here to show you, just put the tubes on top of the keg opening..and then..
Just clip the cap in.
Ah, the beauty of being an American citizen, going to Costco and picking up a big box of Japaleno poppers. I’m pretty sure I’ll be lectured by someone here that I shouldn’t support this kind of thing, processed foods or whatever. Kind of naive to think that the organic foods industry lacks corruption? As long as you didn’t grow it and make it yourself, you don’t know. Like painters perfecting strokes, supermarket owners perfect the art of hiding grime, stocking, and doubling margins. Doesn’t matter if it’s Whole foods or Pathmark.
America’s choice fries! Sacrilege! Crinkle cut, my favorite. Mcdonald’s fries come second.
Gnocchi, pan fried, and then a really dry sauce. I don’t like mushy gnocchi with sauce, double mush. With this there’s a nice contrast, these are crisper. Sauce includes red hot peppers, basil, parmesan cheese, and toasted garlic flakes. Salt the boiling water when you cook the gnocchi though. Salting it at the end will do nothing.
Never understood the concept of baked fries. Partial deprivation will come back to bite you twice as hard.
Lights off.
On.
Iced coasters. I’d like to keep my beer freezing for as long as possible.
Help yourselves, guys.
Ah, beer and fried carbs. Soulmates.
No hating here on the frozen foods. Everything looks so good, especially the gnocchi. The iced coasters are so cool!
Love the iced coasters and beer “glasses”!
Speaking of which…where did you get the beer bottle/glasses?
Yes to the 3 levels of drinking! This post is absolutely gorgeous, there’s something about fried food and alcohol.. I love how the crinkle cut chips look high end here (somehow) and that you’re having gnocchi and beer. You have an eye for making the most ordinary things extremely cool and desirable (I want chips now). Definitely going to make fried gnocchi next time I cook, never seen that before. On the subject of big corporations hiding grime, I agree totally, whether it’s supermarkets or clothes stores or whatever else. It always just seems like marketing spin to me – interesting because it’s clever, but not “genuine”, however that might be defined. Anyway I love what you’ve done with all the unexpected matches of food and drink (and clothes). The way the flash is more obvious in the first photos of you makes them feel like candid shots… It seems surreal that someone might actually live their life this way, American Pyscho-ness as you put it last time, I guess that’s what brings the readers back for more!
The proximity of your DSLR to that vat of hot oil scares me. If it was me that would have ended badly. But this whole arrangement looks like the makings of a wicked party! Love the comparison of beer to soda. Too funny!
I never thought to pan fry the gnocchi! I’ll have to try that! Could you tell me where did you purchase your deep fryer?
‘Partial deprivation will come back to bite you twice as hard.’ Brilliant. A rule to live by.
I love mens’ trousers–the subtlety of their color and prints. Good reminder that I need to shop menswear more often.
Love this, as always do with your posts, but I cant’ help but wonder… does it ever bother you that you take the photos before eating the food, letting it get cold? Cold fries are the worst…
how do you come up with this stuff? you amaze me.
where can we get those beer bottles? super!
there is nothing better than beer and fried food! especially korean street fried food!
I love the bottles, and like the others I’m curious where you got that Deep Fryer. Keep up the good posts!
Where are those coasters and bottles from?!!
This is so cool! I love it.
I always thought the term “pre-gaming” was sort of weird and funny for being unfunny. So my friends and I used to take “half time” at parties and bars: We’d go sit in the car for a minute and pound a drink before we headed back in.
I am truly drooling at this point. Where did you get those cups? LOVE THEM!
Awesome, fun post. Not what I’d wear to a pre-game, but you’re Luxirare after all. Thanks for sharing!
I love the concept. Did you freeze the glass bottles?
I don’t mean to sound accusatory but I more curious about your posts as of late. They seem…a little…laced with product placement agenda? ACNE jeans, Heineken, that knife set (which are suspiciously low-quality). …a little like that movie ‘The Jones…either way still love ya!
People constantly ask her “where did you get that? What brand is that?” and request links. Of course she’d eventually just start making it part of the posts…
Funny how you don’t mean to sound accusatory, but yet, (suspiciously?) you do. You throw in that love ya like it’s forgiveness – I’m sure Luxirare thanks you SO much. MYOB is the first thing that comes to mind.
Actually I was* just curious and really see nothing wrong with getting money for product placement within blogs. She does amazing work but she also needs money to keep doing it….that is why I said “either way still love ya’..not for forgiveness but as a way to say it is totally ok if that is what you are doing…nice that you wanted to come to her rescue though..xo
I didn’t come to her rescue. I pointed out your rudeness highlighted by your accusation (UNINTENTIONAL I’m sure!) of an ‘agenda’, ‘low quality’ knives etc. Sometimes, you should keep your ‘suspicions’ to yourself.
I believe that bloggers are required (at least in the US) to specifically disclose endorsements, so if they were paid or complimentary product placements (honestly I wouldn’t mind either way), I think she would state it specifically.
the chicest pregame ive ever seen!
I would love to pregame with you!! That is too awesome!
<3 Kelly
Your deep fryer is gorgeous.. Pregame at your place would be amazing. I’d skip the actual game and just hang out.
i.love.jalapenopoppers. that’s all.
Haha, man, I love this post. Classiest way to enjoy a game if I ever did see one.
I don’t know how you did it, but you somehow made beer and fried foods a chic affair. I am incredibly jealous of your friends.
Step into Estherina’s World
I love you. I’m pretty sure I’ve said that before, but it’s true love so I gotta say it again, y’know?
Looks awesome!
In Finland we drink heavily too. We have a pre-party, then we go out, then we have an afterparty!
that all just seem so perfect…
I love how well those mens trousers work with your shirtsleeve hood
xx
i’m speechless. you’re so creative, it’s amazing. before i go ahead reading everything in detail i just had to say: you also look amazing! that leather jacket with the 3/4 sleeves and the shirt underneath – love!
Where can I sign up to be your friend? I think this is the classiest pre-game/1-cha I’ve ever seen
It never seezes to amaze me the amount of kitchen gadgets you own! See-through deep-fryer: ahhh-mazing! container to refrigerate your keg, coffee machines, coffee toaster, mini-oven, electric heater, gorgeous pans, mandolins, chinois, you name it – you have it! I’d love to see how to store everything.
xxx
You’re a mad genius. I wish I was your friend so I could partake in these creative ideas of yours.
Well, all I want to say is said by the other followers above. I just love your work dear artist!
xoxoxo
the jacket really rocks – it was a great design idea, congrats …
my sudden desire for carbs and beer is almost painful.
Ah this all looks so amazing! I want to pregame at your place!!
I don’t think I could ever replace beer by some other alcohol in a bar… in clubs why not, but I really could not be watching a concert of blues or folk in a bar in Berlin or in England with something else than a pint… cider is allowed
With these amazing photos of fries I know that tonight, before going back to home,I will stop in a Fish & Chips for taking some!!
Love the fried gnocchi, wish I had a friend like you to have me over!
Nice fryer!!! And nice beer glasses!! Your accessories are always nice!!
LOVE pan frying gnocchi…. I normally sprinkle goat cheese on top and serve with toothpicks. The creamy goat cheese feels gorgeous against the crunch of the gnocchi!
everything is so… clean! when i eat things get messssssssyyyyyyy
beer and fried food…the best.
it kills me to see you wearing those knockoff ray-bans, though. the lenses are most likely made of acrylic, which causes distortion in your peripheral vision and puts strain on your eyes. if you like the shape of these better, switch to the RB2132 (new wayfarer) instead of RB2140 (original wayfarer). there’s really nothing like looking through ray-ban’s crisp, G-15 crystal lens. i know you are all about function and fashion working in harmony, so i thought you may appreciate the info.
by the way, i’d totally love to see you do luxirare sunwear!
looking good!
but what do you do with all the food after shooting?
eat it? throw it away?
I absolutely adore your site and love your haute coutre dressing and food. I love cooking too, though my attention to aesthetics are nowhere near yours! Will you please, please tell me where you got your deep fryer? I am a freak mama’s baby for kitchen appliances, and that is the sweetest deeper fryer that I have ever seen in my entire life. I would love to make uni tempura in that fryer.