Life’s Eternal Questions
There have been three puzzles bedeviling humanity’s greatest minds since the Age of Cavemen. Now, I am pleased as Punch to announce the answer to one mystery. Please see the picture below and marvel at […]
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Pan Fried Meat and the First Hunters
South Sudanese Entree SHAIYAH(Pan fried meat) INGREDIENTS 2½ pounds lamb, beef, or goat2 cups water.¾ red onion (¼ red onion more later)2 stalks celery4 garlic cloves1 jalapeno pepper or red chile pepper1 bay leaf½ teaspoon […]
Roast Chestnuts and the Birth of Languages and Boxes
American Dessert ROASTED CHESTNUTS INGREDIENTS 1 pound chestnuts (most of the fresh ones are available in Autumn) SPECIAL UTENSIL baking pan Serves 6. Takes 45 minutes. PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While oven preheats, […]
Beef Rendang and Frisbees
Indonesian Entree BEEF RENDANG INGREDIENTS 4 red chiles 1 inch galangal or ginger root 5 garlic cloves ¾ teaspoon peppercorns 6 shallots 1 inch turmeric root 1 stalk lemongrass 2 pounds beef tenderloin or top […]
Corn On The Cob And The Evolution Of Warfare
American Entree CORN ON THE COB INGREDIENTS ¼ cup fresh basil ¼ cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 4 ears corn, in their husks Serves 4. Takes […]
More Ancient Family History
Sometimes you find interesting things when you climb your family tree. For example, one of my prehistoric Ice Age ancestors was the first female professional rock chipper. Her name in Cro-Magnon language meant “Pretty White […]
The Cuban Hamburger and Porsche
Cuban Entree CUBAN HAMBURGER (Frita Cubana) INGREDIENTS 4 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon cumin ½ tablespoon Spanish paprika or paprika ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons ketchup ¼ […]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and the Demise of the Neanderthals
Polish Entree STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS (Golumkies) INGREDIENTS 1 medium cabbage head ½ cup rice 3 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 egg 1 pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork ¼ […]
The Source of Good
Have you ever heard something like this? “How do we define ‘good’ if we don’t believe in God? God in his word, the Bible, tells us what’s good and bad and right and wrong. If […]