Tag: earthquake
“This Is Your 2 AM Shake-Up Call”
(NOTE: This morning we had a mini-earthquake here in LA. I thought this was a good opportunity to post a story I wrote a few months ago after a bigger earthquake we had in the […]
Lemon Sherbet and Thor
Azerbaijani Dessert LEMON SHERBET INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon saffron threads½ cup water2 lemons*5½ cups water¼ teaspoon coriander seeds¼ cup sugarcrushed ice * = There are only a few ingredients in this recipe, so their freshness is […]
Carne Asada Tortas and the Mexican Revolution
Mexican Entree CARNE ASADA TORTAS INGREDIENTS – MARINADE ¼ cup fresh cilantro 3 garlic cloves 1½ pounds flank or skirt steak ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ cup lime juice ¼ cup olive oil (2 tablespoons more […]
Cool Mocha and the Earthquakes in My House
American Appetizer COOL MOCHA COFFEE INGREDIENTS 3 cups hot, brewed coffee ⅔ cup sugar ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate if you prefer it sweeter 3½ cups milk SPECIAL UTENSILS glass jars with lids […]
Pork-and-Tofu Stir Fry and One-Billion Jumping Chinese
Chinese Entree PORK-AND -TOFU STIR FRY INGREDIENTS 12 ounce firm tofu 1 pound pork tenderloin 3 garlic cloves 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon hot-pepper paste or chili-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons […]
L.A. Does Too Have Seasons
This time of year, I often hear people spouting popular misconceptions about the Great Southern California Basin like erroneous factoids spewing out of a Fox News cornucopia. For example, the constantly repeated refrain, “L.A. has […]
Pat Robertson Quote Generator
As Pat Robertson has gotten on in years, even he has taken to technology to assist him in some of his important duties. His most important duty is, of course, helping the world at large […]