Ever since I invested in a Soda Stream, I've been enjoying the luxury of sparkling water at home. I've experimented with making syrups, such as elderberry, and apple cider vinegar - with some success. In exploring coffee houses around town, I've gotten some inspiration, and am excited to share these energizing, digestive summer sparklers with you! 1) Espresso and Tonic at Black Ring Coffee They use their own incredible espresso roast, house made syrup, and straight up toni

In this first post of my "don't sleep" series, which will cover all things Long Beach, I wish to introduce you to DANKE - an electronic singer-songwriter that's turning some ears in the local music scene. Self-described as "experimental electro-pop," DANKE (Shane Allen) makes electronic music that's composed then played through Ableton Live and a midi controller, coupled with a unique vocal style that's at once introspective and self-assured. Perhaps that's what makes her