Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Demythologizing Kurt Cobain, building a better sandwich, cacti made from plastic bottles and more in this week's look at the web

1. Demythologizing Kurt Cobain Named for a mixtape Kurt Cobain made in 1988, Brett Morgen’s “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” promises to be insightful and dramatic. Morgen initially thought the film (the first authorized documentary since Cobain’s death) would take 18 months to complete, but it has taken eight years—and will finally be released 24 April 2015. Between searching through the treasure trove of archives …

Animated Recipe: Ruby Sauerkraut

Make your own sauerkraut (which is great for digestion) with this foolproof GIF guide

Sauerkraut is not only tasty, it’s extremely good for your digestive system, as are all fermented foods. Packed with dietary fiber, it’s good for your heart too. It’s also full of vitamins A, C, K, E and is an excellent source of iron, manganese, copper, sodium, magnesium and calcium. Ingredients: 1 purple cabbage 1½ tablespoons sea salt (=1 tablespoon + 1½ teaspoons) 2-quart jar Pull …

Milan Design Week 2015: Marni Mercado de Paloquemao

Inspired by the market in Bogota, the Italian fashion label creates a stunning installation

This year at Milan Design Week, Italian fashion label Marni (founded and led by designer founded by Consuelo Castiglioni) has turned its space into a visually stunning market. Inspired by Bogotá’s famous Mercado de Paloquemao—a market full of bright fruits, vegetables, flowers, as well as fish, meats and plenty of colorful characters—Marni’s installation draws on bold, bright colors and the energy of the marketplace. The …