The Place to Take a Humor Break
NEWS OF THE FUTURE- April, 2020- Many changes have come to America in the years since the second Civil War in 2018. As you well know the increasing partisan tensions between the Democrats and Republicans, […]
It has now been over six and one-half years since the War began, and still no end in sight. It is a brutal war. One that pits brother against brother, elf against gnome, reindeer against reindeer, […]
American Entree TEXAS CORNY DOGS INGREDIENTS Enough vegetable oil to cover hot dogs in deep fryer, maybe 4 cups (¼ cup more later) ½ cup flour 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 2½ […]
American Appetizer PEANUT BUTTER INGREDIENTS 4 cups roasted peanuts (1 cup then 3 cups)* 2 tablespoons peanut oil (½ tablespoon at a time) ½ tablespoon honey ¾ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon sugar * = 4 […]
American Entree VIDALIA ONION PIE INGREDIENTS 3 Vidalia onions 4 tablespoons butter 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons flour ¼ cup milk 1 cup sour cream ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 9-inch pie shells […]
Shakshuka, a weapon for peace. Things remain chronically unstable and unpleasant in the Middle East. The Arab nations and Israel just haven’t gotten along as well as one might have hoped. Indeed one cannot look […]
Jamaican Appetizer JERK SEASONING INGREDIENTS 2½ teaspoons allspice ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper ½ tablespoon chives ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2½ garlic powder ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon onion powder ½ teaspoon […]
“1643-53. The Fronde, revolt against the regency named after the catapult children used to hurl clods at passing coaches.” – The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition, p. 326 Wow! Wow! Children in France had […]
Bashar al-Assad, president and dictator of Syria is getting way too cranky and needs to step down. And if the only thing that’s making him cling so tenaciously to power is the lack of a […]
It’s getting down to the wire, and many of us are still stuck on one or two gifts for the men in our lives. So, as always during this time of year, I try to […]