Take no prisoners Steven Frank Albini–singer/guitarist (Big Black, Rapeman, Flour), producer (Nirvana, The Breeders, Superchunk) and music journalist (Matter, Forced Exposure)–actually has a warm and cuddly side. It’s true!
The sweet and alluring fuzzies are expressed via his new blog, mariobatalivoice, in which Albini documents what he cooks for his wife, Heather. He explicates it thusly: “The name comes from the way I bring her food in bed and present it to her using an imitation of Mario Batali’s voice from TV.
“I don’t give quantities or exact recipes because I eyeball and taste everything like anybody who cooks a lot,” he continues. “I don’t own measuring implements, not because I don’t like them but because I would never think to use them. We’re not ninjas. Also, some of this food may not turn out that great, so replicating it would be pointless. I have also successfully cooked for our cats.”
In addition to being generally adorable, it looks, despite Albini’s assertions to the contrary, quite fancy and cutting edge. Hibiscus spring rolls with savory rice, ham, pepper and mint, anyone? Yes please.
His blog does for food prep what his no-nonsense approach did for the music industry. Don’t believe me? Check out his “Sushi Ninjas are Bullshit”recipe/diatribe, and compare it to his classic take down of the music modus operandi, below.
TOPICS: Eat to the Beat, Kathleen Willcox