ARTICLES & ESSAYS

2015

The Best Things We Ate in 2015
Whether they were from fine dining establishments or the snack aisle, here’s the foods we wish we could eat again.
The Best Food Trends of 2015
Bone broth didn't make the cut, but guess what did? Hint: it's a hot liquid, too.
The 20 Best Vegan(ish) Cookbooks
If you’re wondering what to get the animal lover in your life or just interested in a more plant-based way of eating, here are 20 good places to start.
Our Dream Kitchen Gear Wish List
When no holes are barred, the kitchen gear that writers dream of ranges from the simple (an oyster knife) to the impossible (a restaurant-quality range and exhaust).
Feel The Burn: A Tour of the Huy Fong Sriracha Factory
Step inside the wonderfully spicy world of Huy Fong Foods, makers of the world's favorite hot sauce, sriracha.
New Books: Big Freedia: God Save the Queen Diva! and Let There Be Gwar
Our critics read the new memoir from Big Freedia and a coffee table tome devoted to GWAR.
Geto Boy: An Interview with Bushwick Bill
Bushwick Bill discusses the forthcoming documentary about his life, his relationship with fame, and the Geto Boys.
The Best Obscure Vegetarian Restaurants in LA
Los Angeles County offers an abundance of veg-friendly places that are off the beaten path. Go the extra miles (literally) and try one of these grub-worthy restaurants.
LA's Best Vegan Cheesemaker Used to Hate Vegans
Yousseff Fakhouri isn't making his dairy-free herbed feta and truffled brie for the vegans, per se. But that doesn't mean the vegans don't love—and in some cases, literally cry ...
7 Vegan Cheeses Worth Seeking Out
Think vegan cheeses are gluey, chemical-tasting monstrosities? Think again. Food lovers who don't do dairy have more choices than ever, and they are delicious.
This Man Hopes His Peanut Sheller Can End World Hunger
When Jock Brandis noticed that women in Africa had bloodied fingers from hours of laborious peanut-shelling, he visualized a solution. And it worked.
8 Old-School Punks Doing New Things
While these old-school rockers are no longer quite the youth of today, some still rage in their own ways. Here’s living proof that punk (or at least the people who made it) isn't dead, yet.
Banned in DC Is Back in Print: An Interview with Cynthia Connolly
Photographer Cynthia Connelly discusses making Banned in DC, representation and the early DC scene.
When Eating Jackfruit, Bring Your Own Rubber Gloves
Looking like a lumpy, dangerous watermelon, jackfruit can grow up to 100 pounds and 20 inches in diameter, giving some hint as to why it’s known as “tree mutton” in Bengali. It's also the ...
These Ex-Gang Members Are Baking Their Way to Redemption
“Can I interest you in a Rouge Batard?” It’s an earnest offering from a young man handing out samples of bread from the Homeboy Bakery table at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market.

2014

A Foster Teen's Holiday and Uncertain Future
We have mentored a foster child through many “homes” and placements, and she has spent many holidays with us. This year, she’s bonding (we hope) with a new family.
How the Cucalorus Film Festival Survived 20 Years
How the Cucalorus Film Festival Survived 20 Years
The Home for Hollywood Dreamers and Dropouts
From hypodermic needles to hallway ghosts, plus-size models to rockstar hopefuls, every room and resident in one Tinseltown tenement is almost famous.
“We Have Advanced Beyond the Need to Have an Ism Championing Gender Equality” | Dame Magazine
GWAR, the legendary metal band, has a new front woman named Vulvatron (!!). She speaks to DAME about the state of feminism in the future and intergalactic…
I didn't just fall down the stairs
Janay Palmer isn't ready to share her story of abuse, and she may never be. I'm finally ready to share mine
Hoosier Mike Hatton hits big screen with 'Live Nude Girls'
Hobart native moved to Hollywood more than 10 years ago with IU degree and a dream.
Working with Adult Film Stars, Emergency Casting and the Comedy of ‘Live Nude Girls’
Working with Adult Film Stars, Emergency Casting and the Comedy of ‘Live Nude Girls’
Director Dito Montiel On Being a Straight Director Making a ‘Gay Movie’
Director Dito Montiel On Being a Straight Director Making a ‘Gay Movie’
Dog Behavior Archives | Cesar's Way
Check out this Cesar's Way content about Dog Behavior. Make sure to leave a comment on your favorite article!
The Rumpus Interview with Scot Sothern
LA-based photographer Scot Sothern talks about his decades-long career taking photos on the streets, and how his portraits of sex workers advocate on behalf of an often marginalized and misundersto…

2013

The Rumpus Interview with April Flores and Carlos Batts
Carlos Batts, an award-winning photographer/director, and April Flores, a model/actress plus-sized adult film star, chat with us about their collaborative book, Fat Girl.
The Rumpus Interview with Roger Gastman
Graffiti impresario Roger Gastman sits down and talks about the evolution of street art, his new film The Legend of Cool “Disco” Dan, and his newest exhibit and ode to Washington D.C., …

2012

Kasandra Perkins Deserves Better
In light of the murder of Kasandra Perkins at the hands of her boyfriend, Kansas City pro football player Jovan Belcher, I am reminded of my own experience with domestic violence, which nearly ended ...
Dwarf by Tiffanie DiDonato
While born with diastrophic displaysia, a rare form of dwarfism causing short stature, joint deformities, and very short extremities, Tiffanie does not allow the world to define her.
The Return of the Headless Woman
While living in North Carolina, I couldn’t help but notice the logo of a chain of local strip clubs—a graphic featuring the high-kicking silhouetted torso of woman within a circle—sans head. ...
PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Anyone but Women
PETA’s at it again, pissing people off with their latest “Boyfriend Went Vegan” ad campaign, which critics say is disrespectful to survivors of domestic violence.

2011

Things to Do in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Things to do in Chicago, including free things to do, family events, concerts, theater, festivals, places to eat and drink.

2010

When Domestic Violence Enters Cyberspace
Based on previous purchases, Amazon.com thought I “might like to know” that my ex-abuser’s re-mastered CD is now available for pre-order. I have since deleted from my purchase history the items ...
Things to Do in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Things to do in Chicago, including free things to do, family events, concerts, theater, festivals, places to eat and drink.
Things to Do in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Things to do in Chicago, including free things to do, family events, concerts, theater, festivals, places to eat and drink.

2009

Dharma in Action | Busted Halo
Heidi Minx’s tattoo-inspired clothing and styles have been featured by Spencer’s Gifts and peta2, on snowboards, guitars and the bodies of rock musicians worldwide, but…

2008

SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.
IndyStar: Indianapolis Star, Indiana news, breaking news and sports
The source for Indianapolis, Indiana news, breaking news, weather, sports and things to do.

2007

Busted: Brad Warner | Busted Halo
In his new book Sit Down and Shut Up, former Zen Buddhist priest Brad Warner breaks the teachings of Dogen Zenji down into manageable chunks…
herbivoremagazine.com -&nbspThis website is for sale! -&nbspvegan food Resources and ...
This website is for sale! herbivoremagazine.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, ...

2006 and earlier

The Faithful Departed: CBGB (1973-2006) | Busted Halo
CBGBs closed for good this year. Despite financial help from its famous friends, the legendary New York nightclub finally lost a long legal battle with…
SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.
SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.
SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.

Return of the Roller Derby” — Swindle Magazine Issue 2

ARTICLES & ESSAYS

2015

The Best Things We Ate in 2015
Whether they were from fine dining establishments or the snack aisle, here’s the foods we wish we could eat again.
The Best Food Trends of 2015
Bone broth didn't make the cut, but guess what did? Hint: it's a hot liquid, too.
The 20 Best Vegan(ish) Cookbooks
If you’re wondering what to get the animal lover in your life or just interested in a more plant-based way of eating, here are 20 good places to start.
Our Dream Kitchen Gear Wish List
When no holes are barred, the kitchen gear that writers dream of ranges from the simple (an oyster knife) to the impossible (a restaurant-quality range and exhaust).
Feel The Burn: A Tour of the Huy Fong Sriracha Factory
Step inside the wonderfully spicy world of Huy Fong Foods, makers of the world's favorite hot sauce, sriracha.
New Books: Big Freedia: God Save the Queen Diva! and Let There Be Gwar
Our critics read the new memoir from Big Freedia and a coffee table tome devoted to GWAR.
Geto Boy: An Interview with Bushwick Bill
Bushwick Bill discusses the forthcoming documentary about his life, his relationship with fame, and the Geto Boys.
The Best Obscure Vegetarian Restaurants in LA
Los Angeles County offers an abundance of veg-friendly places that are off the beaten path. Go the extra miles (literally) and try one of these grub-worthy restaurants.
LA's Best Vegan Cheesemaker Used to Hate Vegans
Yousseff Fakhouri isn't making his dairy-free herbed feta and truffled brie for the vegans, per se. But that doesn't mean the vegans don't love—and in some cases, literally cry over—his stuff.
7 Vegan Cheeses Worth Seeking Out
Think vegan cheeses are gluey, chemical-tasting monstrosities? Think again. Food lovers who don't do dairy have more choices than ever, and they are delicious.
This Man Hopes His Peanut Sheller Can End World Hunger
When Jock Brandis noticed that women in Africa had bloodied fingers from hours of laborious peanut-shelling, he visualized a solution. And it worked.
8 Old-School Punks Doing New Things
While these old-school rockers are no longer quite the youth of today, some still rage in their own ways. Here’s living proof that punk (or at least the people who made it) isn't dead, yet.
Banned in DC Is Back in Print: An Interview with Cynthia Connolly
Photographer Cynthia Connelly discusses making Banned in DC, representation and the early DC scene.
When Eating Jackfruit, Bring Your Own Rubber Gloves
Looking like a lumpy, dangerous watermelon, jackfruit can grow up to 100 pounds and 20 inches in diameter, giving some hint as to why it’s known as “tree mutton” in Bengali. It's also the ...
These Ex-Gang Members Are Baking Their Way to Redemption
“Can I interest you in a Rouge Batard?” It’s an earnest offering from a young man handing out samples of bread from the Homeboy Bakery table at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market.

2014

A Foster Teen's Holiday and Uncertain Future
We have mentored a foster child through many “homes” and placements, and she has spent many holidays with us. This year, she’s bonding (we hope) with a new family.
How the Cucalorus Film Festival Survived 20 Years
How the Cucalorus Film Festival Survived 20 Years
The Home for Hollywood Dreamers and Dropouts
From hypodermic needles to hallway ghosts, plus-size models to rockstar hopefuls, every room and resident in one Tinseltown tenement is almost famous.
“We Have Advanced Beyond the Need to Have an Ism Championing Gender Equality” | Dame Magazine
GWAR, the legendary metal band, has a new front woman named Vulvatron (!!). She speaks to DAME about the state of feminism in the future and intergalactic…
I didn't just fall down the stairs
Janay Palmer isn't ready to share her story of abuse, and she may never be. I'm finally ready to share mine
Hoosier Mike Hatton hits big screen with 'Live Nude Girls'
Hobart native moved to Hollywood more than 10 years ago with IU degree and a dream.
Working with Adult Film Stars, Emergency Casting and the Comedy of ‘Live Nude Girls’
Working with Adult Film Stars, Emergency Casting and the Comedy of ‘Live Nude Girls’
Director Dito Montiel On Being a Straight Director Making a ‘Gay Movie’
Director Dito Montiel On Being a Straight Director Making a ‘Gay Movie’
Dog Behavior Archives | Cesar's Way
Check out this Cesar's Way content about Dog Behavior. Make sure to leave a comment on your favorite article!
The Rumpus Interview with Scot Sothern
LA-based photographer Scot Sothern talks about his decades-long career taking photos on the streets, and how his portraits of sex workers advocate on behalf of an often marginalized and misundersto…

2013

The Rumpus Interview with April Flores and Carlos Batts
Carlos Batts, an award-winning photographer/director, and April Flores, a model/actress plus-sized adult film star, chat with us about their collaborative book, Fat Girl.
The Rumpus Interview with Roger Gastman
Graffiti impresario Roger Gastman sits down and talks about the evolution of street art, his new film The Legend of Cool “Disco” Dan, and his newest exhibit and ode to Washington D.C., …

2012

Kasandra Perkins Deserves Better
In light of the murder of Kasandra Perkins at the hands of her boyfriend, Kansas City pro football player Jovan Belcher, I am reminded of my own experience with domestic violence, which nearly ended ...
Dwarf by Tiffanie DiDonato
While born with diastrophic displaysia, a rare form of dwarfism causing short stature, joint deformities, and very short extremities, Tiffanie does not allow the world to define her.
The Return of the Headless Woman
While living in North Carolina, I couldn’t help but notice the logo of a chain of local strip clubs—a graphic featuring the high-kicking silhouetted torso of woman within a circle—sans head. ...
PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Anyone but Women
PETA’s at it again, pissing people off with their latest “Boyfriend Went Vegan” ad campaign, which critics say is disrespectful to survivors of domestic violence.

2011

Things to Do in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Things to do in Chicago, including free things to do, family events, concerts, theater, festivals, places to eat and drink.

2010

When Domestic Violence Enters Cyberspace
Based on previous purchases, Amazon.com thought I “might like to know” that my ex-abuser’s re-mastered CD is now available for pre-order. I have since deleted from my purchase history the items ...
Things to Do in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Things to do in Chicago, including free things to do, family events, concerts, theater, festivals, places to eat and drink.
Things to Do in Chicago - Chicago Tribune
Things to do in Chicago, including free things to do, family events, concerts, theater, festivals, places to eat and drink.

2009

Dharma in Action | Busted Halo
Heidi Minx’s tattoo-inspired clothing and styles have been featured by Spencer’s Gifts and peta2, on snowboards, guitars and the bodies of rock musicians worldwide, but…

2008

SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.
IndyStar: Indianapolis Star, Indiana news, breaking news and sports
The source for Indianapolis, Indiana news, breaking news, weather, sports and things to do.

2007

Busted: Brad Warner | Busted Halo
In his new book Sit Down and Shut Up, former Zen Buddhist priest Brad Warner breaks the teachings of Dogen Zenji down into manageable chunks…
herbivoremagazine.com - This website is for sale! - vegan food Resources and Information.
This website is for sale! herbivoremagazine.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, ...

2006 and earlier

The Faithful Departed: CBGB (1973-2006) | Busted Halo
CBGBs closed for good this year. Despite financial help from its famous friends, the legendary New York nightclub finally lost a long legal battle with…
SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.
SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.
SWINDLE - SELF-IMPROVEMENT IS A LIFESTYLE
The new SWINDLE... Reviews, guides and scam alerts for lots of products you can find online, specially self-help oriented.