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Sam

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About Me

Check out my music by clicking on my music page in my top friends list! You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy .COM's MySpace Profile Editor !

My Interests

Music, art, exercise, cooking, traveling, and the piano

Music:

Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Tim Buckley, Richard Thompson, David Bowie, Lindsey Buckingham, Todd Oldham, Willie Nelson, Scott Walker,Van Morrison, Bjork, The Band, Neil Young, Talk Talk, Uncle Tupelo, The Beach Boys, Al Green, Bob Dylan, Love, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Mike Oldfield, Yes, Marianne Faithful, Radiohead, XraySpex, Eno, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Smiths, U2, Thompson Twins, Loretta Lynn, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana, Emmylou Harris, Li, A Perfect Circle, Roger Walters, George Harrison, The Jayhawks, The New York Dolls, The Stooges, Patti Griffin, Shawn Colvin, The Clash, The Cure, Wilco, Richard Thompson, Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Elliott Smith, Enrique Escaveda, Rufus Wainwright, The Autumn Defense, Bruce Hornsby, and most recently Sacha Sacket

Movies:

Anything that grabs my attention and is worth sitting through. Some favorites are: Life Is Beautiful, The Big Chill, Network, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, Mildred Pierce, On Golden Pond, Manhattan, Brokeback Mountain, Pan's Labyrinth, The Godfather, Gone With The Wind, The Big Lebowski, Vertigo, Nashville, Band of Brothers, Bringing Up Baby, The Lord of The Rings, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Howl's Moving Castle, The Wizard of Oz, The Godfather, The Big Chill, Manhattan, Metropolis

Television:

Absolutely Fabulous, Little Britain, Barefoot Contessa, Everyday Italian, Food 911, Top Chef....I also love the science channel, the history channel, discovery, etc.

Books:

Magazines: Everyday Food, Living, Men's Health, National GeographicCook Books: The Healthy Kitchen, Entertaining by Martha Stewart, Tyler Florence's Eat This Book, Barefoot Contessa's Parties, The Joy of Cooking, The French Laundry CookbookBooks: Daniel Woodrell, Oscar Wilde, Truman Capote,Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Ann Rice, Flannery O'Connor,David Sedaris,Scott Fitzgerald, Stephen King

Heroes:

My family for all of there support and unconditional love!

My Blog

Escape 2 Palm Springs

My boss Gregg owns this home and if you are looking for a gret getaway, this is the one.  Check it out.www.escape2palmsprings.com
Posted by Sam on Fri, 30 May 2008 08:05:00 PST

My new job

So I don't normally brag about my life....or do I?  But I have to say that I am one lucky guy!  I responded to an add on Craigs list for a  job and got a call back from this guy who is ...
Posted by Sam on Thu, 15 May 2008 04:44:00 PST

Herb Stuffed Chicken

Herb Stuffed Chicken Serves 4   4 Chicken Breasts, bone and skin on 1 bunch of Italian Parsley, chopped 2 sprigs Thyme, chopped Salt and Pepper 1 C All Purpose Flour ΒΌ C Olive Oil 1 T ...
Posted by Sam on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:47:00 PST

Carrot and Blood Orange Gazpacho

Carrot and Blood Orange GazpachoServes 44 oz onion, brunoise2 oz carrot, brunoise2 oz celery, brunoise1 orange, zested2 C Blood Orange, juice2 C Carrot juice2 C Bread, day old, cubed2 es. Basil leaves...
Posted by Sam on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:33:00 PST

Introducing Kim Schain

I have new household member that I want to introduce to everybody.  This is Kim Schain, the newest member of my family.  Kim is a pug (as you can tell)  she is of the apricot-fawn color...
Posted by Sam on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:30:00 PST

www.samcowan.com

Hey,If you are looking for a chef./caterer for your next event or party, hit me up!  My website is up and running.  Check it out at www.samcowan.com-Sam
Posted by Sam on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:28:00 PST

Thank You Giada!

Salmon in Lemon Brodetto with Pea Puree Recipe Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis   Lemon Brodetto: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 shallot, diced 2 lemons, juiced 1 lemon, zested 2 cups chicken brot...
Posted by Sam on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:19:00 PST

better luck next time!

It's been very cold in LA lately, and I seem to have caught a sneeze. Hit me all at once like a ton of bricks! I'll be in the desert again this weekend.  I ventured out this afternoon and took ca...
Posted by Sam on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:21:00 PST

Broiled Halibut with Grapefruit

Grapefruit and Watercress Salad   1 T White Wine Vinegar 1 t sugar 1 T Olive Oil 2 Ruby Red Grapefruit 2 bunches Watercress, tough stem ends removed 1 Avocado, pitted and peeled, thinly ...
Posted by Sam on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:04:00 PST

Tortilla Soup

I think this is the best Tortilla Soup recipe I have ever had. I adapted it from my culinary school recipes! Served with a Ceasar Salad and cold beer, it rocks!  Tortilla SoupYield: 4 large bowl1...
Posted by Sam on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:50:00 PST