Alternate Vision

So this weekend, I discovered two brilliant things in Austin. First, the soup peddler. In this complex, time-driven world of fast and not-so-healthy food, the concept of having fresh soup delivered to your home, on bike, is indeed quaint. Weird you say, huh. Well, this whole idea was inspired by the slow food movement, that apparently began in Europe.
"As Americans, we are especially alienated from our food. With the rise of the supermarket and the demise of the baker, the butcher, and the milkman, our food has become more and more commodified and less and less a product of nature shaped by human hands.

As a result, food has been relegated to fuel for our other pursuits, something that is accurately quantified (53% less fat!) and shoved lengthwise into our digestive tubes with a minimum of effort and a maximum toll on our spirits." - Souppeddler.com

And what an awesome, mouth watering array of soups they have to offer. I was introduced to the soup peddler today, at this live show I attended, which was actually meant to benefit a similar cause as is described above. My first time at Tamboleo. Little cups of hot lemon-zucchini soup were served along with cheese and crackers. All of this was washed down with some good ol shiner bock. This peddler guy is my new hero.
Oh and the second brilliant discovery I made - Grupo Fantasma



What kind of music?
"No nonsense cumbia de la frontera, aggresive Fania-esque salsa, Afro-funk that would make Earth, Wind & Fire proud, and the modern sensibility of Jamaica's dancehall sound."
My feet are cramping on me. Thats how good they were. I must have danced for a good five hours today. Finishing up my two page brief, then on to Deadeye Dick. Yes, yes I still haven't read it. Then, sleep.