Ripping the Headlines Today, 7/26/23
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about Sweden, doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is for. And, as […]
Tag: Russia
Strawberry Cobbler and Napoleon’s Russian Invasion
American Dessert . STRAWBERRY COBBLER . INGREDIENTS . 1¾ fresh strawberries ½ cup sugar (½ cup more later) 1¾ teaspoons baking powder 1 cup flour 1 cup warm whole milk ⅜ teaspoon salt ½ cup […]
The Charge Of The Light Brigade Revisited; The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Version
The Charge Of The Light Brigade Revisited; The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Version (Author’s note: This was originally written about the Russian mini- invasion in 2014. The number of invaders was changed to match the […]
Cheese Pie and Freedom
Bulgarian Entree BANITSA (Cheese Pie) INGREDIENTS ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ cup whole milk yogurt ½ pound Bulgarian white cheese, sirene, or feta no-stick spray ½ pound phyllo sheets […]
Exciting News From 1995
I still find it astonishing that Russia, for a brief period in 1994, was unable to launch its nuclear missiles. Also consider that squirrels have three times brought down NASDAQ, a stock exchange, by chewing […]
A Letter to President and Dr. Biden : Application to be Dog Nanny
Dear President and Dr. Biden I understand that Major has had a rough week. It is my personal belief that he feels frustrated and frightened in his new surroundings. I have every confidence he will […]
Great Arctic Eats – Archangelsk
Great Arctic Eats – Archangelsk Do you like to eat well, but you’re an introvert? Do you find social distancing difficult in your crowded, bustling metropolis? Well, I have the place for you. It’s Archangel […]
Falafel and Zap Peter I
Egyptian Appetizer FALAFEL (Tamiya) INGREDIENTS 2 cups dried fava beans* (aka broad beans) 1 small onion 8 green onions 2 garlic cloves 1¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt […]