On the Record with Mick Rock

On the Record with Mick Rock

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Photographers are a different breed of people.

They, we, chase the light and see the most mundane of objects in a different way than everyone else.

But when a photographer works with some of the world's most recognized names in the music and fashion industry, well, you don't just chase the sun, you reach for the stars.

Mick Rock has done just that.

With a career that spans more than forty years, Mick Rock is often referred to as "The Man Who Shot the Seventies." 

His work is both iconic and has been instrumental in documenting the history of modern music. From record covers, to some of the most recognized images in rock history, Mick is someone that is idolized by music fans across the globe.

Today Mick is largely recognized for photographing contemporary acts such as Daft Punk, The Killers, Cee Lo Green, and the Black Keys, among many others; and is now the host of Ovation TV's "On the Record with Mick Rock."

And yet Mick Rock continues to stay inspired...

"The constant flow of great innovative artists from Syd Barrett to Skrillex keeps my photographic instincts primed. Plus a daily dose of kundalini yoga and massage to keep my third eye wide open!!”  - MICK ROCK

Recognizing his talent, not just as a photographer, but as someone that can offer a unique spin on profile series, Mick Rock was brought on by Ovation TV to embark on musical journeys to each of the featured artists hometowns.

The show's raw style and Mick's unapologetic rapport with his guests produces candid conversations and musical performances not usually seen on television.

View highlights from some of the episodes here:

Bowie

Modern Music

Snoop Dogg

Beatles

You can also get a sneak peek of On the Record with Mick Rock on VOD and xfinity.com as of July 26, and all episodes will also be available on those platforms the next day after each episode. VOD viewers will also get three extra, exclusive clips per episode. I also invite you to visit Ovation TV's Facebook page to get updated information about On the Record with Mick Rock: https://www.facebook.com/OvationTV 

On the Record with Mick Rock airs Sundays at 8pm ET on Ovation TV. 

Ana Lydia

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Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Disclosure: I’m working with Ovation TV to promote Southern Uncovered. All thoughts and opinions my own. 

Macaroni and Cheese is a classic Southern side dish that most of us consider comfort food and the perfect side dish for most holiday meals.

But as we all know, Southern Mac & Cheese is delicious because of the butter and cheese, which makes it more of a guilty pleasure than something to make, or eat, often.

The Mac & Cheese I grew-up with was actually quite different....

The macaroni and cheese of my childhood is made with a tomato base; which makes it healthy, flavorful and quite easy to make...

Ingredients to prepare Tomato Macaroni and Cheese include:

• 1 16 oz Elbow Macaroni Package - Cooked al dente with salt water
• 4 Medium-sized Tomatoes cut in half
• 1 Medium-sized Chopped Tomato
• 1/4 cup Chopped White Onion
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 6 oz Tomato Paste
• 16 oz Sour Cream
• 1/2 cup Shredded Swiss and Gruyere Cheese Mix
• Ground Pepper and Salt to taste
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Preparation:

1. Blend (in a blender) four tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic clove until a smooth "sauce" consistency. Set aside.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a stockpot with low heat.
3. Add the onion to the stockpot and cook until the onion is transparent.
4. Add the tomato sauce to the onion and cook with medium heat until the sauce boils. (Make sure to mix while cooking to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan)
5. Reduce the temperature once the sauce boils, then add the chopped tomato and sour cream. 
6. Mix slowly until the sauce begins to bubble. 
7. Add pepper and salt to taste.
8. Remove the sauce from the stove and add the cooked macaroni. Mix the pasta with the sauce until all the pasta is covered.
9. Fold-in the cheese mixture and serve immediately. 
10. Refrigerate any leftover Mac & Cheese and reheat with just a bit of lowfat milk in a pan.

Please let me know if you try my family Tomato Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I do! 

I also invite you to watch Southern Uncovered on Ovation TV starring The Lee Bros to get a few other ideas on how to add a Southern touch to your favorite dishes.

Ana Lydia

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