I loved Pacific Rim! Now, while some might say it was boring or it was a fake gundam movie... get out. Lol, but seriously there're not too many "good drinks" out there for us geeks. One of my favorite Jaegers from the movie is MURICA!!!!!!'s Gipsy Danger I made a proper cocktail for this awesome … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Gipsy Danger
The Chopping Block: Riding in the woods and streams
Hi Hi! It's Scoob, back again with some more food. Today's dish is a little bit more advanced, with hot smoking fish. The idea of this dish came to me when I was biking in the backwoods and I smelled someone smoking something. Since fall is coming around this is a great cold dish, using … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Riding in the woods and streams
The Chopping Block: Oh Lord Pidgeot, why must you do this every fall!
Ello Ello! It's Scoob and fall is almost here, so guess what time it is........... PUMPKIN FLAVOR IN EVERY F*@&ING THING!!! In case you love the season OR HATE XD...... here are some products to lookout for/stay away from. Because we all love eating Peeps after Easter... One pop and for once you will stop. … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Oh Lord Pidgeot, why must you do this every fall!
The Chopping Block: Pork or whatever you may like ;)
Today's post is grilled pork chops with farro, peaches, and an acorn squash puree. If you do not eat pork then you can swap in chicken or turkey. If you prefer beef, grind all the spices for the brine with half the amount of sugar and salt mixed in some blended oil, and marinate the … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Pork or whatever you may like 😉
Water Seed and FFJB Music Group @ 1904 Music Hall
So I thought the other day would be like any other Wednesday, but I was wrong... in a good way. You ever get invited out, reply to the Facebook event, but the show still slips your mind until that moment? There is no such thing as a bad show in my opinion, especially if it's … Continue reading Water Seed and FFJB Music Group @ 1904 Music Hall
The Chopping Block: O la le
'ello 'ello party people! Today's post on the chopping block is salmon with Spanish rice and tomatillo salsa verde. A great late summer dish. This dish is simple to make and plate, but full of flavor. Rice - yields 3-4 cups 1 cup of white rice 2 cups of water 1 tbsp turmeric 2 … Continue reading The Chopping Block: O la le
Block Mangafesto: Mahou Shoujo of the End
By: Ashe Hope you enjoyed the last review I wrote. I've missed writing these and typing in general (just writing mostly, lol). This manga I have a lot of love for and I've enjoyed reading each update. So here we go! The manga is called Mahou Shoujo of the End (or, if you like the … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: Mahou Shoujo of the End
Cartoons and Black Lives Matter
By: MoonLight Lotus Growing up there weren't many black cartoon characters. When there were, they were most likely the token black person. I can only name 4 cartoons with a majority black cast. My favorite was the "Proud Family". I loved it as a kid, I love it even more now. The grand question now is, … Continue reading Cartoons and Black Lives Matter
Block Mangafesto: Peacemaker
It has been a very long time since I wrote a review and I'll just wing it as I always do with most things. So, I hope you enjoy this manga review~ In my manga traversing, I found this western manga called Peacemaker, which was created by Ryouki Miragawa, and ran from June 19, 2007 to May 19, … Continue reading Block Mangafesto: Peacemaker
GazeWorthy: First Looks At ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’
Shooting has begun on "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and now pictures from the set are surfacing. It's actually quite fast how all of this is coming along. Just think, not too long ago it was a pipe dream that Spider-man would show up in the MCU, now look at us. The photos show Tom Holland, in … Continue reading GazeWorthy: First Looks At ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’
The Verse: The Temple Doors Re-open
It's been twenty-one long years, but Nickelodeon has dropped some news that made us feel like we were all kids again. They recently announced two projects slated for later this year. One was the long-awaited "Hey Arnold" movie to give us closure on that series, that will be another post. But they also dropped this one … Continue reading The Verse: The Temple Doors Re-open
The Verse: The Protector Returns!
So Netflix has been coming with hit after hit, from the Marvel Series, Seven Deadly Sins, and even Fuller House. But now they are going at it again and are not letting the momentum waiver. So we learned this month that they will be taking on one of our classic childhood shows, Voltron. This is … Continue reading The Verse: The Protector Returns!
The Chopping Block: Farewell To Summer
In the mid Atlantic region soft shell crab season are from march to June. In the Chesapeake region and even far as the Carolina states the season can go up to September. Soft-shell crabs are crabs that are in their molting process ( where they are growing a new shell from the inside out). The … Continue reading The Chopping Block: Farewell To Summer
Comic Shop On The Block: The Stars Align
If you have not been reading the break out series The Wicked + The Divine, you have truly been sleeping on one of the better series of 2015. It started out last year, but the story has really been picking up steam in the last few issues. They released the first Volume of the series … Continue reading Comic Shop On The Block: The Stars Align
New Faces On The Block
Walking in cosmic snowstorm is where you will find............ bwahahahaha. But ello ello my name is Scoob, aka Scoobalicious, and I am the person behind the chopping block. As DJ horus, Dyedbelle, and Bobbo can attest to, I am a geek/nerd/otaku... whatever your prefer. I work in the restaurant industry and like marvel and dc comics (though my … Continue reading New Faces On The Block
Casual Cosplay: DC’s Big Cats
Now don't get me wrong, DisneyBound has the section on lock for Disney characters. However, the way I see it there are more things that I'd like to cosplay casually besides Tiana. Why not comic, anime, or game characters? The whole point of #casualcosplay is for us lovers who want to inject a little homage … Continue reading Casual Cosplay: DC’s Big Cats
Remembering A Legend: Leonard Nimoy Passes at Age 83
Yesterday we here on The Block received the news of the passing of one of the greats. Richard Nimoy died at the age of 83 on February 27,2015. We here all send out condolences and grievance to his family and loved ones. He left behind a legacy that surpassed his wildest dreams. He was best … Continue reading Remembering A Legend: Leonard Nimoy Passes at Age 83
New Faces on The Block
Hey gals and guys. Tashi here but you may call me DyedBelle. I’m strutting to the block to give you dolls some style tips and news from the fashion side. I’m a bit of a self proclaimed selfie-queen. Besides who doesn’t enjoy being a bit narcissistic? My goal is to give you brief tips on … Continue reading New Faces on The Block
Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV
What is good guys, we have finally commenced with the Cosplayers of color and we have talked with everyone, and I want to share the hilarity with us all. So the first Feature is Ms. Bree The V, you guys may know her from some of the post on the fan page we have shared … Continue reading Cosplayers of Color: Bree The V! As Seen on TV
Cosplayers Of Color
This month has been always a time to reflect and look back on the great achievements of pioneers of African-American History. We have all heard the stories and seen the documentaries. We know that it is important to know from where we came from, but where are we heading next. We know here on The … Continue reading Cosplayers Of Color
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